Honda HR-V: Engine Removal and Installation

Special Tools Required

Universal Lifting Eyelet 07AAKSNAA120

Removal

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

1. Open the hood, and remove the plug cap (A).
2. Change the hood support rod mounting position.
3. Secure it with the hood support rod in the wide-open position.

2. Fuel Pressure - Relieve

NOTE: After relieving the fuel pressure, do not connect the quick-connect fitting.

3. 12 Volt Battery Terminal - Disconnect

4. Positive Cable (12 Volt Battery Terminal Fuse Box) - Disconnect

1. Remove the cover.
2. Disconnect the positive cables (A).

5. 12 Volt Battery - Remove

6. Front Grille Cover - Remove

7. Air Cleaner - Remove

8. Intake Air Duct - Remove

9. Intake Air Resonator - Remove

10. EVAP Canister Purge Hose and Brake Booster Vacuum Hose - Disconnect

1. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge hose (A) and the brake booster vacuum hose (B).

11. Connector (PCM) - Disconnect

12. Connector (Engine Wire Harness) - Disconnect

1. Disconnect the connectors (A)
2. Remove the harness holder clamp (B) and the harness clamps (C).

13. Change Wire Bracket - Remove (M/T)

14. Slave Cylinder - Move (M/T)

NOTE: Without disconnecting the clutch line.

15. Shift Cable (Transmission Side) - Disconnect (CVT)

16. Steering Joint - Disconnect

NOTE: Hold the steering wheel in the steering wheel holder tool.

17. Vehicle - Lift

1. Raise and support the vehicle.

18. Front Wheel - Remove

19. Front Splash Shield and Engine Undercover (With Engine Undercover) - Remove

20. Drive Belt - Remove

21. A/C Pipe Clamp Bolt - Remove

22. Engine Coolant - Drain

23. Radiator - Remove

24. Engine Oil - Drain

25. Transmission Fluid - Drain

1. Drain the transmission fluid:
   • M/T
   • CVT

26. Exhaust Pipe A - Remove

27. Front Stabilizer Link Ball Joint - Disconnect

28. Lower Arm Ball Joint - Disconnect

29. Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Disconnect

30. Front Driveshaft - Remove

31. Propeller Shaft - Remove (AWD)

32. A/C Compressor - Move

NOTE:

• Do not disconnect the A/C hoses.
• Do not bend the A/C hoses excessively.
• Disconnect the connector at the same time.
• Hang the A/C compressor with a wire tie.

33. Torque Rod - Remove

34. Front Subframe - Support

1. Support the front subframe with a transmission jack.

35. Front Subframe - Remove

36. Vehicle - Lift

1. Lower the vehicle.

37.Heater Hose - Disconnect

1. Disconnect the heater hoses (A).

38. Engine - Support

1. Lift and support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the oil pan.

39. Side Engine Mount - Remove

NOTE: Do not remove the bolt that tighten the side engine mount and the side engine mount bracket.

40. Universal Lifting Eyelet - Install

41. Chain Hoist - Install

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

42. Transmission Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt and Nut - Remove

43. Engine - Remove

1. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of the vacuum hoses, the fuel hoses, the coolant hoses, and the electrical wiring.
2. 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.
3. Remove the chain hoist from the engine/transmission.
4. Raise the vehicle, and remove the engine/transmission from under the vehicle.

Installation

1. Accessory Bracket - Install

Fig. 22: Alternator Bracket Location With Torque Specifications

1. If the alternator bracket is removed, install the alternator bracket.
2. If the A/C compressor bracket is removed, install the A/C compressor bracket.
3. If the torque rod bracket is removed, install the torque rod bracket.
   NOTE: Always use new bolts.
   (2WD)

2. Universal Lifting Eyelet - Install

3. Engine - Install

1. Attach the chain hoist (A) to the universal lifting eyelet (B) and the transmission hanger (C), then lift the engine/transmission until it is securely supported by the chain hoist.
2. Position the engine/transmission under the vehicle. Be sure that they are properly aligned.

   Carefully lower the vehicle until the engine/transmission are properly positioned in the engine compartment. Make sure the vehicle is not resting on any part of the engine/transmission.

   Support the engine/transmission with the chain hoist and carefully raise the engine/transmission into place.

4. Transmission Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt and Nut - Loosely Install

NOTE: Always use new bolts and new nuts.

5. Engine - Support

1. Lift and support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the oil pan.

6. Chain Hoist and Universal Lifting Eyelet - Remove

7. Side Engine Mount - Loosely Install

NOTE:

• Always use new bolts and new nuts.
• Connect the ground cable at the same time.

8. Vehicle - Lift

1. Raise the vehicle.

9. Front Subframe - Support

1. Support the front subframe with a transmission jack.

10.Front Subframe - Install

11.Torque Rod - Loosely Install

NOTE: Always use new bolts.

12.Vehicle - Lift

1. Lower the vehicle.

13.All Engine Mount Mounting Bolt and Nut - Tighten

14.Vehicle - Lift

1. Raise the vehicle.

15.A/C Compressor - Install

NOTE: Connect the connector at the same time.

16.Propeller Shaft - Install (AWD)

17.Front Driveshaft - Install

18.Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Connect

19.Lower Arm Ball Joint - Connect

20.Front Stabilizer Link Ball Joint - Connect

21.Exhaust Pipe A - Install

22.Drive Belt - Install

23.A/C Pipe Clamp Bolt - Install

24.Radiator - Install

25.Front Splash Shield and Engine Undercover (With Engine Undercover) - Install

26.Front Wheel - Install

27.Vehicle - Lift

1. Lower the vehicle.

28.Steering Joint - Connect

29.Heater Hose - Connect

1. Connect the heater hoses (A).

30.Slave Cylinder - Install (M/T)

31.Change Wire Bracket - Install (M/T)

32.Shift Cable (Transmission Side) - Connect (CVT)

33.Fuel Feed Hose (Fuel Rail Side) - Connect

34.Connector (Engine Wire Harness) - Connect

1. Connect the connectors (A)
2. Install the harness holder clamp (B) and the harness clamps (C).

35.Connector (PCM) - Connect

36.EVAP Canister Purge Hose and Brake Booster Vacuum Hose - Connect

1. Connect the EVAP canister purge hose (A) and the brake booster vacuum hose (B).

37.Intake Air Resonator - Install

38.Intake Air Duct - Install

39.Air Cleaner and Air Intake Duct - Install

40.Front Grille Cover - Install

41.12 Volt Battery - Install

NOTE: Do not connect the 12 Volt battery negative terminal in this step.

42.Positive Cable (12 Volt Battery Terminal Fuse Box) - Connect

Fig. 23: Battery Cables At Terminal Fuse Box With Torque Specifications

1. Connect the positive cables
2. Install the cover.

43.12 Volt Battery Terminal - Connect

44.Fuel Leak - Inspect

1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, but do not operate the starter. After the fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds, the fuel rail will be pressurized. Repeat this two or three times, then check for fuel leakage.

45.Engine Oil - Refill

46.Transmission Fluid - Refill

1. Refill the transmission fluid:

• M/T
• CVT

47.Engine Coolant - Refill/Air Bleed

48.Transmission Gear - Check

1. M/T: Check that the transmission shifts into all gears smoothly
2. CVT: Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.

49.PCM - Reset

50.CKP Pattern - Clear/Learn

51.Idle Speed - Inspect

52.Ignitiion Timing - Inspect

53.Wheel Alignment - Check

54.VSA Sensor Neutral Position - Memorization

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