Engine Removal

Engine Removal

Special Tools Required

- Engine hanger adapter VSB02C000015*
- Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256*
- 2006 Civic engine hanger VSB02C000025*
- Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016*
- Universal lifting eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
*: These special tools are available through Honda Tool and Equipment Program.

NOTE:

- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

- To avoid damaging the wiring and terminals, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.

- Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection. Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or hoses, or interfere with other parts.

1. Secure the hood in the wide open position (support rod in the lower hole).

2. Relieve the fuel pressure. Service and Repair

3. Do the battery removal procedure. Removal and Replacement

4. Disconnect the vacuum hose and the breather pipe, then remove the intake air duct. Service and Repair

5. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Service and Repair

6. Remove the under-cowl panel. Service and Repair






7. Disconnect the connector (A), and remove the harness clamps (B), then remove the pipe (C).






8. Disconnect the battery cables (A) from the under-hood fuse/relay box.

9. Remove the harness clamp (B).






10. Remove the engine control module (ECM) cover (A), then remove the three bolts (B) securing the ECM.






11. Disconnect the ECM connectors (A) and the engine wire harness connector (B).

12. Remove the harness clamps (C).






13. Remove the engine cover.






14. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A) and the brake booster vacuum hose (B).






15. Remove the quick-connect fitting cover (A), then disconnect the fuel feed hose (B). Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Removal

16. Remove the shift cables Do not bend the cables excessively.. Manual Transmission Removal

17. Remove the clutch slave cylinder, and the clutch line bracket mounting bolt. Manual Transmission Removal






18. Remove the air cleaner bracket.

19. Remove the drive belt. Drive Belt Removal/Installation

20. Wait until the engine is cool, then carefully remove the radiator cap.

21. Raise the vehicle on the lift.






22. Remove the front wheels.

23. Remove the splash shield.

24. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant. Service and Repair

25. Drain the engine oil. Service and Repair

26. Drain the transmission fluid. MTF Inspection and Replacement






27. Disconnect the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor connector (A).

28. Remove the grommet (B), then disconnect the secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) connector (C).

29. Remove the three way catalytic converter (TWC) (D).

30. Separate the stabilizer links. Front Stabilizer Link Removal/Installation

31. Separate the knuckles from the lower arms. Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation

32. Remove the driveshafts. Driveshaft Removal Coat all precision-finished surfaces with new engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.






33. Remove the steering gearbox bracket (A).

34. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt (B), the stiffener mounting bolt (C), and the stiffener (D).






35. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt (A), the stiffener mounting bolt (B), and the stiffener (C).

36. Remove the harness clamp (D) from the subframe.






37. Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch connector (A), then remove the A/C compressor (B) without disconnecting the A/C hoses.

38. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

39. Remove the radiator. Service and Repair






40. Disconnect the heater hoses.

41. Install the bulkhead, and tighten the mounting bolts. Service and Repair






42. Attach the engine hanger adapter (VSB02C000015) to the threaded hole in the cylinder head.






43. Install the front leg assembly (A), the hook (B), and the wing nut (C) to an A and Reds engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) onto the 2006 civic engine hanger (VSB02C000025). Carefully position the engine hanger on the vehicle, and attach the hook to the forward hole in the engine hanger adapter (D). Tighten the wing nut by hand to lift and support the engine/transmission.
NOTE: Be careful when working around the windshield.

44. Raise the vehicle on the lift.






45. Remove the lower torque rod.






46. Remove the lower radiator hose from the clamp (A), then remove the front mount mounting bolt (B).






47. Make appropriate reference lines (A) at both sides of the front subframe (B) that line up with the edges (C) on the body.






48. Loosen the mid-stiffener mounting bolts (A) on both side.






49. Attach the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the front subframe, and hang the belt (A) of the front subframe adapter over the front of the front subframe (B). Secure the belt with its stop (C), then tighten the wing nut (D).

50. Raise the jack, and line up the slots in the front subframe adapter arms with the bolt holes on the jack base, then securely attach them with four bolts.






51. Remove the front subframe.

52. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

53. Remove the idler pulley base. Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner Removal/Installation






54. Install the universal lifting eyelet (07AAK-SNAA120).






55. Attach a chain hoist (A) to the universal lifting eyelet (B) and the transmission hook (C), then lift the engine/transmission until it's securely supported by the chain hoist, and remove the engine hanger.






56. Remove the side engine mount bracket mounting bolt and nut.






57. Remove the transmission mount bracket mounting bolt and nuts.

58. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and electrical wiring.

59. Slowly lower the engine/transmission about 150 mm (6 in.). Check once again that all hoses and electrical wiring are disconnected and free from the engine/transmission, then lower it all the way.

60. Disconnect the chain hoist from the engine/ transmission.

61. Raise the vehicle on the lift, then remove the engine/transmission from under the vehicle.