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Side Engine Mount Replacement

  1. Support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the oil pan.
  2. Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the side engine mount bracket (B).
    Fig 1: Locating Ground Cable And Side Engine Mount Bracket
    G06949304Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the side engine mount (A).
    Fig 2: Locating Side Engine Mount And Side Engine Mount Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G06949305Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Install the side engine mount, then tighten the new side engine mount mounting bolts (B).
  5. Install the side engine mount bracket (A) with the new
    NOTE: Make sure to align the projection (B) with the mark (C) when you install the bracket as shown in the illustration.
    Fig 3: Aligning Projection With Mark When You Install Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G06949306Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Loosely install the new side engine mount/bracket assembly mounting nuts (D), and install the ground cable (E).
  7. Remove the jack and wood block from under the oil pan.
  8. Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
  9. Loosen the transmission mount bracket mounting bolt. bolts and nuts (A).
    Fig 4: Locating Transmission Mount Bracket Mounting Bolts And Nuts (M/T Model)
    G06949307Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    Fig 5: Locating Transmission Mount Bracket Mounting Bolts And Nuts (CVT Model)
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  10. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
  11. Loosen the torque rod mounting bolt and nut (A).
    Fig 6: Locating Torque Rod Mounting Bolt And Nut (M/T Model)
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    Fig 7: Locating Torque Rod Mounting Bolt And Nut (CVT Model)
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  12. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  13. Tighten the side engine mount/bracket assembly mounting nuts.
    Fig 8: Identifying Side Engine Mount/Bracket Assembly Mounting Nuts Tightening Torque
    G06949311Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Tighten the transmission mount mounting bolts and nuts in the numbered sequence shown.
    Fig 9: Transmission Mount Mounting Bolts And Nuts Tightening Sequence (M/T Model) With Torque Specifications
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    Fig 10: Transmission Mount Mounting Bolts And Nuts Tightening Sequence (CVT Model) With Torque Specifications
    G06949313Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
  16. Tighten the torque rod mounting bolt and nut in the numbered sequence shown.
    Fig 11: Torque Rod Mounting Bolt And Nut Tightening Sequence (M/T Model) With Torque Specifications
    G06949314Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    Fig 12: Torque Rod Mounting Bolt And Nut Tightening Sequence (CVT Model) With Torque Specifications
    G06949315Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  18. Install the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).