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NOTE: A required heavy-duty power steeringcooler, ATF cooler and air duct are required beforetowing. Have the recommended parts (soldseparately) available when installing the trailerhitch kit.
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIREDPhillips screwdriverFlat-tip screwdriverRatchet5 mm, 6 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm, and 19 mm SocketsUtility knifeTape measureClip removerDiagonal cuttersSandpaperTorque wrenchDrillBlanketEye protection (safety goggles, face shield, etc.)4 PushpinsIsopropyl alcoholShop towelPiece of stiff wireAvailable through the Honda Tool and EquipmentProgram at 888-424-6857:
Hole saw 13/16 in. (20 mm) P/N: LHS26DArbor P/N: LHS1C
Illustration of the Trailer Hitch Installed on theVehicle
INSTALLATION
Customer Information: The information in thisinstallation instruction is intended for use only byskilled technicians who have the proper tools,equipment, and training to correctly and safely addequipment to your vehicle. These procedures shouldnot be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers.”
NOTE:• Be careful not to damage the rear bumper or
other finished surfaces of the body.
• Let the P/S fluid, the ATF, and the surroundingparts cool down before you install the coolers.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for theradio, then write down the audio presets.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
3. Remove the rear bumper.
• If equipped, remove the two screws (one oneach side) that secure the inner fender.
• Remove the four self-tapping screws (two oneach side) at the fenderwell.
• Using a clip remover, pry out and remove thethree clips along the bottom of the bumper.
• Using a flat-tip screwdriver, pry out and removethe bumper bolt covers, then remove the fourbumper bolts.
• With the help of an assistant, release thebumper from the fenderwell, and slide thebumper away from the vehicle.
• If equipped, unplug the backup sensorconnectors.
7. Using a utility knife, cut along the marked area,and remove the center section of the bumper.Using a file, remove any burrs from the bumper.
8. Install the trailer hitch to the rear frame, using thesix 12 x 40 mm bolts, lock washers, and plainwashers, tighten the right side bolts first.
BOLTDo not tightenyet.
4. On the inside of the rear bumper, place thetemplate on the bumper with the hole in thetemplate over the center clip hole.
5. Using a felt-tip pen, mark the bumper around theoutside of the template. Using a pushpin, pierce ahole through the bumper at each of the fourmarked positions on the template. Remove thetemplate.
6. Turn the bumper over. While wearing eyeprotection, drill a 20 mm hole through the bumperat the four marked locations.
20 mmHOLE SAW
REARBUMPER
MARKS(4)
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9. Torque the five trailer hitch bolts to 58 lb-ft(80 N·m).
10. Pull out the weatherstrip at the rear trim panel.Remove the rear trim panel (two screws, and lift torelease the ten clips).
12. Lower the jack handle, then remove the jack.
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CLIPS (10)
REAR TRIMPANEL
SCREW
SCREW WEATHERSTRIP
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LEFT REAR SIDETRIM PANEL
TABS (2)
JACK COVERJACKHANDLE(Lower.)
JACK
11. Remove the jack cover (two tabs).
13. Locate and remove the rubber grommet from theleft rear bumper area.
14. Tape the trailer harness connector to a piece ofsteel wire. Route the trailer harness connector inthe cargo area, and seat the rubber grommet intothe body panel with the rubber grommet pointingdown.
17. Attach one wire tie with clip to the trailer harnessat the green tape, then insert the clip into the holein the harness bracket.
18. Secure the trailer harness to the trailer hitch withfour wire ties.
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TRAILER HITCH BOLTTorque to 58 lb-ft(80 N·m)
TRAILERHITCH
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TRAILERHARNESS BODY
PANEL
WIRE TIE
CABLECLIP
TRAILERHARNESS
GREENTAPE
WIRETIE
TRAILERHARNESS
CABLECLIP
15. Route the trailer harness along the body panel.Using isopropyl on a clean towel, clean the bodypanel where the cable clips will attach. Attach thecable clips to the body panel, and secure theharness at the green tape using two wire tiesattached to the cable clips.
16. Under the left side of the vehicle, remove the reartrailer hitch bolt. Reinstall the trailer hitch bolt withthe harness bracket attached. Torque the trailerhitch bolt to 58 lb-ft (80 N·m).
19. Insert the trailer harness 4-pin connector into theconnector bracket, then attach the connectorbracket to the trailer hitch with the 6 x 16 mm boltand flange nut.
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TRAILERHARNESS
WIRE TIE
TRAILERHITCH
20. Secure the trailer harness to the trailer hitch withtwo wire ties.
Installing the Control Unit
21. Attach the control unit to the control unit bracket.
22. Inside the left rear cargo area, insert the controlunit bracket through the square hole in the vehiclepanel, and secure the control unit assembly withone 6 x 16 mm flange bolt.
26. Attach the 7.5A fuse label to the fuse case on thecontrol unit harness.
27. Route the control unit harness toward the rightside of the vehicle, and secure the harness to thevehicle harness with three wire ties.
28. Continue routing the control unit harness along therear of the vehicle and toward the right rear sidetrim panel. Secure the harness to the vehicleharness with four additional wire ties.
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VEHICLEHARNESS
WIRE TIECONTROLUNITHARNESS
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WIRE TIE
VEHICLEHARNESS
CONTROLUNITHARNESS
7.5AFUSELABEL
FUSE CASE
23. Slide the connector clip into the slot on the trailerharness 4-pin connector, then attach the trailerharness 4-pin connector to the control unitbracket.
24. Secure the trailer harness with one wire tie to thevehicle harness.
25. Get the control unit harness. Plug the control unitharness 4-pin connector into the trailer harness 4-pin connector. Plug the control unit harness 12-pinconnector into the control unit 12-pin connector.
29. Pull out the weatherstrip at the right rear side trimpanel. Remove the anchor bolt near the top of theside panel, and gently pull out on the right rearside trim panel to release the two clips.
30. With an assistant gently pulling out on the rightrear side trim panel, plug the control unit harness8-pin connector into the rear junction box. Securethe control unit harness to the vehicle harnesswith two wire ties.
32. Remove the fuse cover from the right kick panel(two retaining tabs and one hook).
31. Reattach the right rear side trim panel, andreinstall the anchor bolt.
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PASSENGER’SUNDER-DASHFUSE/RELAYBOX
RIGHT KICKPANEL
7.5A FUSE
View front
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HOOK
FUSECOVER
RETAININGTAB
RIGHT KICKPANEL
33. Install the 7.5A fuse into the passengers under-dash fuse/relay box at the location shown.
40. Under the vehicle, remove the front splash shield(17 clips).
41. With a drain pan under the vehicle, remove thetwo bolts and two hose clamps that secure theexisting P/S cooler. Release the clips, disconnectthe P/S fluid lines, and remove the power steeringcooler. Set the P/S cooler aside; it will not bereused.
42. Position the heavy-duty P/S cooler on the radiatorbulkhead, and attach the vehicle P/S lines to thecooler using the new hose clamps from the kit,and secure the clips. Attach the P/S cooler to theradiator bulkhead using the one 6 x 12 mm boltand the 8 x 12 mm bolt from the kit.
43. Get the new ATF cooler, the 370 mm hose, andthe 320 mm hose. Install the 320 mm hose to theupper pipe of the ATF cooler, and secure the hosewith one new hose clamp from the kit. Install the370 mm hose to the lower pipe of the ATF cooler,and secure the hose with one new hose clampfrom the kit.
45. Remove and discard the existing ATF hosespacer and the two hose clips. Remove anddiscard the ATF feed line hose (two hose clamps).
44. Route the hoses installed on the ATF coolerthrough the bulkhead, and position the ATF cooleron the front bulkhead. Align the bolt holes in thecooler with the holes in the bulkhead. Install two6 x 12 mm washer-bolts, (one supplied, onereused) into the threaded holes to secure the ATFcooler, and install the remaining 6 x 12 mmwasher-bolt (supplied) with nut into the non-threaded hole. Tighten all of the bolts securely.
6 x 12 mmWASHER-BOLT(Supplied)
6 mmNUT
46. Install the upper hose (320 mm) from the ATFcooler to the ATF feed line using one new hoseclamp. Make sure the new clamp is installed7 mm from the end of hose.
NEW HOSECLAMP
370 mmHOSE
320 mmHOSE
ATFCOOLER
47. Install the lower hose (370 mm) from the ATFcooler lower hose to the lower radiator fitting usingone new hose clamp. Make sure the new clamp isinstalled 7 mm from the end of hose.
48. Get the new ATF hose (220 mm), and theremaining two hose clamps. Remove and discardthe existing ATF return hose and clamps, andinstall the new ATF return hose and clamps in itsplace. Make sure the new clamps are installed7 mm from the end of hose ends.
49. Attach the new ATF hose spacer between the twohoses at the white line painted on the ATF hose.
50. Attach the two new hose clips to the brackets onthe ATF pipe. Secure the lower cooler line to theATF pipe using the hose clips.
Whenever you remove the hitch pin clip, the hitch pin,and the ball mount, store them securely in the cargoarea. Install the receiver cover into the opening at theend of the trailer hitch. When you reinstall the ballmount, store the receiver cover in the cargo area. Afterthe first 620 miles (1,000 km) of towing, have yourHonda dealer recheck the tightness of the trailer hitchbolts.