Engine Oil Pan Removal

Engine Oil Pan 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*
* Available through Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 888-424-6857

1. If the engine is already out of the vehicle, go to step 21.

2. Raise the vehicle on the lift.

3. Drain the engine oil. Service and Repair

4. Remove the front wheels.

5. Remove the splash shield. Engine Removal

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

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

8. Remove the steering gearbox bracket Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt, the stiffener mounting bolt, and the stiffener. Engine Removal

9. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt, the stiffener mounting bolt, and the stiffener Remove the harness clamp from the front subframe. Engine Removal

10. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

11. Attach the engine hanger adapter (VSB02C000015) to the threaded hole in the cylinder head. Engine Removal

12. Install the front leg assembly, the hook, and the wing nut to an A and Reds engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) on to 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. Tighten the wing nut by hand to lift and support the engine/transmission. Engine Removal

13. Raise the vehicle on the lift.

14. Remove the lower torque rod. Engine Removal

15. Remove the front mount mounting bolt. Engine Removal

16. Mark the appropriate reference line at both sides of the front subframe that line up with the edges on the body. Engine Removal

17. Loosen the mid-stiffener mounting bolts on both side. Engine Removal

18. Attach the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the front subframe, and hang the belt of the front subframe adapter over the front of the subframe Secure the belt with its stop, then tighten the wing nut. Engine Removal

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

20. Remove the front subframe. Engine Removal

21. Remove the lower torque rod bracket.






22. Remove the clutch cover (A) and the transmission mounting bolts (B).

23. Remove the bolts securing the oil pan.






24. Using a flat blade screwdriver, separate the oil pan from the lower block in the places shown.

25. Remove the oil pan.