Transmission 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. Before removing the transmission, read the Service Precautions for the IMA System (see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS ).
2. Turn the battery module switch OFF, and measure the voltage at the junction board terminals (see DISCONNECTING THE MOTOR POWER CABLE CONNECTOR FROM THE MOTOR STATOR ).
3. Fix the hood in the vertical position.
4. Do the battery removal procedure (see RECONNECTION ).
5. Remove the starter cable (A), and disconnect the S terminal connector (B).
   Fig 1: Identifying Starter Cable, S Terminal Connector, Harness Clamps And Clamp Brackets

   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
6. Remove the harness clamps (C) from the clamp brackets (D), and remove the starter harness (E) from the harness clamp (F) on the battery tray (G).
7. Remove the battery tray and the battery base.
8. Remove the windshield wiper arms (see WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT ).
9. Remove the cowl cover and the under-cowl panel (see COWL COVER REPLACEMENT ).
10. Remove the air cleaner assembly (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
11. Remove the under-hood fuse/relay box bracket, PCM, and PCM bracket.
12. Remove the IMA motor power cable clamps (A) from the bracket.
    Fig 2: Identifying IMA Motor Power Cable Clamps

    Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
13. Disconnect the IMA motor power cable connector (A).
    NOTE: Before disconnecting the IMA motor power cable connector, make sure you have read the IMA service precaution (see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS ).