Engine Removal

Special Tools Required 

• Universal Lifting Eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
• Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256*

*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857

1. Turn the battery module switch OFF (see DISCONNECTING THE MOTOR POWER CABLE CONNECTOR FROM THE MOTOR STATOR ).
2. Before removing the engine/transmission , read the Service Precautions for the IMA System (see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS ).
3. Remove the hood support rod, then use it as shown to prop the hood in the wide-open position.
   Fig 1: Identifying Hood Support Rod

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4. Relieve fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
5. Do the 12 volt battery removal procedure (see 12 VOLT BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
6. Remove the under-cowl panel (see COWL COVER REPLACEMENT ).
7. Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
8. Disconnect the battery cables (A) from the battery terminal fuse box.
   Fig 2: Identifying Battery Cables

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9. Remove the harness clamps (B).
10. Remove the harness clamp (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Harness Clamp And Battery Base

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11. Remove the two bolts (B) and loosen the two bolts (C), then remove the, battery base (D).
12. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) cover.
    Fig 4: Identifying Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Cover

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13. Disconnect the PCM connectors (A) and the engine wire harness connector (B).
    Fig 5: Identifying PCM Connectors And Engine Wire Harness Connector

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14. Remove the harness clamp (C) and the harness holder (D), then remove the PCM (E).
15. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A) and the brake booster vacuum hose (B).
    Fig 6: Identifying Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Hose And Brake Booster Vacuum Hose

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16. Remove the fuel feed hose clamp bracket (A) and the quick-connect fitting cover (B), then disconnect the fuel feed hose (C) (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING REMOVAL ).
    Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Feed Hose Clamp Bracket, Quick-Connect Fitting Cover And Fuel Feed Hose

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17. Disconnect the secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) connector (A), then remove the secondary HO2S harness from the clamps (B).
    Fig 8: Identifying Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor Connector And Clamps

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18. Remove the steering joint cover (see step 6 underSTEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
19. Install the steering wheel holder tool (see step 10 underSTEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
20. Remove the steering joint from the steering gearbox pinion shaft (see step 11 under STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
21. Remove the radiator cap.
22. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
23. Remove the front wheels.
24. Remove the splash shields.
    Fig 9: Identifying Splash Shields

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25. Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ).
26. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK ).
27. Drain the engine oil (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
28. Drain the transmission fluid (see CVT FLUID REPLACEMENT ).
29. Remove the harness clamp (A).
Fig 10: Identifying Under-Floor Three Way Catalytic Converter
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30. Remove the under-floor three way catalytic converter (under-floor TWC).
31. Remove the stabilizer links from the stabilizer (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
32. Separate the knuckles from the lower arms (see step 4 under LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
33. Separate the tie-rod end ball joint from the knuckles (see step 9 under KNUCKLE/HUB/WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT ).
34. Disconnect the EPS motor connector and the torque sensor connector (see step 20 under STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
35. Remove the driveshaft heat shield.
    Fig 11: Identifying Driveshaft Heat Shield

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36. Remove the driveshafts (see DRIVESHAFT INSPECTION ). Coat all precision-finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie a plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
37. Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses. Do not bend A/C hoses excessively.
    Fig 12: Identifying A/C Compressor

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38. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
39. Remove the radiator (see RADIATOR REPLACEMENT ).
40. Disconnect the heater hoses.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting Heater Hoses

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41. Disconnect the IMA power cable connector and the harness clamp.
    NOTE:

    • If the IMA power cable connector is dirty, clean it before removal.
    • Cover the disconnected connector with plastic bag, and wrap the IMA power cable terminal with tape.
    • If the IMA power cable is wet, wait until it dry.