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There's one of these for the SI but not the EX's so here it is, sorry no pics, but you prolly shouldnt atempt this if you need them anyways.
Removal
NOTE:
-Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
-To avoid damage, unplug the wirning connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
-Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid disconnection. Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or hoses, or interfere with other parts.
1. Secure the hood in the wide open position (support rod in the lower hole).
2. Make sure you have the anti-theift code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
3. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, the dissconnect the positive cable.
4. Remove the intake resonator.
5. Remove the battery and battery base.
6. Remove the battery cables from the fuse box, and remove the harness clamps.
7. Remove the intake air duct and ground cable.
8. Remove the clutch slave cylinder and clutch line bracket mounting bolt (M/T).
9. Remove the shift cable (CVT).
11. Relieve fuel pressure.
12. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose.
13. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose.
14. Remove the glove box stops, then open the glove box.
15. Disconnect the engine control module (ECM)/power control module (PCM) connectors.
16. Remove the harness clamps and grommet, then pull the engine wire harness through the bulk head.
17. Remove the throttle cable and cruise control cable by loosening the lock nuts, then slipping the cable ends out of the accelerator linkage. Take care not to bend the cable when removing them. Always replace any kinked cable with a new one.
18. Remove the adjusting plate mounting bolt, locknut and mounting bolt, then remove the power steering (P/S) pump belt and pump w/out disconnecting the P/S hoses.
19. Remove alternator.
20. Remove the A/C hose bracket and P/S hose bracket.
21. Remove the alternator lower bracket, then remove the A/C compressor with out dissconnecting the A/C hoses.
22. Remove the radiator cap.
23. Raise the hoist to full height.
24. Remove the front tires/wheels.
25. Remove the splash shield.
26. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, drain the engine coolant.
27. Drain the transmission fluid:
-Manual Transmission.
-Automatic Transmission.
-CVT
28. Drain the engine oil. Reinstall the drain bolt using a new washer.
29. Disconnect the primary heated oxygen sensor (primary HO2S) connector and secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) connector, then remove the exshaust pipe and three way catalytic converter (TWC)(D17A2 engine).
30. Dissconnect the third heated oxygen sensor (third HO2S) connector, remove the exhaust pipe and TWC assembly (D17A6 engine).
31. Remove the exhaust pipe/muffler assembly (D17A1 engine).
32. Remove the shift cable covers, then remove the shift control cable (A/T).
33. Disconnect the suspension lower are ball joints and stabilizer links.
34. REmove the driveshafts. Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
35. Lower the hoist.
36. Remove the ground cable, upper radiator hose, lower radiator hose and heater hose.
37. Remove the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses, then plug the ATF cooler hoses and lines (A/T, CVT).
38. Attach the chain hoist to the engine as shown.
39. Remove the front mount mounting bolt.
40. Remove the side engine hount bracket mounting nuts.
41. Remove the transmission mount bracket mounting bolt/nuts.
42. Make sure the hoist brackets are positioned properly. Raise the hoist to full height.
43. Remove the rear mount mounting bolts.
44. Use a marker to make alignment marks on the reference lines that align w. the centers of the rear subframe mounting bolts.
45. Remove the front subframe.
46. Check that the engine/transmission is completely free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses, and electrical wiring.
47. Slowly lower the engine about 150 mm (6 inch). Check once again that all the hoses and wires are disconnected from the engine/transmision.
48. Lower the engine all the way. Remove the chain hoist from the engine.
49. Remove the engine from under the vehicle.
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DIY: Engine Removal EX 
Black 2004 Manual Coupe EX 
