Service Precautions

General


-Protect all painted surfaces and seats against dirt and scratches with a clean cloth or vinyl cover.



-Work safety and give your work your undivided attention. When either the front or rear wheels are to be raised, block the remaining wheels securely. Communicate at frequently as possible when work involves two or more workers. Do not run the engine unless the shop or working area is well ventilated.



-Before removing or disassembling parts, they must be inspected carefully to isolate the cause for which service is necessary. Observe all safety notes and precautions and follow the proper procedures as described in this manual.



-Mark or place all removed parts in order in a parts rack so they can be reassembled in their original places.



-Use the special tool when use of such a tool is specified.


-Parts must be assembled with the proper torque according to the maintenance standards established.
-When tightening a series of bolts or nuts, begin with the center or large diameter bolts and tighten them in crisscross pattern in two or more steps.



-Use new packings, gaskets, O-rings and cotter pins whenever reassembling.
-Do not reuse parts that must be required to replace. Always replace them



-Use genuine HONDA parts and lubricants or those equivalent. When parts are to be reused, they must be inspected carefully to make sure they are not damaged or deteriorated and are in good usable condition.



-Coat or fill parts with specified grease as specified. Clean all removed parts with solvent upon disassembly.


-Brake fluid and hydraulic components

When replenishing the system, use extreme care to prevent dust and dirt from entering the system.

Do not mix different brands of fluid as they may not be compatible.

Do not reuse drained brake fluid.

Because brake fluid can cause damage to painted and resin surfaces, care should be taken not to spill it on such materials. If spilled accidentally, quickly rinse it with water or warm water from painted or resin surfaces.

After disconnecting brake hoses or pipes, be sure to plug the openings to prevent loss of brake fluid.

Clean all disassembled parts only in clean BRAKE FLUID. Blow open all holes and passages with compressed air.

Keep disassembled parts from air-borne dust and abrasives.

Check that parts are clean before assembly.




-Avoid oil or grease getting on rubber parts and tubes, unless specified.
-Upon assembling, check every part for proper installation and operation.



Electrical Troubleshooting Information

Before Troubleshooting


1. Check applicable fuses in the appropriate fuse/relay box.

2. Check the battery for damage, state of charge, and clean and tighten the connections.



-Do not quick-charge a battery unless the battery ground cable has been disconnected, otherwise you will damage the alternator diodes.
-Do not attempt to crank the engine with the battery ground cable loosely connected or you will severely damage the wiring.

3. Check the alternator belt tension.

Handling Connectors

-Make sure the connectors are clean and have no loose wire terminals.
-Make sure multiple cavity connectors are packed with grease (except watertight connectors).
-All connectors have push-down release type locks (A).


-Some connectors have a clip on their side used to attach them to a mounting bracket on the body or on another component. This clip has a pull type lock.
-Some mounted connectors cannot be disconnected unless you first release the lock and remove the connector from its mount bracket (A).