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Without the HDS

  1. Remove the driver's dashboard undercover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
  2. Remove PGM-FI main relay 2 (A) from the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
    Fig 1: Identifying PGM-FI Main Relay Location
    G05990354Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Start the engine, and let it idle until it stalls
    NOTE: If any DTCs are stored, clear and ignore them
  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. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION )
  7. 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: Cover And Quick-Connect Fitting Cover With Torque Specification
    G05990355Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Check the quick-connect fitting for dirt, and clean it if needed
  9. Place a rag or a shop towel over the quick-connect fitting (A)
    Fig 3: Identifying Shop Towel Location
    G05990356Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. 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 Location
      G05990357Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. 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 )
  12. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION )