Engine Removal

Engine Removal

Special Tools Required

- Engine hanger adapter VSB02C000015*
- Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256*
- 2006 Civic engine hanger VSB02C000025*
- Subframe adapter VSB02C000016*
- Universal lifting eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
*Available through Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 888-424-6857

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. Open the hood, and secure it with hood support rod (A) in the wide open position (B).






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.

5. Remove the air cleaner. Service and Repair

6. Remove the cowl cover and 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).






16. Remove the shift cables Do not bend the cables excessively.

17. Remove the clutch slave cylinder, and the clutch line bracket mounting bolt. Do not operate the clutch pedal once the slave cylinder has been removed.

18. Remove the air cleaner bracket.






19. Remove the drive belt. Service and Repair

20. Remove the idler pulley base.

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

22. Raise the vehicle on the lift.

23. Remove the front wheels.

24. Remove the splash shield.






25. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant.

26. Drain the engine oil.

27. Drain the transmission fluid.

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






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

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

31. Separate the stabilizer links.

32. Separate the knuckles from the lower arms.

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

34. Remove the steering gearbox bracket (A).

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






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

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






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






39. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

40. Remove the radiator. Service and Repair

41. Disconnect the heater hoses.

42. Install the bulkhead, and tighten the mounting bolts.






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






44. Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) onto the 2006 Civic engine hanger (VSB02C000025) as shown, 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.
NOTE: Be careful when working around the windshield.






45. Raise the vehicle on the lift.

46. Remove the lower torque rod.






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






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






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






50. Attach the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the front subframe by looping the belt (A) over the front of the front subframe (B), then secure the belt with its stop (C).






51. 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.

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

53. Remove the front subframe mounting bolts (A), then the lower subrame (B).






54. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

55. Attach the universal lifting eyelet (07AAK-SNAA120).






56. 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.






57. Remove the side engine mount bracket mounting bolt and nuts (A).






58. Remove the side engine mount bracket mounting bolt and nut (A).






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

60. Slowly lower the engine/transmission about 150 mm (5.91 in). Check once again that all the hoses and the electrical wiring are disconnected and free from the engine/transmission, then lower it all the way and support it.

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

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