Engine Removal and Installation
Special Tools Required
Image Description/Tool Number
310292.png Subframe Adapter VSB02C000016*
310190.png Universal Lifting Eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
*: Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857.

NOTE:
Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
To avoid damaging the wiring and terminals, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection. Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or hoses, or interfere with other parts.

1. Hood - Wide Open
1.
Open the hood, and secure it with the hood support rod (A) in the wide-open position (B).

5. 12 Volt Battery Set Patch - Remove

7. Engine Wire Harness - Remove
1.
Remove the covers (A).
2.
Disconnect the cables (B) and the connectors (C).
3.
Remove the engine wire harness (D).
4.
CVT: Remove the TCM harness (E).


NOTE: Hold the steering wheel with the steering wheel holder tool.

12. Vehicle - Lift


18. Transmission Fluid - Drain


24. Vehicle - Lift
1.
Lower the vehicle.

25. EVAP Canister Purge Hose, Vacuum Hose, and Water Bypass Hose - Disconnect
1.
Disconnect the EVAP canister purge hose (A), the vacuum hoses (B), and the water bypass hose (C).

27. Heater Hose - Disconnect

28. Lower Radiator Pipe - Remove
1.
Remove the lower radiator pipe (A).
2.
For some models: Remove the washers (C).
3.
Disconnect expansion tank outlet hose B.


NOTE:
Do not disconnect the suction hose and the discharge hose.
Do not bend the suction hose and the discharge hose excessively.
Hang the A/C compressor with a wire tie.

31. Vehicle - Lift
1.
Raise the vehicle.

32. Torque Rod Mounting Bolt - Remove

34. Lower Arm Mounting Bolt - Remove

35. Front Subframe - Support
1.
Set the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) on a transmission jack (A), line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, and tighten the bolts.
2.
Attach the subframe adapter to the front subframe (B).

38. Vehicle - Lift
1.
Lower the vehicle.

39. Engine - Support
1.
Lift and support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the oil pan.

41. Chain Hoist - Install
1.
Install the universal lifting eyelet with a commercially available spacer (A) to the chain case.
2.
Attach a chain hoist (B) to the universal lifting eyelet and the transmission hanger (C), then lift the engine/transmission until it is securely supported by the chain hoist.

42. Transmission Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt and Nut - Remove

M/T

CVT

43. Engine - Remove
1.
Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of the vacuum hoses, the fuel hoses, the coolant hoses, and the electrical wiring.
2.
Raise the vehicle about 150 mm (5.91 in). Check once again that all the hoses and the electrical wiring are disconnected and free from the engine/transmission, then lower it all the way and support it.
3.
Raise the vehicle, and remove the engine/transmission from under the vehicle.

1. Torque Rod Bracket - Install
1.
Install the torque rod bracket, then tighten their bolts to the specified torque.

2. Engine - Install
1.
Position the engine/transmission assembly under the vehicle, and be sure that they are properly positioned. Carefully lower the vehicle, and stop with the installation position of the engine/transmission assembly.
2.
Install the universal lifting eyelet with a commercially available spacer (A) to the chain case.
3.
Attach the chain hoist to the universal lifting eyelet (B) and the transmission hanger (C), then lift the engine/transmission until it is securely supported by the chain hoist.

3. Transmission Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt and Nut - Loosely Install

M/T

CVT

4. Engine - Support
1.
Lift and support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the oil pan.

6. Vehicle - Lift
1.
Raise the vehicle.

8. Front Subframe - Support
1.
Set the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) on a transmission jack (A), line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, and tighten the bolts.
2.
Attach the subframe adapter to the front subframe (B).

10. Lower Arm Mounting Bolt - Install

11. Torque Rod Mounting Bolt - Loosely Install

13. Vehicle - Lift
1.
Raise the vehicle.

20. Vehicle - Lift
1.
Lower the vehicle.

24. Lower Radiator Pipe - Install
1.
Connect expansion tank outlet hose B.
2.
For some models: Install the washers (A).
3.
Install the lower radiator pipe (C).

25. Heater Hose - Connect

27. EVAP Canister Purge Hose, Vacuum Hose, and Water Bypass Hose - Connect
1.
Connect the EVAP canister purge hose (A), the vacuum hoses (B), and the water bypass hose (C).

31. Engine Wire Harness - Install
1.
CVT: Install the TCM harness (A).
2.
Install the engine wire harness (B).
3.
Connect the cables (C) and the connectors (D).
4.
Install the covers (E).

33. Transmission Fluid - Refill


34. Transmission Gear - Check
1.
Check that the transmission shifts into all gears smoothly.

35. 12 Volt Battery Set Patch - Install
1.
Loosen the 12 volt battery base mounting bolts.
2.
Install the battery set patch (A).
3.
Tighten the 12 volt battery set patch mounting bolts and the 12 volt battery base mounting bolts, in the numbered sequence shown, to the specified torque.
NOTE: Bolt is not on all models.
Specified Torque:
, , , and
9.3 N·m (0.95 kgf·m, 6.9 lbf·ft)
, , , and
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)

38. Vehicle - Lift
1.
Raise the vehicle.

42. Vehicle - Lift
1.
Lower the vehicle.

43. Fuel Leak - Check
1.
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, but do not start the engine. After the fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds, the fuel line will be pressurized. Repeat this two or three times, then check for fuel leakage.

46. Fluid Leak - Check