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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.
  1. Remove the left rear engine compartment cover (A) and the left side engine compartment cover (B).
    Fig 1: Removing Left Rear Engine Compartment Cover (A) And Left Side Engine Compartment Cover (B)
    G03659920Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the customer's audio presets. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.

    Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable.

    Remove the battery.

  3. Remove the air cleaner housing (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  4. Remove the battery base.
    Fig 2: Removing Battery Base
    G03659921Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the mounting bolts (A), harness bracket (B), and slave cylinder (C).
    Fig 3: Identifying Mounting Bolts (A), Harness Bracket (B) And Slave Cylinder (C)
    G03659922Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the roll pins (D). Disconnect the clutch line (E), and remove the O-ring (F). Plug the end of the clutch line with a shop towel to prevent brake fluid from coming out.
  7. Install the slave cylinder in the reverse order of removal. Install a new O-ring (A).
    Fig 4: Installing Slave Cylinder
    G03659923Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Pull back the boot (B), and apply brake assembly lube to the boot and slave cylinder rod (C). Reinstall the boot.
  9. 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).
  10. 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 in 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 the system.
    • Tighten the bleeder screw to 8 N.m (0.8 kgf.m, 5.8 lbf.ft); do not overtighten it.
    • Refill the clutch master cylinder with fluid when done.
    • Use only Acura DOT 3 Brake Fluid, from an unopened container.
    • Make sure the clutch works properly, and check for leaks.
    Fig 5: Identifying Bleeder Screw (A) And Release Fork (B)
    G03659924Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Make sure the fluid level in the reservoir is at the MAX (upper) level line (A).
    Fig 6: Identifying MAX Level Line (A)
    G03659925Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Install the battery base (see step 46 on TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION ).
  13. Install the air cleaner housing (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  14. Install the battery. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper. Connect the positive cable to the battery first, then connect the negative cable, and apply grease to prevent corrosion.
  15. Install the left rear engine compartment cover and the left side engine compartment cover.
  16. Enter the radio and navigation system anti-theft codes, then enter the customer's audio presets, and set the clock.
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