Engine Oil Pan Removal

Engine Oil Pan Removal

Special Tools Required

- 1.8 Support Eyelet 07AAK-SNAA400
- 1.8 Support Bolt 07AAK-SNAA500
- Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256
- 2006 Civic Engine Hanger VSB02C000025
* Available through Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 888-424-6857.

1. If the engine is already out of the vehicle, go to step 17.

2. Remove the drive belt Service and Repair.

3. Remove the A/C condenser fan shroud.

4. Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch connector, then remove the harness clamp. Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses.

5. Remove the intake air duct.

6. Remove the air cleaner Service and Repair.

7. Raise the vehicle on the lift.

8. Remove the splash shield.

9. Drain the engine oil Service and Repair.

10. Remove exhaust pipe A.

11. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

12. Remove the air cleaner mounting bracket, and install the 1.8 support eyelet (07AAK-SNA400) behind the breather pipe and down to the threaded hole on the cylinder head.

13. Attach the 1.8 support eyelet to the cylinder head with the 1.8 support bolt (07AAK-SNAA500). Tighten the bolt by hand.

14. Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) onto the 2006 civic engine hanger (VSB02C000025), and attach the hook to the slotted hole in the 1.8 support eyelet. Tighten the wing nut by hand, and lift and support the engine/transmission.

15. Raise the vehicle on the lift.

16. Remove the lower torque rod.

17. Remove the lower torque rod bracket.

M/T model





A/T model





18. Remove the A/C compressor bracket.






19. A/T model: Remove the shift cable cover.






20. Remove the torque converter case cover (A), and remove the two bolts securing the transmission.





21. Remove the bolts securing the oil pan.

22. Using a flat blade screwdriver, separate the oil pan from the lower block in the places shown.





23. Remove the oil pan.