Inspection Procedure

*NOTE:
Do the inspection procedure for all used vehicles. For new (unsold) vehicles, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE A.

1. Park the vehicle on a lift.

NOTE:
If you need to replace the floor wire harness, you will need to raise the vehicle on the lift.

2. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio unit, then write down the audio presets.

3. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

4. Remove the driver's dashboard undercover:

^ Refer to page 20-75 of the 2007-2008 Fit Service Manual, or

^ Online, enter keywords DRIVER UNDERCOVER, and select Driver's Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation.

5. Remove the left kick panel and driver's door sill trim:

^ Refer to page 20-53 of the service manual, or

^ Online, enter keywords DOOR AREA, and select Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Door Areas.





6. Pull back the carpet to access the left branch of the floor wire harness.

7. Release the two clips securing the wire harness to the floor panel.





8. Use a small flat-head screwdriver or a pick tool to remove the strap clip from the harness. The strap clip will not be reused.

NOTE:
Do not cut the strap clip. You may accidentally cut through the corrugated tube and damage a wire.





9. Pull out the wire harness from the corrugated tube between the yellow clip and the harness branch fork.

10. Remove the insulation tape wrapped around the harness between the yellow clip and the harness branch fork.








11. Pull out and identify the wire splices that must be sealed.





12. Remove the existing insulation from each of the splices (four on LX models and five on Sport models).

13. Inspect all of the splices and wire for any dullness or discoloration. The splices and wire should be shiny.*

^ In all of the splices are good, go to step 11 of REPAIR PROCEDURE A to seal the splices.

^ If any of the splices are dull or discolored, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE B to replace the floor wire harness.