Timing Belt
Inspection
Remove the cylinder head cover.
. Reler to page 6-3'l when installing.
Inspect the timing belt for cracks and oil or coolant
soaking.
NOTE:
. Replace the belt if oil or coolant soaked.
. Rsmove any oil or solvent that gets on the belt.
Rotate pulley
and inspscr bell.
After inspecting, retorque the crankshaft pulley bolt
to 177 N'm ('18.0 kgf'm, 130 lbt'ft).
Tension Adjustment
CAUTION: Always Ediust timing belt tonsion with tho
cngin. cold.
NOTE:
. The tensionet is spring-loaded to apply proper ten-
sion to the belt automaticallv after making the follow-
ing adjustment.
. Always rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise when
viewed trom the pulley side Rotating it clockwise
may result in improper adjustment ot the belt ten-
sion.
Remove the cylinder head cover. (Refer to page
6-31 when installing.)
Set the No. 1 piston at TDC (see page 6-12).
Rotate the c.ankshaft 5 - 6 revolutions to set the
bslt.
4. Set the No. I piston at TDC.
3.
ADJUSNNG BOLT54 N.m (5.5 kqf.m,a0 rbr.ftlFor adiustment only,do not remove,
5.
6.
7.
8.
Direction olrolatlon.
Loosen the adiusting bolt 1/2 turn (180') onlv
Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise 3-teeth on
the camshaft pulley.
Tighten the adjusting bolt to the specified torque.
After adjusting, retorque the crankshaft pulley bolt
to 177 N.m (18.0 kgl.m. 130 lbf.ft).
6-9
Timing Belt
lnspection
Remove the cylinder head cover.
. Refer to page 6-78 when installing.
Inspect the timing belt for cracks and oil or coolant
soaking.
NOTE:
. Replace the belt if oil or coolant soaked.
. Remove any oil or solvent that gets onthe b€lt.
Rotate pulleyand inspect b6lt.
After inspecting. retorque the crankshaft pulley bolt
to 177 N.m (18.0 kgf.m, 130 lbf.ft).
Tension Adjustment
CAUTION: Always adlust timing bslt tsnsion with th6
engine cold.
NOTE:
. The tensioner is spring-loaded to apply proper ten-
sion to the belt automatically after making the follow-
ing adjustment.
a Alwavs rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise when
viewed trom the pulley side. Rotating it clockwise
may result in improper adjustment of the belt ten-
sion.
Remove the cylinder head cover. (Refer to page 6-
78 when installing.)
Set the No. 1 piston at TDC (see page 6-51).
Rotate the crankshaft 5-6 revolutions to set the belt.
Set the No. 1 piston at TDC.4.
AINUSTING AOLT5/a N.m 15.5 kg{.m, to lbtftlFor adjustment only,
5.
7.
8.
A
.//\v-/
Directionrotat|on,
Loosen the adjusting bolt 1/2 turn (180') only.
Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise 3 teeth on
the camshaft pulley.
Tighten the adjusting bolr.
After adjusting, retorque the crankshaft pulley bolt
to 177 N.m (18.0 kgf.m, 130 lbf'ft).
6-48
Troubleshooting Procedures
when the TcM senses an abnormality in the input or output systems. the E]indicator light in the gaugo assembly willblink.
when the service check Connector {located under the dash on the passenger side} is connected with the specaat toolas shown, the E] indicator light will blink the Diagnostic Trouble iode {DTCI when the ignition switch is turned on.
When the lDil indicator light has been reported on, connect the service check connector with the special tool.Then turn on the ignition switch and observe the @ indicator light.
GAUGE ASSEMSLY
)'t
DAI'A LI]TKcor{r{EcToR (3P)NOTE:Do not atlachjumpe. wire.
Sc. DTCI
So. DTC2
S.. DTC14
scs sHoRT CO[{]{ECTORoTPAZ-OOl0too
codes 1 through I are indicated by individual short blinks, codes 1o through 1 5 are indicated by a series of tong andshon blinks. one long blink equals l0 short blinks. Add the long and short blinks together to dete;mins the cod€. Aft6rdetermining the code, refer to the erectricar system symptom-to-component chart on pages 14-5o and 51.
ahon
f"l
some PGM-FI problems will also make the @ indicator light come on. After repairing the pGM-Fr system, disconnectthe BACK UP tuse (7.5 Al in the under-hood fuse/relay box tor more than 1o seconds to reset the TcM memorv.
NOTE:
a PGM-FI svstem
The PGM-FI system on this model is a sequential multipon fuel iniection svstem.' Disconnecting the BACK UP tuse also cancels the radio anti-theft code, preset stations and the clock setting. G6tthe customer's code numbe. and make note of the radio presets befote temoving the fuse so you can reset them.
14-48
CAUTIOI{:
a All SRS eloctdcal wiring harna$os are covcred whh
yollow lnaulation.
a Sofora disconnecting any pan ot tho SRS wirc har'
n6ss, connoct the short connoctots (s€6 pago 23-701.
a Roplacs tho entiro aff.ct d SRS ham6t. rssombly it
ii has an opon circuil or damagcd wlrlng.
lf the inspection to. a particular lailure code requir6s the
use of Test Harness {07LAJ - PT3O1 OA):
1, Remove the left side kick panel on the driver's side(see page 1+84).
2. Connect the wire harness to the Tsst Harness.
and/or connect the Test Harness to the TCM sccord-
ing to the troubleshooting flowchart.
NOTE:
a Only the A and D terminals of the Test Harnsss aro
used for Ay'T troubleshooting.
a Unless otherwise noted, use only the Digital
Multimeter, commerciallv available or KS-AHM-
32{)03, for testing.
c
DIG]TAL MULTIMETERComm€rciallv availableKS-AH M-32-.003,or gouivalEnt
) o o o o o o o o o o ) olo D o o o o o qoo o o o olo o o o o . o o o . c
To.miml Locrtlonr
a TCM Ro3at Procoduro
1 . Tum the ignition switch off.
2. Remove the No. 32 BACK UP fuse {7.5 A} from the
under-hood luse/relay box 'or 10 seconds to reset
the TCM.
NOTE; Disconnocting the No. 32 BACK UP tuse also
cancels ths radio anti-theft code, preset stations and
tho clock sefting. Get the customer's code number
and make note ol the radio presets before removing
the fuss so you can reset them.
a Finll hoc.dulr
NOTE: This procedure must be done after any
troubleshooting.
1 . Removs ths s9ocialtool from the Service Check Con-
noctor.
2. Reset the TCM.
3, S6t th€ radio preset stations and clock setting.
BACK UP (7.5 A} FUSE
14-49
Number of @indicator light
blinks while
Service Check
Connector is
connected with
the special tool.
@ indicator
lightPossible CauseSymptomRefer to
page
'loBlinksDisconnected engine coolant tempera-
rure (ECT) sensor connector
Short or open in ECT sensor wire
Faulty ECT sensor
Lock-up clutch does not
engage.14-68
1lOFFDisconnected ignition coil connector
Short or open in ignition coil wire
Faulty ignition coil
. Lock-up clutch does not
engage.'t 4-7 0
13Blinks. Shon or open in LT GRN wire between
the D3 terminal and ECM. Faulty barometric pressure {BARO)
sensor
NOTE: The BARO sensor is built into
the ECM
. No specific symptom
appears.
14-7 1
14Blinks. Short of open in FAS {YEL} wire be-
tween the D16 terminal and ECM. Faulty ECM
. Transmission jerks hard
when shitting.
't5OFFDisconnected mainshaft speed sensor
connecror
Short or open in mainshaft speed sen-
sor wire
Faulty mainshaft speed sensor
. Transmission jerks hard
when shifting.
14-75
SymptomProbable CauseRet.page
LQ! indicator light is on steady, not blinking whenever the ignition is on.14-77
[Q3] indicator light does not come on for 2 seconds after ignition is first
turned on.14-78
Lock-up clutch does not have duty operation (ON-OFFI.Check A/C signal with
A/C on.14-80Lock-up clutch does not engage.
Shitt leve. cannot be moved lrom @ position with the brake pedal
depressed.Check brake switch signal,14-41
It the self-diagnosis LQ4 indicator light does not blink, perform an inspection according to the table below.
a lf a customer describes the symptoms for codes 3, (yet the LQ! indicator light is not blinkingl, 6, 1 1 or 15, it will
be necessa.y to recreate the symptom by test driving. and then checking the @ indicator light with the ignition still
oN.
e lt ttre @ indicator light displays codes olher than those listed above or stays lit continuously, the TCM is faulty.. Sometimes the Lqd indicator light and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL)/Check Engine light may come on simul-taneously. lf so, check the PGM-Fl system according to the numbe. of blinks on the MIL/Check Engine light. thenreset the memory by removing the BACK UP fuse in the unde.-hood fuse/relay box for more than 1O seconds. Drive
the vehicle for several minutes at speed over 30 mph (5O km/h), then recheck the MIL/Check Engine light.
NOTE:
. PGM-FI system
The PGM-Fl system on this model is a sequential multiport fuel injection system.a Disconnecting the BACK UP luse also cancels the radio anti-theft code. preset stations and the clock setting. Get
the fuse so vou can reset them.the customer's code number and make note ot the radio
14-51
Steering Wheel
Installation
Airbag installation
CAUTION:
. B€fore inrtalling the stooring wheel, align tho front
who6l3 etraight ahead.
. Bo sure to install the harness wires so that thGy are
not pinched or intorfsring with othor car parts.
. Do not roplace thc original stsoring wheel with any
othor design. since it will maks it impo$ibla to prop-
erly install the airbag. {Only use genuine HONDA
replscomont parts)
. After rols3embly. confirm thai the whoels are still
straight ahoad 8nd that steoring wheel spoke anglo
is correct. lf minor spoke anglo adiustment is noc€s-
srry, do so qnly by adlustment ol th€ tie-rods, not byromoving and repositioning the steering wh€€|.
@ contirm ihat the airbag assombly is
socurely attachsd to the stooring wheel; oth€rwise,
scvoro porsonal iniury could r€sult during airbag
doploym6nt.
1. Before installing the steering wheel, center the
cable reel.
Do this by tirst rotating the cable reel clockwise
until it stoos.
Then rotate it counterclockwise (approximately two
turnsl until:- The yellow gear tooth lines up with the mark on
the cover.- The arrow on the cable reel label points straight
UD.
YELI-OW GEAR
ALIGNMENT MARK
17-26
2. Install the steering wheel.
NOTE: Be sure the steering wheel shaft engages
the cable reel and canceling sleeve.
a9 N.m (5.0 ksf'm,36 lbf.ftl
Attach the cruise control sevresume switch€s con-nector to the steering wheel clip.
Connect ihe horn connector.
CRUISE CONTROLSET/NESUME SWITCHESCONNECTOR
Opening Drag Check
(Motor Removedl
Betore installing the motor, measure the etfort required
to open the glass using a spring scale as shown.
CAUTION: When using a spring scale, protoct the
leading edg6 ot th€ glass with a shop towel.
lf load is over 40 N (4 kgt, 9lbf). check side clearance
and glass height adjustment (see page 2O-78).
Closing Force Check
(Motor Installedl
1. After installing all removed parts, have a hetper hotd
the switch to close the glass while you measure
torce required to stop it. Attach a spring scale asshown. Read the force as soon as the glass siops
moving, then immediately release the switch andspnng scare.
CAUTION: When using a spring scale, protoct tho
leading odge ol th€ glass with a shop towel.
200-290 N(20 - 30 kgf, rt4- 66 lbf)
lf the force is not within specification, install a new
lock washer, adjust the tension by turning the mo-
tor clutch adjusting nut, and bend the lock washer
against the motor clutch adjusting nut.
LOCKWASHERReplace.
'r coul{TER-cLocKwrsETo decrease
GLASS
\
20-83
Replacement
To remove the dashboard, first remove the:
a Front seats (see page 2O-103)
a Front and rear consoles (see page 20-128)a Dashboard lower cover (see page 2O-131)a Knee bolster (see page 2O-132)a Glove box lsee page 2O-135). Clock (see page 20-135)
a Moonroot switch (see page 20-1341a Stereo radio/cassette {see page 20-132)
Lower the steering column (see section 17).
@@ ro avoid accidentat dedoyment andpossiblo in ury, always install the prot€ctive short
connector on tho drivsr's airbag connector bgtor€
lowering tho stooring column (so€ page 20-1361.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the steering column,
wrap it with a shoD towel.
: 8olt, nul locations
A
: Bolt, 28 : ut, 2
8 x 1.25 mm22 N-m 12.2 ksl.m,16 lbt.frl
8 x 1.25 mm
gill$"'l
STEERING COLUMN
3. Remove the nuts, then remove the front passsnger,s
airbag bracket,
@ To avoid accidantar daploym.nr ",'dpossibls iniury, always install th€ protoctiv. 3hqtconnoctor on tho ,ront passongor'a airbag conncc-tor whon tha SRS main ha.na$ is disconncctod llcrpago 20-136).
: Nut locatlons, 4
FRONT PASSENGER'S
FRONT PASSENGER'SAIRBAG BRACKET
4.
SRS MAINHARNESS
Disconnect the air mix controlcable and connectors.
AIR MIX CONTROLCAELE
CONNECTORS
(cont'dl
20-137