1999 HONDA ODYSSEY Owners Manual

Hood Latch, Spark Plugs

Hood Latch
Clean the hood latch assembly with a
mild cleaner, then lubricate it with a
multipurpose grease. Lubricate all
the moving parts (pointed by arrows), including the pivot. Follow the time
and distance recommendations in
the Maintenance Schedule. If you are not sure how to clean and grease
the latch, contact your Honda dealer. Spark Plugs
The spark plugs in your vehicle are a special platinum-tipped design for
longer life. The spark plugs should
be replaced according to the time and distance recommendations in
the maintenance schedule. Replacement
1. Loosen the two holding clips by turning the heads one-quarter turn
counterclockwise with a flat-tippedscrewdriver. Remove the cover on
the front cylinder bank by pulling
it straight up.
2. Clean up any dirt and oil that have collected around the ignition coils.

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3. Disconnect the wire connector from the ignition coil by pushingon the lock tab and pulling on the
connector. Pull on the plasticconnector, not the wires. 4. Use a wrench to remove the
hexagon socket head cap bolt
holding the ignition coil. Remove
the ignition coil by pulling it straight out.
5. Remove the spark plug with a five-eighths inch (16 mm) spark
plug socket. 6. Put the new spark plug into the
socket; then screw it into the hole.
Screw it in by hand so you do not
crossthread it.

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7. Torque the spark plug. (If you do not have a torque wrench, tighten
the spark plug two-thirds of a turn
after it contacts the cylinder head.)
Tightening torque:
13 lbf .
ft (18 N .
m, 1.8 kgf.m)
Tighten the spark plugs carefully. A
spark plug that is too loose can
overheat and damage the engine. Overtightening can cause damage to

the threads in the cylinder head.

8. Install the ignition coil. Reinstall
the hexagon socket head cap bolt.
9. Push the wire connector on to the ignition coil. Make sure it locks in

place.

10. Repeat this procedure for the other five spark plugs.
11. Reinstall the cover on the front cylinder bank while putting its
mounting clip in the hole on the
passenger's side. Secure the cover
by turning the heads of the two holding clips one-quarter turnclockwise with a flat-tippedscrewdriver.
Specifications:

NGK: PZFR5F-11

DENSO: PKJ16CR-L11
Spark Plug Gap:
0.04
in
(1.1
mm)

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Battery

Check the condition of your vehicle's
battery monthly. You should check
the color of the test indicator window,
and for corrosion on the terminals.
TEST INDICATOR WINDOW
Check the battery condition by
looking at the test indicator window
on the battery.
The label on the battery explains the test indicator's colors. Check the battery terminals for
corrosion (a white or yellowish
powder). To remove it, cover the
terminals with a solution of baking soda and water. It will bubble up and
turn brown. When this stops, wash it off with plain water. Dry off the
battery with a cloth or paper towel. Coat the terminals with grease to
help prevent future corrosion.
If the terminals are severely cor-
roded, clean them with baking soda
and water. Then use a wrench to
loosen and remove the cables from
the terminals. Always disconnect the negative (—) cable first and recon-
nect it last. Clean the battery termi-
nals with a terminal cleaning tool or
wire brush. Reconnect and tighten the cables, then coat the terminals
with grease.

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Battery
If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damage to the vehicle's electrical system.
On EX model

If your vehicle's battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the audio system will disable itself. The next
time you turn on the radio you will see in the frequency
display. Use the Preset buttons to
enter the five-digit code (see page
180).

Charging the battery with the cables
connected can seriously damage your
vehicle's electronic controls. Detach the battery cables before connecting

the battery to a charger.
On EX model

If your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead while the
sliding doors are open, the power
sliding door system needs to be
resynchronized (see page 93).
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NOTICE

The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normal
operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled mechanic do the battery
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Wiper Blades
Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every six months. Look for signs of cracking in the
rubber, or areas that are getting
hard. Replace the blades if you find
these signs, or they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
WIPER ARMS

To replace a wiper blade:

1. Raise the wiper arm off the
window.
Front windshield: Raise the driver's

side first, then the passenger's

side.
LOCK TAB
2. Disconnect the blade assembly from the wiper arm by pushing inthe lock tab. Hold it in while you
push the blade assembly toward the base of the arm.

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BLADE
3. Remove the blade from its holder by grasping the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull firmly until the tabs
come out of the holder. BLADE
REINFORCEMENT
4. Examine the new wiper blades. If they have no plastic or metal rein-
forcement along the back edge,remove the metal reinforcement
strips from the old wiper blade and
install them in the slots along the
edge of the new blade. 5. Slide the new wiper blade into the
holder until the tabs lock.
6. Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
7. Lower the wiper arm down against the window.
Front windshield: Lower the
passenger's side first, then the driver's side.

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Air Conditioning System

Your vehicle's air conditioning is a sealed system. Any major mainte-
nance, such as recharging, should be
done by a qualified mechanic. You
can do a couple of things to makesure the air conditioning works
efficiently.
Periodically check the engine's
radiator and air conditioning condenser for leaves, insects, and
dirt stuck to the front surface. These
block the air flow and reduce cooling efficiency. Use a light spray from a
hose or a soft brush to remove them.
The condenser and radiator fins bend
easily. Only use a low-pressure spray
or soft-bristle brush to clean them. AIR CONDITIONING
CONDENSER
Run the air conditioning at least once a week during the cold weather
months. Run it for at least ten minutes while you are driving at asteady speed with the engine at
normal operating temperature. This circulates the lubricating oil con-
tained in the refrigerant. If the air conditioning does not get as
cold as before, have your dealer
check the system. Recharge the
system with Refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a). (See Specifications on page 316.)

Whenever you have the air conditioning

system serviced, make sure the service

facility uses a refrigerant recycling
system. This system captures the
refrigerant for reuse. Releasing

refrigerant into the atmosphere can

damage the environment.

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