Special Tools Required
*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857
NOTE:
Take care not to scratch the body.
Take care not to bend the roof molding.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
Apply protective tape (A) to the body. Pry up on the roof molding (B) with the appropriate trim tool (C).
Pull up and slide the roof molding to release the front bracket (D) from the pin (E).
Pull up the front portion of the roof molding.
Pull up and release the rear bracket (A) from the pin (B), then remove the roof molding (C).
Install the molding in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
Take care not to damage the windshield molding.
Make sure the roof molding is installed securely.
Cam Chain Removal
NOTE: Keep the cam chain away from magnetic fields.
Turn the crankshaft pulley so its top dead center (TDC) mark (A) lines up
with the pointer (B).
Remove the cylinder he ...
M/T Differential Backlash Inspection (M/T)
Place the differential assembly on V-blocks (A), and install the right
driveshaft (B) and the left driveshaft (C).
Measure the backlash of both pinion gears (D) with a dial in ...
Coolant Replacement
Wait until the engine is cool, then carefully remove the radiator cap.
Remove the splash shield.
Loosen the drain plug (A), and drain the coolant.
Rem ...