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The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, 

equipment, and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and 
you should not assume this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this 
information applies, contact an authorized Honda automobile dealer. 

 

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Service Bulletin 

17-070

 

August 8, 2017 

07127 Version 1

 

2018 Civic Type R: PDI Information 

AFFECTED VEHICLES 

Year 

Model 

Trim Level 

2018 

Civic  

Type R Touring 

INTRODUCTION 

This bulletin covers the pre-delivery inspection (PDI) of the 2018 Civic Type R. It includes these procedures: 

1. 

Fuel the Vehicle 

8. 

Remove the Front Suspension Height Retainers 

2. 

Remove the Exterior Protective Coatings 

9. 

Install the Front License Plate Holder 

3. 

Install the Fuses 

10. 

Set the Tire Pressures 

4. 

Remove the Interior Protective Coverings 

11. 

Start the TPMS Calibration Process 

5. 

Install the Floor Mats 

12. 

Do the PCM Idle Learn Procedure   

6. 

Check the Battery  

13. 

Install the Shift Lock Release Cover 

7. 

Install the Body Plugs 

14. 

Check/Refresh the SiriusXM

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 Radio Dealer Demo 

Service  

To do a PDI on the navigation system, be sure to complete S/B 17-071, 

2018 Civic Type R: PDI of the Navigation 

System

CLAIM INFORMATION 

Reimbursement Time: 1.4 hours 

NOTE: This time includes the PDI of the navigation system. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Civic Type R 2018

Page 1: ...im Level 2018 Civic Type R Touring INTRODUCTION This bulletin covers the pre delivery inspection PDI of the 2018 Civic Type R It includes these procedures 1 Fuel the Vehicle 8 Remove the Front Suspension Height Retainers 2 Remove the Exterior Protective Coatings 9 Install the Front License Plate Holder 3 Install the Fuses 10 Set the Tire Pressures 4 Remove the Interior Protective Coverings 11 Star...

Page 2: ...oblems that cannot be fixed within a few minutes Remove all PDI items from the trunk cargo area interior and glove box Starting the Engine Without the Backup Fuse To lower parasitic draw the vehicle comes from the factory with the No 18 BACKUP 10 A fuse removed from the main under hood fuse box With it removed the engine will not start when you apply the clutch pedal and press the ENGINE START STO...

Page 3: ...plete 3 Start the engine by pressing the ENGINE START STOP button while pressing the clutch pedal You must start the engine within 10 seconds of touching the remote to the button Get familiar with the jacking and lift points show below Use of any other points can cause deformation damage ...

Page 4: ...ll exterior protective coatings See S B 03 080 Removal of Protective Coatings During PDI Do not remove the clear protective tape on the rear doors 3 Install the Fuses To lower battery drain during vehicle shipping the No 18 BACKUP 10 A fuse and the No 19 AUDIO 15 A fuse are removed from the under hood fuse box and stored in the center console cup holder or coin tray Make sure you install them wher...

Page 5: ... using S B 88 023 Battery Testing and Replacement If the ED 18 does not show GOOD BATTERY charge the battery with the GR8 battery diagnostic station Write down the GOOD BATTERY 10 digit code in the PDI and Final Delivery Checklist During the PDI write down the code in the Under Hood Engine Cold section Then at vehicle delivery test the battery again charge if needed and write down the new code in ...

Page 6: ... Half Height 9 Install the Front License Plate Holder If state regulations require the use of a front license plate install the holder as shown Vehicle Exterior Vehicle Lowered to Ground 10 Set the Tire Pressures Set the tire pressures according to the driver s doorjamb label Make sure the tires are at the same temperature as the outside air when checking and setting the pressures NOTE There is no...

Page 7: ...ll then see this screen telling you the system is initializing acquiring its location from the GPS satellites Keep watching the screen NOTE Initialization averages about 10 minutes but it can take as long as 45 minutes If it completes within 10 minutes the screen changes to the globe screen 3 If the system does not initialize within 10 minutes a second screen shown below appears The system is stil...

Page 8: ...d the calibration will complete on its own Under Hood Engine Idling 12 Do the PCM Idle Learn Procedure To ensure a steady engine idle do the PCM idle learn procedure after installing the No 18 BACKUP 10 A fuse 1 Start the engine with the transmission in Neutral and make sure all electrical items A C audio unit defogger lights etc are turned off 2 Wait for the engine to reach operating temperature ...

Page 9: ...es from the factory activated with the SirusXM Radio dealer demo service Once you install the No 18 BACKUP 10 A fuse the system receives the full range of available channels You can see a full list of channels at www siriusxm com While watching the display tune to several channels within the full channel lineup If you can tune to all of the channels the dealer demo service is activated END ...

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