2009 Honda Ridgeline Service & Repair Manual

INTRODUCTION —How to Use This Manual---------------------------------- This manual is divided into multiple sections. The first page of each section is marked with a black tab that lines up with its corresponding thumb index tab on this page and the back cover. You can quickly find the first page of each section without looking through a full table of contents. The symbols printed at the top corner of each page can also be used as a quick reference system. Each section includes: 1. A table of contents, or an exploded view index showing: • Parts disassembly sequence. • Bolt torques and thread sizes. • Page references to descriptions in text. 2. Disassembly/assembly procedures and tools. 3. Inspection. 4. Testing/troubleshooting. 5. Repair. 6. Adjustments. ' Safety Messages Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. To help you make informed decisions, we have provided safety messages, and other safety information throughout this manual. Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with servicing this vehicle. You must use your own good judgment. You will find important safety information in a variety of forms including: • Safety Labels — on the vehicle. • Safety Messages — preceded by a safety alert symbol ^ and one of three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These signal words mean: General Information Speci fications Maintenance Engi ne Electri cal Engi ne Mechanical Engine Cooling Fuel and Emissions *Transax!e specs ENGINE tea ADANGER AWARNING A CAUTION • Instructions • , You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if I you don't follow instructions. I You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if I you don't follow instructions. i You CAN be HURT if you don't follow I instructions. how to service this vehicle correctly and safely. All information contained in this manual is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at anytime without notice. No part of this publication may be reproduced, or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher. This includes text, figures, and tables. As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a [NOTICE Isymbol. The purpose ofthis message is to help prevent damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment. First Edition 11/2011 All Rights Reserved Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Specifications apply to USA and Canada Service Publication Office As sections with * include SRS components; special precautions are required when servicing. marked sections are not included in this manual, see Volume 2. 2009-12 Honda Ridgeline . Volume 1 of 2

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) The Ridgeli ne SRS i ncludes a driver's airbag in the steering wheel hub, a passenger's airbag in the dashboard above the glove box, seat belt tensioners in the front seat belt retractors, side curtain airbags in the sides of the roof, and side airbags in the front seat-backs. Information necessary to safely service the SRS is included in this Service Manual. Items marked with an asterisk (*) on the contents page include or are located near SRS components. Servicing, disassembling, or replacing these items requires special precautions and tools, and should be done by an authorized Honda dealer. ® To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could lead to personal injury or death in the event of a severe frontal or side collision, all SRS service work should be done by an authorized Honda dealer. © Improper service procedures, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, could lead to personal injury caused by unintentional deployment of the airbags and/or side airbags. ® Do not bump or impact the SRS unit, front impact sensors, or side impact sensors, especially when the ignition switch is in ON (II), or for at least 3 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to LOCK (0); otherwise, the system may fail in a collision, or the airbags may deploy. ® SRS electrical connectors are identified by yellow color coding. Related components are located in the steering column, dashboard center lower cover, dashboard, driver's dashboard lower cover, in the dashboard above the glove box, in the front seats, in the roof side, and around the floor. Do not use electrical test equipment on these circuits..

General Information Chassis and Paint Codes '09 Model ...................................... ............ ................. 1-2 '10 Model ..................................................................... 1-4 ’11 Model ..................... ..................... ................. ....... .1-6 '12 Model ..................... ........... .................................... 1-8 Identification Number Locations................................... 1-10 Danger/Warning/Caution Label Locations................. . 1—11 Under-Hood Emission Control Label........................... 1-13 Lift and Support Points.......................... ....................... 1-14 Towing ................................................................... ......... 1-15 Parts Marking.................................................................. 1-16 Precautions for Variable Torque Management 4WD (VTM-4) System............................... ..................... — 1-17

Chassis and Paint Codes - '09 Model Vehicle Identification Number 2HJ YK1. 6 2 * 9 H 500001 a b cdef gh a. Manufacturer, Make, and Type of Vehicle 2HJ: Honda of Canada Mfg., Honda Canada Inc. Honda light duty truck 5FP: Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC Honda light duty truck b. Line, Body, and Engine Type YK1: Ridgeli ne/J35Z5 c. Body Type and Transmission Type 6: 4-door Pick-up Truck/5-speed Automatic d. Vehicle Grade (Series) USA models 2: RT 4: RTS 5; RTL Canada models 4: DX 5: VP, EX-L e. Check Digit f. Model Year 9: '09 g. Factory Code H: Alliston, Ontario Factory in Canada B: Lincoln Factory in Alabama h. Serial Number Product in Alabama models 0 0 0 0 0 1 USA models 500001-: Canada models Product in Canada models 0 0 0 0 0 1 Canada models 500001-: USA models Vehicle Identification Number and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Certification Vehicle Identification Number and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Certification

Engine Number J35Z5 - 1000001 1 IJ a. Engine Type J35Z5: 3.5 L SOHC VTEC Sequential Multiport Fuel-injected engine b. Serial Number 1000001-: Product in Canada models 2000001 Product in Alabama models Transmission Number PSFA - 2000001 a b a. Transmission Type PSFA: 5-speed Automatic b. Serial Number Paint Code Code Color USA Models Canada Models B-92P Nighthawk Black Pearl O O B-552P Bali Blue Pearl o O NH-578 Taffeta White o o NH-689M Billet Silver Metallic o o NH-707 Formal Black II o o NH-741M Sterling Gray Metallic o o R-529P Dark Cherry Pearl o o YR-573M Mocha Metallic o o

Chassis and Paint Codes - '10 Model Vehicle Identification Number 5FP YK1 F 2 * A B 000001 a b c d e g h a. Manufacturer, Make, and Type of Vehicle 5FP: Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC Honda light duty truck b. Line, Body, and Engine Type YK1: Ridgeline/J35Z5 c. Body Type and Transmission Type F: 4-door Pick-up Truck/5-speed Automati c d. Vehicle Grade (Series) USA models 2: RT 4: RTS 5: RTL Canada models 4: DX 5: VP, EX-L e. Check Digit f. Model Year A; '10 g. Factory Code B: Lincoln Factory in Alabama h. Serial Number 0 0 0 0 0 1 USA models 500001 Canada models Vehicle Identification Number, Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Certification, and Paint Code

Engine Number Paint Code J35Z5 - 3000001 a b a. Engine Type J35Z5:3.5 L SOHC VTEC Sequential Multiport Fuel-injected engine b. Serial Number Transmission Number PSFA - 3000001 a b a. Transmission Type PSFA: 5-speed Automatic b. Serial Number Code Color USA Models Canada Models B-552P Bali Blue Pearl O O NH-578 Taffeta White o NH-700M Alabaster Silver Metallic o o NH-731P Crystal Black Pearl o o NH-737M Polished Metal Metallic o o R-529P Dark Cherry Pearl o o YR-573M Mocha Metallic o ■ o

Chassis and Paint Codes - "11 Model Vehicle Identification Number 5FP YK1 F 2 * B B 000001 a b cdefgh a. Manufacturer, Make, and Type of Vehicle 5FP: Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC Honda light duty truck b. Line, Body, and Engine Type YK1: Ridgeline/J35Z5 c. Body Type and Transmission Type F; 4-door Pick-up Truck/5-speed Automatic d. Vehicle Grade (Series) USA models 2; RT 4: RTS 5: RTL Canada models 4: DX 5: VP, EX-L e. Check Digit f. Model Year B:'11 g. Factory Code B: Lincoln Factory in Alabama h. Serial Number 0 0 0 0 0 1 USA models 5 0 0 0 0 1 Canada models Vehicle Identification Number, Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Certification, and Paint Code

n Engine Number J3SZ5 - 4000001 a . b a. Engine Type J35Z5:3,5 L SOHC VTEC Sequential Multiport Fuel-injected engine b. Serial Number Transmission Number PSFA -4000001 a b a. Transmission Type PSFA: 5-speed Automatic b. Serial Number Paint Code Code Color USA Models Canada Models B-552P Bali Blue Pearl O O NH-578 Taffeta White o o NH-700M Alabaster Silver Metallic o o NH-731P Crystal Black Pearl o o NH-737M Polished Metal Metallic o o R-529P Dark Cherry Pearl o o YR-573M Mocha Metallic o o ...^iii8iiiaisiiBiiiiii^s:: iii □ C PAINT CODE INTERIOR COLOR CODE

Chassis and Paint Codes - '12 Model Vehicle Identification Number 5FP YK1 F 2 * C B 450001 a b c d e f g h a. Manufacturer, Make, and Type of Vehicle 5FP: Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC Honda light duty truck b. Line, Body, and Engine Type YK1: Ridgeli ne/J35Z5 c. Body Type and Transmission Type F: 4-door Pick-up Truck/5-speed Automatic d. Vehicle Grade (Series) USA models 2: RT 4: RTS 5: RTL 7: SPRT Canada models 2: DX (LX) 4; VP (EX) 5: EX-L 7: SPRT e. Check Digit f. Model Year C:'12 g. Factory Code B: Lincoln Factory in Alabama h. Serial Number 4 5 0 0 0 1 USA models 5 5 0 0 0 1 Canada models Vehicle Identification Number, Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Certification, and Paint Code

2009 Honda Ridgeline Service & Repair Manual

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