Clutch Slave Cylinder Replacement
NOTE:
  • Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
  • Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
With Type-R RACE grade
  1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio or the navigation system, then write down the customer's audio presets. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable. Remove the battery.
  1. Remove the harness clip (A) and the resonator chamber (B).
  1. Remove the clutch line bracket (A), the clutch line clip stay (B), the slave cylinder mounting bolts (C), then remove the slave cylinder (D).
  1. Remove the roll pins (A). Disconnect the clutch line (B), and remove the O-ring (C). Plug or wrap the end of the clutch line with a shop towel to prevent brake fluid from coming out.
  1. Install the slave cylinder in the reverse order of removal. Install the new O-ring (A).
  1. Pull back the boot (A), and apply brake assembly lube to the boot and slave cylinder rod (B). Reinstall the boot.
  1. Apply Urea Grease UM264 (P/N 41211-PY5-305) to the pushrod of the slave cylinder (C) and the release fork (D). Tighten the slave cylinder mounting bolts.
  1. Install the resonator chamber (A) and the harness clip (B).
  1. Install the battery. Clean the posts and cable terminals. Connect the positive cable to the battery, then connect the negative cable, and apply multipurpose grease to prevent corrosion.
  1. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio or the navigation system, then enter the customer's audio presets.
  1. Remove the bleeder screw cap. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system.
    • Attach a hose to the bleeder screw (A), and suspend the hose in a container of brake fluid.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Refill the clutch master cylinder with fluid when done.
    • Use only Honda DOT 3 or 4 Brake Fluid from an unopened container.
    • Confirm clutch operation and check for leaking fluid.
  1. Make sure the fluid level in the reservoir is at the MAX (upper) level line (A).
  1. Check the clutch operation and check for leaking fluid.
Without Type-R RACE grade
  1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio or the navigation system, then write down the customer's audio presets. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable. Remove the battery.
  1. Remove the harness clip (A) and the resonator chamber (B).
  1. Remove the clutch line bracket (A), the clutch line clip stay (B), the slave cylinder mounting bolts (C), then remove the slave cylinder (D).
  1. Remove the roll pins (A). Disconnect the clutch line (B), and remove the O-ring (C). Plug the end of the clutch line with a shop towel to prevent brake fluid from coming out.
  1. Install the slave cylinder in the reverse order of removal. Install the new O-ring (A).
  1. Pull back the boot (A), and apply brake assembly lube to the boot and slave cylinder rod (B). Reinstall the boot.
  1. Apply Urea Grease UM264 (P/N 41211-PY5-305) to the pushrod of the slave cylinder (C) and the release fork (D).
  1. Install the resonator chamber (A) and the harness clip (B).
  1. Install the battery. Clean the posts and cable terminals. Connect the positive cable to the battery, then connect the negative cable, and apply multipurpose grease to prevent corrosion.
  1. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio or the navigation system, then enter the customer's audio presets.
  1. Remove the bleeder screw cap. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system.
    • Attach a hose to the bleeder screw (A), and suspend the hose in a container of brake fluid.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Tighten the bleeder screw; do not overtighten it.
    • Refill the clutch master cylinder with fluid when done.
    • Use only Honda DOT 3 or 4 Brake Fluid from an unopened container.
    • Confirm clutch operation and check for leaking fluid.
  1. Make sure the fluid level in the reservoir is at the MAX (upper) level line (A).
  1. Check the clutch operation and check for leaking fluid.