Engine Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: 

The power cables carry high voltage when the electric powertrain system is energized. To avoid serious injury from electrical shock, do not turn on the system with the power cables disconnected.

The electric powertrain components are located in this area. The electric powertrain is a high-voltage system. You must be familiar with the electric powertrain system before working on or around it. Make sure you have read the electric powertrain service precautions before doing repairs or service.

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. Hood - Wide Open

   Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

   1. Open the hood. 2. Remove and relocate the hood support rod (A) to the wide-open positions (B) and secure the hood.

2. Fuel Pressure - Relieve
3. Service Plug - Turn Off
4. Front Bulkhead Cover - Remove
5. Intake Air Resonator - Remove 
6. Air Intake Tube B - Remove 
7. 12 Volt Battery - Remove
8. PCM - Remove 
9. 12 Volt Battery Base - Remove
10. Connector (Engine Wire Harness and Park Pawl Actuator Harness) - Disconnect

    1. Disconnect the connectors (A).

    Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    2. Remove the harness clamps (B).

11. Engine Undercover - Remove
12. PCU Coolant - Drain
13. PCU - Remove
14. Cooling Hose - Disconnect
15. EVAP Canister Purge Hose and Fuel Feed Hose - Disconnect

    Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    1. Remove the quick-connect fitting cover (A), then disconnect the fuel feed hose (B) . 2. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge hose (C).

16. Steering Joint - Disconnect
17. Vehicle - Lift

    1. Raise and support the vehicle .

18. Front Wheel - Remove
19. Engine Coolant - Drain
20. Engine Oil - Drain
21. ATF - Drain
22. Radiator - Remove
23. Electric A/C Compressor - Move

    NOTE: 

    • Do not disconnect the connector (electric A/C compressor).
    • Do not disconnect the suction hose and the discharge pipe.
    • Do not bend the suction hose and the discharge hose excessively.
    • Hang the electric A/C compressor with a wire tie.
24. Connector (EPS Motor/Control Unit) - Disconnect
25. Exhaust Pipe A - Remove
26. Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Disconnect
27. Front Stabilizer Link Ball Joint - Disconnect
28. Lower Arm - Disconnect
29. Front Driveshaft - Remove
30. Propeller Shaft - Remove
31. ATF Hose - Disconnect
32. Ground Cable (Transmission (e-CVT) Side) - Disconnect
33. Vehicle - Lower
34. Heater Hose - Disconnect

    Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    NOTE:  The hose band clip (A) can be installed after the heater hoses are connected.

35. Vehicle - Lift

    1. Raise the vehicle.

36. Lower Torque Rod Mounting Bolt - Remove

    Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

37. Lower Arm Mounting Bolt - Remove

    Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    1. Remove the lower arm mounting bolt on both sides.

38. Front Subframe - Support

    Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    1. Set the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) on a transmission jack (A), line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, and tighten the bolts. 2. Attach the subframe adapter to the front subframe (B).

39. Front Subframe - Remove
40. Vehicle - Lower
41. Side Engine Mount - Remove
42. Universal Lifting Eyelet - Install

    Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    1. Install the universal lifting eyelet with a commercially available spacer (A) to the oil pump.

43. Transmission Hanger Bracket - Install

    Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    1. Install the transmission hanger bracket (P/N 21232-RCT-A00) (A) to the transmission (e-CVT).

44. Chain Hoist - Install

    1. Attach a chain hoist (A) to the universal lifting eyelet and the transmission hanger bracket (C), then lift the engine/transmission (e-CVT) until it is securely supported by the chain hoist.

    NOTE:  Do not use transmission hanger B.

    Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

45. Transmission Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt and Nut - Remove

    Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

46. Engine - Remove

    1. Check that the engine/transmission (e-CVT) is completely free of the vacuum hoses, the fuel hoses, the coolant hoses, and the electrical wiring. 2. Slowly lower the engine/transmission (e-CVT) 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 (e-CVT), then lower it all the way and support it. 3. Remove the chain hoist from the engine/transmission (e-CVT). 4. Raise the vehicle, and remove the engine/transmission (e-CVT) from under the vehicle.