2005-2007 Honda Accord Service & Repair Manual

2003-07 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Accord (V6) ENGINE REMOVAL Special Tools Required  Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016  Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566  Engine hanger balance bar VSB02000019 1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and navigation system, then write down the customer's audio presets. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF. 2. Remove the windshield wiper arms, then remove the cowl cover, refer to COWL COVER REPLACEMENT . 3. Remove the bulkhead cover:  2-door, refer to FRONT GRILLE REPLACEMENT  4-door, refer to FRONT GRILLE REPLACEMENT 4. Remove the support struts from the engine hood. Move the engine hood to a vertical position, then reinstall the right side support strut as shown in Fig. 1 . NOTE:  Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.  To avoid damage, 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, hoses, or interfere with other parts. NOTE: Do not attempt to close the hood with the support strut in the vertical position, as it will damage the support strut and hood. 2006 Honda Accord 2003-07 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Accord (V6) 2006 Honda Accord 2003-07 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Accord (V6)

Fig. 1: Identifying Support Strut From Engine Hood Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 5. Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ). 2006 Honda Accord 2003-07 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Accord (V6)

6. Drain the power steering system fluid, then plug the fluid reservoir and return hose (see FLUID REPLACEMENT ). 7. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable. 8. Remove the battery. 9. Remove the air cleaner housing (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ). 10. Remove the harness clamp (A). 2006 Honda Accord 2003-07 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Accord (V6)

Fig. 2: Identifying Harness Clamps Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 11. Remove the two bolts (B), and loosen the two bolts (C) securing the battery base, then remove the battery base (D). 12. Remove the battery cables (A) from the under-hood fuse/relay box, then disconnect the harness connector (B). Fig. 3: Identifying Battery Cables From Under - Hood Fuse/Relay Box 2006 Honda Accord 2003-07 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Accord (V6)

Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 13. Remove the ground cable (C). 14. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose (A), evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (B) and vacuum hose (C). Fig. 4: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 15. Remove the harness clamp (A), and disconnect the engine wire harness 2006 Honda Accord 2003-07 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Accord (V6)

connectors (B) on the left side of the engine compartment. Fig. 5: Identifying Harness Clamp Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 16. Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ). 17. Remove the Fuel Line. 18. Remove the power steering (P/S) pump outlet line (A) from the P/S pump, then plug the outlet line and the P/S pump. 2006 Honda Accord 2003-07 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Accord (V6)

Fig. 6: Identifying P/S Pump Outlet Line Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 19. Remove the P/S hose (B) from the clamp (C). 20. Remove the power steering system fluid reservoir (D) from the clamp. 21. Remove the steering joint cover (A). 2006 Honda Accord 2003-07 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Accord (V6)

Fig. 7: Identifying Steering Joint Cover Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 22. Looking the steering wheel. Make a reference mark (B) across the steering joint and steering gearbox pinion shaft. Remove the steering joint bolt (C), and disconnect the steering joint from the steering gearbox pinion shaft (D). To prevent damage to the cable reel, do not turn the steering wheel once the steering joint has been removed. 23. Disconnect the fan motor connector (A) and compressor clutch connector (B), then remove the reserve tank (C). 2006 Honda Accord 2003-07 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Accord (V6)

Fig. 8: Disconnecting Fan Motor Connector And Compressor Clutch Connector Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 24. Remove the two bolts (D), and loosen the bolt (E), then remove the condenser fan shroud. 25. Remove the four bolts securing the A/C compressor. 2006 Honda Accord 2003-07 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Accord (V6)

Fig. 9: Identifying A/C Compressor Bolts Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 26. M/T model: Remove the ground cable (A) from the shift cable holder, then remove the three bolts securing the shift cable holder (B). 2006 Honda Accord 2003-07 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Accord (V6)

2005-2007 Honda Accord Service & Repair Manual

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