Side Engine Mount Replacement

2011 Honda CR-V EX, 2.4 RE3, BZJASECTION Side Engine Mount Replacement
  1. Support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the oil pan.
  2. Remove the power steering (P/S) fluid reservoir from the holder.
  3. Remove the upper torque rod.
    Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering (P/S) Fluid Reservoir And Holder
    G06609040Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the ground cable. (A), then remove the side engine mount bracket (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Ground Cable And Side Engine Mount Bracket
    G06609041Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the side engine mount stiffener (A), then remove the side engine mount (B).
    Fig 3: Side Engine Mount Stiffener And Side Engine Mount With Torque Specifications
    G06609042Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    This illustration is of the K24Z1 engine. 

  6. Install the side engine mount, then install the side engine mount stiffener.
  7. Install the side engine mount bracket (A), then loosely tighten the new bolt and nut (B), and loosely tighten the bolt (C).
    Fig 4: Side Engine Mount Bracket, Bolt And Nut With Torque Specification
    G06609043Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the ground cable (D).
  9. Remove the air cleaner housing assembly (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
  10. Loosen the transmission mounting bolt and nuts (A).
    Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Mounting Bolt And Nuts
    G06609044Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
  12. Loosen the lower torque rod mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 6: Identifying Lower Torque Rod Mounting Bolt
    G06609045Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  14. Tighten the side engine mount mounting bolts and nut.
    Fig 7: Side Engine Mount Mounting Bolts And Nut With Torque Specifications
    G06609046Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Tighten the transmission mounting bolt and nuts.
    Fig 8: Transmission Mounting Bolt And Nuts With Torque Specification
    G06609047Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
  17. Tighten the lower torque rod mounting bolt.
    Fig 9: Lower Torque Rod Mounting Bolt With Torque Specification
    G06609048Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  18. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  19. Install the air cleaner housing assembly (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
  20. Install the upper torque rod, then tighten the new upper torque rod mounting bolts in the numbered sequence shown.
    Fig 10: Upper Torque Rod Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G06609049Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.