Part One

Valve Inspection













Removal

1. Vehicle Lift

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.

2. Tire and Wheel-Removal, Front Right





1. Remove the right front wheel.

3. Fuel Filler Cap

1. Remove the fuel fill cap to relieve the pressure in the fuel tank.

4. HDS DLC - Connection





NOTE: For specific operations, refer to the user's manual that came with the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS). Make sure the HDS is loaded with the latest software.

1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle. If it does not communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.

5. Fuel Pump Off

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2. From the INSPECTION MENU of the HDS, select Fuel Pump OFF, then start the engine, and let it idle until it stalls.

NOTE:
* Do not allow the engine to idle above 1,000 rpm or the ECM/PCM will continue to operate the fuel pump.
* Pending or Confirmed DTC may be set during this procedure. Check for DTCs, and clear them as needed.

3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

6. Battery Terminal - Disconnection





1. Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).

2. Disconnect and isolate the negative cable and battery sensor (A) from the battery.

NOTE: Always disconnect the negative side first.

3. Disconnect the positive cable (B) from the battery.

7. Battery





1. Remove the battery setting plate (A) and the battery (B).

8. Fuel Pressure - Relieving





1. Remove the quick-connect fitting cover (A).

2. Check the fuel quick-connect fitting for dirt, and clean it if needed.





3. Place a rag or shop towel over the quick-connect fitting (A).





4. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting: Hold the connector (A) with one hand, and squeeze the retainer tabs (B) with the other hand to release them from the locking tabs (C). Pull the connector off.

NOTE:
* Be careful not to damage the line (D) or other parts.
* Do not use tools.
* If the connector does not move, keep the retainer tabs pressed down, and alternately pull and push the connector until it comes off easily.
* Do not remove the retainer from the line; once removed, the retainer must be replaced with a new one.

9. Engine Cover





1. Remove the engine cover.

10. Radiator Cap

1. Wait until the engine is cool, then carefully remove the radiator cap.

11. Radiator Coolant - Replacement





1. Loosen the drain plug (A), and drain the coolant.

12. Intake Air Pipe





1. Remove the intake air pipe.

13. Air Cleaner





1. Disconnect the intake air duct (A).

2. Remove the air cleaner (B).

3. Remove the harness clamp (C).

14. Wiper Arm Assembly





NOTE: Set the wiper arms to the auto-stop position before removal.

1. Remove the cowl top wiper covers (A).

2. Remove the wiper arms (B).

15. Both Side Cowl Covers





1. Remove the side cowl cover (A).

2. The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

16. Center Cowl Cover





1. Remove the center cowl cover (A).

2. Disconnect the windshield washer tube (B).

3. If necessary, remove the hood rear seal (C).

17. Under Cowl Panel





1. Remove the under cowl panel (A).

18. Intake Air Duct





1. Remove the intake air duct.

19. Throttle Body - Removal





1. Remove the throttle body without disconnecting the hoses.

20. Intake Manifold Assembly





1. Disconnect the EVAP canister hose (A), the brake booster vacuum hose (B), and the PCV hose (C).





2. Remove the heater hose clamp bracket.





3. Remove the intake manifold bracket.





4. Disconnect the connectors (A).

5. Remove the harness clamps.





6. Remove the intake manifold assembly.

21. Cylinder Head Peripheral Assembly





1. Disconnect the connectors (A).

2. Remove the harness holders (B).





3. Remove the harness clamp (A).

4. Disconnect the PCV hose from the clamp (B).





5. Remove the harness holder (A) from the cylinder head.





6. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A), the heater hose (B), and the water bypass hose (C).

22. Ignition Coil





1. Remove the ignition coils.

23. A/F Sensor (Sensor 1)





1. Disconnect the connector.

2. Remove the A/F sensor (A).

24. Exhaust Chamber Cover





1. Remove the exhaust chamber cover (A).

25. EGR Pipe





1. Remove the EGR pipe (A).

26. Splash Shield

1. Remove the splash shield (A).





27. Engine Undercover





1. Remove the engine undercover (A).

28. Secondary HO2S





1. Disconnect the connector.

2. Remove secondary HO2S (A).

29. Exhaust Pipe A





1. Remove exhaust pipe A.

30. Catalytic Converter





1. Remove the catalytic converter (A).

2. Remove the catalytic converter cover (B).

31. Thermostat Housing Peripheral Assembly





1. Disconnect the connectors (A).

2. Remove the harness clamps (B).





3. Disconnect the connector (A).

4. Remove the harness clamp (B).

M/T





A/T





5. Remove the harness bracket (A).

6. Disconnect the lower radiator hose (B), the water bypass hose (C), and the heater hose (D).

32. Thermostat Housing





1. Remove the thermostat housing.

33. Water Pump Pulley Mounting Bolt - Loosen





1. Loosen the water pump pulley mounting bolts.

34. Drive Belt





1. Move the auto-tensioner (A) counterclockwise to relieve tension from the drive belt (B).

2. Remove the drive belt.

35. Alternator





1. Disconnect the connector and the cable.

2. Remove the harness connector (A) and the harness clamps (B).





3. Remove the alternator.