2011 Honda Insight BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Side Engine Mount Replacement

  1. Support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the oil pan.
  2. Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the side engine mount/bracket assembly (B).
    Fig 1: Ground Cable And Side Engine Mount/Bracket Assembly With Torque Specifications
    G06428817Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Install the side engine mount/bracket assembly, then tighten the new side engine mount/bracket assembly mounting bolts (C).
  4. Loosely tighten the new side engine mount/bracket assembly mounting nuts (D), and install the ground cable.
  5. Remove the jack and wood block from under the oil pan.
  6. Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  7. Loosen the transmission mount bracket mounting bolts and nuts (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Mount Bracket Mounting Bolts And Nuts
    G06428818Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
  9. Loosen the torque rod mounting bolt and nut (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Torque Rod Mounting Bolt And Nut
    G06428819Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  11. Tighten the side engine mount/bracket assembly mounting nuts.
    Fig 4: Side Engine Mount/Bracket Assembly Mounting Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G06428820Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Tighten the transmission mount mounting bolts and nuts in the numbered sequence shown.
    Fig 5: Transmission Mount Mounting Bolts And Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G06428821Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
  14. Tighten the torque rod mounting bolt and nut in the numbered sequence shown.
    Fig 6: Torque Rod Mounting Bolt And Nut With Torque Specifications
    G06428822Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  16. Install the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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