
Opener and Latch
Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to bend the opener cables.
Hood Relsase Handle:
< i Bolt locations, 2
Hood Latch:
< : Bolt locations
6 x 1.0 mm9.8Nm(1.0 kgl m,7.2 tbl.lrl
HOOD OPENERCABLE(see page 20'152)
6 x 'l.O mm9.8Nm11.0 kgl m,7 .2 tbt ftl,/HANDLE
HOODLATCH
HOOD RELEASEHANOLERemove the kickpanel (see page
20-91).HOODLATCHHOODOPENERCABLE
Remove the bolt whilepulling the handle.
I
Hatch/Fuel Lid Opener lHatchback):
< : Bolt, sclow locations
A
6' I
vl
/
HATCHiFUEL LID
OPENER
6 x 1.0 mm
9.8 N m 11.0 kgl'm,
7.2 tbl.fr)
FUEL LIDOPENER CAELE
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure'
NOTE:
a Make sure each opener cable is connected properly
a Make sure the hood locks securely
a Make sure the hood, hatch and fuel lid open properly.
the
J'o
t
OPENERCOVER
HATCHOPENER CABLE(see page 20-152)
@
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20-154

NOTE: Take care not to bend the opener cables.
Trunk Lid/Fuel Lid Oponer {Sodan}:
< : Bolt, scrow locatlon!
A<:Bolr,2
OPENER LOCKCYLINDER
TRUNK LID/FUELLID OPENER
B V: Scrow, 1
AI-}{- IH. I
_:_)
FUEL LID
Pry the ljd.OPENERCOVER
o
to-*rr*@
6 r 1.0 mm
()t
OP€NER CABLE(seo page 2O-153)
TRUNK LIDOPENER CABLE(see page 20-1 53)
9.8 N m 11.O kgl m,
Fuol Lid Lstch:
< : Boh, locotions, 2
6r1.0mm
FUEL LID OP€NERCAALE(see pages 20-152, 153)
9.8 N m 11.0 ksl'm, i7 '2 tbt'''l
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FUEL LID
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal orocedure.
NOTE:
a Make sure each opener cable is connected properly.
a Make sure the fuel lid fits flush with the body.
a Make sure the tuel lid locks securelv.
a Make sure the trunk lid and fuel lid open properly.
LIO LATCHHatchbock: Remove the rear shelf and rear trim oanel.then pull the rear edge ot the lett sidetrim panel back (soe page 2O-91).Sodan: Remove the rear trim panel,then pull the rear edge of the left trunk sidepanel back {see page 2O-971.
FUEL LIO LATCHRemove the fuel lid latchby turning it 90o.
20-155

Hatch Latch and Lock CYlindet
Replacement
NOTE: Take care not 10 bend the cylinder rod and hatch
opener cable.
1. Remove the rear trim panel (see page 20-921.
2. Disconnect the cylinder rod and connector.
3. Remove the hatch latch.
>: Screw locatiois, 3
^ 6x1.omm I
{Dm s.e N m (1.0 ksl m,- ,?tb:tn __/
20-156
4. Disconnect the hatch opener cable.
HATCH LATCH
5. Remove the lock cylinder by turning it 45o
>: Bolt localion, 1
o.
CYLINDER ROD
lnstallalion is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a Apply grease to the hatch latch.
HATCH LATCH
Make sure the hatch locks securely.
Make sure the hatch opens properly.
Make sure the connector is connected properly.
a
a
a

Trunk Lid Latch and Lock Cylinder
Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to bend the cylinder rod and trunklid opener cable.
l. Disconnect the connector and trunk lid opener cable.
CONNECTOR
2. Disconnect the cylinder rod.
CYLINDERROD
Remove the bolts, then remove the trunk lid latch.
A : Bolt locations, 3
LIDCABLE
4. Remove the lock cylinder cover.
HOOKS
LOCK CYLINDERCOVER
5. Remove the bolt, then pull the lock cylinder out. Re,move the lock cylinder trom the cylinder rod, thentake them out.
: Bolt location, 'l
CLIP
CLIPS
F 6xl.Omm I
q;i!!"jy
LOCKCYLINDER
CYLINDER ROD
6. Installation is the reverse ol the removat proceoure.
NOTE:
a Apply grease to the trunk lid latch,
a Make sure the trunk lid locks securelV.a Make sure the trunk lid opens properly.a Make sure the connector is connected properly.
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20-157

A/C Compressor Belt
Adjustment
Dstlsqtion Method
1. Apply a force of 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf), and measure
the deflection between the A,/C compressor and the
crankshaft Dullev.
A/C Compressor Belt
Us€d Eelt: 81881 engine 7.5 - 9.5 mm (0.3 - 0.4 in)
Bl8Cl engine 8.5 - 10.5 mm (0.3 -0.11 inl
New Belt: 5.0 - 7.0 mm (0.2 - 0.3 inl
Power Stesring Pump Belt
Used Beli: 'l1.5 - 13.5 mm (0.,[5 - 0.53 inl
New 8€lt: 8.0 - 10.0 mm (0 3 - 0.39 inl
NOTE:
. lf there are cracks or any damage evident on the
belt, replace it with a new one.
. "Used belt" means a belt which has been used
for five minutes or more.
. "New belt" means a belt which has been used
for less than five minutes.
2. Loosen the adjust pulley bracket pivot bolt and the
adjusting bolt lock nut of the Ay'C compressor belt.
3. Turn the adiusting bolt to get proper belt tension,
then retighten the adjust pulley bracket pivot bolt
and the adjusting bolt lock nut.
4. Recheck the deflection of the lvc compressor belt
22-36
Tonsion Gauge Method
1. Attach the belt tension gauge to the Ay'C compres-
sor belt as shown below, and measure the tension
of the belt.
A/C Compressot Belt
Used 8€lt: Bl8Bl engine 390 - 540 N
(40 - s5 kgf, 88 - 120 lbfl
Bl8Cl ongine 3il0 - il90 N
(35 - s0 kgf, 77 - 110 lbfl
N€w Belt 7,10 - 880 N {75 - 90 kgf, 170-200lbl}
Powor Steoring Pump Belt
Used Belt: 390 - 5,{l N (40 - 55 kgf, 88 - 120 lbll
N6w Bolt: 74O - 880 N 175 - 90 kgf, 170-200lbt)
NOTE:
. lf there are cracks or any damage evident on the
belt, replace it with a new one.
. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the
belt tension gauge.
. "Used belt" means a belt which has been used
for five minutes or more.
. "New belt" means a belt which has been used
tor less than five minutes,
2. Loosen the adjust pulley bracket pivot bolt and the
adjusting bolt lock nut of the AVC compressor belt.
3, Turn the adjusting bolt to get proper belt tension,
then retighten the adjust pulley bracket pivot bolt
and the adjusting bolt lock nut.
4. Recheck the tension of the A{/C compressor belt.

Electrical
Special Tools
Troubleshooting
Tips and Precautions ................................ 23-3Five-stop Tloubleshooting ..............,...-..-... Z3-sSchematic Symbols ................................_. 23-6wire Color Cod€s ..................................... 23-6Relay and Control Unit Locations
Engine Compartment .........,............ ... --. 23-7Dsshboard and Door ..,,......................... 23-gDashboard and Floor ............................. 23-t OOuaner Panel .....-.....23-12Connector ldentification and WireHarness Routing ........ 23-i 3
Index to Circuits and Systems
Airbag ............... ...-..-... 2g-26sAir Conditioning ....,.. Section 2lAltelnator ......_.............. 23-99Anti-lock Brake Systsm (ABS) Section 19Automatic Transmission Section 14Battery .............. .......... 23-66Chafging System ........... 23-98rCigalstte Lighter .....................-...-......-..-.. Z3-2O4Cfock ................. ..........23-197rcruise Controf .......--..-... 23-242Distributor .................... 23-87Fan Controls ................. 23-1ogFuel and Emissions ... Section 1i*Fuses
Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box ................... 23-48Undor-hood ABS Fuse/Retay Box ............ 23-51Under-hood Fuse/Relay Box,.................. 23-52rGauges
Engine Coolant Temperature {ECT)Gauge ................ ..23-126Fuef cauge ............... 2g-123'Gauge Assembly ....--.23-113Speedometer .....-...,,. 23-114Tachometer .....,.....-.. 23-114Ground Distribution ........ 23-60Heater ,,,........,.... ..... Section 2lrHorn ................. ........... 23-199*fgnition Switch ............. 23-70fgnition Syst6m .......-..-.. 23-A7lgnition Timing .............. 23-89Indicator Lights"A/T Gear Position .............. ................... 23-1 32B1ak6 System ...,..,..-.23-127Engine Oil Pressura .............................. _ 23-1 51Low Fuel ............ ......23-125Malfunction Indicator Lamp {MlL} ...,,. Section I l
tfnteglated Control Unit ...29-144*lnterlock System ...................................... 23-1 3gLights, Exteriol
Back-up Lights ........... 23-179Brake Lights .............. 23-t8ltDaytime Running Lights {Csnada} ........... 23-156Front Palking Lights ............................. 23-1 65Flont Side Marker Lights ....................... 23-165Front Turn Signal Lights ........................ 23-1 65*Hazard Warning Lights .........................- 2g-1A4Headlights ................. 23-t6tLicense Plate Lights .............................. 23-1 69Taillights(Harchback) .......... 23-166
{Sedan) .............. .. 23-167Lights. Inteliol
Cargo Area Light {Hatchback) ...... -.. -.. -... 23-177Ceifing Light ........-..-.23-175
Dash Lights Blightness Controt .............. 23-t70Glove Box Lighr ................................... 23-1 69Spotfighr ............ ....-.23-174Trunk Light (Sedanl ............... .............. - 23.-177*Lighting Sysrem .......-.-... 23-152:Moonroof ,,.,.......,..,,,,,.-.23-211PGM-FI Systom ........ S€crion 11Power Distribution .,.-..--..23-54Power Door Locks .............,,..................... 23-233Power Mirors ..,..,....-...- 23-216Power Relays ...........,..... 23-68Power Windows ............ 29-222*Rear Window Defogger ........,... ..........,..... - 23-20,6Reminder Systems
Key-in Remindel System ....,.............,.... 23-1 50Lights-on Reminder System ................... 23-l 5f*Maintenance Reminder system ..,,.... -.. - -. 23-.1 2gSeat Belt Reminder System ..................- 23-125*Side Markel/Turn Signal/Hazard
Ffasher System .,..,..-.23.-1A4Spark Pfugs .........-...-..... 23-97Starting System ....,,.....-. 23-73*Stereo Sound System ...,.......................,,.. 23-l gg
Supplemental Restraint System {SRS} ......... 23-265Vehicfe Speed Sensor {VSS) .............--..-.... 23-122*Wiper/Washer Systom ...............--.........-..- Zg-254
rRead SRS pi€cautions on Page 23-271 betore workingin these areas.
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Troubleshooting
Tips and Precautions
Before Troubloshooting
a Check applicable fuses in the appropriate fuse/relay
DOX.
a Check the battery for damage, state of charge, and
clean and tight connections.a Check the alternator belt tension.
CAUTION:
a Do not quick-charg€ a battery unless the batteryground cabla has be€n disconnoctsd. oth€rwisoyou will damage the alternator diodss.a Do not att6mpt to crank the engine with the bat-tery ground cable loosely connectsd or you will se-vorsly damag€ tho widng.
a The original radio has a codod thatt plotection ci.-cuit. Be sul€ to got tho customor's code numbet
before- disconnecting th€ battery.- lomoving tho No. 32 (7.5 Al tuso f.om the
under-hood tuse/lelay box.- removing tho radio.
Aflor s€lvic€. reconn€ct powet to tho radio and
turn it on. Whon the word "CODE" is displayed,
€nt€l the customer'E s-digit codo to .astore ladio
operation.
Handling Connectors
a Make sure the connectors are clean and have no loose
wire terminals.
a Make sure multiple cavity connectots are packed withgrease (except watertight connectors).a All connectors have push-down release type locks.
LOCKII{G TAA
LOCKING TAB
a Some connectors have a clio on their side used to at-
tach them to a mount bracket on the body or on
another component. This clip has a pull type lock.
a Some mounted connectors cannot be disconnected
unless you first release the lock and remove the con-
nector from its bracket.
LOCKINGPAWL ONOTHERHALF OFPull toorsengageCONNECTORBRACKET
23-3
a Never try to disconnect connectors by pulling on thei.
wires; pull on the connector halves instead.
a Always reinstall plastic covers.
Belore connecting connectors, make sure the lermi-
nals are in Dlace and not bent.
a Check tor loose retainer and rubber seals.
RETAINER
a The backs of some connectors are oacked with
grease. Add grease if needed. It the grease is contami-
nated, reDlace it.
(cont'd)

Troubleshooting
Tips and Precautions (cont'dl
a lnsert the connector all the way and make sure it is
securely locked.
a Position wires so that the open end of the cover taces
down.Facaopon andcown
V
Handling Wir€s and Hamorao8
a Secure wires and wile harnesses to the frame with
their respective wire ties at the designated locations'
a Remove clips carefully; don't damage their locks'
Stip pliers under the clip base and through the hole at an
angle, then squeeze the expansion tabs to release the
clio.
SI'IAP-ANG PLIERS
a After installing harness clips, make su.€ the hatness
doesn't interfe.e with any moving parts.
a Keeo wire hatnesses away from exhaust pipes and
other hot parts, ftom sharp edges of brackets and
holes, and from exposed screws and bolts.
23-4
GOOD ]TOT GOOD
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s*j -:ut*/-.w-- --ry\
il,,
Tosting and Ropails
a Do not us€ wires or harness€s with broken insulation.
Replace them or repair them by wrapping th€ break
with electrical tape.
a After installing pans, make sure that no wir€s are
Dinched undsr them.
a When using electrical test €quipment, follow the
manufacturer's instructiona and those dsscribed in
this manual,
a It possible, insert the probe of the toster from the wire
side {except waterproof connector).
a Seat grommets in theil grooves properly.
a Use a probe with a tapered tip.
Refer to the instructions in the Honda Terminsl Kit for
identification and .eplacement o{ connector telminals'