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. Open the hood, and secure it with the hood support rod (A) in the wide-open position (B).
   Fig 1: Identifying Hood Support Rod And Its Wide-Open Position

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4. Relieve fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
5. Do the 12 volt battery removal procedure (see RECONNECTION ).
6. Remove the cowl cover and 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 And Harness Clamp

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9. Remove the harness clamps (B).
10. Remove the harness clamp (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Battery Harness Clamp, Bolts And 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 PCM cover (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying PCM Cover

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

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14. Remove the harness clamp (C) and the harness holder (D), then remove the PCM (E).
15. Disconnect the EVAP canister hose (A) and the brake booster vacuum hose (B).
    Fig 6: Identifying 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 HO2S connector (A), then remove the secondary HO2S harness from the clamps (B).
    Fig 8: Identifying Secondary HO2S Connector And Clamps

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18. Remove the steering joint cover, then disconnect the steering joint from the steering gearbox pinion shaft (see step 5 on REMOVAL ).
    NOTE:

    • Hold the steering wheel in the steering wheel holder tool.
    • Hold the lower slide shaft on the column with a piece of wire between the joint yokes.
19. Remove the radiator cap.
    NOTE: Wait until the engine is cool, then carefully remove the radiator cap.
20. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
21. Remove the front wheels.
22. Remove the splash shield (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
23. Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ).
24. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK ).
25. Drain the engine oil (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
26. Drain the transmission fluid (see CVT FLUID REPLACEMENT ).
27. Remove the secondary HO2S harness from the clamp (A).
    Fig 9: Identifying Secondary HO2S Harness Clamp And Under-Floor TWC Assembly

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28. Remove the under-floor TWC (B).
29. Remove the stabilizer links from the stabilizer (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
30. Separate the knuckles from the lower arms (see step 4 on LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
31. Separate the tie-rod end ball joint from the knuckles (see step 9 on KNUCKLE/HUB/WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT ).
32. Disconnect the EPS motor connector and the torque sensor connector (see step 18 on STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
33. Remove the driveshaft heat shield.
    Fig 10: Identifying Driveshaft Heat Shield

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34. Remove the driveshafts (see DRIVESHAFT INSPECTION ). Coat all precision-finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie a plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
35. Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses. Do not bend the A/C hoses excessively.
    NOTE: Hang the A/C compressor with a wire tie.