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B
A
17. Disconnect the air tube (A) from the FTP sensor (B).
18. ChecktheFTPSENSORintheDATALISTwiththeHDS.
Check for a blockage in the FTP sensor air
tube or the vent, then go to step 23.
Go to step 19.
19. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
20. Remove the FTP sensor (A) from the EVAP canister with its connector connected (see page 11-408). 21. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
22. ChecktheFTPSENSORintheDATALISTwiththe
HDS.
Check for debris or clogging at the EVAP
canister and the FTP sensor port, then go to
step 23.
Replace the FTP sensor (see page 11-408),
then go to step 23.
23. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
24. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
25. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see page 11-310).
26. Start the engine, and let it idle without load (A/T in P or N, M/T in neutral) until the radiator fan comes
on.
27. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Check for poor connections or loose
terminals at the FTP sensor, the EVAP canister vent
shut valve, and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 1.
Go to step 28.
(cont’d)
Is i t bet w een 0.67 and 0.67 k Pa ( 5 and5 mmH g, 0.2 and 0.2 i n.H g), or 2.4 and 2.6 V ? Is i t bet w een 0.67 k Pa and 0.67 k Pa ( 5 and
5 mmH g, 0.2 and 0.2 i n.H g), or 2.4 and 2.6 V ?
Is DT C P1454 and/ or P2422 indicated?
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K20Z3 engine
11-405
Fuel Cap Warning Message System Troubleshooting
AB
C A
B
C 07JAZ-001000B
Vacuum/pressure gauge, 0 4 in.Hg 07JAZ-001000B
Vacuum pump/gauge, 0 30 in.Hg, Snap-on YA4000A
or equivalent, commercially available
Do this procedure if the fuel cap warning message
comes on frequently, or if the message does not go off
after the fuel fill cap is tightened and the vehicle is
driven several days.
1. Check the fuel fill cap (the cap must say TIGHTEN TO CLICK). It should turn 1/4 after it’s tight, then it
clicks.
Go to step 2.
Replace or tighten the cap, then go to step 13.
2. Check the fuel fill cap seal (A) and the fuel fill pipe mating surface (B). Verify that the fuel fill cap tether
cord (C) is not caught under the cap.
Replace the fuel fill cap or the fuel fill pipe,
then go to step 13.
Go to step 3. 3. Reinstall and tighten the fuel fill cap.
4. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
5. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at
3,000 rpm without load (in neutral) until the
radiator fan comes on, then let it idle for 1 minute.
6. Test drive at 72 km/h (45 mph) for 1 minute or more.
Go to step 7.
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this
time.
7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
8. Disconnect the vacuum hose (A) from the EVAP canister purge valve (B) in the engine compartment,
and connect a T-fitting (C) between the vacuum
gauge and the vacuum pump/gauge 0 30 in.Hg,
and the EVAP canister purge valve as shown.
(cont’d)
Is the correct f uel f ill cap installed and properlytightened?
Is the f uel f ill cap seal missing or damaged, is thef uel f i l l pi pe d amaged , or i s t he t et her cor d caughtund er the cap? Does f uel cap w ar ni ng message come on?
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11-406 EVAP System
Fuel Cap Warning Message System Troubleshooting (cont’d)
9. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
10. Apply about 2 kPa (15 mmHg, 0.6 in.Hg) of vacuum to the hose.
11. Select the EVAP PCS ON in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.
Check for a blockage at the EVAP canister
purge line between EVAP canister purge valve and
the EVAP canister, then go to step 12.
Replace the EVAP canister purge valve
(see page 11-409), then go to step 12.
12. Reconnect all hoses.
13. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
14. Reset the ECM with the HDS.
15. Do the ECM idle learn procedure (see page 11-310).
16. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in neutral) until the
radiator fan comes on, then let it idle for 1 minute.
17. Test drive at 72 km/h (45 mph) for 1 minute or more.
Go to step 1 and recheck.
Troubleshooting is complete.
Does t he v acuum r el ease i mmed i at el y ?
Does t he f uel cap message come on?
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F Clutch Pedal Height:
Except Type S model: 159.3 mm (6.27 in.)
Type S model: 161.3 mm (6.35 in.)
G Clutch Pedal Stroke: 130 140 mm (5.12 5.51 in.)
12-8Clutch
Clutch Pedal, Clutch Pedal Position Switch, and Clutch Interlock Switch
Adjustment
B
A F
G
A
D E
B
C
NOTE: For a cruise control problem, check the clutch pedal position switch (see page 4-50).
For an engine cranking problem, check the clutch interlock switch (see page 4-8).
The clutch is self-adjusting to compensate for wear.
If there is no clearance between the master cylinder piston and the pushrod, the release bearing will be
held against the diaphragm spring, which can result
in clutch slippage or other clutch problems.
1. Lift up the carpet (A). At the insulator cutout, measure pedal height from the right side of the
pedal pad (B). 2. Loosen the clutch pedal position switch locknut (A),
and back off the clutch pedal position switch (B)
until it no longer touches the clutch pedal (C).
3. Loosen the clutch pushrod locknut (D), and turn the pushrod (E) in or out to get the specified height (F)
and stroke (G) at the clutch pedal. If adjusting the
pushrod causes the clutch pedal to contact the
clutch pedal position switch, back off the switch
further.
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18 N·m
(1.8 kgf·m,
13 lbf·ft) C
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
B A
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
B
912mm
(0.35 0.47 in.)
4. Tighten the clutch pushrod locknut (A).
5. With the clutch pedal released, turn in the clutch pedal position switch (B) until it contacts the clutch
pedal.
6. Turn in the clutch pedal position switch an additional 3/4 to 1 turn. Make sure the clutch pedal
height did not change.
7. While holding the clutch pedal position switch, tighten the locknut (C). 8. Loosen the clutch interlock switch locknut (A).
9. Fully press the clutch pedal to the floor, then
release the clutch pedal 9 12 mm (0.35 0.47 in.)
and hold it there.
10. Adjust the position of the clutch interlock switch (B), so the engine starts with the clutch pedal in this
position.
11. While holding the clutch interlock switch, tighten the locknut.
12. Check the clutch operation.
13. Connect the clutch pedal position switch connector and the clutch interlock switch connector, then
check the cruise control and the engine starting.
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Pressure Plate Inspection and Removal
Standard (New): 0.6 mm (0.02 in.) max.
Service Limit: 0.8 mm (0.03 in.)
Engine Side
12-19
Clutch Replacement
A
07JAF-PM7011A
C
07936-3710100 B
07ZAF-PR8A100 DC
07936-3710100
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07LAB-PV00100B
07ZAF-PR8A100
D E
A
Clutch alignment disc 07JAF-PM7011A
Ring gear holder 07LAB-PV00100
Clutch alignment shaft 07ZAF-PR8A100
Bearing remover shaft 07936-KC10500
Slide hammer 07741-0010201
Bearing driver attachment, 22 x 24 mm 07746-0010800
Driver handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000
Remover handle 07936-37101001. Remove the transmission; 5-speed model (see page 13-7), 6-speed model (see page 13-84).
2. Check the evenness of the height of the diaphragm spring fingers using the clutch alignment disc (A),
the clutch alignment shaft (B), the remover handle
(C), and a feeler gauge (D). If the height is more
than the service limit, replace the pressure plate. 3. Install the ring gear holder (A), the clutch alignment
shaft (B), and the remover handle (C).
4. To prevent warping, loosen the pressure plate mounting bolts (D) in a cri sscross pattern in several
steps, then remove the pressure plate (E).
5. Inspect the fingers of the diaphragm spring (A) for wear at the release bearing contact area.
(cont’d)
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Fluid Capacity
1.5 L (1.6 US qt) at fluid change
1.7 L (1.8 US qt) at overhaul
13-5
Transmission Fluid Inspection and Replacement
A B
C
C
44 N·m
(4.5 kgf·m,
33 lbf·ft)
A
39 N·m
(4.0 kgf·m,
29 lbf·ft)
B D
1. Raise the vehicle on a lift.
2. Remove the filler plug (A) and the sealing washer
(B). Check the condition of the MTF, and make sure
it is at the proper level (C).
3. If the MTF is dirty, remove the drain plug (A) and the sealing washer (B), and drain it.
4. Install the drain plug with a new sealing washer, and refill the transmission with MTF to the proper
level. Always use Acura Manual Transmission Fluid
(MTF).
5. Install the filler plug (C) with a new sealing washer (D). 6. If the maintenance minder required to replace the
MTF, reset the maintenance minder (see page 3-4).
If it did not reset, go to step 7.
7. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC) (see step 2 on page 11-3).
8. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
9. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the engine control module (ECM). If it does not
communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting
(see page 11-204).
10. Select BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.
11. Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGES MENU with the HDS.
12. Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.
13. Select MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM 3, and reset the MTF life with the HDS.
Replace. Replace.
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31. Pry out the driveshafts inboard joint (see step 8 onpage 16-5).
32. Remove the intermediate shaft (see page 16-23).
33. Remove the clutch cover.
34. Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
35. Remove the transmission mounting bolts. 36. Pull the transmission away from the engine until
the transmission mainshaft clears the clutch
pressure plate.
37. Slowly lower the transmission about 150 mm (6 in.). Check once again that all hoses and harnesses are
disconnected and free from the transmission, then
lower it completely.
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