Lubricants and Fluids
For details of lubrication points and type of lubricants to be applied, refer to the illustrated index and various work
ures {such as Assemoverhaul. lnstallation. etc.) contained in each section.
NO.LUBBICATION POINTSLUBBICANT
1E ng ineHonda Motor Oil (P/N 08798-9023). The oil container
must disolav the API Cenification seal shown below.
Make sure it says "For Gasoline Engines." SAE
Viscositv: See chart below.
2TransmissionHonda MTF*' (P/N 08798-9016)
3Brake svstem (includes ABS line)Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid*' (P/N 08798-9008)
4Clutch line
5
6
Release fork (manual transmissionl
Throftle cable end (throttle Iink)
Super High Temp Urea Grease {P/N 08798-9002)
7
I
Shift and select cable ends (manual
transmission)
Throttle cable end (dashboard lower panel hole)
Silicone grease
9
10
111'
14
16
17
Brake booster clevis
CIutch booster clevis
Shift lever pivot
Pedal linkage
Battery terminals
Fuel f ill door
Hood hinges and hood latch
Hatch hinges
Door hinoes, uoDer and lower
Multi-purpose grease
18Caliper piston boot, caliper pins and bootsHonda CaliDer Grease (P/N 08C30-80234lvl)
19Air conditioning compressorCompressoroil: SP-10 (P/N 38897-P13-A01AH or
38899-P'13-A01)
For refriqerant; HFC'134 a (R-134 a)
I
Recommond6d Engine OilEngine oilviscosily for amb enttemperalure fanges
-30 -20 -10 0 t0 20
*1:
"2:
Always use Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF). Using motor oii can cause stiffer shifting because it does
not contain the Drooer additives.
Always use Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of
the system.
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Body
DoorsComponent Location Index ...........Door Panel Removal/lnstallation .....,..........Door Outer Handle ReplacementDoor Latch ReplacementDoor Glass and RegulatorReplacementDoor Sash Trim Replacement .......................
Door Glass Outer WeatherstripReplacement
Door Weatherstrip Beplacement
Door Glass Adjustment .................................Door Position Adjustment .............................Door Striker Adiustment ................................MirrorsComponent Location Index ...........................Power Mirror Replacement ...........................Mirror Holder Replacement ...........................Rearview Mirror Rep1acement ......................
GlassComponent Location Index ...........................Windshield Replacement
Bear Window Rep1acement ...........................
Ouarter Glass Replacement ..........................MoonroofComponent Location Index ...........................Symptom Troubleshooting Index
Glass Height Adjustment ...............................
Glass ReplacementWind Def lector 8ep1acement ........................Drain Channel Rep1acement ..........................Sunshade Replacement .................................Motor ReplacementFrame and Drain Tube Replacement ............Drain Channel Slider and Cable AssemblyReplacementLimit Switch Adjustment ...............................Closino Force and ODenina Draq Check ......lnterioi TrimComponent Location Index ...........................Trim Removal/lnstallation DoorArea ..........Trim Removal/lnstallation-Rear Side AreaTrim Removal/lnstallation-Cargo Floor AreaTrim Removal/lnstallation-Hatch Area .........Headliner Removal/lnstallation* Carpet Rep1acement .......................................ConsolesConsoles, Front and RearRemova l/lnsta llationFront Console Disassembly/Reassembly .....
20-220,420-620-7
20-920 t0
20- 10
20-1120-1120-1220 13
20-1420-1520-1520-16
20 1120-1920-2520-29
20,3520-3620-3720-3120-3820 3920-4020-4120,42
20 4420-4620,44
20-4920 50
20-51
DashboardInstrument Panel Removal/lnstallation ........Driver's Dashboard Lower CoverRemovat InstallationDriver's Dashboard Under CoverRemova t Insta llation
Oriver's Pocket Removal/lnstallation ............Shift Lever Trim Removal/lnstallation ..........Center Panel Removal/lnstallation ...............Passenger's Dashboard Lower CoverRemova l/lnsta llat ionx Glove Box Removal/lnstallationDashboard Side VentRemoval/lnstallation .................................. 20-64Beverage Holder Removal/lnstallation ........ 20-64Driver'sTray Removal/lnstallation ............... 20-65Passenger's Tray Removal/lnstallation ........ 20 65* Dashboard Removal/lnstallation .................. 20-66Steerinq Hanqer Beam Reolacement ........... 20-68Seats "
Component Location Index ........................... 20-10* Front Seat Removal/lnstallation ................... 20-11* Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly-Driver's .................................. 20-73* Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly-Passenger's ........................... 20-74* Front Seat Cover Replacement ..................... 2O-75Rear Seat Removal/1nsta11ation ..................... 20-80Rear Seat-back Latch Replacement .............. 20-81Rear Seat-backStriker Replacement ............ 20-81
20-59
20-59
Rear Seat-back Cover Replacement ............. 20-82Rear Seat Cushion Cover Replacement ....... 20.84BumpersFront Bumper Removal/lnstallation .............Rear Bumoer Removal/lnstallation ...............HoodAdjustmentHood Seal ReplacementHood Insulator Rep1acement .........................Hatch
20-6020,6020 6120-62
20-63
20-63
20,8520-86
20-4720,8820,89
20-5220-5320-5420-55
20-5720-58
Adjustment ................... 20-90Hatch Suppon Strut Replacement ................ 20-91Hatch WeatherstriD Reo1acement ................. 20-92
Fuel Fill DoorAdiustment ................... 20-93Exterior TrimFront Grille Replacement ..............Cowl Covers Replac"rn""t .. . .....................A pillar Corner Trim Replacement ................Roof lMolding Replacement ...........................Rear License Trim ReplacementHatch Spoiler 8ep1acement ...........................Emblem Rep1acement .........................
20-9420-9520-9620-9720,9820-9920-100
Doors
Door Panel Removal/lnstallation
SpecialTools Required
Trim pad remover, Snap-on A 177A or equivalent,
commercially available.
NOTE: When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it
with protective tape, and apply protective tape around
the related parts. to prevent damage.
1 . Remove the mirror mount cover (see page 20-15).
2. Insert a hex wrench through the hole (A) in the door
grip base (B), Push the door grip cover (C) out to
release the hook (D) and tab (E), and pull out the
cover to release the tabs (F) and hook (G) by hand,
then remove the cover.
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3. Remove the armrest cover (A). Take care not to
scratch the door panel.
-1 Pry out the front edge of the cover to release
the hooks (B).
-2 Pry out the bottom and rear edge of the cover
to release the hooks (C).
-3 Pry out along the top to release the tabs (D).
Remove the screws (A, B), and release the tabs (C),
then remove the door grip base (D). Remove the
screw (A) securing the door panel from the armrest
portion.
Fastgngr Locations
A> : Screw,3 B > : Screw,5
4.
5. Pull out the switch panel (A)to release the hook (B),
then remove the panel from the door panel.
Disconnect the power window switch connector (C).
Release the clips that hold the door panel (A) with a
commercially available trim pad remover (B), then
remove the door panel by pulling it upward.
Remove the door panel with as little bending as
possible to avoid creasing or breaking it,
Fastener Locations95 mm (3.74 in.l
12 mm r q----------i.0.17 in.l r <_--'r-
> : Clip,9
ffi
EtAlmm{0.04 in.l
45 mm {1.77 in.l
7. Disconnect the inner handle cable {A) from the
inner handle (B), and disconnectthe power door
lock switch connector (C) {driver's). Take care not to
bend the cable.
8. Detach the harness clip (A)from the door panel (B).
B
Install the door panel in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
. Replace any damaged clips.. Make sure the cable is connected securely, and
the connector is plugged in properly.. Check the window and power door lock
operatrons,
9.
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Doors
Door Outer Handle Replacement
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1, Remove these items:
. Door panel (see page 20-4). Plastic cover, as necessary (see page 20-2)
Raise the glass fully.
Remove the lock rod protector (A).
-l Remove the screw.-2 Release the protector from the latch protector
(B).
-3 Pull the protector down to release the hook (C)
from the door.
Fastener Location
) : Screw, 1
2.
5.
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4. Disconnect the cylinder rod (A), and release the
retainer clip (B). then remove the lock cylinder (C).
Disconnect the outer handle rod (A).
Fastenor Locations
> : Bolt, 2
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m{1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbt.ft')
6.Remove the maintenance cap (B), and remove the
bolts securing the outer handle (C) while holding
the handle from outside. Release the hook (D). then
remove the outer handle protector (E).
7. Pull out the outer handle (A), then remove it.
Installthe handle in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. Make sure each rod is connected securelv.. Make sure the door locks and opens properly.. When installing the lock cylinder. leavetheouter
door handle bolts loose so the inner protector
does not interfere with the lock cylinder
installation, then tighten the handle bolts.. Install the lock cylinder retaining clip on the
handle, then install the lock cylinder. Be sure the
clip is fully seated in the slot on the lock cylinder.. When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the
plastic cover is installed properly, and is sealed
around the covers Derimeter.
Door Latch Replacement
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove these items:
3.
4.
. Door panel (see page 20-4). Plastic cover, as necessary (see page 20-2)
Raise the glass fully.
Remove the lock rod protector (see step 3 on page
20-6).
Pullthe glass run channel (A) away as necessary,
and remove the bolt, then remove the center lower
channel (B) by pulling il downward
Fastenor Location
> : Bolt, 1
IIilE
q
6x1.0mm8 N.m{0.8 kgf.m, 6 lbf.ftl
(cont'd)
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Doors
Door Latch Replacement (cont'dl
5.
6.
7.
Disconnect the cylinder rod (see step 4 on page 20-
6).
Disconnect the outer handle rod (see step 5 onpage 20-6).
Disconnect the actuator connectors (A), and release
the inner handle cable (B)from the door by
detaching the cable clip (Ci.
Remove the screws, then remove the latch {A)
through the hole in the door. Take care not to bend
the outer handle rod (B), cylinder rod (C), lock rod(D), and inner handle cable (E).
Fastener Locations
8.
) : Screw
U.#
6x1.0mm5Nm{0.5 kgf.m,4 tbf.ft)
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9. Installthe latch in the reverse order of removal, and
note these rtems:
. [Vlake sure the actuator conneclors are plugged in
properly, and that each rod and cable are
connected securely.. When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the
plastic cover is installed properly, and is sealed
around the covers perimeter.. Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
Door Glass and Regulator Replacement
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove these items:
. Door panel (see page 20-4). Plastic cover. as necessary (see page 20-2)
2. Carefully raise the glass (A) until youcanseethe
bolts, then remove them. Carefully pull the glass
out through the window slot. Take care not to drop
the glass inside the door.
Fastener Locations
):Boh,2
@
6x1.0mm9.8 N m {1.0 kgl.m, 7.2 lbf.ftl
3. Disconnect and detach the connector (A) and
harness clip (B) from the door.
Fastonor Locations
C>: Bolt.1 D>: Bolt,5
6x1.0mm8 N.m(0.8 kgf.m,6 rbf.ftl
Remove the bolts (C), and loosen the bolts (D), then
remove the regulator (E) through the hole in the
door,
Apply multipurpose grease to all the sliding
surfaces of the regulator (A) where shown.
Installthe glass and regulator in the reverse order
of removal, and note these items:
. Rollthe glass up and down to see if it moves
freely without binding.. Make sure that there is no clearance between the
glass and glass run channel when the glass is
ctoseo.. Adjust the position of the glass as necessary (see
page 20-1 1).. Check for water leaks (see step 7 on page 20-121.. Test-drive and check for wind noise and rattles.. When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the
plastic cover is installed properly and sealed
around its perimeter.
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