Slave Cylinder Replacement

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NOTE:

Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.

Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio, then write down the customers radio station presets. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable. Remove the battery.
Remove the battery base.

Fig 1: Removing Battery Base
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Remove the air cleaner housing (see step 7 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
Remove the intake air duct (see step 8 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
Remove the clutch line bracket (A).

Fig 2: Removing Clutch Line Bracket
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Remove the mounting bolts (A) and the slave cylinder (B).
Other models

Fig 3: Removing Mounting Bolts - Other Models
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2005-2006 6-speed models

Fig 4: Removing Mounting Bolts - 2005-2006 6-Speed Models
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Remove the roll pins (C). Disconnect the clutch line (D), and remove the O-ring (E). Plug the end of the clutch line with a shop towel to prevent brake fluid from coming out.
Install the slave cylinder in the reverse order of removal. Install a new O-ring (A).
Other models

Fig 5: Installing Slave Cylinder And Torque Specifications - Other Models
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2005-2006 6-speed models

Fig 6: Installing Slave Cylinder And Torque Specifications- 2005-2006 6-Speed Models
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Pull back the boot (B), and apply brake assembly lube to the boot and slave cylinder rod (C). Reinstall the boot.
Apply super high temp area grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the pushrod of the slave cylinder. Tighten the slave cylinder mounting bolts to 22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft).
Bleed the clutch hydraulic system.
- Attach a hose to the bleeder screw (A), and suspend the hose in a container of brake fluid.
- Make sure there is an adequate supply of fluid at the clutch master cylinder, then slowly pump the clutch pedal until no more bubbles appear at the bleeder hose.
- It may be necessary to limit the movement of the release fork (B) with a block of wood to remove all the air from system.
- Tighten the bleed screw to 8 N.m (0.8 kgf.m, 6 lbf.ft); do not overtighten it.
- Refill the clutch master cylinder with fluid when done.
- Always use only ACURA DOT 3 Brake Fluid.
  Other models
  
  Fig 7: Bleeding Clutch Hydraulic System And Torque Specifications- Other Models
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  2005-2006 6-speed models
  
  Fig 8: Bleeding Clutch Hydraulic System And Torque Specifications- 2005-2006 6-Speed Models
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Install the clutch line bracket (A).

Fig 9: Installing Clutch Line Bracket And Torque Specifications
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Install the intake air duct (see step 42 on ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
Install the air cleaner housing (see step 43 on ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
Install the battery base.

Fig 10: Installing Battery Base And Torque Specifications
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Install the battery. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper, then assemble them and apply grease to prevent corrosion. Connect the positive cable to the battery first, then connect the negative cable.
Enter the audio anti-theft codes, then enter the customer's audio station presets, and set the clock.
2002-2004 models: Do the ECM idle learn procedure (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
Do the power window control unit reset procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT ).