Honda Accord (1990 - 2002) Includes 1997 - 1999 Acura CL

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Old Mar 9, 2003 | 10:46 AM
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how difficult is it to pull the motor mounts... and replace them?

anyone have any advise on things to make the job easier?

FYI this is on my 95 ex.
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Old Mar 9, 2003 | 11:21 AM
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Front is pretty easy. Rear, rear is a super bitch. Probably the most painful job I've ever done. I had to remove the rear bracket and mount from up top. With the intake manifold right there (remove the intake of course), there is no room to work and it tears up your hands. I absolutely could not get to it from underneath. I could not fit it past the block/suspension subframe. This is on a 4th gen, your 5th gen might have a bit more room.
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Old Mar 10, 2003 | 02:15 AM
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The fifth gen is just as bad.

Tips for the rear:

Unblt the four bolts that attach the mount to the frame.
Remove the main bolt hold the bracket to the mount.
Remove the bracket bolts holding it to the engine.

The rest is up to luck on how long it will take to get those out.
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Old Mar 10, 2003 | 09:02 PM
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damn I knew this would bs a PITA!
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