ECU HONDA ODYSSEY 1999 Service Manual

Lights

6. Put the socket back into the light assembly and turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.
7. Test the light to make sure the new bulb is working.
8. Put the light assembly back into the tailgate. Install the screw and
tighten it securely. Reinstall thelens piece. Replacing a Rear License Bulb
1. Remove the license light assembly by carefully prying on the leftedge of the lens with a flat-tipscrewdriver and pulling the
assembly out. 2. Remove the lens from the bulb
holder by pulling the lens whilesqueezing the tabs on both sides
of the holder.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. Push the new bulb in untilit bottoms in the socket.

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Exterior Care

Washing
Frequent washing helps preserve
your vehicle's beauty. Dirt and grit can scratch the paint, while tree sap
and bird droppings can permanently
ruin the finish.
Wash your vehicle in a shady area, not in direct sunlight. If the vehicle is
parked in the sun, move it into theshade and let the exterior cool down
before you start.
Only use the solvents and cleaners
recommended in this Owner's

Manual.

Chemical solvents and strong cleaners

can damage the paint, metal, and

plastic on your vehicle. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with
cool water to remove loose dirt.
Fill a bucket with cool water. Mix
in a mild detergent, such as
dishwashing liquid or a product
made especially for car washing.
Wash the vehicle using the water and detergent solution and a soft-
bristle brush, sponge, or soft cloth. Start at the top and work your waydown. Rinse frequently.
Check the body for road tar, treesap, etc. Remove these stains with
tar remover or turpentine. Rinse it
off immediately so it does not
harm the finish. Remember to re-
wax these areas, even if the rest of the vehicle does not need waxing. When you have washed and rinsed
the whole exterior, dry it with a
chamois or soft towel. Letting itair-dry will cause dulling and water

spots.

As you dry the vehicle, inspect it for chips and scratches that could allow
corrosion to start. Repair them with
touch-up paint (see page 279).

The radio antenna on your vehicle does
not need to be removed when you use a
"drive-through'' car wash. However, if

you remove the antenna, make sure to
reinstall it and tighten it securely using

an appropriate tool.

Appearance Care
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Interior Care
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. Windows
Clean the windows, inside and out,
with a commercially-available glass cleaner. You can also use a mixture
of one part white vinegar to ten parts
water. This will remove the haze that
builds up on the inside of the
windows. Use a soft cloth or paper towels to clean all glass and clear
plastic surfaces.
The rear window defogger wires are
bonded to the inside of the glass. Wiping vigorously up-and-down can
dislodge and break the defogger wires. When cleaning the rear window, use
gentle pressure and wipe side-to-side. Air Fresheners
If you want to use an air freshener/deodorizer in the interior of your
vehicle, it is best to use a solid type. Some liquid air fresheners contain
chemicals that may cause parts of
the interior trim and fabric to crack or discolor.
If you use a liquid air freshener, make sure you fasten it securely so it
does not spill as you drive.
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Changing a Flat Tire
18.Lower the vehicle to the ground and remove the jack.
19.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
facility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to: 80 lbf .
ft (108 N .
m,11 kgf.m)
20.Put the flat tire in the supplied
vinyl bag. This bag is stored in therear compartment on the driver'sside panel in the third row. Knot
the top of the vinyl bag.

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Changing a Flat Tire

21. Storing the flat tire behind the third
seat

When the third seat is not folded, the flat tire is secured behind the
third seat.
On EX model
Turn on the sliding door MAIN
switch so you can open the door. WING BOLT

BRACKET

BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT Remove the bracket and the wing
bolt from the spare tire lid by
unscrewing the bracket mounting
bolt.
BRACKET

PLASTIC
SCREW

22.You will find a u-shaped slit on the carpet behind the seat bottom of
the third seat. Pull up the carpet at
the slit and remove the plastic screw with a coin.

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MOUNTING

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Adjust the seat-back of the thirdseat to the upright position (see
page 101). Install the bracket and
the bracket mounting bolt to the attachment point as shown, and
tighten the bolt. Make sure the
bracket is securely locked.
BRACKET

TIRE MOUNTING WING BOLT

Install the flat tire on the bracket
with the inside of the wheel facing toward you. Put the tire mounting
wing bolt in the attachment point

through one of the five wheel nut

holes and the bracket as shown.

Poke holes in the vinyl bag. Secure
the flat tire by tightening the wing

bolt.
23. Storing the Flat Tire on the Floor

When the third seat is folded, theflat tire is secured to the floor on
top of the folded seat. Pull up thecarpet on the attachment point and
remove the plastic screw as
described in the previous

procedure.

Remove the wing bolt from the
bracket that is attached to the spare tire lid.
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TIRE MOUNTING WING BOLT

Place the flat tire face down on the

attachment point. Put the tire

mounting wing bolt in the

attachment point through one of

the five wheel nut holes as shown.
Poke holes in the vinyl bag. Secure

the flat tire by tightening the wing

bolt. 24. Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack's end bracket clockwise to
lock it in place. Store the tools.Replace the cover.

25. Close the tailgate.

26. Store the plastic screw in the spare tire well.

On LX model

Store the wheel cover in the spare
tire well. Make sure it will not get scratched or damaged.

On EX model

Store the spare tire basket in the spare tire well. 27.Unclip the hook from the seat
back handle on the driver's seatand lower the floor lid and the
carpet.
Make sure to adjust the frontseats properly before you start
driving (see page 100).

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ATTACHMENT POINT

Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
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