Honda Odyssey 2018 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Accessory Application

TRAILER HITCH

2018 ODYSSEY

Publications No.

VERSION 1

Issue Date

MAY 2017

PARTS LIST Trailer Hitch Kit

P/N 08L92-THR-100

Trailer hitch

Ball mount

Hitch pin

6 Plain washers

2 Clips

Bumper edge trim

Caution label (May not be used)

Hitch pin clip

Receiver cover

6Hex bolts

Lower Antenna Kit (With Hands-Free ECU) P/N 08L91-THR-100A

NOTE: This accessory cannot be installed with accessory

Backup Sensors. Hands-Free Access ECU

Hands-Free Access lower antenna

08L92-THR-1000-90

Wire tie

TRAILER HITCH

Accessory User’s Information Manual

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED

Phillips screwdriver Flat-tip screwdriver Eye protection (face shield, safety goggles, etc.) Isopropyl alcohol Shop towel File Hex wrench Masking tape 10 mm Open end wrench Ratchet Torque wrench 6 mm and 12 mm Sockets Pushpin Drill 3 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, and 10 mm Drill bits T-10 TORX bit Soap Blanket

The following tools are available through the Ho nda Tool and Equipment Program. On the iN, click on Service > Service Bay > Tool and Equipment Program, then enter the number under “Search.” Or, call 888-424-6857.

• Trim Tool Set (T/N SOJATP2014)

• Plastic Trim Tool (T/N SILTRIMTL10)

• Air Saw (T/N AT192A)

Illustration of the Trailer Hitch Installed on the Vehicle

INSTALLATION

Customer Information: The information in this

installation instruction is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment, and training to correctly and safely add equipment to your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers.”

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery:

HOOD LATCH (Wrap with a shop towel.)

FRONT BULKHEAD COVER

8 CLIPS

INTAKE AIR TUBE

2 CLIPS

TAILLIGHT

REAR FENDER

MASKING TAPE

REAR BUMPER

• Wrap a shop towel around the hood latch.

• Remove the intake air tube.

• Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

2. Remove the rear bumper:

• Apply masking tape as shown.

• Remove the front bulkhead cover.

• Remove six self-tapping screws, two clips, two

6 SELFTAPPING SCREWS

2 CLIPS

BOTTOM VIEW

2 HEX BOLTS (small)

2 HEX BOLTS (large)

2 CLIPS

SELF-TAPPING SCREW

BOLT

REAR BUMPER UNDER COVER

3 RETAINING TABS

REAR BUMPER

6 RETAINING TABS

REAR BUMPER

large hex bolts, and two small hex bolts as shown.

• With the help of an assistant, release nine retaining tabs on each side.

• Remove the self-tapping screw and one bolt.

• With the help of an assistant, remove the rear

REAR BUMPER

12 RETAINING TABS

VEHICLE CONNECTORS (if equipped)

MUFFLER

RUBBER MOUNT

TRAILER HITCH

6 PLAIN WASHERS

6 HEX BOLTS

1

3

5

2

4

6

REAR BUMPER

4 CLIPS

REAR BUMPER UNDER COVER

bumper and unplug the vehicle connec to rs (if equipped).

• Place the rear bumper on a blanket.

4. Install the trailer hitch to the vehicle frame with six plain washers and six hex bolts. First, torque the hex bolts to 32 N·m (24 lb·ft) in the order shown below. Then, torque the hex bolts to 64 N·m (47 lb·ft) in the order shown below. NOTE: Have an assistant help you when installing the trailer hitch.

3. Using soap and water, lubricate the rubber mount and remove the muffler from the rubber mount. NOTE: Be careful not to damage the muffler.

5. Install the muffler.

6. Remove the rear bumper under cover.

If the vehicle is equipped with Hands-Free Access,

REAR BUMPER (inside)

VEHICLE 3-PIN CONNECTOR

HANDS-FREE ACCESS ECU

REAR BUMPER

4 CLIPS

2 SELF-TAPPING SCREWS

HANDS-FREE ACCESS UNIT

LOWER ANTENNA

WIRE TIE (Cut off.)

6 RETAINING TABS

HANDS-FREE ACCESS UPPER ANTENNA 2-PIN CONNECTOR

HANDS-FREE ACCESS ECU (Do not reuse.)

TORX SCREW

LOWER ANTENNA (Do not reuse.)

HANDS-FREE ACCESS UNIT

continue with step 7; otherwise, go to step 14.

With Hands-Free Access

7. Unplug the vehicle 3-pin connector from the Hands-Free Access ECU.

9. Cut the wire tie on the lower antenna. NOTE: Be careful not to damage the lower ante nna .

10. Remove the Hands-Free Access ECU and the lowe r antenna from the Hands-Free Access unit.

8. Remove the Hands-Free Access unit.

11. Install the new Hands-Free Access ECU on the

6 RETAINING TABS

NEW HANDS-FREE ACCESS LOWER ANTENNA 2-PIN CONNECTOR

NEW HANDS-FREE ACCESS ECU

TORX SCREW

NEW HANDS-FREE ACCESS LOWER ANTENNA

HANDS-FREE ACCESS UPPER ANTENNA 2-PIN CONNECTOR

9 HOOKS

HANDS-FREE ACCESS UNIT

WIRE TIE (supplied)

NEW HANDS-FREE ACCESS LOWER ANTENNA

AIR SAW

CUTTING AREA

SCRIBE MARK

REAR BUMPER UNDER COVER

Hands-Free Access unit with the TORX screw, and plug the Hands-Free Access upper antenna 2-pin connector into the new Hands-Free Access ECU.

14. While wearing eye protection, use an air saw to cut the rear bumper under cover at the scribe mark. Remove any burrs.

12. Install the new Hands-Free Access lower antenna on the Hands-Free Access unit, and plug the new Hands-Free Access lower antenna 2-pin connector into the new Hands-Free Access ECU.

13. Secure the new Hands-Free Access lower antenna to the Hands-Free Access unit with one wire tie. NOTE: Lower antenna and Hands-Free Access ECU must both be replaced for the system to function properly.

15. Using a pushpin, pierce the two scribe marks on the

PUSHPIN (Pierce perpendicular.)

REAR BUMPER

REAR BUMPER (inside)

: 2 MARKS

2 SCRIBE MARKS

DRILL (Drill perpendicular.)

: 2 PIERCED

MARKS

REAR BUMPER

3 mm 6 mm 8 mm 10 mm DRILL BIT

REAR BUMPER (inside)

REAR BUMPER

2 CLIPS

EXHAUST COVER

rear bumper as shown. NOTE: Make sure to pierce the scribe marks perpendicular to the rear bumper.

16. While wearing eye protection, drill the two pierced marks with a 3 mm drill bit, with a 6 mm drill bit, with an 8 mm drill bit, then finish with a 10 mm drill bit. NOTE: Make sure to drill perpendicular to the rear bumper. Remove any burrs.

17. Remove the exhaust cover.

18. While wearing eye protection, use an air saw to cut

REAR BUMPER (inside)

AIR SAW

SCRIBE MARKS

CUTTING AREA

HANDS-FREE ACCESS UNIT

NEW HANDS-FREE ACCESS ECU

VEHICLE 3-PIN CONNECTOR

REAR BUMPER (outside)

2 CLIPS (supplied)

BUMPER EDGE TRIM

the rear bumper at the scribe marks. Remove any burrs.

If the vehicle is equipped with Hands-Free Access, continue with step 19; otherwise, go to step 20.

With Hands-Free Access

19. Install the Hands-Free Access unit. Plug the vehicle 3-pin connector into the new Hands-Free Access ECU.

20. Install the bumper edge trim to the rear bumper with the two clips.

21. Install the rear bumper under cover and exhaust cover on the rear bumper. Install the rear bumper.

If the vehicle is equipped with a 10-speed

TRAILER HITCH LABEL (Clean with isopropyl alcohol.)

CAUTION LABEL

ADHESIVE BACKING

transmission, continue with step 22; otherwise, go to step 24.

22. Using isopropyl alcohol on a shop towel, thoroughly clean the trailer hitch where the caution label will attach. NOTE: Vehicles with a 9-speed transmission have a tow rating of 3000 lbs max.

23. Remove the adhesive backing from the caution label, and attach the caution label to the trailer hitch label.

24. Check that all wire harnesses are routed properly and that all connectors are plugged in.

25. Connect the negative cable to the battery.

26. Install the front bulkhead cover and the intake air tube.

27. Press and hold the audio unit power button for 2 seconds to restore the audio and navi (if equipped) system functions.

28. Set the clock on vehicles without navigation.

TRAILER HITCH

RECEIVER COVER

HITCH PIN

HITCH PIN CLIP

BALL MOUNT

Give a copy of this page to your customer.

Whenever you remove the hitch pin clip, the h itch pin, and the ba ll mount, store them securely in the cargo are a. Install the receiver cover into the opening at the end of the trailer hitch. When you reinstall the ball mount, store the receiver cover in the cargo area.

Install the ball mount into the trailer hitch using a hitch pin clip and hitch pin.

After the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of towing, have your Honda Dealer re-check the tightness of the trailer hitch bolts.

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