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Item Measurement Qualification Specification
2-23
ELECTRICAL
RATINGS
Battery 12 V 47 Ah/20 HR (12 V 38 Ah/5 HR)
Fuses Under-hood
fuse/relay box
(’06-07 models)100 A, 80 A, 70 A, 50 A, 40 A, 30 A, 20 A, 15 A, 10 A, 7.5 A
Under-hood
fuse/relay box
(’08-09 models) 100 A, 70 A, 60 A, 50 A, 40 A, 30 A, 20 A, 15 A, 10 A, 7.5 A
Under-dash
fuse/relay box 30 A, 20 A, 15 A, 10 A, 7.5 A
Light bulbs Headlight high beam12 V 60 W (HB3)
Headlight low
beam 12 V 51 W (HB4)
Headlight low
beam (HID) 12 V 35 W (D2R)
Front turn signal
lights 12 V 24/2.2 CP (Amber)
Front side marker
lights 12 V 2 CP
Side turn signal
lights LED
Front parking lights 12 V 3 CP
Front fog lights
(TYPE S, PREMIUM
(’08 model), TECH
PKG) 12 V 55 W (H11)
Rear turn signal
lights 12 V 21 W (Amber)
Rear side marker
lights 12 V 3 CP
Brake/taillights 12 V 21/5 W
Taillights 12 V 5 W
High mount brake
light (except TYPE
S) 12 V 21 W
High mount brake
light (TYPE S) LED
Back-up lights 12 V 16 W
Licenseplatelights 12V 5W
Ceiling light 12 V 8 W
Trunk light 12 V 5 W
Front individual
map lights 12 V 8 W
Gauge lights LED
Indicator lights LED
Ambient light LED
Door courtesy
lights 12 V 3.4 W
Vanity mirror lights 12 V 2 W
Glove box light 12 V 3.4 W
Footwell lights
(TYPE S) LED
Washer reservoir Capacity 4.5 L (4.8 US qt)
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Application Lubricant or Fluid
3-2Lubricants and Fluids
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
For details of the lubrication points and the type of lubricants to be applied, refer to the illustrated index and the various work procedures (such
as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Installation, etc.) contained in each section.
A Engine Acura Motor Oil:
K20Z2: P/N CA66808 (5W-20)
K20Z3: P/N CA66807 (5W-30)
Look for the API certification seal on the oil container. Make sure it says ‘‘For
Gasoline Engines.’’ SAE viscosity: See chart.
B Manual transmission Acura Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF): P/N 08798-9033C Always use Acura MTF. Using motor oil can cause stiffer shifting because it
does not contain the proper additives.
Automatic transmission Acura Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF-Z1): P/N CA66704 Always use Acura ATF-Z1. Using a non-Acura ATF can affect shift quality.
C
D Brake system (including VSA lines)
Clutch system (manual transmission) Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid: P/N 08798-9008
Always use Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can
cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system.
E F
G H I
J
K Brake booster clevis pin
Clutch master cylinder clevis pin (manual
transmission)
Release fork (manual transmission)
Battery terminals
Fuel fill door
Trunk hinges
Hood hinges and hood latch Multipurpose Grease
L
M Shift cable ends (manual transmission)
Caliper piston seal and boot, caliper pins and boots Honda Silicone Grease: P/N 08C30-B0234M
N Air conditioning compressor Compressor Oil: SP-10 (P/N 38897-P13-A01AH) for refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a)
O Cooling system Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2: P/N CA66688
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18-40Rear Suspension
Damper Replacement (cont’d)
C
12x1.25mm
A
B
D
A
10x1.25mm B
C A
B
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands in the proper locations (see page
1-11).
2. Remove the rear wheel.
3. Position a floor jack at the connecting point of the trailing arm (A) and the knuckle (B). Raise the floor
jack until the suspension begins to compress.
4. Remove the flange bolt (C) that connects the trailing arm and the damper (D).
5. Remove the trunk side trim panel (see page 20-80).
6. Remove the self-locking nut (A) while holding the damper shaft (B) with a hex wrench (C). 7. Compress the damper unit (A) by hand, and
remove it from the vehicle.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body.
8. Remove the damper mounting bushing (B).
Replace.
Replace.
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18-4218-42 Rear Suspension
Damper Replacement (cont’d) Spring Replacement
A
B
C
10x1.25mm
B C
A
10x1.25mm
29 N·m
(3.0 kgf·m,
22 lbf·ft) SPRING MOUNTING
RUBBER
SPRING
LOWER SPRING SEAT
5. Install the damper mounting bushing (A), the damper mounting washer (B), and the new self-
locking nut (C) on the damper shaft.
6. Tighten the self-locking nut (A) to the specified torque value while holding the damper shaft (B)
with a hex wrench (C).
7. Install the trunk side trim panel (see page 20-80).
8. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheel.
9. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see page 18-5).
Replace.
Replace. Check for weakness
and damage.
Check for damage.
Check for deterioration
and damage.
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18-4218-42 Rear Suspension
Damper Replacement (cont’d) Spring Replacement
A
B
C
10x1.25mm
B C
A
10x1.25mm
29 N·m
(3.0 kgf·m,
22 lbf·ft) SPRING MOUNTING
RUBBER
SPRING
LOWER SPRING SEAT
5. Install the damper mounting bushing (A), the damper mounting washer (B), and the new self-
locking nut (C) on the damper shaft.
6. Tighten the self-locking nut (A) to the specified torque value while holding the damper shaft (B)
with a hex wrench (C).
7. Install the trunk side trim panel (see page 20-80).
8. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheel.
9. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see page 18-5).
Replace.
Replace. Check for weakness
and damage.
Check for damage.
Check for deterioration
and damage.
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Body
Doors
Mirrors
Glass
MoonroofInterior Trim
Consoles
Dashboard
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Special Tools . 20-2
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Component Location Index
- Front Door . 20-3
Component Location Index - Rear Door . 20-5
Front Door Panel Removal/Installation . 20-7
Front Door Outer Handle Replacement . 20-9
Front Door Latch Replacement . 20-12
Front Door Glass and Regulator Replacement . 20-14
Front Door Glass Outer Weatherstrip Replacement . 20-15
Front Door Weatherstrip Replacement . 20-16
Rear Door Panel Removal/Installation . 20-17
Rear Door Outer Handle Replacement . 20-19
Rear Door Latch Replacement . 20-21
Rear Door Glass and Regulator Replacement . 20-23
Rear Door Glass Outer Weatherstrip Replacement . 20-26
Rear Door Weatherstrip Replacement . 20-27
Front and Rear Door Glass Adjustment . 20-28
Front and Rear Door Position Adjustment . 20-29
Front and Rear Door Striker Adjustment . 20-31
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Component Location Index . 20-32
Power Mirror Replacement . 20-33
Mirror Holder Replacement . 20-34
Rearview Mirror Replacement . 20-35
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Component Location Index
. 20-36
Windshield Replacement . 20-38
Front Corner Glass Replacement . 20-43
Rear Window Replacement . 20-47
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Component Location Index
. 20-53
Symptom Troubleshooting Index . 20-54
Glass Position Adjustment . 20-55
Glass Replacement . 20-55
Wind Deflector Replacement . 20-56
Drain Channel Replacement . 20-57
Sunshade Replacement . 20-58
Motor Replacement . 20-59
Frame and Drain Tube Replacement . 20-60
Drain Channel Slider and Cable Assembly Replacement . 20-62
Closing Force and Opening Drag Check . 20-64 ......................
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Component Location Index
. 20-65
Trim Removal/Installation - Door Areas . 20-66
Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas . 20-69
Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Shelf Area . 20-78
Trim Removal/Installation - Trunk Area . 20-80
Trim Removal/Installation - Trunk Lid . 20-82
Grab Handle Removal/Installation . 20-82
Headliner Removal/Installation . 20-84
Carpet Replacement . 20-88
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Center Console Removal/Installation . 20-92
Center Console
Disassembly/Reassembly . 20-95
Center Console Armrest Replacement . 20-96
Armrest Lock Replacement . 20-96
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Instrument Panel
Removal/Installation . 20-98
Gauge Control Module (Speedo) Trim Removal/Installation . 20-99
Subdisplay Visor Removal/Installation . 20-100
Driver’s Dashboard Lower Cover Removal/Installation . 20-102
Driver’s Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation . 20-103
Center Pocket Removal/Installation . 20-103
Passenger’s Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation . 20-104
Glove Box Removal/Installation . 20-104
Dashboard Vent Removal/Installation . 20-105
Glove Box Striker Replacement . 20-107
Dashboard Side Trim Removal/Installation . 20-107
Side Defogger Vent Trim Removal/Installation . 20-108
Dashboard/Steering Hanger Beam Removal/Installation . 20-108
Dashboard/Steering Hanger Beam Disassembly/Reassembly . 20-114
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Bumpers
Hood
Trunk Lid
Fuel Fill Door
Exterior TrimFenderwell
Openers
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Component Location Index
. 20-116
Front Seat Active Head Restraint Inspection . 20-117
Front Seat Removal/Installation . 20-118
Front Seat Frame Replacement . 20-120
Front Seat-back Cover Replacement . 20-123
Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement . 20-127
Rear Seat Removal/Installation . 20-131
Rear Seat-back Latch Replacement . 20-135
Rear Seat-back Release Lever/Cable Removal/Installation . 20-136
Rear Seat Armrest Beverage Holder Replacement . 20-137
Rear Seat Armrest Replacement . 20-138
Rear Seat-back Cover Replacement . 20-139
Rear Seat Side Bolster Cover Replacement . 20-143
Rear Seat Cushion Cover Replacement . 20-143
Rear Seat Armrest Cover Replacement . 20-144
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Front Bumper Removal/Installation . 20-146
Front Bumper Lower Grille
Replacement . 20-148
Front Bumper Lower Side Plate Replacement . 20-148
Rear Bumper Removal/Installation . 20-149
Rear Bumper Lower Cover Replacement . 20-151
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Hood Adjustment
. 20-152
Hood Seal Replacement . 20-153
Hood Insulator Replacement . 20-154
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Trunk Lid Adjustment
. 20-155
Trunk Lid Torsion Bar Replacement . 20-156
Trunk Lid Weatherstrip Replacement . 20-157
Trunk Lid Cushion Replacement . 20-157
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. 20-158
Fuel Cap Adapter Replacement . 20-159
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Front Grille Replacement
. 20-160
Front Fender Trim Replacement . 20-162
Front Grille Cover Replacement . 20-163
Cowl Cover Replacement . 20-163
Roof Molding Replacement . 20-165
Door Molding Replacement . 20-167
Side Sill Protection Tape Replacement . 20-168
Rear License Trim Replacement . 20-168
Trunk Lid Spoiler Replacement . 20-169
Emblem/Sticker Replacement . 20-170 .............
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Front Inner Fender Replacement . 20-171
Splash Shield Replacement
. 20-172
Front Fender Fairing Replacement . 20-173
Middle Floor Undercover Replacement . 20-174
Rear Floor Undercover Replacement . 20-174
Fuel Pipe Protector Replacement . 20-175
Rear Fender Cover Replacement . 20-175
Rear Strake Replacement . 20-176
Rear Air Outlet Replacement . 20-176
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Component Location Index
. 20-177
Hood Opener Cable Replacement . 20-178
Trunk Lid Opener Cable/Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable Replacement . 20-179
Hood Latch Replacement . 20-181
Trunk Lid Opener/Fuel Fill Door Opener Replacement . 20-182
Trunk Lid Lock Cylinder Replacement . 20-184
Trunk Lid Latch Replacement . 20-185
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Upper Dashboard Support Gusset
Replacement . 20-186
Rear Floor Upper Cross-member Gusset Replacement . 20-186
Subframe Replacement . 20-187
Frame Repair Chart . 20-188
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Rear Window Replacement
A B B A
Fastener Locations
:Clip,2
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Wear eye protection while cutting the glass adhesive with a piano wire.
Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
Do not damage the rear window defogger grid lines, window antenna grid lines, and terminals.
1. Remove these items:
Trunk lid
C-pillar trim (see page 20-75)
Rear shelf (see page 20-78)
2. Disconnect the window antenna connectors (A) and rear window defogger connectors (B).
3. If the old rear window will be reinstalled, make alignment marks across the glass and the body
with a grease pencil. 4. Pull down the rear portion of the headliner (A) by
detaching the clips. Take care not to bend the
headliner excessively, or you may crease or break
it.
5. Apply protective tape along the inside and outside edges of the body. Make a hole with an awl through
the adhesive from inside the vehicle at a corner of
the rear window. Push a piece of piano wire
through the hole, and wrap each end around a
piece of wood.
(cont’d)
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