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Repair Procedure

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WARNING:

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NOTICE: 

Refer to the Fuel and Emissions Systems Service Precautions before doing the procedure.

USA and Canada Models 

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

USA and Canada Models 

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

USA and Canada Models 

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

Mexico Models 

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

Mexico Models 

GHH655188Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

Mexico Models 

GHH655189Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

  1. A.-

    Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    Sub-Procedure 

    GHH655190Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    ■ Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.
  2. B.-

    Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    Sub-Procedure 

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    ■ Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.
  3. C.-

    Sub-Procedure 

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    ■ Removal 

    1. Break the tabs (a).

    2. Lift up the hole (b) and release the lock tabs (c).

  4. D.-

    Sub-Procedure 

    ■ Removal 

    1. Slightly turn the fuel main flap unit/fuel filler flow guide assembly (a) counterclockwise using the capless wrench as shown. (Figure 1)

    NOTE:

    The fuel main flap unit/fuel filler flow guide assembly may move only a small amount. This is normal.

    Figure 1 

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    2. Install the capless flapper retainer onto the fuel main flap unit/fuel filler flow guide assembly (b) as shown to keep the flap open. (Figure 2)

    Figure 2 

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    3. Insert the capless pick under the lock tab (c) and release the lock by turning the pick counterclockwise. (Figure 3)

    NOTE:

    The lock tab is unlocked when it folds inside the filler neck opening.

    Figure 3 

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    4. Turn the fuel main flap unit/fuel filler flow guide assembly (d) clockwise using the capless wrench as shown until it stops, then remove it. (Figure 4)

    NOTE:

    If the lock tab was disengaged properly, the fuel main flap unit/fuel filler flow guide assembly should turn easily. If you feel resistance, confirm that the lock tab was disengaged.

    Figure 4 

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    ■ Installation 

    1. Position the fuel main flap unit/fuel filler flow guide assembly (e) onto the filler neck (f) with the top arrow (g) at the 1 o'clock position (h). (Figure 5)

    Installation Directions (Figure 5) 

    Position Direction
    h 1 o'clock position

    Figure 5 

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    2. Turn the fuel main flap unit/fuel filler flow guide assembly (i) counterclockwise using the capless wrench until you hear a click. (Figure 6)

    NOTE:

    The top arrow on the fuel main flap unit/fuel filler flow guide assembly should face up.

    Figure 6 

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    3. Slightly turn the fuel main flap unit/fuel filler flow guide assembly clockwise to confirm that the lock tab is engaged. The fuel main flap unit/fuel filler flow guide assembly should not turn.

  5. E.-
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  6. F.-

    Sub-Procedure 

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    ■ Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.
  7. G.-

    NOTICE: 

    Refer to the Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Precautions - Refer to: Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Precautions (1.5L Engine) or Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Precautions (2.0L Engine) (2024 2025) before doing the procedure.

    Preconditions 

    Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    Sub-Procedure 

    NOTICE: 

    Be careful not to bend or twist the fuel gauge sending unit arm (a) excessively. (Figure 1)

    Figure 1 

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    ■ Removal 

    1. Move the fuel connector cover (b), then disconnect the connector (c) and the fuel feed pipe (d). (Figure 2)

    Figure 2 

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    2. Cut along the cutting line (e) and remove the fuel pump module cover (f). (Figure 3)

    Figure 3 

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    3. Unlock the fuel tank unit cam lock ring (g). (Figure 4)

    Figure 4 

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    4. Disconnect the fuel vent tube (h) and the vapor return tube (i) by slightly rotating the fuel tank unit (k) clockwise. (Figure 5)

    NOTE:

    Do not bend the fuel vent tube and the vapor return tube excessively.

    Figure 5 

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    5. Hook the lanyard (m) of the ORVR service plug on the hook (n). (Figure 6)

    NOTE:

    Set the ORVR service plug near the fuel tank unit opening.

    NOTICE: 

    • Do not damage any part of the ORVR service plug's surface (o). (Figure 6)
    • Damage to the ORVR service plug may cause fuel leaks into the inner fuel vent tube.
    • Use the provided protective cap (p) when the ORVR service plug is not in use. (Figure 6)
    • If there is damage, discard the ORVR service plug and order a new one.

    Figure 6 

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    6. Disconnect the inner fuel vent tube (q) from the fuel tank unit (r) and hold it. (Figure 7)

    NOTICE:  Do not allow the inner fuel vent tube to drop into the fuel tank.

    Figure 7 

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    7. Install the ORVR service plug onto the inner fuel vent tube. (Figure 7)

    NOTICE:  Make sure the ORVR service plug is fully seated by holding the inner fuel vent tube and gently pulling on the plug's lanyard.

    NOTE:

    The ORVR service plug should not come off.

    8. Carefully lower the inner fuel vent tube (s) into the fuel tank (t), making sure the lanyard (u) of the ORVR service plug is free and away from the fuel tank unit (v). (Figure 8)

    NOTE:

    It is OK for the tube to be submerged in the fuel.

    Figure 8 

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    ■ Installation 

    1. Grab the lanyard (w) of the ORVR service plug and pull the inner fuel vent tube (x) up until it is close to the fuel tank unit opening. (Figure 9)

    NOTE:

    The ORVR service plug should not come off.

    Figure 9 

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    2. Align the tab (y) and the range of the marks (z), and insert the fuel tank unit (aa) partially into the fuel tank. (Figure 9)

    3. Move the fuel tank unit aside, allowing space to remove the ORVR service plug from the inner fuel vent tube (ab). (Figure 10)

    NOTICE:  Do not allow the inner fuel vent tube to fall inside the fuel tank.

    NOTE:

    If fuel enters the inner fuel vent tube, a DTC will set and the fuel tank will need to be replaced.

    Figure 10 

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    4. Hold the plugged inner fuel vent tube while reinstalling the fuel tank unit.

    5. Remove the ORVR service plug away from the tank opening and connect the inner fuel vent tube to the fuel tank unit.

    6. Remove the lanyard (ac) of the ORVR service plug from the hook (ad), then install the provided protective cap (ae). (Figure 11)

    Figure 11 

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    7. Align the tab (af) and the range of the marks (ag), and temporarily insert the fuel tank unit cam lock ring (ah). (Figure 12)

    Figure 12 

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    8. Connect the fuel vent tube (ai) and vapor return tube (ak) by rotating the fuel tank unit (am) counterclockwise slightly. (Figure 13)

    NOTE:

    Do not bend the fuel vent tube and fuel tank vapor recirculation tube excessively.

    Figure 13 

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    9. Make sure the fuel tank unit cam lock ring is seated correctly on the fuel tank unit with all tabs fully engaged, then turn the fuel tank unit cam lock ring (an) clockwise. (Figure 14)

    NOTICE: 

    • Make sure the fuel sender wrench engages fully with the fuel tank unit cam lock ring.
    • Securely set the positioning edges (ao) of the fuel tank at the tabs (ap) on the fuel tank unit cam lock ring. (Figure 14)

    Figure 14 

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    10. Install the fuel pump module cover (aq) and fix the cutting line (ar) with the pump module cover tape (as). (Figure 15)

    Figure 15 

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    11. Connect the connector (at) and the fuel feed pipe (au), then install the fuel connector cover (av). (Figure 16)

    Figure 16 

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    After Installation 

  8. H.-

    Preconditions 

    Key Information 

    NOTE:

    For the removal and installation procedure, refer to Fuel Tank Removal and Installation - Refer to: Fuel Tank Removal and Installation (1.5L Engine) or Fuel Tank Removal and Installation (2.0L Engine) (2024 2025) or Fuel Tank Draining and the sub-procedure below.

    Sub-Procedure 

    NOTICE: 

    Be careful not to interfere with the surrounding parts when removing/installing the pipe.

    ■ Remove 

    • To support the fuel tank, use a transmission jack or other support.
    Name
    a Transmission Jack (Commercially Available)
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    ■ Installation 

    • Installing the fuel tank in the following procedure.

    Installation Directions 

    Position Direction
    a Front

    Tightening Procedure 

    Step Operation Object Detail
    1 Temporarily Tighten -
    2 Tighten , ->
    3 Temporarily Tighten -
    4 Tighten , ->
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    After Installation 

  9. I.-

    NOTICE: 

    Refer to the Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Precautions - Refer to: Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Precautions (1.5L Engine) or Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Precautions (2.0L Engine) (2024 2025) before doing the procedure.

    Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    Sub-Procedure 

    Figure 1 

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    ■ Removal 

    1. Refer to the figure 1.

    Figure 2 

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    2. Refer to the figure 2.

  10. J.-

    Sub-Procedure 

    ■ Installation 

  11. K.-

    Sub-Procedure 

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    ■ Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.

      NOTICE: 

      Do not grab for this areas (a).

  12. L.-

    Sub-Procedure 

    GHH655222Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    ■ Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.
  13. M.-

    Sub-Procedure 

    ■ Removal 

    1. Slightly turn the fuel main flap unit/fuel filler flow guide assembly (a) counterclockwise using the capless wrench as shown. (Figure 1)

    NOTE:

    The fuel main flap unit/fuel filler flow guide assembly may move only a small amount. This is normal.

    Figure 1 

    GHH655223Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    2. Install the capless flapper retainer onto the fuel main flap unit/fuel filler flow guide assembly (b) as shown to keep the flap open. (Figure 2)

    Figure 2 

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    3. Insert the capless pick under the lock tab (c) and release the lock by turning the pick counterclockwise. (Figure 3)

    NOTE:

    The lock tab is unlocked when it folds inside the filler neck opening.

    Figure 3 

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    4. Turn the fuel main flap unit/fuel filler flow guide assembly (d) clockwise using the capless wrench as shown until it stops, then remove it. (Figure 4)

    NOTE:

    If the lock tab was disengaged properly, the fuel main flap unit/fuel filler flow guide assembly should turn easily. If you feel resistance, confirm that the lock tab was disengaged.

    Figure 4 

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    ■ Installation 

    1. Position the fuel main flap unit/fuel filler flow guide assembly (e) onto the filler neck (f) with the top arrow (g) at the 1 o'clock position (h). (Figure 5)

    Installation Directions (Figure 5) 

    Position Direction
    h 1 o'clock position

    Figure 5 

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    2. Turn the fuel main flap unit/fuel filler flow guide assembly (i) counterclockwise using the capless wrench until you hear a click. (Figure 6)

    NOTE:

    The top arrow on the fuel main flap unit/fuel filler flow guide assembly should face up.

    Figure 6 

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    3. Slightly turn the fuel main flap unit/fuel filler flow guide assembly clockwise to confirm that the lock tab is engaged. The fuel main flap unit/fuel filler flow guide assembly should not turn.

  14. N.-

    NOTICE: 

    Refer to the Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Precautions - Refer to: Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Precautions (1.5L Engine) or Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Precautions (2.0L Engine) (2024 2025) before doing the procedure.

    Preconditions 

    Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    Figure 1 

    GHH655229Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Sub-Procedure 

    NOTICE: 

    Be careful not to bend or twist the fuel gauge sending unit arm (a) excessively. (Figure 1)

    Figure 2 

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    ■ Removal 

    1. Move the fuel connector cover (b), then disconnect the connector (c) and the fuel feed pipe (d). (Figure 2)

    Figure 3 

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    2. Refer to the figure 3.

    Figure 4 

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    ■ Installation 

    1. Align the tab (e) and the range of the marks (f), and temporarily insert the fuel tank unit cam lock ring (g). (Figure 4)

    NOTICE:  Make sure the fuel tank unit cam lock ring is seated correctly on the fuel tank unit with all tabs fully engaged.

    Figure 5 

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    2. Using the fuel sender wrench, turn the fuel tank unit cam lock ring (h) clockwise. (Figure 5)

    NOTICE: 

    • Make sure the fuel sender wrench engages fully with the fuel tank unit cam lock ring.
    • Securely set the positioning edges (i) of the fuel tank at the tabs (k) on the fuel tank unit cam lock ring. (Figure 5)
    • Make sure the fuel tank unit cam lock ring is seated correctly on the fuel tank unit with all tabs fully engaged.

    Figure 6 

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    3. Connect the connector (m) and the fuel feed pipe (n), then install the fuel connector cover (o). (Figure 6)

    After Installation 

  15. O.-

    Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: