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2003 Honda Pilot CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Honda REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Honda Pilot AUTOMOBILES
Honda -> Electric Cooling Fans -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accord -> Accord, CR-V, Odyssey & Pilot -> Civic -> Civic, Element & S2000 -> CR-V -> Element & Pilot -> Odyssey -> Radiator & Condenser Fans -> S2000 -> System Inspection
Vehicle: 2003 Honda Pilot 3.5 V6 GAS
System Inspection
Accord, CR-V, Odyssey & Pilot
- Start engine and run until it reaches normal operating temperature.
- Monitor coolant temperature using suitable thermometer and observe cooling fan operation.
- Cooling fan should begin to operate when coolant temperature reaches approximately 191-197°F and fan should stop running when coolant temperature drops to approximately 182-188°F. When coolant temperature is more than 220°F, the condenser fan goes into operation until coolant temperature drops to approximately 214°F.
- On models equi...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Honda Pilot AUTOMOBILES
Honda -> Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> Inspection -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2003 Honda Pilot 3.5 V6 GAS
Refer to Figs. through when servicing drum brakes.
Refer to Figs. through when servicing parking brakes.
Removal
- Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assemblies.
- Loosen parking brake, then remove rear brake drums.
- Remove tension pins by pushing retainer springs while turning.
- Lower brake shoe assembly being careful not to damage wheel cylinder dust cover, then remove lower return spring.
- Disconnect parking brake cable from parking brake lever, then remove brake shoe assembly.
- Remove upper return spring, self-adjuster lever and spring, then separate brake shoes...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Honda Pilot AUTOMOBILES
Honda -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 2003-04 Pilot -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2003 Honda Pilot 3.5 V6 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- Obtain the vehicle owners radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable, if equipped.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Remove the fuel fill cap.
- Remove the intake manifold cover.
- Place a shop towel over fuel pulsation damper located on top of fuel rail.
- Slow...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Honda Pilot AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2003 Honda Pilot 3.5 V6 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Lift up locking tab on spindle nut then remove nut and discard nut.
- Drain transmission fluid and reinstall drain plug using new washer, if removing lefthand driveshaft. Do not drain transmission fluid if righthand driveshaft is removed.
- Remove stabilizer link nuts from dampner.
- Remove clip from lower am ball joint castle nut and remove nut. Avoid damaging ball joint and install ball joint thread protector onto threads of ball joint. Do not damage ball joint...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Honda Pilot AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Honda Pilot 3.5 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) cooler hose clamp.
- Disconnect starter cable from B+ terminal and black/white wire from S-terminal.
- Remove tw...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Honda Pilot AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Honda -> 1998-2004 Odyssey & 2003-08 Pilot
Vehicle: 2003 Honda Pilot 3.5 V6 GAS
On 1998-2004 Odyssey models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 30,000 miles or 24 months. If the vehicle is operated primarily in urban areas with high concentrations of soot and diesel powered vehicles, replace the filter every 15,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.
On 2003-05 Pilot models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 30,000 miles or 24 months. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.
On 2006-08 Pilot models, the cabin air filter should be replaced at ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Honda Pilot AUTOMOBILES
Honda -> Check Engine Lamp -> 2003-09 Pilot
Vehicle: 2003 Honda Pilot 3.5 V6 GAS
The Check Engine/PGM-FI Warning Indicator Lamp should be illuminated for a few seconds after the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check and then the lamp should go off. If the lamp remains lit, a problem in the Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system is indicated and a diagnostic trouble code is stored in the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) memory. After diagnosis and repair, clear the ECU memory of diagnostic trouble codes.
After diagnosis and repair, clear the ECU memory of diagnostic trouble codes. With ignition switch...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Honda Pilot AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Honda Pilot 3.5 V6 GAS
- Drain engine coolant into suitable container.
- Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses, then the ATF coole...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Honda Pilot AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Honda Pilot 3.5 V6 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Honda Pilot AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Honda Pilot cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Instrument Panel Diagram for 2003 Honda Pilot 3.5 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Instrument Panel Diagram for 2003 Honda Pilot 3.5 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Honda Pilot AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Honda Pilot cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2003 Honda Pilot 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2003 Honda Pilot 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Honda Pilot AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Honda Pilot cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: ATEQ VT55 TPMS Update Information Vehicle: 2003 Honda Pilot 3.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: ED-18 Battery Analyzer Update Information Vehicle: 2003 Honda Pilot 3.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Honda Pilot AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Honda Pilot cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2003 Honda Pilot cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2003 Honda Pilot cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2003 Honda Pilot cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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