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Repair Procedure

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How to use this Service Information .

NOTICE:  

When working with a vehicle equipped with the electronic air suspension, be sure to set it to the leveling off mode to prevent unexpected operation. Refer to the Electronic Air Suspension System Service Precautions - Refer to: Electronic Air Suspension System Connector Fitting Precautions or Electronic Air Suspension System Service Precautions for the procedure.

GHH657619Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

  1. A.-

    NOTICE:  

    Make sure you review the A/C service tips and precautions before doing repairs or servicing.

    Preconditions 

    Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    Sub-Procedure 

    NOTICE:  

    • If the A/C compressor relief valve released refrigerant to the atmosphere, determine and correct the cause of the excessive system pressure, then replace the relief valve.
    • Plug the opening to keep moisture and foreign material from entering the system, and the A/C compressor oil from running out.

    Installation 

    • A new O-ring should be used at each fitting. Be sure to use the correct O-ring for refrigerant types to avoid leakage.

    Lubricant Specifications 

    Object Type
    O-Ring Refrigerant Oil - Refer to: A/C Refrigerant Oil Adjustment or A/C Refrigerant Oil Replacement

    After Installation 

  2. B.-

    NOTICE:  

    Make sure you review the A/C service tips and precautions before doing repairs or servicing.

    Preconditions 

    Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    Disconnect: 

    Sub-Procedure 

    NOTICE:  

    • Do not install the A/C compressor into a system unless you are completely sure that the system is free of contamination. Installing the A/C compressor into a contaminated system can result in premature A/C compressor failure. Refer to the A/C System Contamination Inspection - Refer to: A/C System Contamination Inspection or A/C System Test or A/C System Inspection .
    • If the A/C compressor is marginally operable, run the engine at idle speed, and let the air conditioning work for a few minutes, then shut the engine off.
    • Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.
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    Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.

    Installation 

    NOTICE:  

    • Inspect the A/C lines for any signs of contamination.
    • If you are installing a new A/C compressor, you must calculate the amount of refrigerant oil to be removed from it. A new A/C compressor comes with a full charge of oil. Refer to the A/C refrigerant oil replacement - Refer to: A/C Refrigerant Oil Adjustment or A/C Refrigerant Oil Replacement .
    • To avoid contamination, do not return the oil to the container once dispensed, and never mix it with other kinds of refrigerant oils - Refer to: A/C Refrigerant Oil Adjustment or A/C Refrigerant Oil Replacement .
    • Use the refrigerant oil immediately after opening the container, and dispose of any unused oil. The oil rapidly absorbs moisture, which damages its electrical insulating properties.
    • Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle, because it may damage painted surfaces. If refrigerant oil contacts the paint, wash it off with water immediately.

    After Installation 

    1. A/C Refrigerant Evacuate and Charge

    2. A/C System Test - Refer to: A/C System Contamination Inspection or A/C System Test or A/C System Inspection

    3. Cycle the A/C compressor clutch approximately 20 times by running the engine at under 2,000 rpm for 1 minute or more and setting the A/C system to ON. This procedure seats the A/C compressor clutch sliding surfaces, and increases clutch torque capacity.

  3. C.-

    NOTE:  Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for an example.

    Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    Sub-Procedure 

    Figure 1 

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    Removal 

    • Refer to figure 1.

    Figure 2 

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    Installation 

    1. Inspect the oil filter to make sure the rubber seal is not stuck to the oil filter seating surface (a). (Figure 2)

    2. Inspect the threads (b) and the rubber seal (c). (Figure 2)

    3. Clean the oil filter seating surface (a). (Figure 2)

    Lubricant Specifications (Figure 2) 

    Position Type
    c Engine Oil

    Figure 3 

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    4. Install the oil filter by hand.

    5. After the rubber seal seats, tighten the oil filter clockwise with the oil filter wrench. (Figure 3)

    Specifications (Figure 3) 

    Specification/Standard Value
    3/4 Turn Clockwise or 12 N.m (9 lbf.ft)

    Figure 4 

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    6. If four numbers or marks (1 to 4 or ↓ to ↓↓↓↓) are printed around the outside of the oil filter, use the following procedure to tighten the oil filter. (Figure 4)

    • Spin the filter on until its seal lightly seats against the oil pan, and note which number or mark is at the bottom.
    • Tighten the filter by turning it clockwise three numbers or marks from the one you noted. For example, if mark ↓ is at the bottom when the seal is lightly seated, tighten the oil filter until the mark ↓↓↓↓ comes around to the bottom.

    Tightening Procedure (Figure 4) 

    Position Specification
    d Number or Mark when rubber seal is seated 1

    or

    ↓

    		 2

    or

    ↓↓

    		 3

    or

    ↓↓↓

    		 4

    or

    ↓↓↓↓
    e Number or Mark after tightening 4

    or

    ↓↓↓↓

    		 1

    or

    ↓

    		 2

    or

    ↓↓

    		 3

    or

    ↓↓↓

    After Installation 

    Maintenance Minder Reset (With Maintenance Minder System) 

  4. D.-

    Sub-Procedure 

    Figure 1 

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    Installation 

    1. Install the two nuts (a). (Figure 1)

    Nut Specifications 

    Type
    20 x 1.5 mm

    Figure 2 

    GHH657626Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    2. Torque the oil filter feed pipe.

    Lubricant Specifications (Figure 2) 

    Position Type
    b Engine Oil
  5. E.-

    Preconditions 

    Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    Disconnect 

    • CKP Sensor Connector

    Sub-Procedure 

    Figure 1 

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    Figure 2 

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    Removal 

    1. Move the front subframe.

    Specifications (Figure 1 and 2) 

    Standard Value
    a 30 mm (1.18 in)

    Figure 3 

    GHH657629Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    2. Using a flat blade screwdriver, separate the oil pan from the engine block in the areas shown. (Figure 3)

    Figure 4 

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    Installation 

    NOTE:  Before installing the oil pan, insert the transfer side bolt into the hole.

    1. Remove all of the old gasket from the mating surfaces of each part and clean them.

    Lubricant Specifications (Figure 4) 

    Position Type Detail
    b Liquid Gasket (P/N 08718-0003, 08718-0004, or 08718- 0009) c 2.5 mm (0.098 in)

    NOTICE:  

    • Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.
    • If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.
    • Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
    • Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the parts.

    Figure 5 

    GHH657631Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    2. Tighten the bolts in three steps. In the final step, torque all bolts in sequence to the specified torque. Wipe off the excess liquid gasket on the each side of crankshaft pulley and drive plate. (Figure 5)

    After Installation 

    1. Engine Oil Refill - Refer to: Engine Oil Level Check or Engine Oil Replacement (3.5L Engine) or Engine Oil Replacement (3.0L Engine)

    2. Front Wheel Alignment Check - Refer to: Wheel Alignment (3.0L Engine) or Wheel Alignment (3.5L Engine)

  6. F.-

    Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    Sub-Procedure 

    Installation 

    Lubricant Specifications 

    Object Type
    O-Ring Engine Oil
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