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
- 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.

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

7. Separate the knuckles from the lower arms.

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

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

10. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

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

12. Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) onto the 2006 Civic engine hanger (VSB02C000025), and attach the hook to the slotted hole in the engine hanger adapter. Tighten the wing nut (A) by hand, and lift and support the engine/transmission..

13. Raise the vehicle on the lift.

14. Remove the lower torque rod.

15. Remove the front mount mounting bolt.

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

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

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

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

20. Remove the front subframe mounting bolts, then lower the front subframe.

21. Remove the lower torque rod bracket.






22. Remove the clutch case 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.