How to Install a Rear Motor Mount on a 2002 Civic

The rear engine mount is one of five engine/transmission support mounts on the Honda Civic. These mounts are ordinarily designed to last indefinitely, but it's always possible that they can wear down or become damaged. You need to replace a damaged rear mount immediately to avoid a strain on the engine, especially since this is close to both the engine and transmission. Proper support of the engine while you are replacing the mount is vital.

Instructions

1

Disconnect the battery's negative cable with a wrench on its clamp.

2

Raise the Civic's front end and support it on jack stands. Raise the floor jack -- with a block of wood on it -- under the oil pan to support the engine and take the weight off the mounts.

3

Remove the four mounting bolts for the rear engine mount with the wrench. Raise the jack further to lift the engine off the mount and remove the mount.

4

Install the new engine mount, making sure it is properly positioned within the bracket and tighten the mounting bolts securely.

5

Lower the engine off the floor jack and then lower the car off the jack stands.

6

Reconnect the battery cable.