INTRODUCTION
How to Use This Manual
This manual is divided into 23 sections. The first page of each sec-
tion is marked with a black tab that lines up with its corresponding
thumb index tab on this page and the back cover. You can quickly
tind the tirst page of each section without looking through a full ta-
ble of contents. The svmbols printed at the top corner of each page
can also be used as a quick reference system.
Each section includes:
1. A table of contents. or an exploded view index showing:
a Parts disassemblv sequence.
a Bolt toroues and thread sizes.
a Page references to descriptions in text.
2. Disassemblv/assembly procedures and tools.
3. InsDection.
4. Testing/troubleshooting.
5. Repair.
6. Adiustments.
Special Information
@ lnai""tes a strong possibility of sevor€ pelsonal iniury
01 loss of life it instructions al€ not tollowed.
CAUTION: Indicates a possibility ot personal inlury or oquipmont
damage if instructions ale not followed.
NOTE: Gives helpful information.
CAUTfON: Detaifed doscriptions ot standad workshop procedures,
salety principlos and servica opelations are not included Pleaso note
that this manual conlains warnings and cautions against somo spocif-
ic sgrvice methods which could cause PERSONAL INJURY, damage
a vehicle or make it unsafe. Pleaso understand that those warnings
cannot cover all conceivablc waYs in which service, whethea or not
recommended bv HONDA, might be done, or of the possibla
hazardous consequences of svery conceivable way, nor could
HONDA investigate all such ways. Anyone using seryice plocedures
or toofa, whethor 01 not recomonded by HONDA, ,nust sttisfY him-
sett thoroughly that neither personal saf€ty nor v€hicle safety will
be jaopaldized.
All information contained in this manual is based on the latest product
information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right
to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this publica-
tion mav be reproduced, stored in retrieval system, or transmitted,
in any Jorm by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the
publisher. This includes test. figures and tables.
Specificationstrtl:{lt'
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*Transaxle
*Steeringr-\
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* Brakes
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*Electrical J--*
(lncludins ISBE)
First Edition 7/93 1448 pages
All Rights Reserved
Specifications Apply to U.S.A. and Canada
HONDA MOTOR CO.,LTD,
Service Publication ottice
As sections with r includ€ SRS components.
special precautions are lequiled when servicing.
J: GLOVE BOX INFORMATIOf{
AIBBAG INFORMANO
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTiAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
. THE SRS MUST BE INSPECTED TEN YEARS AFTER IT
IS INSTALLED. TI{E DATE OF INSTALLATION IS SHOWN
ON THE CERTTFICATION PLATE, LOCATED ON THE
DRIVER'S DOOR JAMB.
. DIAGNOSTIC CHECKS AND REPLACEMENT OF SNS
COMPONENTS MUST BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED
DEALER
. SEE YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL FOR AODITIONAL SRS
INFORMATION.
K: FRONT SEAT PASSENGER INFLATOR WARNING TAG
A WARNING
ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT CAN SERIOUSLY
HURT OR KILL YOU.
INSTALL THE RED SERVICE CONNECTOR WHEN THE IN-
FLATOR HARNESS IS DISCONNECTED
L: FRONT SEAT PASSENGER MODULE DANGER
A DANGER
EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE
CONTACT WITH ACID, WATER OR HEAVY METALS SUCH
AS COPPER. LEAD OR MERCURY MAY PRODUCE HARM'
FUL AND IRRITATING GASES OR EXPLOSIVE COM.
POUNDS.
STORGE TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED 2OOOF
tlOO"CI. FOB PROPER HANDLIING, STORAG€ AND DIS-
POSAL PROCEDURES REF€B TO THE SERVICE MANUAL,
SBS SUPPLEMENT.
POTSON
CONTAI'\'S POISONOUS SODIUM AZIOE AND POTASSIUM
NITRATE.
FIRST AID
IF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMITING.
FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES.
IF GASES (FROM ACID OR WATER CONTACT) ARE IN.
HALED, SEEK FRESH AIR. IN EVERY CASE. GET PROMPT
MEDICAL ATTENTION.
KEEP OUT OF REACI.I OF CHILDREN.
A' WARNING
THE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND. IF ACCIDEN-
TALLY DEPLOYEO, CAN SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILL YOU.
. DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL TEST EOUIPMENT OR PROB.
ING DEVICES.
THEY CAN CAUSE ACCIOENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
. NO SERVICEAALE PABTS INSIDE. OO NOT OISAS-
SEMBLE.
. PLACE AIRBAG UPFIGHT WHEN REMOVED.
. FOLLOW SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY.
fi{lHfiFe*% _
1-7
M: AIRBAG LABEL
AIRBAG
N: SRS WARNING IENGINE HOODI
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SBSI
THIS VEHICLE IS EOUIPPED WITH DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG.
ALL SRS ELECTRICAL WIRING AND CONNECTORS ARE
COLORED YELLOW.
TAMPERING WITH, DISCONNECTING OR USING ELECTRI-
CAL TEST EOUIPMENT ON TI{E SRS WIRING CAN MAKE
THE SYSTEM INOPERATIVE OB CAUSE ACCIOENTAL FIR'
ING OF THE INFLATOR.
A. WANING
THE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND, IF ACCIDEN-
TALLY DEPLOYED, CAf{ SERIOUSLY HURT YOU'
FOLLOW SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM {SRSI
THIS VEI{ICLE IS EOUIPPED WITH DRIVER ANO FRONT
SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAGS.
ALL SRS ELECTRICAL WIRING AND CONNECTORS ARE
COLORED YELLOW.
TAMPENING WITI{, DISCONNECTING OR USI G ELECTRI'
CAL TEST EOUIPMENT ON THE SRS WIRING CAN MAKE
THE SYSTEM INOPERATIVE OR CAUSE ACCIDENTAL FIB'
ING OF THE INFLATOB.
A WABNING
THE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AI{O, IF ACCIDEN-
TALI-Y DEPLOYED, CAN SEBIOUSLY HURT YOU'
FOLLOW SERVTCE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
N: SRS WARNING IENGINE HOODIi
'This vorsion
passonger's
ol tho labol is u36d in cs.t with a front soat
airbag.
{cont'd)
