Honda Accord V6 2008–2009 Service Manual Supplement (P/N 61TA003)

Honda's First Edition, December 2008 service manual supplement (P/N 61TA003) covers the 2008–2009 Accord V6 sedan and coupe for the United States and Canada, including CP3 and CS2 configurations with J35Z2 and J35Z3 engines. The separate Accord Service Manual Base Book, P/N 61TA002, is required for procedures and data referenced outside this supplement and is not included.

PDF Search, Bookmarks, and Page Count

Text access and circuit detail: OCR text is partially searchable; some illustrated pages and circuit labels are not captured by the text layer. Embedded bookmarks provide access to the main sections and selected subsections. Small wiring-diagram labels require zooming.

The ZIP download contains one printable English PDF with 1,794 pages, including 17 blank pages, two notes pages, and one licensing page.

V6 Engine, Drivetrain, and Electrical Service

The following is a selection of the covered work, rather than a complete contents list. Further examples include fuel-cap warning diagnosis and rear-window defogger wire repair.

• Engine repair: Step-by-step procedures for engine removal and installation, compression testing, VCM/VTEC rocker-arm checks, valve adjustment, timing-belt service, and cylinder-head repair.

• Fuel and emissions: HDS-guided PGM-FI diagnosis, electronic throttle testing, VTEC and VCM troubleshooting, fuel-supply checks, and intake and emissions-system service.

• 89C7 manual drivetrain: Clutch hydraulic bleeding, pedal and switch adjustment, self-adjusting clutch replacement, reverse-lockout diagnosis, and transmission disassembly and reassembly.

• B97A automatic transmission: DTC and symptom diagnosis, road and stall-speed tests, hydraulic pressure testing, solenoid checks, and transmission removal and installation.

• Steering, suspension, and brakes: Power-steering pressure tests, pump overhaul, steering-gearbox replacement, wheel alignment, TPMS service, brake-pedal adjustment, and booster replacement.

• HVAC and body: A/C and climate-control diagnosis, compressor replacement, compressor-clutch overhaul, subframe replacement, power-seat service, and related trim procedures.

• Electrical and restraints: Starting, ignition, charging, cruise-control, engine-mount, body-electrical, audio, and SRS circuit references with connector information, diagnostic indexes, and component tests.

It is suited to professional technicians and experienced DIY owners who already work from factory procedures and have the shop equipment, precision measuring tools, and Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) access required for advanced diagnosis and repair.

Engine Internals, Lubrication, and Cooling

The lower-engine material covers crankshaft and piston removal, connecting-rod inspection, main and rod bearing selection, cylinder-bore honing, piston-ring replacement, and reassembly. Oil-pump overhaul, lubrication-system diagnosis, intake-manifold service, and exhaust-system replacement are also included.

Cooling-system coverage extends to radiator and cap tests, thermostat testing, water-pump inspection and replacement, coolant service, and fan-control diagnosis. Component-specific torque specifications, inspection limits, and adjustment data accompany the procedures.

Fuel Management and Engine-Mount Diagnosis

Fuel and emissions sections cover idle control, catalytic converters, EGR, PCV, and EVAP systems. Readiness-code setting, CKP pattern learning, ECM/PCM idle learning, and control-module updating or replacement support work following diagnosis or component replacement.

The Active Control Engine Mount (ACM) section combines HDS actuator tests with symptom troubleshooting for harsh cabin vibration. These references help distinguish mount-control faults from other engine or mount problems before replacement is considered.

Clutch and Internal Transmission Repair

Manual drivetrain: Shaft and synchronizer inspections, differential backlash checks, and carrier-bearing preload adjustment extend the 89C7 material beyond external service. The clutch section also addresses the dual-mass flywheel.

Special-tool references identify pressure-plate compressor 07AAE-P8EA000/07AAE-P8EA110, clutch-compressor adapters 07AAE-P8EA220, alignment shaft 07AAF-P8EA000, and the required stop collar. Honda warns that omitting the specified clutch tools can damage the pressure plate, while impact tools can permanently damage the dual-mass flywheel.

Automatic transmission: Internal B97A repair includes valve-body disassembly, ATF-pump inspection, shaft and clutch overhaul, reassembly, and A/T differential inspection. Pressure-testing references specify gauge set 07406-0020400/07406-0020401.

The valve-body section warns that an incorrect shift-solenoid installation sequence can damage the hydraulic control system. Driveshaft and intermediate-shaft removal, reassembly, and installation are covered separately.

Chassis Updates and Electrical References

Alignment information distinguishes the 18-inch-wheel configuration. TPMS coverage includes control-unit and tire-pressure-sensor replacement; the VSA material adds circuit diagrams, DTC indexes, and selected fault-isolation procedures.

Electrical references include the Starting System Circuit Diagram, Alternator Control Circuit Troubleshooting, and Fan Controls Circuit Diagram. The A/T Interlock System, Climate Control, and SRS circuit diagrams support diagnosis in other sections.

Body-electrical material covers exterior lighting, multiplex control, power and ground distribution, gauges, power seats, the rear-window defogger, and immobilizer circuits. Audio sections add connector inputs and outputs, self-diagnostics, and symptom troubleshooting.

Sections involving SRS components require special precautions and tools. Honda states that SRS service should be handled by an authorized Honda dealer and warns against using electrical test equipment on the yellow SRS circuits.

Maintenance and Identification References

Maintenance Minder main- and sub-item logic appears alongside lubricant and fluid references. Identification material covers chassis and paint codes, engine and transmission numbers, and labels, with separate information on lifting, support, and towing.

Examples of Valve and Main-Bearing Specifications

For both covered engines, the cold valve-clearance specifications are 0.20–0.24 mm at the intake valves and 0.28–0.32 mm at the exhaust valves. These values accompany the cylinder-head inspection and adjustment material.

The crankshaft main-bearing section gives a standard bearing-to-journal oil clearance of 0.019–0.045 mm and a service limit of 0.050 mm, alongside clearance inspection and color-code bearing selection.