HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2004 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual

µµClean the hood latch assembly with a
mild cleaner, then lubricate it with a
multipurpose grease. Lubricate all
the moving parts (as shown),
including the pivot. Follow the time
and distance recommendations in
the Maintenance Schedule. If you
are not sure how to clean and grease
the latch, contact your Honda dealer.
Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
The timing belt should be replaced
at the intervals shown in the
maintenance schedule.
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
Replace the belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.)
or 100,000 km (Canada) if you
regularly drive your vehicle in one or
more of these conditions:
6-cylinder models only
Power Steering Fluid, T iming Belt, Hood L atch
Maint enance
Hood L atch
Timing Belt
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NOTICE:
PIVOTS
LATCH ASSEMBLY
T urning the steering wheel to
f ull lef t or right lock and holding it
there can damage the power steeringpump.
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Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment
may be required. Adjustments
should be perf ormed by a Honda
dealer or other qualif ied mechanic.Your vehicle has two bulbs on each
side, f our in total. Make sure you are
replacing the bulb that is burned out.
Your vehicle uses halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its plastic case and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
Open the hood. To change a bulb
on the passenger’s side, undo the
two fasteners and remove the air
intake cover.
1.
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Lights
Headlight A iming Replacing a Headlight BulbHigh Beam Headlight
Maint enance233
NOTICE:4-cylinder models
FASTENERS AIR INTAKE
COVERHalogen headlight bulbs get
very hot when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a
scratch on the glass can cause the bulb
to overheat and shatter.
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Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by squeezing the
connector to unlock the tab, then
slide the connector of f the bulb.
Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Install the new bulb and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
3.
2. 4. 5.
Lights
Maint enance234
6-cylinder modelsAIR INTAKE
COVER
FASTENERS
4-cylinder models 6-cylinder modelsTAB BULB
TABBULB
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Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
(Passenger’s side)
Reinstall the air intake cover.
Reinstall the two fasteners and
secure them by pushing on the
heads until they lock.To change the passenger’s side
bulb, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
lef t, and turn of f the engine. To
change the driver’s side bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right.Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender.
Pull the inner f ender cover away
f rom the f ender and bumper.
3.
1. 2.
6. 7.
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Lights
Maint enance
L ow Beam Headlight
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HOLDING CLIPS
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To change the low beam headlight
bulb on the driver’s side, remove
the air intake duct. You can reach
the air intake duct f rom the back
side of the inner f ender.Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by squeezing the
connector to unlock the tab, then
slide the connector of f the bulb.
Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.Install the new bulb and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Reinstall the air intake duct
securely.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install and lock each holding clip
bypushingonthecenter.
6.
5. 7. 8.9.
10. 11.
4.
On EX-V6 model with manual
transmission
On EX-V6 model with manual transmission
Lights
Maint enance236
AIR INTAKE DUCT
EX-V6 with M/T
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To change the passenger’s side
bulb, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
lef t, and turn of f the engine. To
change the driver’s side bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right.Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender.Pull the inner f ender cover away
f rom the f ender and bumper.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
1.
3.
2.
4.
CONT INUED
Lights
Maint enance
Replacing a Front T urn Signal/
Parking/Side Marker Light Bulb
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HOLDING CLIPS
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Remove the burned out bulb f rom
thesocketbypushingitinand
turning the bulb counterclockwise
until it unlocks.
Install the new bulb in the socket.
Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install and lock each holding clip
bypushingonthecenter.Open the trunk.
Remove the light assembly cover
by pulling its outside edge.Determine which of the three
bulbs is burned out: stop/taillight/
side marker, back-up or turn
signal.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Install the light assembly cover.
Make sure it snaps into place.
1. 3.
2. 4. 5.6. 7.
5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Lights
Maint enance
Replacing Rear Bulbs
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COVER
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Open the trunk and remove the
socket f rom the light assembly by
turning it one-quarter turn counter-
clockwise.
Remove the burned-out bulb by
pulling it straight out of the socket.
Install the new bulb into the
socket.Reinstall the socket. Turn it
clockwise until it locks.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Lights
Maint enance
Replacing a High-mount Brake
Light Bulb
239
BULB
SOCKET
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Clean dirty seat belts with a sof t
brush and a mixture of mild soap and
warm water. Do not use bleach, dye,
or cleaning solvents. They can
weaken the belt material. Let the
belts air dry bef ore you use the
vehicle.Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.
The driver’s f loor mat that came
with your vehicle hooks over the
f loor mat anchors. This keeps the
f loor mat f rom sliding f orward and
possibly interf ering with the pedals
or making the f ront passenger’s
weight sensors inef f ective.
If you remove the driver’s f loor mat,
make sure to re-anchor it when you
putitbackinyourvehicle.
Seat Belt s, Floor Mat s
Maint enance
Seat Belts Floor Mats
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LOOP
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Make sure the rear f loor mat is
properly hooked to the f loor mat
anchor. Your vehicle is equipped
with f ront passenger’s seat weight
sensors. If the rear passenger’s f loor
mat is on the seat rail of the f ront
passenger’s seat, the sensors will
detect the decreased weight on the
seat and they may not work properly.
If you use non-Honda f loor mats,
make sure they f it properly and that
theycanbeusedwiththefloormat
anchors. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mat.
Maint enance
Floor Mat s
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