TL V6-3.2L (2004)
7. Install the slave cylinder in the reverse order of removal. Install a new O-ring (A).
8. Pull back the boot (B), and apply brake assembly lube to the boot and slave cylinder rod (C). Reinstall the boot.
9. Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the pushrod of the slave cylinder. Tighten the slave cylinder mounting bolts to 22 Nm
(2.2 kgf-cm, 16 ft. lbs.).
10. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system.
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Attach a hose to the bleeder screw (A), and suspend the hose in a container of brake fluid.
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Make sure there is an adequate supply of fluid in the clutch master cylinder, then slowly pump the clutch pedal until no more bubbles appear at
the bleeder hose.
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It may be necessary to limit the movement of the release fork (B) with a block of wood to remove all the air from the system.
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Tighten the bleeder screw to 8 Nm (0.8 kgf-cm, 5.8 ft. lbs.); do not overtighten it.
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Refill the clutch master cylinder with fluid when done. Use only Honda DOT 3 brake fluid.
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Confirm clutch operation and check for leaking fluid.
11. Make sure the fluid level in the reservoir is at the MAX (upper) level line (A).
12. Install the battery base.
13. Install the air cleaner housing.
14. Install the battery.
15. Reconnect the battery cables; positive (+) cable first, then the negative (-) cable.
16. Install the left rear engine compartment cover and the left side engine compartment cover.
17. Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and navigation system, then enter the customer's XM radio channel presets.
