2006 Honda Ridgeline Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2006 Honda Ridgeline — the 3.5L V6 engine, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Honda published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2006
Engines
3.5L V6 — 212 cu in, SOHC
TrimsRTS Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · RTL Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · RT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
Federal record7 recalls · 294 complaints · 87 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2006 Ridgeline manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 424
  • General Information 1,583
  • Accessories & Equipment 615
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 188
  • Body & Frame 260
  • Maintenance 70
  • Brakes 215
  • Restraints 180
  • Drivelines & Axles 107
  • Steering 62
  • Electrical 1,297
  • Suspension 128
  • Engine Mechanical 371
  • Transmission 248
  • Engine Performance 3,875
  • Front 328
  • Rear 245

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2006 Ridgeline

  1. Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 19V501000
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
  2. Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 19V499000
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
  3. Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V344000
    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
  4. Structure — frame and members · 22V430000
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
  5. Vehicle Speed Control — accelerator pedal · 19E068000
    If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no long.
  6. Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V029000
    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
  7. Electrical System — instrument cluster/panel · 10V001000
    Should the wiring insulation melt and the exposed wires make contact with each other (short circuit).

Owners have filed 294 complaints and Honda has issued 87 technical service bulletins for the 2006 Ridgeline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2006 Ridgeline manual

Is this manual specific to the 2006 Ridgeline?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2006 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 across the RTS Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, RTL Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, RT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Honda published for this year.

What 2006 Ridgeline problems does it help with?

7 recalls are on federal record for the 2006 Ridgeline, covering air bags, structure, vehicle speed control. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Honda dealers.

Does it include 2006 Ridgeline wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2006 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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