Manual Transmission Removal

Manual Transmission Removal

Special Tools Required

- Engine hanger adapter VSB02C000015*
- Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256*
- Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016*
- 2006 Civic engine hanger VSB02C000025*
*: Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857.

NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

1. Remove the cowl cover and the under-cowl panel. Service and Repair

2. Do the battery removal procedure. Removal and Replacement

3. Remove the air cleaner housing. Service and Repair

4. Remove the harness clips (A) and the intake air duct (B), then remove the battery base (C) with the coolant reservoir (D).






5. Remove the clutch line bracket (A), then carefully move the slave cylinder (B) out of the way to avoid bending the clutch line.
NOTE: Do not press the clutch pedal after the slave cylinder has been moved.






6. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector (A), the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (B), the reverse lockout solenoid connector (C), and the harness clips (D).






7. Remove the cotter pins (A) or the lock pins (B) and the shift cable bracket (C), then disconnect the shift cables (D) from the change lever assembly. Carefully remove both cables and the bracket together to avoid bending the cables.

'06 model





'07-10 models





8. Remove the harness clips (A) from the shift cable bracket (B) and the harness bracket (C).






9. Remove the air cleaner housing bracket (A).






10. Remove the engine wire harness cover (A) by lifting up on the lock tab (B), then slide the harness cover forward off the bracket (C).






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






12. Install the front leg assembly (A), the hook (B), and the wingnut (C) from 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 wingnut by hand to lift and support the engine/transmission assembly.
NOTE: Use care when working around the windshield.






13. Remove the upper transmission mounting bolts.






14. Remove the under-hood fuse/relay box (A) by lifting up on the lock tabs (B), then move it aside.






15. Remove the engine control module (ECM) bracket (A), then move it aside. Remove the clutch line clamp (B).






16. Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the transmission mount bracket bolts (B) and nuts (C). Remove the transmission mount bracket (D).

17. Raise the vehicle on a lift.






18. Remove the splash shield.

19. Drain the MTF. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer. MTF Inspection and Replacement

20. Separate the lower ball joint from the lower arm. Driveshaft Removal






21. Remove the stiffener plate (A) from the left side of the steering gearbox, and the mounting bracket (B) from the right side of the steering gearbox. Disconnect the exhaust mounting rubber (C).






22. Remove the stiffener plate (A) from the left side of the steering gearbox and harness clip (B).






23. Remove the front engine mount mounting bolt (A) and nut (B), then remove the lower radiator hose from the front engine mount bracket.






24. Remove the front engine mount bracket (A) from the transmission and the engine.






25. Remove the lower torque rod mounting bolt.






26. Remove the middle subframe mounting bolts (A).






27. Note the reference marks (A) on both sides of the front subframe that lines up with the body (B).






28. Attach the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the front subframe, and hang the belt (A) of the subframe adapter over the front subframe, then secure the belt with the stop (B).

29. Raise the jack, and line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base (C), then attach them securely.

30. Support the steering gearbox on both sides with nylon straps.






31. Remove the front subframe mounting bolts (A) and the front subframe (B).

32. Support the transmission with a transmission jack.

33. Pry out the driveshafts inboard joint. Driveshaft Removal

34. Remove the intermediate shaft. Intermediate Shaft Removal






35. Remove the clutch cover.






36. Remove the transmission mounting bolts.

37. Pull the transmission away from the engine until the transmission mainshaft clears the clutch pressure plate.

38. Slowly lower the transmission about 150 mm (6 in). Check once again that all hoses and harnesses are disconnected and free from the transmission, then lower it completely.

Front side





Rear side