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Idle Speed Inspection
BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH
4P CONNECTOR
BKSW
(LT GRN)JUMPER WIRE
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A (44P) BKSW (LT GRN) A
9. Connect brake pedal position switch 4P connector
terminal No. 2 to body ground with a jumper wire.
10. Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector terminal A40 and body ground.
Repair open in the wire between the brake
pedal position switch and the No. 12 HORN/STOP
(15 A) fuse. Also, inspect the brake pedal position
switch (see page 19-6).
Repair open in the wire between the ECM/
PCM (A40) and the brake pedal position switch. NOTE:
Before checking the idle speed, check these items: – The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) has not been reported on, and there are no DTCs.
– Ignition timing
– Spark plugs
– Air cleaner
– PCV system
Apply the parking brake, and make sure the headlights are off.
1. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve connector (see step 5 on page
11-409).
2. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver’s side of the dashboard.
3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the ECM/ PCM. If it doesn’t, go to the DLC circuit
troubleshooting (see page 11-204).
(cont’d)
Wire side of female terminals
Terminal side of female terminals
Is there continuity?
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Idle Speed Inspection
BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH
4P CONNECTOR
BKSW
(LT GRN)JUMPER WIRE
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A (44P) BKSW (LT GRN) A
9. Connect brake pedal position switch 4P connector
terminal No. 2 to body ground with a jumper wire.
10. Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector terminal A40 and body ground.
Repair open in the wire between the brake
pedal position switch and the No. 12 HORN/STOP
(15 A) fuse. Also, inspect the brake pedal position
switch (see page 19-6).
Repair open in the wire between the ECM/
PCM (A40) and the brake pedal position switch. NOTE:
Before checking the idle speed, check these items: – The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) has not been reported on, and there are no DTCs.
– Ignition timing
– Spark plugs
– Air cleaner
– PCV system
Apply the parking brake, and make sure the headlights are off.
1. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve connector (see step 5 on page
11-409).
2. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver’s side of the dashboard.
3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the ECM/ PCM. If it doesn’t, go to the DLC circuit
troubleshooting (see page 11-204).
(cont’d)
Wire side of female terminals
Terminal side of female terminals
Is there continuity?
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6-speed manual transmission
12-7
Clutch Hydraulic System Bleeding
B
A A
8N·m
(0.8 kgf·m,
5.8 lbf·ft)
A
8N·m
(0.8 kgf·m,
5.8 lbf·ft)
NOTE: Do not reuse the drained fluid. Always use Acura DOT 3 Brake Fluid from an unopened container.
Using a non-Acura brake fluid can cause corrosion
and shorten the life of the system.
Do not mix different brands of brake fluid; they may not be compatible.
Make sure the brake fluid is not contaminated with dirt or other foreign matter.
Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint or plastic. If brake fluid does contact the
paint or plastic, wash it off immediately with water.
If may be necessary to limit the movement of the release fork with a block of wood to remove all the air
from the system.
Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
1. Make sure the brake fluid level in the clutch reservoir (A) is at the MAX (upper) l evel line (B).2. Attach the one end of a clear tube to the bleeder
screw (A), and put the other end into a container.
Loosen the bleeder screw to allow air to escape
from the system.
3. Make sure there is an adequate supply of fluid in the reservoir, then slowly push the clutch pedal all
the way down. Before releasing the pedal, have an
assistant temporarily tighten the bleeder screw.
Loosen the bleeder screw, and push the pedal
down again. Repeat this step until no more bubbles
appear at the clear tube.
NOTE: Make sure the fluid level on the reservoir
does not go below MIN.
4. Tighten the bleeder screw securely.
5. Refill the brake fluid in the reservoir to the MAX (upper) l evel line.
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Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement
C BA A
B
A
C B
NOTE:
Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint or plastic. If brake fluid does contact the
paint or plastic, wash it off immediately with water.
1. Remove the brake fluid from the clutch master cylinder reservoir with a syringe or other suitable
device.
2. Do the battery removal procedure (see page 22-69).
3. Remove the driver’s dashboard undercover (see page 20-103).
4. Remove the air cleaner assembly (see page 11-345).
5. Remove the battery base.
6. Pry out the lock pin (A), and pull the clevis pin (B) out of the clevis. Remove the master cylinder
mounting nuts (C). 7. Remove the cowl cover and the under-cowl panel
(see page 20-163).
8. Remove the clutch line bracket (A).
9. Remove the clutch line from the clamps (B).
10. Remove the clutch master cylinder (A) with the clutch line (B) and the reservoir hose (C).
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Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement (cont’d)
C
DB
A
E
F
(P/N 08C30-B0234M)D
E
B C
A A
UP
13mm
(0.04 0.12 in.) 13mm
(0.04 0.12 in.) LEFT
SIDE
B
C
B
A
11. Remove the reservoir hose (A), then remove the
retaining clip (B) for disconnecting the clutch line
(C) from the clutch master cylinder (D). Plug or
wrap the end of the reservoir hose and the clutch
line with a clean shop towel to prevent brake fluid
from coming out.
NOTE: Inspect the hose. If the hose has damage,
leaks, interference, or twisting, replace it.
12. Remove the O-ring (E) and the clutch master cylinder seal (F) from the clutch master cylinder.
13. Install a new O-ring (A) on the clutch line (B), then apply silicone grease (P/N 08C30-B0234M) to the
end of the clutch line. Install the clutch line in the
clutch master cylinder (C) with a new retaining clip
(D).
NOTE: Make sure not to get any silicone grease on
the terminal part of the connectors and switches,
especially if you have silicone grease on your
hands or gloves.
14. Install the reservoir hose (E). 15. Make sure the hose clamps (A) are positioned on
the master cylinder (B) and the reservoir (C) as
shown.
16. To prevent the retaining clip (A) from coming off, pry apart the tip (B) of the clip with a screwdriver.
Replace.
Replace.
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12-14 Clutch
Slave Cylinder Replacement
B
A
B C
A A
B
DC
(P/N 08798-9002)
(P/N 08C30-B0234M)
A
B (P/N 08798-9002)
C D
E
22 N·m
(2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
NOTE:
Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint or plastic. If brake fluid does contact the
paint or plastic, wash it off immediately with water.
Make sure not to get any silicone grease on the terminal part of the connectors and switches,
especially if you have silicone grease on your hands
or gloves.
1. Remove the clutch line bracket (A) and the slave cylinder (B).
2. Remove the roll pins (A). Disconnect the clutch line (B), and remove the O-ring (C). Plug or wrap the
end of the clutch line with a clean shop towel to
prevent brake fluid from coming out. 3. Install a new O-ring (A) on the clutch line (B), then
connect the clutch line to the slave cylinder (C).
4. Set in new roll pins (D) to the slave cylinder.
5. Pull back the boot (A), and apply s ilicone grease
(P/N 08C30-B0234M) to the boot and the slave
cylinder pushrod (B). Reinstall the boot.
6. Apply a light coat of super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the pushrod of the slave
cylinder (C) and the release fork (D).
7. Install the slave cylinder and the clutch line bracket (E).
Replace.
Replace.
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12-1512-15
A
B
A CB
8. Do the clutch hydraulic system bleeding (see page12-7).
9. Check the clutch operation and check for leaks.
10. Test-drive the vehicle. NOTE:
Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint or plastic. If brake fluid does contact the
paint or plastic, wash it off immediately with water.
Make sure not to get any silicone grease on the terminal part of the connectors and switches,
especially if you have silicone grease on your hands
or gloves.
1. Remove the clutch line bracket (A) and the slave cylinder (B).
2. Remove the roll pins (A). Disconnect the clutch line (B), and remove the O-ring (C). Plug or wrap the
end of the clutch line with a clean shop towel to
prevent brake fluid from coming out.
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12-1512-15
A
B
A CB
8. Do the clutch hydraulic system bleeding (see page12-7).
9. Check the clutch operation and check for leaks.
10. Test-drive the vehicle. NOTE:
Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint or plastic. If brake fluid does contact the
paint or plastic, wash it off immediately with water.
Make sure not to get any silicone grease on the terminal part of the connectors and switches,
especially if you have silicone grease on your hands
or gloves.
1. Remove the clutch line bracket (A) and the slave cylinder (B).
2. Remove the roll pins (A). Disconnect the clutch line (B), and remove the O-ring (C). Plug or wrap the
end of the clutch line with a clean shop towel to
prevent brake fluid from coming out.
(cont’d)
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