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With the HDS

  1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard
    Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector Location
    G05990350Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode
  3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the PCM If it doesn't, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING )
  4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode
  5. Remove the fuel fill cap to relieve the pressure in the fuel tank
  6. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode
  7. From the INSPECTION MENU of the HDS, select Fuel Pump OFF, then start the engine, and let it idle until it stalls
    NOTE:
    • Do not allow the engine to idle above 1,000 rpm or the PCM will continue to operate the fuel pump
    • Pending or Confirmed DTC may be set during this procedure Check for DTCs, and clear them as needed (see MIL CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING )
  8. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode
  9. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION )
  10. Remove the cover (A) and the quick-connect fitting cover (B), without SH-AWD system (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING REMOVAL ), with SH-AWD system (see WITH SH-AWD )
    Fig 2: Quick-Connect Fitting Cover With Torque Specification
    G05990351Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Check the quick-connect fitting for dirt, and clean it if needed
  12. Place a rag or a shop towel over the quick-connect fitting (A)
    Fig 3: Identifying Shop Towel Location
    G05990352Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting (A) Hold the connector (B) with one hand, and squeeze the retainer tabs (C) with the other hand to release them from the locking tabs (D) Pull the connector off
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the line (E) or other parts
    • Do not use tools
    • If the connector does not move, keep the retainer tabs pressed down, and alternately pull and push the connector until it comes off easily
    • Do not remove the retainer from the line, once removed, the retainer must be replaced with a new one
      • Fig 4: Locating Retainer
      G05990353Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. After disconnecting the quick-connect fitting, check it for dirt or damage, without SH-AWD system (see step 5 on WITHOUT SH-AWD ), with SH-AWD system (see step 5 on WITH SH-AWD )
  15. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION )
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