Engine Assembly: Component Locations Honda Fit GE

Special Tools Required

1. Universal lifting eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
2. 1.8 support bolt 07AAK-SNAA500
3. Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256 * * : This special tool is available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 888-424-6857

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.

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1. Secure the hood in the wide open position (support rod (A) in the lower hole (B)).
2. Relieve fuel pressure (see «FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR REPLACEMENT»(ref-320436-S41654858282009071400000) ).
3. Do the battery removal procedure (see «BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-320444-S09172879032009071400000) ).
4. Remove the windshield wiper motor. (see «WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT»(ref-320476-S28069193232009071400000) ).
5. Remove the under-cowl panel (see «UNDER-COWL PANEL REPLACEMENT»(ref-320448-S09609825902009071400000) ).
6. Remove the air cleaner housing assembly (see «AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-320437-S29837794652009071400000) ).
7. Remove the battery cables (A) from the battery terminal fuse box.
8. Remove the harness clamps (B).
9. M/T model: Remove the harness clamp (A). Remove the two bolts (B) and loosen the two bolts (C), then remove the battery base (D).
10. Disconnect the engine control module (ECM)/ powertrain control module (PCM) connectors (A) and the engine wire harness connector (B).
11. Remove the harness clamp (C) and harness holder (D).
12. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A) and brake booster vacuum hose (B).
13. Remove the fuel feed hose clamp (A) and the quick-connect fitting cover (B), then disconnect the fuel feed hose (C) (see «FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING REMOVAL»(ref-320436-S06531330242009071400000) ).
14. Disconnect the secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) connector (A), then remove the secondary HO2S harness from the clamps (B).
15. Center the steering wheel spokes, and install a commercially available steering wheel holder tool (A).
16. Remove the steering joint cover (A).
17. Make a reference mark (B) across the steering joint and the steering gearbox pinion shaft. Hold the slider shaft (C) on the column with a piece of wire (D) between the joint yoke (E) on the slider shaft to the joint yoke on the upper shaft. Remove the steering joint bolt (F), and disconnect the steering joint (G) by removing the steering joint toward the steering column (see step 7 under «STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-320470-S34104544252009071400000) ).
18. M/T model: Remove the shift cable (see step 12 on «TRANSMISSION REMOVAL»(ref-320434-S23387676892009071400000) ).
19. M/T model: Remove the clutch slave cylinder, and clutch line bracket mounting bolt (see step 10 on «TRANSMISSION REMOVAL»(ref-320434-S23387676892009071400000) ).
20. Remove the radiator cap. NOTE: Wait until the engine is cool, then carefully remove the radiator cap.
21. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
22. Remove the front wheels.
23. Remove the splash shields.
24. With A/C: Remove the drive belt (see «DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-320439-S08990678412009071400000) ).
25. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant (see «COOLANT CHECK»(ref-320432-S30222595332009071400000) ).
26. Drain the engine oil (see «ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK»(ref-320427-S42842234232009071400000) ).
27. Drain the transmission fluid: Manual transmission (see «TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT»(ref-320434-S07416082432009071400000) ) Automatic transmission (see «ATF REPLACEMENT»(ref-379915-S36551758442010121600000) )
28. Remove the under-floor three way catalytic converter (under-floor TWC).
29. A/T model: Remove the shift cable (see step 41 on «TRANSMISSION REMOVAL»(ref-379915-S24290873302010121600000) ).
30. Insert a 5 mm Allen wrench (A) in the top of the ball joint pin (B), and remove the nuts (C), then separate the stabilizer link (D) from the stabilizer ends (E).
31. Remove the spring clips (F) and castle nuts (G), and separate the lower arms (H) from the knuckles (I). (see «LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-320454-S37390193602009071400000) ).
32. Remove the cotter pins (J) and the nuts (K). and separate the tie-rod end ball joint (L) from the knuckles. (see step 9 of «KNUCKLE/HUB/WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT»(ref-320454-S41763263432009071400000) ).
33. M/T model: Remove the driveshaft heat shield.
34. Remove the driveshafts (see «DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL»(ref-320431-S14694004382009071400000) ). Coat all precision-finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
35. Disconnect the EPS motor angle sensor 8P connector (A) and the torque sensor 6P connector (B) from the steering gearbox.
36. Disconnect the EPS motor 3P connector (C) by pushing the lock (D) and pulling up the lever (E).
37. With A/C: Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses. Do not bend the A/C hoses excessively. NOTE: Hang the A/C compressor with a wire tie.
38. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
39. Remove the radiator (see «RADIATOR REPLACEMENT»(ref-320432-S11688478502009071400000) ).
40. Disconnect the heater hoses.
41. Attach the first universal lifting eyelet (A) to the air cleaner housing bracket with the 1.8 support bolt (B). Tighten the bolt by hand.
42. Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256), then attach the hook to the slotted hole in the first universal lifting eyelet. Tighten the wing nut (C) by hand to lift and support the engine/transmission. NOTE: Be careful when working around the windshield.
43. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
44. Support the transmission with a transmission jack and a wood block under the transmission and raise it just enough to free the torque rod, then remove the torque rod. M/T model A/T model
45. Remove the transmission jack and the wood block from under the transmission.
46. Support the front subframe with a transmission jack and a wood block under the front subframe.
47. Remove the front subframe mounting bolts.
48. Lower the front subframe and the steering gearbox as an assembly by lowering the transmission jack slowly, then remove the assembly from under the vehicle.
49. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
50. Attach the second universal lifting eyelet to the cam chain case.
51. Attach the chain hoist to the second universal lifting eyelet (A) and the transmission hook (B). Lift the engine/transmission until it is securely supported by the chain hoist, then remove the engine support hanger. NOTE: Wrap the ABS modulator-control unit with a clean shop towel.
52. Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the transmission mount bracket (B). M/T model A/T model
53. Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the side engine mount/bracket assembly (B).
54. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and electrical wiring.
55. Slowly lower the engine/transmission about 150 mm (6 in.). Check once again that all hoses and electrical wiring are disconnected and free from the engine/transmission, then lower it all the way.
56. Disconnect the chain hoist from the engine/ transmission.
57. Raise the vehicle, and remove the engine/ transmission from under the vehicle.

1. Universal lifting eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
2. 1.8 support bolt 07AAK-SNAA500
3. Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256 * * : Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 888-424-6857

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1. Raise the vehicle on the lift, and 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 a chain hoist (A) and the first universal lifting eyelet (B) and carefully raise the engine/transmission into place. NOTE: Attach the first universal lifting eyelet to the cam chain case. To identify cam chain case (see step 50 ). Reinstall the mounting bolts and support nuts in the sequence given in the following steps. Failure to follow this sequence may cause excessive noise and vibration, and reduce engine mount life. Wrap the ABS modulator-control unit with a clean shop towel.
2. Install the side engine mount/bracket assembly (A), then tighten the new side engine mount/bracket assembly mounting bolts (B).
3. Loosely tighten the new side engine mount/bracket assembly mounting nuts (C).
4. Install the ground cable (D).
5. Install the transmission mount bracket (A), and loosely tighten the new transmission mount bracket mounting bolts and nuts (B). M/T model A/T model
6. Install the ground cable (C).
7. Attach the second universal lifting eyelet (A) to the air cleaner housing bracket with the 1.8 support bolt (B). Tighten the bolt by hand.
8. Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256), then attach the hook to the slotted hole in the second universal lifting eyelet. Tighten the wing nut (C) by hand to lift and support the engine/transmission. NOTE: Be careful when working around the windshield.
9. Remove the chain hoist from the engine/ transmission.
10. Remove the universal lifting eyelet from the chain case.
11. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
12. Support the front subframe with a transmission jack and a wood block.
13. Install the front subframe (A), then loosely install the new front subframe mounting bolts. NOTE: Be sure that the pinion shaft grommet is in place securely. Make sure the pinion shaft grommet is not turned up. Incorrect installation can cause leakage of water or mud, and noise. Take care not to damage the lower arm ball joint boot with the edge of the knuckle, etc.
14. Tighten the front subframe mounting bolts in the numbered sequence shown.
15. Remove the transmission jack and the wood block from under the front subframe.
16. Support the transmission with a transmission jack and a wood block under the transmission.
17. Install the torque rod (A). Install the bolt (B) with the tab (C) on the bolt head aligned with the guide (D) on the front subframe, then loosely install a new torque rod mounting bolt (E) and nut (F). NOTE: Be sure to install the torque rod with the "UP" mark facing up. M/T model A/T model
18. Remove the transmission jack and the wood block from under the transmission.
19. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
20. Remove the engine support hanger and the second universal lifting eyelet.
21. Tighten the side engine mount/bracket assembly mounting nuts in the numbered sequence shown below.
22. Tighten the side engine mount/bracket assembly mounting nuts in the numbered sequence shown. M/T model A/T model
23. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
24. Tighten the transmission mount mounting bolts and nuts in the numbered sequence shown. M/T model A/T model
25. Connect the EPS motor sensor 8P connector (A) and torque sensor 6P connector (B) to the steering gearbox.
26. Pull down the lever (C) of the EPS motor 3P connector (D), then confirm the connector is fully seated.
27. Wipe the driveshaft clean. Install a new set ring on the end of each driveshaft, then install the driveshafts (see «DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION»(ref-320431-S42318260152009071400000) ). Make sure each ring clicks into place in the differential and the intermediate shaft.
28. M/T model: Install the driveshaft heat shield.
29. Connect the ball joints (A) to both knuckles (B), and install new ball joint nuts (C). Tighten the nuts, then secure the nuts with the spring clips (D).
30. Connect the stabilizer links (E) to the stabilizer ends (F), and install the nuts (G). Insert a 5 mm Allen wrench (H) in the top of the ball joint pins (I), and tighten the nuts.
31. Install the tie-rod end ball joint (J) to the each knuckle with the nuts (K) and cotter pins (L). (See step 9 of «KNUCKLE/HUB/WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT»(ref-320454-S41763263432009071400000) .)
32. A/T model: Install the shift cable (see step 22 on «TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION»(ref-379915-S30378598822010121600000) ).
33. With A/C: Install the A/C compressor.
34. With A/C: Install the drive belt (see «DRIVE BELT INSPECTION»(ref-320439-S20288363312009071400000) ).
35. Install the under-floor three way catalytic converter (under-floor TWC) (A). NOTE: Use new gaskets (B) and new self locking nuts (C).
36. Install the splash shields.
37. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
38. Install the heater hoses.
39. Install the radiator (see «RADIATOR REPLACEMENT»(ref-320432-S11688478502009071400000) ).
40. M/T model: Install the clutch slave cylinder, and clutch line bracket mounting bolt (see step 19 on «TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION»(ref-320434-S08212692492009071400000) ).
41. M/T model: Install the shift cable (see step 17 on «TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION»(ref-320434-S08212692492009071400000) ).
42. Connect the secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) connector (A), then install the secondary HO2S harness to the clamps (B).
43. Connect the fuel feed hose (A) (see «FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING INSTALLATION»(ref-320436-S17516250672009071400000) ), then install the quick-connect fitting cover (B) and the fuel feed hose clamp (C).
44. Install the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A) and brake booster vacuum hose (B).
45. Install the harness holder (A), then install the harness clamp (B).
46. Connect the engine wire harness connector (C) and the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) connectors (D).
47. M/T model: Install the battery base (A), then install the harness clamp (B).
48. Install the battery cables (A) to the battery terminal fuse box.
49. Install the harness clamps (B).
50. Install the front wheels.
51. Connect the steering joint to the steering gearbox pinion shaft (A) by aligning the reference mark (B), then remove the wire (C) from the joint yoke (D).
52. Install the steering joint cover (E).
53. Install the steering wheel. (see «STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION»(ref-320429-S21644383852009071400000) )
54. Install the under-cowl panel (see «UNDER-COWL PANEL REPLACEMENT»(ref-320448-S09609825902009071400000) ).
55. Install the windshield wiper motor. (see «WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT»(ref-320476-S28069193232009071400000) )
56. Do the battery installation procedure (see «BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-320444-S09172879032009071400000) ).
57. Refill the transmission with fluid: Manual transmission (see «TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT»(ref-320434-S07416082432009071400000) ) Automatic transmission (see «ATF REPLACEMENT»(ref-379915-S36551758442010121600000) )
58. Install the air cleaner housing assembly (see «AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-320437-S29837794652009071400000) ).
59. A/T model: Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
60. M/T model: Check that the transmission shifts into all gear smoothly.
61. Inspect for fuel leaks. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) (do not operate the starter) so the fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds and pressurizes the fuel line. Repeat this operation three times, then check for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel line.
62. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system with the heater valve open (see step 9 on «COOLANT REPLACEMENT»(ref-320432-S25877575572009071400000) ).
63. Refill the engine with the recommended engine oil (see step 4 on «ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK»(ref-320427-S42842234232009071400000) ).
64. Check and adjust the front wheel alignment. (see «WHEEL ALIGNMENT»(ref-320430-S37237497942009071400000) )
65. Do the ECM/PCM reset procedure (see «HDS CLEAR COMMAND»(ref-320425-S21746987032009071400000) ).
66. Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure (see «CKP PATTERN CLEAR/CKP PATTERN LEARN»(ref-320425-S23638437822009071400000) ).
67. Inspect the idle speed (see «IDLE SPEED INSPECTION»(ref-320447-S09784131562009071400000) ).
68. Inspect the ignition timing (see «IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION»(ref-320440-S25436160042009071400000) ).

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1. Support the engine with a jack and wood block under the oil pan.
2. Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the side engine mount/bracket assembly (B).
3. Remove the side engine mount (C).
4. Install the side engine mount, then tighten new side engine mount mounting bolts (D).
5. Install the side engine mount bracket, then tighten a new side engine mount bracket mounting bolt (E).
6. Loosely install new side engine mount bracket mounting nuts (F), then install the ground cable.
7. Remove the jack and the wood block from under the oil pan.
8. Remove the air cleaner housing assembly (see «AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-320437-S29837794652009071400000) ).
9. Loosen the transmission mount bracket mounting bolts and nuts (A). M/T model A/T model
10. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
11. Loosen the torque rod mounting bolt and nut (A). M/T model A/T model
12. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
13. Tighten the side engine mount/bracket assembly mounting nuts in the numbered sequence shown below.
14. Tighten the transmission mount mounting bolts and nuts in the numbered sequence shown below. M/T model A/T model
15. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
16. Tighten the torque rod mounting bolt and nut in the numbered sequence shown below. M/T model A/T model
17. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
18. Install the air cleaner housing assembly (see «AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-320437-S29837794652009071400000) ).

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1. Do the battery remove procedure (see «BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-320444-S09172879032009071400000) ).
2. Remove the air cleaner housing assembly (see «AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-320437-S29837794652009071400000) ).
3. M/T model: Remove the battery cables (A) from the battery terminal fuse box.
4. M/T model: Remove the harness clamps (B).
5. M/T model: Remove the harness clamp (A). Remove the two bolts (B) and loosen the two bolts (C), then remove the battery base (D).
6. Support the transmission with a jack and wood block under the transmission.
7. Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the transmission mount bracket (B). M/T model A/T model
8. Remove the transmission mount. M/T model A/T model
9. Install the transmission mount and loosely install new transmission mount mounting bolts, then tighten the transmission mount mounting bolts in the numbered sequence shown below.
10. Install the transmission mount bracket (A), and loosely tighten the new transmission mount bracket mounting bolts and nuts (B). M/T model A/T model
11. Install the ground cable (C).
12. Remove the jack and the wood block from under the transmission.
13. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
14. Loosen the torque rod mounting bolt and nut (A). M/T model A/T model
15. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
16. Tighten the transmission mount mounting bolts and nuts in the numbered sequence shown below. M/T model A/T model
17. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
18. Tighten the torque rod mounting bolt and nut in the numbered sequence shown below. M/T model A/T model
19. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
20. M/T model: Install the battery base (A), then install the harness clamp (B).
21. M/T model: Install the battery cables (A) to the battery terminal fuse box.
22. M/T model: Install the harness clamps (B).
23. Do the battery installation procedure (see «BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-320444-S09172879032009071400000) ).
24. Install the air cleaner housing assembly (see «AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-320437-S29837794652009071400000) ).

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1. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
2. Support the transmission with a transmission jack and a wood block under the transmission and raise it just enough to free the torque rod, then remove the torque rod. M/T model A/T model
3. Install the torque rod (A). NOTE: Be sure to install the torque rod with the "UP" mark facing up.
4. Install the bolt (B) with the tab (C) on the bolt head aligned with the guide (D) on the front subframe, then loosely install a new torque rod mounting bolt (E) and nut (F).
5. Remove the transmission jack and the wood block from under the transmission.
6. Tighten the torque rod mounting bolt and nut in the numbered sequence shown below. M/T model A/T model

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1. Do the battery removal procedure (see «BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-320444-S09172879032009071400000) ).
2. Remove the air cleaner housing assembly (see «AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-320437-S29837794652009071400000) ).
3. M/T model: Remove the battery cables (A) from the battery terminal fuse box.
4. M/T model: Remove the harness clamps (B).
5. M/T model: Remove the harness clamp (A). Remove the two bolts (B) and loosen the two bolts (C), then remove the battery base (D).
6. Support the transmission with a jack and wood block under the transmission.
7. Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the transmission mount bracket (B). M/T model A/T model
8. Install the transmission mount bracket, and loosely tighten the new transmission mount bracket mounting bolts and nuts (C).
9. Install the ground cable.
10. Remove the jack and the wood block from under the transmission.
11. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
12. Loosen the torque rod mounting bolt and nut (A). M/T model A/T model
13. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
14. Tighten the transmission mount mounting bolts and nuts in the numbered sequence shown. M/T model A/T model
15. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
16. Tighten the torque rod mounting bolt and nut in the numbered sequence shown. M/T model A/T model
17. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
18. M/T model: Install the battery base (A), then install the harness clamp (B).
19. M/T model: Install the battery cables (A) to the battery terminal fuse box.
20. M/T model: Install the harness clamps (B).
21. Do the battery installation procedure (see «BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-320444-S09172879032009071400000) ).
22. Install the air cleaner housing assembly (see «AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-320437-S29837794652009071400000) ).

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1. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
2. A/T model: Remove the shift cable cover.
3. Support the transmission with a transmission jack and a wood block under the transmission and raise it just enough to free the torque rod, then remove the torque rod. M/T model A/T model
4. Remove the torque rod bracket. M/T model A/T model
5. Install the torque rod bracket.
6. Install the torque rod (A). Install the new bolt with the tab (B) on the bolt head aligned with the guide (C) on the front subframe, then tighten the new torque rod mounting bolt and nut in the numbered sequence shown below. NOTE: Be sure to install the torque rod with the "UP" mark facing up. M/T model A/T model
7. Install the bolt (B) with the tab (C) on the bolt head aligned with the guide (D) on the front subframe, then loosely install a new torque rod mounting bolt (E) and nut (F).
8. Remove the transmission jack and the wood block from under the transmission.
9. Tighten the torque rod mounting bolt and nut in the numbered sequence shown below. M/T model A/T model
10. A/T model: Install the shift cable cover.