Engine Assembly

Engine Removal (cont'd)

 5-5  

  1. Remove the expansion tank cap.
  1. Raise the hoist to full height.
  1. Remove the front tyres/wheels.
  1. Remove the splash shields.

  1. Remove the harness clamp (A) and grommet (B), then pull the engine wire harness through the bulkhead.

  1. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator to drain the engine coolant (see page 10-6).
  1. Drain the transmission fluid (see page 13-4).
  1. Drain the engine oil (see page 8-5).
  1. Remove the drive belt (see page 4-20).
  1. Remove the exhaust pipe A/three way catalytic converter (TWC) assembly.

  1. Disconnect the stabiliser links, refer to the '01 Civic Shop Manual on this CD (see page 18-18).
  1. Disconnect the suspension lower arm ball joints, refer to the '01 Civic Shop Manual on this CD (see step 3 on page 18-19).
  1. Remove the driveshafts (see page 16-3). Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
  1. Lower the hoist.