Oil Pan Removal

Special Tools Required 

• Universal eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
• Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566 (available through the Honda Tool and Equipment program, 1-888-424-6857)

1. If the engine is out of the vehicle, go to step  17.
2. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
3. Drain the engine oil, '04-05 models (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ), '06-08 models (see '06-08 MODELS ).
4. Remove the front wheels.
5. Remove the splash shield (see TRANSMISSION REMOVAL ).
6. Disconnect the stabilizer links (see STABILIZER LINK REPLACEMENT ).
7. Remove the right side damper fork (see LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
8. Disconnect the right side suspension lower arm ball joint (see LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
9. Remove the right side driveshaft (see DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL ). Coat all precision-finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie a plastic bag over the driveshaft end.
10. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
11. Remove the ground cable, then remove the upper bracket (see ENGINE REMOVAL .
12. Remove a bolt securing the side engine mount bracket, then attach the universal eyelet as shown.
    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Mount Bracket And Bolt

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13. Install the engine support hanger (A) onto the vehicle, and attach the hook to the universal eyelet.
    Fig 2: Identifying Engine Support Hanger

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14. Remove the front mount stop, then remove the front mount bolt (see ENGINE REMOVAL ).
15. Remove the rear mount stop, then remove the rear mount bolt (see ENGINE REMOVAL ).
16. Lift the engine to 30-60 mm (1.2-2.4 in.).
17. Remove the stiffener.
    Fig 3: Identifying Stiffener

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18. Remove the bolts/nuts securing the oil pan.
19. Drive an oil pan seal cutter between the oil pan and engine block.
    Fig 4: Driving Oil Pan Seal Cutter Between Oil Pan And Engine Block

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20. Cut the oil pan seal by striking the side of the cutter to slide the cutter along the oil pan.
    Fig 5: Cutting Oil Pan Seal

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21. Remove the oil pan.