Engine Removal

Engine Removal

Special Tools Required

- Universal lifting eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
- Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256*
- 2006 Civic engine hanger VSB02C000025*
- Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016*
*: These special tools are available through Honda Tool and Equipment Program.

NOTE:

- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

- To avoid damaging wire 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, hoses, or interfere with other parts.

1. Secure the hood in the wide open position (support rod in the lower hole).






2. Do the battery removal procedure. Removal and Replacement

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

4. Turn the IMA battery module switch OFF. High Voltage Safety

5. Relieve the fuel pressure. Service and Repair

6. Remove the engine cover.






7. Remove the resonator. Service and Repair

8. Remove the intake air duct.

9. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Service and Repair






10. Disconnect the positive starter cable (A), then remove the harness clamp (B) and the ground cable (C).






11. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) cover (A), then remove the bolts (B).






12. Disconnect the PCM connectors (A).






13. Disconnect the engine wire harness connectors (A), then remove the harness clamp (B) on the left side of the engine compartment.






14. Disconnect the vacuum hose.






15. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve connector (A), then remove the harness clamp (B).

16. Disconnect the purge joint from the bracket (C), then remove the fuel pipe nut (D) and the EVAP canister purge valve bracket bolts (E).

17. Remove the drive belt. Service and Repair

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

19. Raise the vehicle on the lift.

20. Remove the front wheels.






21. Remove the front undercover (A) and the splash shield (B).

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

23. Drain the CVT fluid (CVTF). Service and Repair

24. Drain the engine oil. Service and Repair

25. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

26. Remove the radiator. Service and Repair






27. Remove the A/C compressor, then disconnect the A/C compressor clutch connector (A) without disconnecting the A/C hoses. Do not bend the A/C hoses excessively.
NOTE: Hang the A/C compressor with a rope.

28. Remove the steering wheel. Steering Wheel Removal






29. Remove the steering joint cover (A).






30. Make reference marks (A) across the steering joint and the steering gearbox pinion shaft. Remove the steering joint bolt (B), then disconnect the steering joint from the steering gearbox pinion shaft (C).






31. Remove the center guide (A) (if equipped), and discard it. The center guide is for factory assembly use only.






32. Remove the IMA motor power cable clamps (A), then remove the bolt (B).






33. Disconnect the water bypass hose (A) and the heater hoses (B).






34. Disconnect the IMA motor power cable connector. High Voltage Safety
NOTE: If the motor power cable terminals are wet, dry them with a clean towel. Do not use compressed air.

35. Remove the shift cable Do not bend the shift cable excessively.. Service and Repair






36. Disconnect the solenoid harness connector (A) and the CVT input shaft (drive pulley) speed sensor connector (B), then remove the clamp (C).

37. Remove the IMA motor power cable mounting bolts (D).

38. Raise the vehicle on the lift.






39. Remove the under-floor three way catalytic converter (TWC).

40. Disconnect the front stabilizer link. Front Stabilizer Link Removal/Installation

41. Disconnect the suspension lower arm ball joints. Lower Ball Joint Replacement

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






43. Disconnect the steering gearbox harness connectors (A).

44. Lower the vehicle on the lift.






45. Install the universal lifting eyelet (07AAK-SNAA120) to the threaded hole (A) on the cylinder head with a 10 x 1.25 mm bolt (B).






46. Install the front leg assembly (A), the hook (B), and the wing nut (C) to an A and Reds engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) onto the 2006 civic engine hanger (VSB02C000025). Carefully position the engine hanger on the vehicle, and attach the hook to the universal lifting eyelet (D). Tighten the wing nut by hand to lift and support the engine/IMA motor/transmission.
NOTE: Be careful when working around the windshield.

47. Make sure the hoist brackets are positioned properly. Raise the vehicle on the lift.






48. Remove the lower torque rod mounting bolts.






49. Make the appropriate reference lines (A) at the both sides of the front subframe that line up with the edge on the body (B).






50. Loosen the mid stiffener mounting bolts (A) on both sides.






51. Attach the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the front subframe by hanging the belt (A) over the front of the front subframe, then secure the belt with its stop (B), then tighten the wing nut (C).

52. Raise the jack and line up the slots in the front subframe arms with the bolt holes on the jack base, then carefully attach them with four bolts.






53. Remove the four bolts securing the front subframe, and lower the front subframe.

54. Lower the vehicle on the lift.






55. Install the universal lifting eyelet to the threaded hole (A) on the cylinder head with a 8 x 1.25 mm bolt (B).






56. Attach a chain hoist (A) to the universal lifting eyelet (B), and the transmission hook (C). Lift the engine/IMA motor/transmission until its securely supported by the chain hoist, and remove the engine support hanger and the 2006 civic engine hanger.






57. Remove the transmission mount bracket support bolt and nuts.






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

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

60. Slowly lower the engine/IMA motor/transmission about 150 mm (6 in.). Check once again that all hoses and electrical wiring are disconnected and free from the engine/IMA motor/transmission, then lower it all the way and support it.

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

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