Part One
Heater Unit/Core Removal and Installation
*These tools are available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857
Removal
CAUTION:
* Air conditioning refrigerant or lubricant vapor can irritate your eyes, nose, or throat.
* Be careful when connecting service equipment.
* Do not breathe refrigerant or vapor.
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repair or servicing.
NOTE:
* If accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate the work area before resuming service.
* Additional health and safety information may be obtained from the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.
1. Vehicle Lift
1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Battery Terminal (SRS) - Disconnection
1. Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative cable (A) from the battery.
NOTE: Always disconnect the negative side first.
3. Disconnect the positive cable (B) from the battery.
4. Wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.
3. R-134a Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling/Charging Station - Connection
1. Connect an R-134a refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging station (A) to the high-pressure service port (B) and the low-pressure service port (C), as shown, following the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
4. A/C Refrigerant - Recovery
1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system.
2. Measure the amount of refrigerant oil removed from the A/C system after the recovery process is completed. Be sure to put the same amount of new refrigerant oil back into the A/C system before charging.
5. A/C Line - Evaporator Side
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Disconnect the A/C line (A) with O-rings (B).
3. Remove the stud bolt (A).
6. Radiator Cap
1. Wait until the engine is cool, then carefully remove the radiator cap.
7. Radiator Coolant - Replacement
1. Loosen the drain plug (A), and drain the coolant.
2. After the coolant has drained, tighten the drain plug securely.
8. Heater Hose - Body Side
NOTE:
* Engine coolant will run out when the hoses are disconnected; drain it into a clean drip pan. Be sure not to let coolant spill on the electrical parts or the painted surfaces. If any coolant spills, rinse it off immediately.
* Note the layout of the hose.
1. Disconnect the inlet heater hose (A).
2. Disconnect the outlet heater hose (B).
3. Remove the nut.
NOTE: Take care not to damage or bend the fuel lines or brake lines, etc.
9. Front Door Opening Seal As Needed - Both Sides
1. Pull out the front door opening seal (A) from the trim hooks (B) around the front door opening flange, then detach the seal as needed.
2. Repeat this step on the opposite side.
10. A-Pillar Trim - Both Sides
NOTE: Repeat on the opposite side.
1. Pull out the A-pillar trim (A) by hand to release the clips (B, C).
2. Put a shop towel (A) in the opening between the A-pillar trim (B) and the dashboard to prevent dropping the A-pillar clips.
3. Pull out and up on the A-pillar trim (A) to release it from the dashboard.
NOTE: The upper clip will stay in the body.
4. Remove the upper clip (A) from the body.
11. Driver's Dashboard Undercover
1. Turn the lock knob (A) 90 °, then gently pull down the front edge of the driver's dashboard undercover (B) to detach the clip (C).
2. Pull away the undercover to release the pin (D) from the holder (E), then remove the driver's dashboard undercover.
12. Passenger's Dashboard Undercover
1. Gently pull down the passenger's dashboard undercover (A) to detach the clips (B), then pull away the undercover to release the pins (C) from the holder (D).
13. Driver's Dashboard Panel Assembly
1. Carefully pry out the driver's dashboard panel assembly (A) with the appropriate trim tool to detach the clips (B).
2. Disconnect the connector (C), then remove the driver's dashboard panel assembly.
14. Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover
1. Carefully pry out the driver's dashboard lower cover (A) with the appropriate trim tool to detach the clips (B).
2. Disconnect the connector (C), then remove the driver's dashboard lower cover.
15. Kick Panel - Both Sides
Driver's side
Passenger's side
1. Pull out the front door opening seal (A) as needed from the kick panel hooks and the door opening flange.
2. Pull back the kick panel by hand to detach the clips (B), then remove the driver's side kick panel (C) and the passenger's side kick panel (D).
16. Glove Box - Move
1. Detach the glove box damper hook (A), and release both glove box stops (B) by pushing them in, then let glove box (C) hang down.
17. Front Console Cover - Both Sides
Left side
Right side
1. Remove the clips (A).
2. Detach the clips (B), then remove the front console covers (C).
18. Center Console Rear Trim
1. Carefully pry out the center console rear trim (A) with the appropriate trim tool to detach the clips (B) and the hooks (C), then remove the center console rear trim.
19. Center Console
1. Carefully pry out the center lower cover (A) with the appropriate trim tool to detach the clips (B), then remove the center lower cover.
2. Remove the bolt (C).
3. Remove the bolts (A).
4. Remove the console box mat (A), then remove the bolts (B).
5. Disconnect the connectors (A), and remove the clips (B).
6. Slide both front seats fully rearward, and recline the seat-backs around two thirds to the rear.
7. Remove the center console (A).
20. Driver's Airbag
1. Remove the access panel (A).
2. Disconnect the driver's airbag inflator connector (B) on the cable reel harness.
3. Disconnect the horn switch connector (C).
4. Remove the TORX bolts using a TORX T30 bit.
5. Remove the driver's airbag (A).