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Clutch Hose Replacement

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NOTE:
  • Replace the clutch hose if it is twisted, cracked, or if it leaks.
  • Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
  • Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint or plastic. If brake fluid does contact the paint or plastic, wash it off immediately with water.
  1. Do the battery removal procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the ECM connectors, then remove the ECM (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT ).
  3. Remove the ground cable clamp (A) and the upper battery base mounting bolts (B), loosen the lower battery base mounting bolts (C), then remove the battery base (D).
    Fig 1: Identifying Ground Cable Clamp (A), Upper Battery Base Mounting Bolts (B) And Lower Battery Base Mounting Bolts (C)
    G07768096Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Disconnect the clutch hose (A) from the clutch lines (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Clutch Hose (A) And Clutch Lines (B)
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  5. Remove and discard the clutch hose clips (A) from the clutch hose (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Clutch Hose Clips (A), Clutch Hose (B) And Clutch Line Brackets (C)
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  6. Remove the clutch hose from the clutch line brackets (C).
  7. Install the clutch hose (A) into the clutch line brackets (B) with new clutch hose clips (C).
    Fig 4: Identifying Clutch Hose (A), Clutch Line Brackets (B) And Clutch Hose Clips (C)
    G07768099Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Connect the clutch lines (A) to the clutch hose (B).
    Fig 5: Clutch Lines (A) And Clutch Hose (B) With Torque Specifications
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  9. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system (see CLUTCH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING ).
  10. Do the following checks:
    • Check the clutch hose and line joint for leaks, and tighten if necessary.
    • Check the clutch hose for interference and twisting.
  11. Install the battery base (A) and the ground cable clamp (B).
    Fig 6: Battery Base (A) And Ground Cable Clamp (B) With Torque Specifications
    G07768101Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Install the ECM, then reconnect the ECM connectors (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT ).
  13. Do the battery installation procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  14. Test-drive the vehicle.