2012 Honda Fit Base, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Side Engine Mount Replacement

  1. Support the engine with a jack and 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, Side Engine Mount & Bracket Assembly With Torque Specifications
    G05952402Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the side engine mount (C).
  4. Install the side engine mount, then tighten new side engine mount mounting bolts (D).
  5. Install the side engine mount bracket, then tighten a new side engine mount bracket mounting bolt (E).
  6. Loosely install new side engine mount bracket mounting nuts (F), then install the ground cable.
  7. Remove the jack and the wood block from under the oil pan.
  8. Remove the air cleaner housing assembly (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  9. Loosen the transmission mount bracket mounting bolts and nuts (A).

    M/T model 

    Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Mount Bracket Mounting Bolts & Nuts (M/T Model)
    G05952403Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    A/T model 

    Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Mount Bracket Mounting Bolts & Nuts (A/T Model)
    G05952404Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
  11. Loosen the torque rod mounting bolt and nut (A).

    M/T model 

    Fig 4: Identifying Torque Rod Mounting Bolt & Nut (M/T Model)
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    A/T model 

    Fig 5: Identifying Torque Rod Mounting Bolt & Nut (A/T Model)
    G05952406Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  13. Tighten the side engine mount/bracket assembly mounting nuts in the numbered sequence shown below.
    Fig 6: Side Engine Mount & Bracket Assembly Mounting Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G05952407Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Tighten the transmission mount mounting bolts and nuts in the numbered sequence shown below.

    M/T model 

    Fig 7: Transmission Mount Mounting Bolts & Nuts (M/T Model) With Torque Specifications
    G05952408Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    A/T model 

    Fig 8: Transmission Mount Mounting Bolts & Nuts (A/T Model) With Torque Specifications
    G05952409Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
  16. Tighten the torque rod mounting bolt and nut in the numbered sequence shown below.

    M/T model 

    Fig 9: Torque Rod Mounting Bolt & Nut (M/T Model) With Torque Specifications
    G05952410Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    A/T model 

    Fig 10: Torque Rod Mounting Bolt & Nut (A/T Model) With Torque Specifications
    G05952411Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  18. Install the air cleaner housing assembly (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.