Engine air ACURA CSX 2006 Service Repair Manual

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INTRODUCTION
How to Use This Manual
Safety Messages
Safety Labels
Safety Messages
Instructions
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Service Publication Office
As sections with * include SRS components;
special precautions are required when servicing.
This manual is divided into multiple sections. The first page of
each section is marked with a black tab that lines up with its
corresponding thumb index tab on this page and the back cover.
You can quickly find the first page of each section without
looking through a full table of contents. The symbols printed at
the top corner of each page can also be used as a quick
reference system.
Each section includes: 1. A table of contents, or an exploded view index showing:  Parts disassembly sequence.
 Bolt torques and thread sizes.
 Page references to descriptions in text.
2. Disassembly/assembly procedures and tools.
3. Inspection.
4. Testing/troubleshooting.
5. Repair.
6. Adjustments.
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. To help
you make informed decisions, we have provided safety
messages, and other safety information throughout this manual.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with servicing this vehicle. You must use
your own good judgment.
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms
including:  on the vehicle.
 preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
 how to service this vehicle correctly and safely.
All information contained in this manual is based on the latest
product information available at the time of printing. We reserve
the right to make changes at anytime without notice. No part of
this publication may be reproduced, or stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted, in any form by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the
prior written permission of the publisher. This includes text,
figures, and tables.
As you read this manual, you will find information that is
preceded by a symbol. The purpose of this message is
to help prevent damage to your vehicle, other property, or the
environment.
First Edition 10/2008
All Rights Reserved
Specifications apply to Canada
Specifications Maintenance
*Engine Electrical
Fuel and Emissions
*Transaxle
*Steering
*Body
*Body Electrical
*Restraints *Audio, Navigation,
and Telematics
General Information
Engine Mechanical
Engine Cooling
Brakes
(Including VSA)
*Heating, Ventilation, and Air ConditioningSuspension
(Including TPMS)
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Doorjamb Area
1-8 General Information
Danger/Warning/Caution Label Locations (cont’d)
RADIATOR CAP
DANGER
BATTERY
DANGER
SRS WARNING
AIR CONDITIONING
INFORMATION
SERVICE INFORMATION
andENGINECOOLANT
INFORMATION
RADIATOR CAP
DANGER BATTERY
DANGER
SRS WARNING
AIR CONDITIONING
INFORMATION
SERVICE INFORMATION
andENGINECOOLANT
INFORMATION
TIRE INFORMATION
Located on driver’s doorjamb
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Emission Group Identification Test Group and Evaporative Family
K20Z2 engine Model:
Example:
’06 Model
’07 Model
’08 Model
’09 Model Test Group:
a. Model Year
b. Manufacturer Subcode c. Family Type
d. Displacement Group e. Sequence Characters
Evaporative Family:
a. Model Year
b. Manufacturer Subcode c. Family Type
d. Canister Working Capacity Group e. Sequence Characters
1-9
Under-hood Emission Control Label
TO EVAP
CA N IS TE R
EVAP CANISTER
PURGE V ALVE
VERS
RE SE R VO I R
EVAP
VA LVE DE PURGE
D U PR ES E RV O I R EV A P
PC V V A L V E
SOUPAPE RGC
FRONT
AV ANT
THIS V EHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA TIER 2 BIN 5
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2006 MODEL YEAR
NEW PASSENGER CARS AND CALIFORNIA APPLICA BLE
TO 2 006 MODEL Y EAR NEW LEV IILEV PASS ENGER C ARS .
TWC, A/F SENSOR, HO2S, EGR, SFI
CE VEH ICU LE EST CONFORME A UX LOIS EPA TIER 2 DES ETA TS-UNIS
APPLICA BLES POUR LES VEHICULES DE BIN 5 POUR LES NOUV ELLES VEHICULES
VO ITURES D E TOURISME D’ A NNEE MO DELE 2006 ET A UX LOIS DE LA CA LIFORNIE
APPLICA BLES POUR LES NOUV EA UX VEHICU LES LEVII LEV VOITURES DE TOURISME
D’ ANN EE MOD ELE 2006. TWC, A/F SENSOR, HO2S, EGR, SFI
VALVE LASH
(COL D)
NO OTHER ADJUSTMENTS NEEDED. IN
EX
: 0.23 0.02 mm
: 0.30 0.02 mm
J EU D ES SOUP APES (MOUTEUR FROID)
AUCUN AUTRE REGLACE NECESSAIRE. ADM
ECM
: 0.23 0.02 mm
: 0.30 0.02 mm
VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
INFORMATIONS-DISPOSITIFS ANTI-POLLUTION
INFORMATION
HOND A MOTOR CO. , LTD.
HOND A MOTOR CO. , LTD.
RR A-C 00
MORMES S UR LES EMIS SIONS D’ECHAPPEMENT : LEVII, LEV (ACCREDITATION ET EN SERVICE)
: TIER 2-BIN 5 (ACCREDITATION ET EN SERVICE)
EPA ARBZN
6 6
THE FACTO RY INSTALLED LONG LIFE COOLANT MUST BE REPLA CED ACCORDING TO
MAINTENA NCE MINDER SUB COD E 5, OR AT 1 0 YEA RS WHICHEVER COMES FIEST.
THEREAFTER EVERY 5 YEARS.
WHEN ADD IN G OR REPL ACING TH E COOLA NT, A LWAYS USE ACURA RECOMMENDED
GENUINE L ONG-L IF E ANTI FREEZE / COOL ANT TYPE 2. THIS COOLA NT IS PRE MIX ED WITH
50% DISTILLED WA TER. IT D OES NOT REQUIRE A NY ADDITIONA L MIXING.
NEV ER DILUTE THE COO LANT, OR TH E LIFE OF THE ENGINE MAY BE SERIOUSL Y SHORTENED.
CH EC K O R A DD T HE C O O LAN T A T TH E RE SE RV E TAN K, N O T T HE R ADI AT O R.
FOR F URTHER INFORMATION ON THE COOLING SYSTEM, READ THE OWNER’S MA NUAL OR
CHECK WITH YOUR ACURA DEALER.
LORS D E L’APPOINT OU DE REMPLACEMENT DU LIQUID E DE REFROID ISSEMENT.
TOUJOURS UTILISER L’ANTIGEL /L IQUIDE D E REFRO IDISSEMENT TYPE 2 LONGUE D UREE
ACURA D’ORIGINE RECOMMENDE CE LIQUIDE DE REFROIDISSEMENT EST MELANGE A U
PREALABLE AV EC 50 % D’EA U DISTILLEE. IL N’EX IGE A UCUN MEL ANGE ADD ITIONNEL .
NE JAMA IS D IL UER LE L IQUIDE D E REFROIDISSEMENT, LA DUREE D E VIE DU MOTEUR
POURRAIT EN ETRE A FFECTEE. LE LIQUIDE D E REFROIDISSEMENT L ONGUE DUREE INSTAL LE A L ’USINE DOIT ETRE
RENLA CE CONFORMEMENT AU CODE SECONDAIRE 5 DE L ’A ID E-MEMOIRE D’ENTRETIEN
OU A PRES 10 ANS, SELON LA PREMIERE EVENTUA LITE.PU IS TOUS LES 5 ANS.
CONTROLER L ES NIV EAUX ET FA IRE L’APPOIN T A U V ASE D ’EXPAN SIO N. J AMA IS AU RAD IATEUR.
POUR TOUTE INFORMATION COMPLEMENTAIRE SUR LE CIRCUIT DE REFROIDISSEMENT, SE
REFERER A U MANUEL D’UTILISATEUR OU PRENDRE CONTACT AVEC UN CONCESSIONNAIRE ACURA.
6HNXV02. 4FKC6HNXR0106BBA
2.0L
6HNXV0 2. 4F A6 6HN XR 010 6BBA
ACCREDITATION OBD II 2.0LOBD II CERTIFIED
EXHAUST EMISSIONS STANDARDS : L EVII, LEV (CERTIFICATION AND IN-USE)
: TIER 2-BIN 5 (CERTIFICATION AND IN-USE)
EPA
ARB
T HIS SPARK IGNIT ION SYSTEM
CO M PLIES W ITH CANADIAN ICES 0 02 .
CE SYSTEME D’ALLUMAGE PAR
ALANORMENMB 002DUCANADA.ETINCELLE DE VEHICULE ES T CONFORMERENSEIGNEMENTS
108
’06-07 Models
’08-09 Models
TH E FA CTORY INSTA LLED LONG -LIFE COO LA NT MUST BE REPLACED A CCORDING TO
MAINTENA NCE MINDER SUB CODE 5, OR A T 10 YEARS WHICHEVER COMES FIEST.
TH ER EA FT ER E VE RY 5 YE AR S .
W HEN A DDIN G O R REPLACING TH E CO OLANT, A LWA YS USE H onda RECOMMENDED
G ENUIN E LON G-LIFE AN TI-FREEZE / COO LA NT TYPE 2. THIS COO LA NT IS PRE-MIX ED WITH
50% D ISTILLED WATER. IT DO ES N OT REQUIRE ANY AD DITION AL MIX ING.
NEV ER D ILU TE TH E CO OLANT, OR THE LIFE OF THE EN GINE MAY BE SERIOUSLY SH ORTENED .
C HE CK OR AD D TH E COO LA NT AT T HE R ES ER V E TAN K, NOT T HE R ADIA TO R.
FOR FURTH ER INFORMATION ON TH E COO LING SYSTEM, READ TH E OWNER’S MANUA L OR
CHECK WITH YOUR H onda D EA LER.
LORS DE L’APPOIN T OU DU REMPLACEMENT D U LIQUID E DE REFRO IDISSEMENT.
TOUJOURS UTILISER L’AN TIGEL /LIQU IDE DE REFROIDISSEMEN T TYPE 2 LON GUE DU REE
H onda D ’ORIG IN E RECO MMAND E CE LIQUID E DE REFRO IDISSEMENT EST MELANGE A U
PREALABLE AVEC 50 % D’EA U DISTILLEE. IL N’EX IGE AU CUN MELA NGE A DDITIONNEL.
NE JAMA IS DILUER LE LIQU ID E DE REFROIDISSEMEN T, LA D UREE DE V IE DU MOTEUR
P OUR RA IT EN ET RE A FFE CT EE . LE LIQUID E DE REFROIDISSEMEN T LON GUE DU REE INSTALLE A L’U SINE D OIT ETRE
RENLACE CO NFORMEMEN T AU CO DE SECOND AIRE 5 DE L’AID E-MEMOIRE D’ENTRETIEN
OU APRES 10 ANS, SELON LA PREMIERE EVENTU ALITE.PUIS TOUS LES 5 ANS.
CONTROLER LES NIVEA UX ET FAIRE L’APPOINT AU VASE D ’EXPANSION. JAMA IS AU RAD IA TEUR.
POUR TOUTE INFORMATION COMPLEMENTAIRE SUR LE CIRCUIT DE REFROID ISSEMENT, SE
REFERER AU MANU EL D’UTILISA TEUR OU PREND RE CONTA CT AVEC UN CONCESSIONNAIRE Honda.INFORMATION
RENSEIGNEMENTS VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
INFORMATIONS-DISPOSITIFS ANTI-POLLUTION
RRA-C02
U. S. EPA : T2B5 LDV OBD : CA OBD I I
OBD : CA OBD I I FUEL : GASOLINE
ARB : LEV I I LEV PC FUEL : GASOLINE
TWC, A/F SENSOR, HO2S, EGR, SFI
8HNXV02. 4FKC 8HNXR0106BBY 2. 0L
CONFORMS TO REGULATIONS :
2008MY
LOIS EPA : T2B5 LDV OBD : CA OBD I I
OBD : CA OBD I I CARBURANT : ESSENCE
ARB : LEV I I LEV PC CARBURANT : ESSENCE
TWC, A/F SENSOR, HO2S, EGR, SFI
8HNXV02. 4FKC 8HNXR0106BBY 2. 0L
CONFORME AUX NORMES : D’ ANNEE MODELE 2008
T HIS SPA RK IGNITI ON SY ST EM COMP LIES W ITH CA NADIAN ICE S-00 2.
CE SYSTEME D’ A LLUMAGE PAR ETINCELLE DE VEH ICULE EST CONFORME A LA NORME NMB-002 DU CANAD A.
HNX
902.0 V VA9
HNX
90106 RVEA
ab c d e
ab c d e
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA TIER 2 BIN 5
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2006 MODEL YEAR
NEW PASSENGER CARS AND CALIFORNIA
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2006 MODEL YEAR
NEW LEV II LEV PASSENGER CARS.
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA TIER 2 BIN 5
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2007 MODEL YEAR
NEW PASSENGER CARS AND CALIFORNIA
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2007 MODEL YEAR
NEW LEV II LEV PASSENGER CARS.
CONFORMS TO REGULATIONS: 2008 MY
CONFORMS TO REGULATIONS: 2009 MY 6: ’06
7: ’07
8: ’08
9: ’09
HNX: HONDA
V: LDV
FKC: ’06 model, ’08 model
HKC: ’07 model
VA9: ’09 model
6: ’06
7: ’07
8: ’08
9: ’09
HNX: HONDA
R: EVAP/ORVR
BBA: ’06 model
BBY: ’07 model, ’08 model
VEA: ’09 model
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Emission Group Identification Test Group and Evaporative Family
K20Z3 engine Model:
Example:
’07 Model
’08 Model
’09 Model Test Group:
a. Model Year
b. Manufacturer Subcode c. Family Type
d. Displacement Group e. Sequence Characters
Evaporative Family:
a. Model Year
b. Manufacturer Subcode c. Family Type
d. Canister Working Capacity Group e. Sequence Characters
1-10 General Information
Under-hood Emission Control Label (cont’d)
EVAP CANISTER
PURGE VALVE TO EVAP
CANIST ER
PCV VALVE FRONT
SOUPAPE RGC AVANT VERS
RE SE RVOIR
EVAP
VALVE DE PURGE
DU RES ERVOIR EVAPVEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
HONDA MOTOR CO. , LTD.
RRB-C103
2
6 5
THIS VEHICLE CO NFORMS TO U.S. EPA TIER 2 BIN 5
REG ULATI ONS APPLICABLE TO 2007 MODEL YEAR
N EW PASSEN GER CARS AND CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPL ICABLE
TO 2007 MODEL YEAR NEW LEVII LEV PASSENG ER CARS.
CE VEHICUL E EST CONF ORME AUX L OIS EPA TIER 2 DES ETATS-UNIS
APPLICABLES POUR LES VEHICULES DE BIN 5 POUR LES NOUVEAUX VEHICULES
VOITURES DE TOURISME D’ ANNEE MODELE 2007 ET AUX LOIS DE LA CALIFORNIE
APPLICABL ES POUR LES NOUVEAUX VEHICUL ES LEVII LEV VOITURES DE TOURISME
D ’ AN NEE MOD ELE 2 007 .THE FACTORY INSTALLED LONG-LIFE COOLANT MUS T BE REPLACED ACCORDING TO
MAINTENANCE MINDER SUB CODE 5, OR AT 1 0 YEARS WHICHEVER COMES FIEST.
THEREAF TER EVERY 5 YEARS.
WHEN ADDING OR REPLACING THE COOLANT, ALWAYS USE ACURA RECOMMENDED
GENUINE L ONG-LIFE ANTI-F REEZE / COOL ANT TYPE 2. THIS COOL ANT IS PRE-MIXED WITH
50% DISTILLED WATER. IT DOES NOT REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL MIXING.
NEVER DILUTE THE COOLANT, OR THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE MAY BE SERIOUSLY SHORTENED.
CHECK OR ADD THE COOL ANT AT THE RESERVE TANK, NOT THE RADIATOR.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE COOLING SYSTEM, READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL OR
CH ECK W ITH YOU R AC URA DEA LER.
LORS DE L’APPOINT OU DU REMPLACEMENT DU LIQUIDE DE REFROIDISSEMENT.
TOUJOURS UTILISER L’ANTIGEL /LIQUIDE DE REFROIDISSEMENT TYPE 2 LONGUE DUREE
ACURA D’ORIGINE RECOMMANDE CE LIQUIDE DE REFROIDISSEMENT EST MELANGE AU
PREAL ABL E AVEC 5 0 % D’EAU DISTIL LEE. IL N’EXIGE AUCUN MEL ANGE ADDITIONNEL .
NE JAMAIS DILUER LE LIQUIDE DE REFROIDISSEMENT, LA DUREE DE VIE DU MOTEUR
POURRAIT EN ETRE AFFECTEE. LE LIQUIDE DE REFROIDISSEMENT LONGUE DUREE INSTALLE A L’USINE DOIT ETRE
RENLACE CONFORMEMENT AU CODE SECONDAIRE 5 DE L’AIDE-MEMOIRE D’ENTRETIEN
OU APRES 10 ANS, S EL ON L A PREMIERE EVENTUALITE.PUIS TOUS LES 5 ANS.
CONTROLER LES NIVEAUX ET FAIRE L’APPOINT AU VASE D’EXPANSION. JAMAIS AU RADIATEUR.
PO UR TOUTE INF ORMATI ON CO MPLEMEN TAI RE SU R L E CI RCU IT DE REFRO IDI SSEMEN T, SE
REFERER AU MANUEL D’UTILISATEUR OU PRENDRE CONTACT AVEC UN CONCESSIONNAIRE ACURA.
INFORMATIONS-DISPOSITIFS ANTI-POLLUTION
TWC, A/F SE NSOR, HO2S, SF I 7HNXV02. 4HKC
7HNXR0106BBY
OBD II CERTIFIED 2.0L
7HNXV02. 4HKC
7HNXR0106BBY
ACCREDITATION OBD II 2.0L
TWC , A/F SENSOR, HO2 S, S F I
THIS SPA RK IG NITION SYSTEM
CO MPL IES WITH CA NA DIA N ICES-0 0 2.CE SYSTE ME D’A LLUMAGE PAR
ETI NCE LLE DE VEHI CULE EST CONFORM E
ALANORMENMB-002 DUCANADA.
VALVE LASH
(COLD) NO O TH ER A D J USTME NTS NEED ED . IN
EX
: 0 .2 3 0.0 2 mm
: 0 .2 7 0.0 2 mm
JEU DES SOU PA PES
(M OTE UR FRO ID ) AUCU N AUTRE REGLACE NECESSAIRE. ADM
ECH
: 0 .23 0 .0 2 m m
: 0.2 7 0 .0 2 m m NORMESSURLESEMISSIONS D’ECHAPPEMENT
: LEVI I, LEV (ACCREDITATIO N ET EN SERVICE)
: TI ER 2 BIN 5 (ACCREDITATION E T E N SERVI CE )
EPA ARBEX HA UST EMISS IONS S TA NDA RD S
: LEVII, LEV (C ERTIFIC ATION AND IN-USE)
: TIER 2 BIN 5 (CER TIFICA TION AND IN- USE)
EP A
ARB
INFORMATION
RENSEIGNEMENTS
108
’07 Model
’08-09 Models
THE FACTORY INSTALLED LONG-LIFE COOLANT MUST BE REPLACED ACCORDING TO
MAINTENANCE MINDER SUB CODE 5, OR AT 10 YEARS W HICHEVER COM ES FIEST.
THEREAFTER EVE RY 5 YEARS.
WHEN ADDING OR REPLACING THE COOLANT, ALWAYS USE ACURA RECOMMENDED
GEN UIN E LONG -LIFE A NTI-FREEZE / CO OLA NT TYPE 2. TH IS COO LAN T IS PRE-MIXED WITH
50% DISTILLED WATER. IT DOES NOT REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL MIXING.
NEVER D ILUTE TH E COO LA NT, OR THE LIFE O F TH E EN GINE MAY BE SERIOU SLY SH ORTEN ED .
CHECK OR ADD THE COOLANT AT THE RESERVE TANK, NOT THE RADIATOR.
FOR FURTH ER INFORMA TION ON TH E COOLING SYSTEM, READ THE OWN ER’S MAN UA L OR
CHECK WITH YOUR A CURA DEA LER.
LORS DE L’APPOINT OU DU REMPLACEMENT DU LIQUIDE DE REFROIDISSEMENT.
TOUJO URS UTILISER L’AN TIGEL /LIQUID E D E REFROID ISSEMENT TYPE 2 LON GUE D UREE
ACURA D’ORIGINE RECOMMANDE CE LIQUIDE DE REFROIDISSEMENT EST MELANGE AU
PREA LABLE AV EC 50 % D ’EA U D ISTILLEE. IL N’EX IGE AU CUN MELA NGE A DD ITION NEL.
NE JA MA IS D ILU ER LE LIQUID E D E REFROIDISSEMENT, LA D UREE D E VIE DU MOTEU R
POURRAIT EN ETRE AFFECTEE.
LE LIQUIDE D E REFROIDISSEMENT LON GUE D UREE INSTA LLE A L’U SINE D OIT ETRE
RENLACE CONFORMEMENT AU CODE SECONDAIRE 5 DE L’AIDE-MEMOIRE D’ENTRETIEN
OU APRES 10 ANS, SELON LA PREMIERE EVENTUALITE.PUIS TOUS LES 5 ANS.
C ON TR OLER LES N IVEAU X ET FAIR E L’A PPOIN T AU VA SE D’EXPANS IO N. JAMAIS A U R ADIATEUR .
PO UR TOUTE INFO RMATION CO MPLEMENTA IRE SUR LE CIRCUIT D E REFROID ISSEMENT, SE
REFERER AU MA NUEL D ’UTILISATEUR OU PRENDRE CON TA CT AV EC UN CONCESSIONN AIRE A CURA .INFORMATION
RENSEIGNEMENTS VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
INFORMATIONS-DISPOSITIFS ANTI-POLLUTION
HONDA MOTOR CO. , LTD.RRB-C11108
U. S. EPA : T2B5 LDV OBD : CA OBD I I
OBD : CA OBD I I FUEL : GASOLINE
ARB : LEV I I LEV PC FUEL : GASOLINE
TW C, A/F SENSOR, HO2S, SFI
8HNXV02. 4FKC 8HNXR0106BBY 2. 0L
CONFORMS TO REGULATIONS : 2008MY
LOIS EPA : T2B5 LDV OBD : CA OBD I I
OBD : CA OBD I I CARBURANT : ESSENCE
ARB : LEV I I LEV PC CARBURANT : ESSENCE
TW C, A/F SENSOR, HO2S, SFI
8HNXV02. 4FKC 8HNXR0106BBY 2. 0L
CONFORME AUX NORMES : D’ ANNEE MODELE 2008
THIS S PAR K IGNI TION S YS TEM COM PLIE S W ITH CA NADIAN ICES -00 2.
CE SY STEME D’ A LLUMAGE PAR ETINCELLE DE VEHIC ULE EST C ONFORME A LA NORME NMB-002 DU C ANADA .
HNX
902.0 V VA9
HNX
90106 RVEA
ab c d e
ab c d e
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA TIER 2 BIN 5
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2007 MODEL YEAR
NEW PASSENGER CARS AND CALIFORNIA
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2007 MODEL YEAR
NEW LEV II LEV PASSENGER CARS.
CONFORMS TO REGULATIONS: 2008 MY
CONFORMS TO REGULATIONS: 2009 MY 7: ’07
8: ’08
9: ’09
HNX: HONDA
V: LDV
HKC: ’07 model
FKC: ’08 model
VA9: ’09 model
7: ’07
8: ’08
9: ’09
HNX: HONDA
R: EVAP/ORVR
BBY: ’07 model, ’08 model
VEA: ’09 model
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1-14General Information
Parts Marking
To deter vehicle theft, certain major components are marked with the vehicle identification number (VIN). Original
parts have self-adhesive labels. Replacement body parts have generic self-adhesive labels. These labels should not be
removed. The original engine or transmission VIN plates are not transferable to the replacement engine or
transmission.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the parts marking labels during body repair. Mask the labels before repairing the part.
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Specifications
Standards and Service Limits
Design Specifications
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Engine Electrical
. 2-2
Engine Assembly . 2-2
Cylinder Head . 2-3
Engine Block . 2-4
Engine Lubrication . 2-5
Cooling System . 2-6
Fuel and Emissions . 2-7
Clutch . 2-7
Manual Transmission and M/T Differential (5-speed) . 2-8
Manual Transmission and M/T Differential (6-speed) . 2-10
Automatic Transmission and A/T Differential . 2-12
Steering . 2-18
Suspension . 2-18
Brakes . 2-19
Air Conditioning . 2-19
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Dimensions
. 2-20
Weight . 2-20
Engine . 2-20
Starter . 2-20
Clutch . 2-20
Manual Transmission . 2-21
Automatic Transmission . 2-21
Steering . 2-21
Suspension . 2-21
Tires . 2-21
Wheel Alignment . 2-22
Brakes . 2-22
Air Conditioning . 2-22
Electrical Ratings . 2-23
Body Specifications . 2-24
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Application Lubricant or Fluid
3-2Lubricants and Fluids
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
For details of the lubrication points and the type of lubricants to be applied, refer to the illustrated index and the various work procedures (such
as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Installation, etc.) contained in each section.


A Engine Acura Motor Oil:
K20Z2: P/N CA66808 (5W-20)
K20Z3: P/N CA66807 (5W-30)
Look for the API certification seal on the oil container. Make sure it says ‘‘For
Gasoline Engines.’’ SAE viscosity: See chart.
B Manual transmission Acura Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF): P/N 08798-9033C Always use Acura MTF. Using motor oil can cause stiffer shifting because it
does not contain the proper additives.
Automatic transmission Acura Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF-Z1): P/N CA66704 Always use Acura ATF-Z1. Using a non-Acura ATF can affect shift quality.
C
D Brake system (including VSA lines)
Clutch system (manual transmission) Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid: P/N 08798-9008
Always use Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can
cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system.
E F
G H I
J
K Brake booster clevis pin
Clutch master cylinder clevis pin (manual
transmission)
Release fork (manual transmission)
Battery terminals
Fuel fill door
Trunk hinges
Hood hinges and hood latch Multipurpose Grease
L
M Shift cable ends (manual transmission)
Caliper piston seal and boot, caliper pins and boots Honda Silicone Grease: P/N 08C30-B0234M
N Air conditioning compressor Compressor Oil: SP-10 (P/N 38897-P13-A01AH) for refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a)
O Cooling system Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2: P/N CA66688
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Maintenance Minder
Maintenance Sub Items
1 Rotate tires, and check tire inflation and condition.
Follow the pattern shown in the Owner’s Manual.


2 Replace air cleaner element (see page 11-346).
Replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) if the vehicle is driven in dusty conditions.
Replace dust and pollen filter (see page 21-75). If the vehicle is driven mostly in urban areas that have high concentrations of dust, pollen, or soot in
the air, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace the filter whenever airflow from the heating and air c onditioning system is less than normal.
Inspect drive belt (see page 4-30). Look for cracks and damage, then check the position of the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator.
3 Replace automatic transmission fluid (see page 14-232). Capacity:2.9L(3.1USqt);useAcuraATF-Z1.
Replace manual transmission fluid. 5M/T (see page 13-5), 6M/T (see page 13-82)
Capacity:1.5L(1.6USqt);useAcuraMTF.




4 Replace spark plugs (see page 4-21).
K20Z2: Use SKJ20DR-M11 (DENSO).
K20Z3: Use SK22PR-M11S (DENSO).
Inspect valve clearance (cold). K20Z2 (see page 6-12)
Intake: 0.21 0.25 mm (0.008 0.010 in.), Exhaust: 0.28 0.32 mm (0.011 0.013 in.)
K20Z3 (see page 6-14)
Intake: 0.21 0.25 mm (0.008 0.010 in.), Exhaust: 0.25 0.29 mm (0.010 0.011 in.)


5 Replace engine coolant (see page 10-8).
Capacity (including the reservoir):
K20Z2: M/T 4.3 L (1.14 US gal), A/T 4.2 L (1.11 US gal)
K20Z3: 4.5 L (1.19 US gal)
Use Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.
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4-6Starting System
Starter System Circuit Troubleshooting
OTC3131
Alternator, Regulator, Battery & Starter tester OTC3131
Available through the Honda Canada Inc. Technical
Tools Department; FAX
866-398-8665/e-mail:
ch_technicaltools ch.honda.com
NOTE:  Air temperature must be within 15 38 °C (59 100 °F) during this procedure.
 After this inspection, you must reset the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module
(PCM). Otherwise, the ECM/PCM will continue to stop
the fuel injectors from operating.
 The battery must be in good condition and fully charged.
1. Connect the alternator, regulator, battery & starter tester (OTC3131) to the battery as shown.
NOTE: The probe is not used for battery testing.
2. Do the BATTERY TEST. ThebatteryisOK.Gotostep3.
If the display indicates BAD BATTERY, replace
the battery, then retest. If the display indicates
CHARGE & RETEST, charge the battery, then retest. 3. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the
data link connector (DLC) (see step 2 on page 11-3).
4. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
5. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the ECM/PCM. If it does not communicate,
troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see page 11-204).
6. Select ALL INJECTORS STOP in the PGM-FI INSPECTION menu with the HDS.
7. Set the parking brake, then with the shift lever in N or P (A/T model) or the clutch pedal pressed (M/T
model), turn the ignition switch to START (III).
The starting system is OK. Go to step 14.
Go to step 8.
8. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
9. Check the electrical connections at the battery, the negative battery cable to the body, the engine
ground cables, and the starter for looseness and
corrosion. Then try cranking the engine again.
Repairing the loose connection corrected the
problem. The starting system is OK. Go to step 14.
Based on the following symptoms, take the
appropriate action:
 If the starter does not crank the engine at all, go to step 10.
 If the starter cranks the engine erratically or too slowly,gotostep12.
 If the starter does not disengage from the flywheel ring gear (M/T model) or torque
converter ring gear (A/T model) when you
release the key, replace the starter, or remove
and disassemble it, and check for the following:
– Starter solenoid and switch malfunction
– Dirty drive gear or damaged overrunning clutch
Does the display indicate GOOD or GOOD, LOWCHARGE? Does t he st ar t er cr ank t he engi ne nor mal l y ?
Does t he st ar t er cr ank t he engi ne nor mal l y ?
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10. Make sure the shift lever is in N or P (A/T model) orneutral (M/T model), then disconnect the engine
wire harness 1P connector (A). Connect a jumper
wire from the battery positive terminal to the
starter subharness 1P connector (B).
Go to step 11.
Check the starter subharness. If the wire is OK,
remove the starter (see page 4-10), then repair or
replace (see page 4-13) it as necessary. 11. Check the following items in the order listed until
you find the problem circuit:
NOTE: After the open circuit or high resistance in
the circuit is found and repaired, go to step 14.
 Check for an open or short in the YEL wire and connectors between the driver’s under-dash
fuse/relay box and the ignition switch.
 Check for an open or short in the RED wire and connectors between the under-dash fuse/relay
box and the engine wire harness 1P connector.
 Check for an open or short in the ORN wire and connectors between the under-dash fuse/relay
box and the clutch interlock switch (M/T model).
 Check for an open or short in the ORN wire, BLU/ WHT wire and connectors between the under-
dash fuse/relay box and the transmission range
switch (A/T model).
 Check for poor ground at G401 (M/T model) or G101 (A/T model).
 Check for a faulty ignition switch (see page 22-72).
 Check for a faulty clutch interlock switch (M/T model) (see page 4-8).
 Check for a faulty transmission range switch (A/T model) (see page 14-265).
 Check for a faulty starter cut relay (see page 22-70).
(cont’d)
Does the starter crank the engine?
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