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Clutch Hose Replacement

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NOTE:
  • Replace the clutch hose it is twisted, cracked, or leaks.
  • Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
  • Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint or plastic; if brake fluid does contact the paint or plastic, wash it off immediately with water.
  1. Remove the air intake duct splash separator (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Air Intake Duct Splash Separator
    G06679781Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Do the battery removal procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
  3. Remove the battery base (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Battery Base
    G06679782Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Disconnect the clutch hose (A) from the clutch lines (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Clutch Hose And Clutch Lines
    G06679783Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove and discard the clutch hose clips (A) from the clutch hose (B).
    Fig 4: Identifying Clutch Hose Clips And Clutch Hose
    G06679784Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the clutch hose from the clutch hose brackets.
  7. Install the clutch hose (A) into the clutch hose brackets with the new clutch hose clips (B).
    Fig 5: Identifying Clutch Hose And Clutch Hose Clips
    G06679785Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Connect the clutch lines (A) to the clutch hose (B)
    Fig 6: Clutch Lines And Clutch Hose With Torque Specifications
    G06679786Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system (see CLUTCH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING  ).
  10. Do the following checks:
    • Check the clutch hose and line joint for leaks, and tighten if necessary.
    • Check the clutch hose for interference and twisting.
  11. Install the battery base (A).
    Fig 7: Battery Base With Screws With Torque Specifications
    G06679787Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Do the battery installation procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
  13. Install the air intake duct splash separator (A).
    Fig 8: Identifying Air Intake Duct Splash Separator
    G06679788Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Test-drive the vehicle.