How to: 2001 - 2005 Honda Civic Automatic Transmission Removal

[@samspade8612]

Probably one of the best removal videos I've seen. A real confidence builder. Can't wait to tackle mine.

[@hondaresource]

thank you!

[@bringinghopesup6680]

My transmission just blew up this video definitely helped me to remove my transmission

[@shanestrains2849]

This is an excellent tutorial. My 05 EX has the 2-3 slip when cold so I'll probably be here soon. Funny cuz it's been slipping for the whole 2 years I've owned it and hasn't ever gotten any worse! Still unnerving

[@Raj-mz4eh]

I dropped my 2005 Civic EX transmission, after looking at your very helpful video, all by myself with no lift. Your instructions were spot on. Great video. Thank you for taking the time to make this excellent step by step tutorial.

[@hondaresource]

Glad it helped

[@moshindeiru809]

How big was your jack?

[@loralisommer3142]

I am impressed as I know very little about this service and you explained it clearly. Listing tools needed and giving all the mm sizes needed for each removal and number of nuts and bolts was extremely valuable.

[@hondaresource]

You're very welcome!

[@kevinsommer5547]

and this girl has done her research, so im impressed with her comment to the guy as it shows hes a good teacher. I should know, I'M HER BROTHER! HAHA

[@mikeb2058]

Great vid. You did a great job of showing every step along the way. It makes it a lot easier for people who've never done the job to not find out that there are things that the video didn't show and then they get screwed up.

[@hondaresource]

I tried to make it to where someone who has never touched a car can do it.

[@javierestrada6927]

Professionals make it look easy....me about a day and a half to take the transmission out....Great video it helped me out alot

[@hondaresource]

Glad it helped

[@JoeMama-ok3zg]

Lol it looks easy cuz he already had the new one on

[@JESUSD6765]

When pulling parts at the junkyard I always take engine/trans off a wrecked one that way its a better chance of everything running good.

[@hondaresource]

For sure!

[@hondaservicecenter]

Yup cause why else would a nice car be in junk

[@shanyiathestylist8410]

Do you mean it’s bad to take a transmission from junkyard?

[@whos_jc7786]

is this sarcasm?

[@TheCheco6900]

same here in order for a vehicle to be involved in a wreck it had to be moving so the engine and transmission had to be working

[@ricardoubaldo2677]

I have a noisy manual transmission is annoying me every time am driving my 2005 civic, I replace the clutch ones and noticed the transmission don’t come out because the engine on top and the main frame on the bottom so it makes me think on send the car to the junkyard, like many people I get bored by the car but my family learn shift stick on that car and love it, and the gas prices on California, makes me think on the little civi it is a warrior, it just don’t die, and all I being doing you is replacing the oil and filter all this years, and the car is fine in side out No crashes, you reali inspire me to replace or fix his little transmission and keep it longer thank you, good job, you have a gift, you save my old civic god bless you

[@stinkynene]

This is by far one of the best detailed videos I’ve seen. Great job! ✌️

[@hondaresource]

thank you!

[@jonmorse670]

Best video and explanation I’ve watched for vehicle repair.

[@hondaresource]

Thank you

[@GoogleAccount-cw4ky]

Great video, I’m going back to a big old truck. I’m glad you have the patients for cars like this but I had anxiety just watching. I already had a blown head gasket two weeks after buying the car got that fixed and not even a month later the trans🤯

[@hondaresource]

The biggest 2 issues with these😂

[@curtis026]

I have a big old truck too, 02 ram 2500 diesel 6 speed manual, but these little cars are SO much cheaper to maintain for driving back and forth to work. I can’t believe how cheap the parts are for these things after daily driving my truck for 14 years 😂. Tell your friends to stop voting for these commies or our kids will be driving these things around still 30 years from now like they do in Cuba

[@averyalexander2303]

Nice video! I had to do this to my Civic a year ago. One thing I did differently is I used an engine hoist to lower the transmission out the bottom instead of using a jack, I thought that was a bit safer since doing it this way eliminates the chance of the transmission falling off the jack. Also, when I installed the replacement transmission, I slid it under the car on a piece of cardboard and lifted it into position with the engine lift as well. Just another option :)

[@hondaresource]

I have a nice hoist, I just find the hoist to be cumbersome.

[@averyalexander2303]

@@hondaresource Makes sense, I just didn't want to risk the transmission falling while I was removing or installing it. If I did this more often I would get a transmission jack that I could strap it down to, but hopefully I won't be replacing my transmission again any time soon. I got almost 250K out of the original transmission and the replacement JDM trans supposedly only has 45K on it. Before I installed it I opened it up to change the filter and the old filter literally didn't have a spec on it and the trans looked perfect inside, so hopefully I will get another 200K out of it.

[@AaronFernandes__]

@@averyalexander2303 hey, I might install a JDM trans in my honda, how has yours been?

[@averyalexander2303]

@@AaronFernandes__ It has been great, no regrets! There are a couple minor issues like the positions on the shifter not lining up and not having D3, but it worked great. Shawn H has a great video on the differences. I liked the JDM SLXA more than the US BMXA transmission because it was geared shorter for better acceleration. Of course that meant a higher RPM at highway speeds, but I didn't lose any MPG that I could tell. Only reason I took the JDM trans out a couple months ago is because I wanted a 5 speed manual, I put about 20K miles on the JDM auto trouble free.

[@AaronFernandes__]

@@averyalexander2303 Awesome! I might just have to go with that then! Thanks

[@fredsova1220]

Great video. Very knowledgeable and explaining everything in a way that's easy to understand. Gave me the confidence to tackle the job myself. Can't thank you enough!!!

[@hondaresource]

Best of luck to you man

[@024ARob]

just dropped my trans today, all thanks to you man. gonna try to install the junkyard one tonight from your other video

[@hondaresource]

Heck yeah!

[@JJ-vg8gc]

About to attempt this on my Daughter's Civic. Thanks for making the video!

[@moisescalderon8109]

I woke up early in the morning to witness greatness! Thanks for the 101 on removing a 2003 Automatic Transmission.

[@hondaresource]

I hope you got it squared away

[@eddielugo6787]

God bless you for your wonderful helpful video I did my transmission yesterday like a professional mechanic. Thank you so much 😀👍

[@hondaresource]

Glad it helped

[@maxxman1234]

No you didn’t

[@haydenvc616]

so clear and concise. I actually believe that I could do this on my own now

[@rickreed8586]

This is the first time I have seen your video, and you are the only one who seems to know what they are doing with the Honda transmissions. I am a retired auto technician with 45 years of experience on anything from stock import and domestic cars to highly modified street and road race cars. The only thing that I disagree with is when you supported the engine with a jack stand. I prefer to use an engine support bar from the top but I also realize that everyone does not want to spend the money on some tools when they will probably never use it again. Anyway, for what it matters you did a great job. Thanks for putting out a quality video.

[@hondaresource]

Thank you man, I really should buy one of those.

[@rickreed8586]

@@hondaresource they make some really trick ones but harbor freight has one for 90 bucks that works great on Honda and of course most imports. If you are handy with a welder and can fabricate fairly well you can make a vehicle specific one that would probably work on most Honda's.

[@chrisjoseph9917]

You seem cool as hell bro a real genuine dude…I was a Honda tech for 6 years and you really seem to know what your doing this is exactly how I would of done it, not at Honda anymore but just a little independent shop but I have to do one of these tomorrow along with a 09 Nissan Versa and also an 07 f150… we ordered all 3 trannys the same day hopefully I can get them all done this week as long as everything goes smooth…wish I had some friends like you man everyone I know is a lame, keep up the good work bro

[@hondaresource]

Thank you man, I appreciate it 🤟

[@sajid1958]

You make it look so easy,way to go,awesome video,thanks for sharing,love & respect from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@hondaresource]

Heck yeah!

[@mikepiontko9923]

Got it done using this video, if your good with tools & start at 8am you will definitely have it done & out by noon. Even on the street!

[@hondaresource]

For sure

[@doc-holiday]

you done a great job. I enjoyed watching this video.

[@hondaresource]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@HASHIRAMA1000]

You are the best, brother!! Thank you.

[@clayperry600]

Been working on stuff for years you made this look so easy hope it goes half as good for me as it did for you

[@hondaresource]

Best of luck!

[@mr.juicethebeetle3373]

Following this step by step thanks man you really know how to explain stuf and put the camera at just the right angles

[@hondaresource]

Thank you! I hope it helps you out!

[@sumrtym7719]

Great video! Just did mine for the first time that 2001 transmission failure. First time and watched your videos first. Used to doing rear wheel drive vehicles. Roll Tide Man! I’m North Alabama.

[@hondaresource]

🐘🤟

[@justenchrispens2319]

Great video and like that he gives the tools needed. I think I can pull this swap off in my driveway now. Keep up the great content

[@williambraden6607]

Wish you were here to help me get the Trans switched in the Civic I'm trying to get ready for my daughter's 16th birthday. Lol but I'm sure your video will help ty

[@hondaresource]

I wish I could help. Hopefully the video makes it straight forward

[@KeithRidenhour]

Great video. Had one in and out in 5 hours by myself

[@hondaresource]

Nice 👍

[@JoelGarcia-ek1hq]

excellent video, you helped me change my transmission, in such an easy way as you did in the video, really 1000 thanks you are great brother

[@hondaresource]

That's awesome dude!

[@vincentrolfe1384]

Got the Civic EX 2003 myself. Trans is slipping so will remove and put in new clutch plates, etc. Thanks for the video. Hondas seem to be engineered for micro sized parts and lots of stuff to break loose. Not my fav vehicle; especially buying it used with previous owner cheap on maintenance.

[@mauricio996064]

I’ll make sure to save this video for the feature my car is almost at the 200,000 mark with its original Tran, this will help me in the feature I love trying new things and I been learning a lot about mechanics now thank you man

[@hondaresource]

awesome, glad to help

[@cm1133]

When I started doing my own car repairs about 15 years ago, my father in law kept asking me, “are you sure you know what you’re doing?” By the time I completed a body off restoration of a 1996 Ford F-150 (including paint & body work), he stopped asking me that question. He now has me do all maintenance and repairs on his 2000 F-150. I may be a college educated city boy, but I love working with my hands. I would have done well in the trades. For my parents, it was college or military. I eventually joined the Alabama Air National Guard while in college. It was the ANG where I first started working with my hands. I love challenging myself and taking on more complicated tasks. The only way to improve in life is to constantly leave your comfort zone!

[@lecongtri5113]

You're doing a good job bro, simple and very much useful, love the Honda, I'm driving 1992 accord with so much fun, and gona do clutch maintenaince like this video, tks so much and subscribe to support your channel

[@Raj-mz4eh]

Don't forget to keep the engine and transmission apart from the two alignment dowels/pins before lowering transmission.

[@fabe202]

Great work. Clear and concise presentation !!! Ron Hazleton, Pa

[@hondaresource]

Thank you!

[@Kwicdrawmcgraw]

Don't forget us little people when you make it big.

[@hondaresource]

rofl, I hear ya big dog

[@richzarate9700]

Very helpful! I wanted to see what my mechanic was talking about (trust, but verify).👍

[@rockythomason4605]

Very good, informative video. Thanks

[@naniepierre2905]

Dude you are a champion man. Thanks very much

[@hondaresource]

Glad to help

[@jlamp3447]

This guy is fast af. I need some new impacts

[@hondaresource]

thanks man, just lots of experience with these.

[@markforner4362]

Great Advice,Makes it Easy for Us Garage Guys..Thanks Man..💯

[@hondaresource]

Glad to help!

[@L1011MD11]

Excellent video for car transmission removal!

[@hondaresource]

Thank you!

[@chillop98]

Thanks alot, rhis was very helpful.

[@gregprice7562]

hi , this is a great video . Would a aux trans cooler help transmission life or valvoline max life or something else ? I'm thinking of getting one of these cars as a commuter , the one i'm looking at 2001 ex has 119 xxxmiles .

[@floydashleymiles6560]

Extremely helpful man thank you

[@coryc6937]

This was a very good educational video

[@hondaresource]

Thank you

[@kevinreleford2296]

I like your videos real thorough. I have a question about my 01 Honda EX I have headlights no running lights no brake lights or dash lights . What do you think it would be ?

[@luistorres391]

Nice job and well explained, could you give the info for the car lifter you are using? I like it

[@hondaresource]

It's a bendpak 6xp

[@fav3119]

Thank u for this I'm soon gonna attempt to take my trans out soon on my 01 lx this is gonna really fun in my driveway 😆

[@hondaresource]

I've done plenty in my yard

[@phodge14]

Currently in the process of doing this to change the crank seal, already have the other side done and put back together and I wanna do things that I probably cant say on here...😂 I live in Newfoundland so everything is rusty, trans is covered in oil and everything is rotten lol. If you're thinking about doing this, don't 😂 I'm a diesel tech fresh out of school, but not new to working on vehicles. If I had it back I would have just pulled the engine and trans out and went from there lol

[@phodge14]

This video definitely did help me though!

[@dapperdanp2485]

Great vid. I have pulled Honda Accords and rebuilt them but not a Civic. I wasn't aware that I had to drop the subframe unlike the Accord.

[@hondaresource]

🤟 glad to help

[@curtis026]

I followed this video and pulled my trans out yesterday afternoon! Thank you for the great video! My car is an 05 LX model and the old trans is a bmxa. For whatever reason in my area the bmxa trans of the same year are twice as much as what I can get a US model SLXA trans for. Are you able to confirm that I could swap in a trans from an 04-05 EX model, North American made, with VTEC (which is an SLXA I think) into my 2005 LX car without VTEC? I just don’t want any problems, but they are literally half the price!

[@minineji7050]

Do you recommend pulling a junkyard trans? I know its a gamble but mine is on its way out, Id prob do a manual swap if I can find enough info on it

[@hondaresource]

Definitely a gamble, especially on these. I would say odds would be in your favor if you find one that is wrecked.

[@norlanm1]

I'm battling in my head between getting at the junkyard and those old 05 honda civics there don't look trustworthy. I've never done this before it's been my only car since new 2005 and transmission gave up recently after driving through rainy water flood day. Not sure if the rain water did the damage or it was due to fail. It was shifting so perfectly smooth like new, I did had like 7 fluid change in over a year plus and car is 172kmiles now, i did whole chassis and struts parts new replacement a month ago and have done all types of tune up and engine parts replacements that you can think of. Got new Michelin tires at Costco recently and new alignment and the car was as good as new. Transmission failed unexpected. I can't afford a new car or anything. I need to stick with this junk. Knock sensor activates and doesn't go faster than 30mph

[@westinwilliams]

Really appreciate the video doing a trans swap on my 98 Odyssey

[@hondaresource]

Odyssey is a little different but hopefully it helps

[@6ixsidejoey661]

Hey man, my 2001 Honda Civic EX is shifting weird, it’s not very strong going from a stop and jerks from time to time. And I have a code for cat efficiency below threshold and incorrect gear ratio. I found another transmission for a good price that I was looking to buy this weekend. You think I’d be good going that route or could it be something else wrong before I buy a whole other transmission

[@alward9901]

I’m doing the exact same job right now . Sub frame off but having trouble with bell housing 17mm impacted can’t move it . Can’t get much movement with the bracket bar . I’m going to sleep on it . Thanks for the video very helpful . My car in a 1:7civic 2002 .

[@hondaresource]

Good luck!

[@danielorr7189]

use a 6 point impact socket and a breaker bar with a cheater bar slid over the breaker bar handle. It will come loose. Make absolutely sure you are turning it in the right direction. Counter clockwise.

[@isaacsantacruz3584]

Good video I have a 2008 honda cívic it's the same if I want to remove the transmission

[@norlanm1]

I'm battling in my head between getting at the junkyard and those old 05 honda civics there don't look trustworthy. I've never done this before it's been my only car since new 2005 and transmission gave up recently after driving through rainy water flood day. Not sure if the rain water did the damage or it was due to fail. It was shifting so perfectly smooth like new, I did had like 7 fluid change in over a year plus and car is 172kmiles now, i did whole chassis and struts parts new replacement a month ago and have done all types of tune up and engine parts replacements that you can think of. Got new Michelin tires at Costco recently and new alignment and the car was as good as new. Transmission failed unexpected. I can't afford a new car or anything. I need to stick with this junk. Knock sensor activates and doesn't go faster than 30mph. I work as ubereats and was expecting to get 300k miles out of it, Lol. I bought an old rusted 400 dollar scooter now, waiting to get title and plate to get started working

[@randym119]

Buy a transmission from car-part.com.

[@kevinlima330]

Got an 01 EX auto. Had the transmission replaced with a remanufactured one. Shop calls me up and says it's missing overdrive but otherwise shifts fine. Other than bad TCC solenoid(s), what else should I look at

[@SOLIZ49erFAITHFUL]

Looking at this video, makes me want to install a lift like yours. Where can I get one & how much?

[@hondaresource]

That was a bendpak 6xp

[@ozzytrait4777]

Hello KZbinr I have a honda civic coupe 2002 in 🇬🇧 it is call a EM2 automatic transmission i find sometimes it to not go into gear at the right time is that a common problem with them please let me know if you can 🤔 🇱🇨🇲🇸🇬🇧

[@baylieramsey388]

Man thank you so much I was completely lost you saved my ass.

[@hondaresource]

Glad to hear that!

[@jean-michelduchesne7415]

Thank you for your knowledge ! Realy good video.

[@cannonball7322]

Great thorough vodeo. Gotta do mine so this will be a big help. Thanks

[@hondaresource]

You can do it!

[@GalloParkour]

solid video man, gonn ause it when im elbow deep in my civic for a week

[@hondaresource]

Heck yeah!

[@JoseOrona-t1s]

Great video!! My trans is out most of these mechanics don’t really put their hands on civics dm me

[@maxnguyen22]

Nice work! I'm about to do my mom's friday

[@hondaresource]

Best of luck man!

[@DominicNelson-r9p]

Great video my car is reving and neutrals up and won’t move

[@hondaresource]

sounds like you need a transmission

[@jojojeep1]

Man you make that look easy, do you know up here in the rust belt? It would’ve took two hours just to get the catalytic converter off. Oh yeah, there would’ve been rusty bolts, broken bolts, stuck bolts, stripped bolts, everything’s a nightmare up here.

[@hondaresource]

I can't imagine

[@jojojeep1]

@@hondaresource I appreciate you commenting back. I know your time is valuable. I did comment one thing I’m hoping you could probably answer for me. Can my 2013 CRV be swapped with a standard transmission. I tried to buy one over sea but it was too much to ship it here.

[@demaroFray]

Hi Learn a lot from you I hope you give me more details about the dis car ....

[@egleboy2707]

I followed this video step by step worked like a charm, but i now have a P0420 Low Cat efficiency CODE, could this be from not getting new gaskets on the exhaust?

[@hondaresource]

I doubt it, unless they are very poor condition

[@Adrian-tk6jc]

I wish u was local I would pay to do this job for me on my 01 civic manual transmission , there is a lot of steps seems fun , but I'ma have to thug it out and do it

[@LeeusMattheus2989]

How do you pull the range selector connector free? Most of the connectors on my car are just a little stuck, but I've never seen a connector with two tabs like this one, so I'm not sure if I press down on both, then pull. Pretty close to damaging the thing.

[@oscarcardenas344]

Thanks whit this video ill will save money

[@firstlast9071]

Do you have to reprogram the Tcm when doing a trans swap? Or is it just plug an play? Given your using 01-05 trans both being auto

[@hondaresource]

Plug and play 🤘

[@ivanrubio9069]

Thanks man

[@almightyark8403]

Thanks for the video, you're a life saver. I just got done dropping the subframe and should have the trans out in the next few days or so. Quick question: Are JDM transmissions compatible with the US cars? I believe they are 3 speed, while the US ones are 4 speed for emission purposes.. but I may be wrong. Any guidance is appreciated! Just trying to figure out what type of trans to buy.

[@hondaresource]

The jdm trans is different.

[@kanaloakalaluhi9307]

Yea

[@Deadeyebaron]

@@hondaresource actually, I swapped the slxa into my 04, everything is 1:1, only thing is there was one external sensor I had to keep from the bmxa, and then I also have a torque converter code which is simply from it having a different sized torque converter

[@Omar-xw7gn]

Good video I’m trying to do mine Tomorrow thanks man

[@hondaresource]

Good luck!

[@Omar-xw7gn]

@@hondaresource Thanks 🙏🏼

[@randallobrien1812]

What do you charge for labor on just the swap?

[@58gmc100]

Great video! Where did you get the lift? What brand is it? That is super cool

[@hondaresource]

Bendpak 6xp

[@trichomeboss2731]

Is it common for the trannys to go out first on these years or is it the head gaskets thinking of pulling one from the junkyard

[@hondaresource]

I've done 4 head gaskets on the last 4 months. Probably been a year since I've done a trans

[@trichomeboss2731]

@@hondaresource I was thinking about buying a transmission from the internet but I think I'll get lucky in the junkyard

[@trichomeboss2731]

Pulled it from pick n pull wish me luck

[@mtareen]

Nice video. I would have called it excellent if you had made a bit slower and more clearly with video showing some of the things that you were in the engine. I think overall its a good video. It would be nice to see you replace some sensors on the replacement transmission and then installing it in the car

[@Hawaiian.808]

Great video simple and informative! 👍👍

[@hondaresource]

Thank you

[@dasook13]

I had a separate question for ya, I’ve watched other videos of urs and was wondering if u know if it’s bad thing to just use RTV to seal rear main seal housing on a 04 civic ex D17A2.

[@hondaresource]

That'll work. Use grey or black

[@dakotablackburn3054]

Excellent tutorial

[@hondaresource]

Thank you

[@vernonbosshard9317]

I've had the lucky pleasure of owning about 7 01-04 models, 2 got parted out, 2 have bad trans, the rest have bad head gaskets. I have an 01 manual 5 speed, nice shape, shes sweet. So given I don't have a jack like that, would it be about the same work to pull the whole drivetrain out the top?

[@hondaresource]

its just personal preference. I've pulled plenty through the bottom before I had a lift

[@vernonbosshard9317]

@@hondaresource I may have to do some work on the motor too, so maybe its better to drag it all out the top.

[@paulqueiros-t3h]

Great video thank you

[@jfc874]

Wow good job bro ! My tranny just went out on my 2001 ex I think I I’m gonna junk it !! Put to much money in it

[@emmanuellepez769]

Do you have a install video to share with us viewers?

[@josearchilapineda8158]

Thank you it was very good quality lesson

[@jeffeandrus9522]

You did good man

[@harrisonjohn7001]

Thank YOU! your video is very informative

[@hondaresource]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davidarmstrong7966]

Nice work! That's a bit of a procedure.

[@hondaresource]

Hopefully it's a procedure you feel comfortable tackling with the knowledge of this video!

[@carlosmatinez1162]

Muchas gracias me sirvió bastante

[@rickreed8586]

Hey there, I]m thinking about buying a hoist in the not so distant future. I am semi retired so I don't do a lot of work and it would be all import cars with the exception of a Corvair I'm building which is pretty light. Would you recommend the hoist you are using? And if so can you give me the info on it? Thank you

[@eunobriceno6960]

I got a 2003 Honda Accord. Do you think is similar job? Thanks

[@eunobriceno6960]

EX v6 3.0L

[@hondaresource]

Similar in the fact that you have to remove the subframe and drop the trans out the bottom. Bolt locations will be different.

[@j.stephens6017]

I pulled out my transmission and I'm ready to put it back in. I replaced the engine so I pulled them out together. I'm trying to connect them before installing but I'm struggling mating the two. Got any suggestions? I' trying not to pull them together with the bell housing bolts but it's a struggle.

[@hondaresource]

Make 100% sure you don't have dowels in both the engine and transmission. Make sure the torque converter is all the way into the trans and isn't getting stuck on the flex plate. Other than that, it should go right on

[@hondaresource]

There is also a video on my channel of installing the trans that talks about the dowels

[@j.stephens6017]

The torque converter wasn't in all the way. It looked like it but wasn't. Thanks!

[@joshuarios6643]

Hey I got a question hopefully you’ll reply. I have an 01 Honda Civic lx 4 speed & I got a used transmission same year but it’s a 3 speed will that do any damage? I heard the check engine light will just come on when driving around 60mph but will it do anything bad in general?

[@hondaresource]

It wont do any damage. They shift a little weird and will have the CEL but they work.