2002 HONDA ACCORD COUPE Owners Manual

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Remove the dipstick and check
the f luid level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks. If the level is below the lower
mark, add f luid to bring it to the
upper mark.
Add f luid in the
dipstick tube.
Remove the f ill
plug to add f luid.
Always use Honda ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid). If
it is not available, you may use a
DEXRON
III automatic
transmission f luid as a temporary
replacement. However, continued
use can affect shift quality. Have
the transmission f lushed and
ref illed with Honda ATF-Z1 as
soon as it is convenient.
To thoroughly f lush the
transmission, the technician
should drain and ref ill it with
Honda ATF-Z1, then drive the
vehicle a short distance. Do this three times. Then drain and ref ill
the transmission a final time.
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your Honda dealer.
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If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an API service SG, SH or SJ
grade motor oil with a viscosity of
SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 as a
temporary replacement. An SG
grade is pref erred, but an SH or SJ
grade may be used if SG is not
available. However, motor oil does
not contain the proper additives and
continued use can cause stif f er
shif ting. Replace as soon as it is
convenient.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the car sitting on
level ground. Remove the
transmission f iller bolt and caref ully
f eel inside the bolt hole with your
f inger. The f luid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is
not, add Honda Manual Transmis-
sion Fluid (MTF) until it starts to
run out of the hole. Reinstall the
f iller bolt and tighten it securely.
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Always use Honda Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not
available, you should use only DOT 3
or DOT 4 f luid, f rom a sealed
container, as a temporary
replacement. However, the use of
any non-Honda brake fluid can cause
corrosion and decrease the lif e of the
system. Have the brake system
f lushed and ref illed with Honda
Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as
soon as possible.
Check the f luid level in the reser-
voirs monthly. There are up to two
reservoirs, depending on the model.
They are:
Brake f luid reservoir (all models)
Clutch f luid reservoir
(manual transmission only)
The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If the level is at or
below the MIN mark, your brake
system needs attention. Have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.
The brake f luid should be replaced
according to the time recommenda-
tion in the maintenance schedule.
Brake f luid marked DOT 5 is not
compatible with your car’s braking
system and can cause extensive
damage.
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Brake and Clutch Fluid
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The f luid should be between the
MIN and MAX marks on the side of
the reservoir. If it is not, add brake
f luid to bring it up to that level. Use
the same f luid specif ied f or the
brake system.Low f luid level can indicate a leak in
the clutch system. Have this system
inspected as soon as possible.
Clutch System
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A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. If it is not available, you may
use another power steering f luid as
an emergency replacement.
However, continued use can cause
increased wear and poor steering in
cold weather. Have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
Check the level when the engine is
cold. Look at the side of the
reservoir. The f luid should be
between the UPPER LEVEL and
LOWER LEVEL. If it is below the
LOWER LEVEL, add power steering
f luid to the UPPER LEVEL.
Power Steering
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or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.

Caref ully clean the inside of the
air cleaner housing with a damp
rag.
Remove the old air cleaner
element. Unsnap the f our hold-down clamps
and remove the air cleaner
housing cover.
To replace it: The air cleaner element is inside the
air cleaner housing on the passenger’s
side of the engine compartment.
The air cleaner element should be
cleaned or replaced according to the
time and distance recommendations
in the maintenance schedule.
Clean the air cleaner element by
blowing compressed air through it in
the opposite direction to normal air
f low. If you do not have access to
compressed air (such as a service
station), ask your Honda dealer to do
this service.
Follow the replacement procedure
for removal and reinstallation.
Reinstall the air cleaner housing
cover, snap the four hold-down
clamps back into place. Place the new air cleaner element
in the air cleaner housing.
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Cleaning (Severe Conditions)
4-cylinder Models
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Place the new air cleaner element
in the air cleaner housing.
Reinstall the air cleaner housing
cover, tighten the f our bolts.
To replace it: The air cleaner element is inside the
air cleaner housing on the driver’s
side of the engine compartment.
Loosen the f our bolts by using a
Phillips-head screwdriver and
remove the air cleaner housing
cover.
Remove the old air cleaner
element.
Caref ully clean the inside of the
air cleaner housing with a damp
rag.
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Replacement
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Clean up any dirt and oil around
the spark plug caps.
Remove the spark plug cap by
pulling it straight out.
Remove the spark plug with
a f ive-eighths inch (16 mm) spark
plug socket.
The spark plugs in your car should
be replaced according to the time
and distance recommendations in
the maintenance schedule.
Clean the hood latch assembly with a
mild cleaner, then lubricate it with a
multipurpose grease. Lubricate all
the moving parts (as shown),
including the pivot. To lubricate
them, remove the holding clip and
pull the cover away. 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. 1.
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Hood L atch
Spark PlugsReplacement
Hood L atch, Spark Plugs (4-cylinder Models)
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