Brake Fluid Brake System Power Steering Check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir monthly. UPPER LEVEL The brake fluid should be replaced according to the time recommenda- tion in the maintenance schedule.
Always use Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not available, you should use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed LOWER container, as a temporary LEVEL replacement. However, the use of MAX MIN any non-Honda brake fluid can cause The fluid level should be between You should check the fluid level in corrosion and decrease the life of the the MIN and MAX marks on the side the power steering reservoir at least system. Have the brake system of the reservoir. If the level is at or once a year. Check the level when flushed and refilled with Honda below the MIN mark, your brake the engine is cold. Look at the side Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as system needs attention. Have the of the reservoir. The fluid should be soon as possible. brake system inspected for leaks or between the UPPER LEVEL and worn brake pads. LOWER LEVEL. If it is below the Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not LOWER LEVEL, add power steering compatible with your car's braking fluid to the UPPER LEVEL. system and can cause extensive damage.
Maintenance Power Steering, Hood Latch, Air Cleaner Element
Always use Honda Power Steering Hood Latch Air Cleaner Element Fluid. If it is not available, you may The air cleaner element should be use another power steering fluid as cleaned or replaced according to the an emergency replacement. time and distance recommendations However, continued use can cause in the maintenance schedule. increased wear and poor steering in PIVOTS cold weather. Have the power Cleaning (Severe Conditions) steering system flushed and refilled Clean the air cleaner element by with Honda PSF as soon as possible. blowing compressed air through it in the opposite direction to normal air A low power steering fluid level can flow. If you do not have access to compressed air (such as a service indicate a leak in the system. Check LATCH the fluid level frequently and have ASSEMBLY station), ask your Acura dealer to do the system inspected as soon as this service. possible. Clean the hood latch assembly with a mild cleaner, then lubricate it with a Follow the replacement procedure NOTICE multipurpose grease. Lubricate all for removal and reinstallation. the moving parts (as shown), Turning the steering wheel to full left including the pivot. Follow the time or right lock and holding it there can and distance recommendations in damage the power steering pump. the Maintenance Schedule. If you are not sure how to clean and grease the latch, contact your Acura dealer.
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Maintenance Air Cleaner Element
Replacement 5. Place the new air cleaner element in the air cleaner housing. CLAMPS AIR CLEANER ELEMENT 6. Reinstall the air cleaner housing cover, snap the four hold-down clamps back into place.
The air cleaner element is inside the 2. Remove the air cleaner housing air cleaner housing on the passenger's cover. Do not disconnect the air side of the engine compartment. intake tube from the air cleaner housing cover. To replace it: 3. Remove the old air cleaner 1. Unsnap the four clamps holding element. the air cleaner housing cover. 4. Carefully clean the inside of the air cleaner housing with a damp rag.
Maintenance Spark Plugs
The spark plugs in your car are a Replacement special platinum-tipped design for longer life. The spark plugs should NUTS NUTS BOLTS be replaced according to the time NUTS and distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule.
BOLTS 1. Remove the two bolts and the 2. Remove the two bolts and the four three nuts with a 7/16 inch (10 nuts with a wrench and remove mm) wrench, then remove the the tower bar. Then remove the engine cover. A/C tube from the three clips.
3. Clean up any dirt and oil that have collected around the ignition coils.
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Maintenance Spark Plugs
IGNITION COIL CONNECTOR BOLTS
LOCK TAB IGNITION COIL 4. Disconnect the wire connector 5. Use a wrench to remove the two 7. Put the new spark plug into the from the ignition coil by pushing bolts holding the ignition coil. socket; then screw it into the hole. on the lock tab and pulling on the Remove the ignition coil by pulling Screw it in by hand so you do not connector. Pull on the plastic it straight out. crossthread it. connector, not the wires. 6. Remove the spark plug with a five-eighths inch (16 mm) spark plug socket.
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