Engine Removal

Engine Removal

Special Tools Required

- Universal Lifting Eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
- Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256
- Engine Hanger Adapter VSB02C000026
*: Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857

NOTE:

- IMA components are located in this area. The IMA is a high-voltage system. You must be familiar with the IMA system before working on or around it. Make sure you have read the IMA service precaution before doing repairs or service High Voltage Safety.
- 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. Turn the battery module switch OFF.

2. Before removing the engine/transmission, read the Service Precautions for the IMA System High Voltage Safety.

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






4. Relieve fuel pressure Service and Repair.

5. Do the 12 volt battery removal procedure.

6. Remove the cowl cover and the under-cowl panel Service and Repair.

7. Remove the front bumper center upper beam Front Bumper Center Upper Beam Replacement.

8. Remove the air cleaner Service and Repair.

9. Remove the starter cable (A) and the harness clamp (B).

M/T model





CVT model





10. Disconnect the ECM/PCM connectors (B).





11. Remove the harness clamps (C), auxiliary under-hood relay box A, and the ECM/PCM (D).

12. CVT model: Remove the harness clamp (E).

13. Disconnect the engine compartment wire harness connectors (A).





14. Remove the harness clamp (B) and the harness holder (C).

15. Disconnect the EVAP canister hose (A) and the brake booster vacuum hose (B).






16. Remove the fuel feed hose clamp bracket (A) and the quick-connect fitting cover (B), then disconnect the fuel feed hose (C) Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Removal.






17. Disconnect the EPS connectors (A).






18. Disconnect the secondary HO2S connector (A), then remove the secondary HO2S harness from the clamps (B).





19. Remove the steering joint cover, then disconnect the steering joint from the steering gearbox pinion shaft Steering Gearbox Removal/Installation.

NOTE:

- Hold the steering wheel in the steering wheel holder tool
- Hold the lower slide shaft on the column with a piece of wire between the joint yokes.

20. M/T model: Remove the cable guard bracket and the clutch line bracket.

21. M/T model: Remove the slave cylinder, then carefully move the slave cylinder out of the way to avoid bending the clutch line.

NOTE:

- Do not disconnect the clutch line joints.
- Do not press the clutch pedal after the slave cylinder has been removed.

22. M/T model: Remove the harness bracket.

23. M/T model: Remove the lock pins and the shift cable bracket bolts, then carefully remove both cables and the shift cable bracket together out of the way to avoid bending the cables.

24. M/T model: Disconnect the reverse lockout solenoid 2P connector.

25. CVT model: Remove the clamp bracket.

26. CVT model: Remove the lock pin and the control pin from the selector control lever.

27. CVT model: Remove the bolts securing the shift cable holder, then separate the shift cable end from the selector control lever.

28. Remove the drive belt Service and Repair.

29. Remove the radiator cap.

NOTE: Wait until the engine is cool, then carefully remove the radiator cap.

30. Raise the vehicle on the lift.

31. Remove the front wheels.

32. Remove the splash shield Splash Shield Replacement.

33. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant Service and Repair.

34. Drain the engine oil Service and Repair.

35. Drain the transmission fluid:

- M/T model Service and Repair
- CVT model CVT Fluid Replacement (CVT)

36. Remove the harness clamp (A).





37. Remove the under-floor TWC (B).

38. Remove the stabilizer links from the stabilizer bar on both sides Service and Repair.

39. Remove the cotter pin from the tie-rod end ball joint, then remove the nut on both sides.

40. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint remover and the ball joint thread protector on both sides.

41. Remove the lock pin from the lower arm ball joint, and remove the castle nut from both sides.

42. Disconnect the lower arm ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint remover and the ball joint thread protector on both sides.

43. Remove the driveshafts Driveshaft Removal. Coat all precision-finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie a plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.

44. Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses. Do not bend the A/C hoses excessively.

NOTE: Hang the A/C compressor with a wire tie.






45. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

46. Remove the radiator Radiator Replacement.

47. Disconnect the IMA motor power cable connector (A) and the harness clamp (B).

NOTE: Make sure you have read the IMA system service precautions High Voltage Safety.






48. Disconnect the heater hoses (A).






49. Attach the first universal lifting eyelet (A) to the cylinder head with a spacer (B) and an 8 x 1.25 mm bolt (C).

NOTE: Select a spacer that is long enough that the universal lifting eyelet does not interfere with the fuel feed tube (D).






50. Install the engine hanger adapter (VSB02C000026) to the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256), then install the engine support hanger onto the vehicle, and attach the hook (A) to the first universal lifting eyelet (B). Tighten the wing nut (C) by hand, and lift and support the engine/IMA motor/transmission.

NOTE: Be careful when working around the windshield.






51. Raise the vehicle on the lift.

52. Support the transmission with a transmission jack and a wood block under the transmission.

53. Remove the torque rod (A).

NOTE: Make sure the tab (B) on the bolt head aligned with the guide (C) on the front subframe.

M/T model





CVT model





54. Remove the transmission jack and the wood block from under the transmission.

55. Support the front subframe with a transmission jack and a wood block under the front subframe.

56. Remove the front subframe bolts.





57. Lower the front subframe and steering gearbox as an assembly by lowering the jack slowly, then remove the assembly from under the vehicle.

58. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

59. Attach the second universal lifting eyelet to the chain case.






60. Attach a chain hoist to the second universal lifting eyelet (A) and the transmission hanger (B), then lift the engine/IMA motor/transmission until it is securely supported by the chain hoist, then remove the engine support hanger.

NOTE: Wrap the VSA modulator-control unit with the clean shop towel.






61. Remove the ground cable (A) and the harness holder (B).

M/T model





CVT model





62. Remove the transmission mount bolts (C) and nuts (D), then remove the transmission mount bracket (E).

63. Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the side engine mount/bracket assembly (B).





64. Check that the engine/IMA motor/transmission is completely free of the vacuum hoses, the fuel hoses, the coolant hoses, and electrical wiring.

65. Slowly lower the engine/IMA motor/transmission about 150 mm(5.91 in). Check once again that all the hoses and the electrical wiring are disconnected and free from the engine/IMA motor/transmission, then lower it all the way and support it.

66. Disconnect the chain hoist from the engine/IMA motor/transmission.

67. Raise the vehicle, and remove the engine/IMA motor/transmission from under the vehicle.