Warning/Caution Label Locations
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E: STEERING COLUMN NOTTCE tHOODI
NOTICETO PREVENT SRS DAMAGE, REMOVE STEERING WHEELBEFORE REMOVING STEERING SHAFT CONNECTING BOLT.
F: MONITOR NOTICE
NOTICE. NO SERVICEABLE PARTS tNStoE.. REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL FoR DETAILEDrNsrRucTtoNs.
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o: SRS WARNING {HOOD}
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM {SRSITHIS VEHICLE IS EOUIPPED WITH DRIVER AND FRONTSEAT PASSENGER AIRBAGS,ALL SRS ELECTRICAL WIRING AND CONNECTORS ARECOLORED YELLOW.TAMPERING WITH, DISCONNECTING OR USINGELECTRICAL TEST EOUIPMENT ON THE SRS WIRING CANMAKE THE SYSTEM INOPERATIVE OR CAUSE ACCIDENTALFIRING OF THE INFLATOR.
A WARNINGTHE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND. IFACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED, CAN SEBIOUSLY HURT YOU.FOLLOW SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
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Engine RemovaUlnstallation
Removal
@a Make sure iacks and safety stands are placed properly
and hoist brackets are attached to the correct oosi-
tions on the engine.
. Make sure the vehicle will not roll oft stands and fall
while you are working under it.
NOTEI
. Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted sur-
faces.
o To avoid damage. unplug the wiring connectors care-
fully while holding the connector portion.
lvlark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or
hoses, or interfere with other parts.
Secure the hood in the open position.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal first, then the
positive terminal.
Disconnect the battery cables from the under-hood
fuse/relay box and battery positive terminal.
1.
2.
4. Remove the batterv and batterv base.
BATTERYBASE
I x 1.25 mm24 N.m (2.4 kgf.m,17 tbnft)-t'.-e
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5. Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housino.
INTAKE AIB
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6.
7.
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Gylinder Head
Removal
Engine removal is not required for this procedure.
l!@ Make sure iacks and safety stands are
placed properly, and hoist blackels ale attachgd to the
correct position on the engine.
NOTE:
o Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted sur-
faces.
o To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors care-
fully while holding the connector portion.
. To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the
engine coolant temperature drops below 100"F (38'C)
before loosening the retaining bolts.
. Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or
hoses, or interfere with other parts.
2.
4.
5.
1.Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
Drain the engine coolant (see page 10-5). Remove
the radiator cap to speed draining.
Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing(see page 5-2).
Remove the mounting bolt and lock bolt, then
remove the power steering (P/S) pump belt and
pump (see page 5-4).
Loosen the idler pulley bracket bolt and adjusting
bolt, then remove the air conditioning (A,/C) com,
pressor belt.
ADJUSTINGBOLT
ADJUSTING BOLTLOCKNUT8 x 1.25 mm24 N m {2.4 ksf.m, 17 lbttt}
IOLER PULLEY BBACKET BOLT10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m {4.5 kgtm, 33 lbf ft)
tt aAo-Io
6. Loosen the locknut and mounting nut, then remove
the alternator belt.
LOCKNUT8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m (2.4 kgf.m, 17 lbt.ftl
10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m (4.5 kgt.m. 33 lbf.ft)
7. Remove the P/S OUmo bracket.
l0 x 1.25 mm44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m,33 rbf.ft)
BELT
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Steering
Special Toofs ............. 17-2
Component Locations
Index ................ ....... 17-3
Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting ................ 1 7-4
Noise and Vibration ......................... 17-8
Fluid Leaks ............. 17-10
Inspection and Adiustment
Steering Operation .......................... 17-12
Power Assist Check
With Vehicle Parked ....................
Steering Linkage and Gearbox .......
Pump Belt
Rack Guide Adjustment ...................
Fluid Rep|acement ...................,,.,....
Pump Pressure Check .................,,...
*Steering Wheel
Removal ................. 17-18
*Steering Column
Removal/lnstallation ................ ....... 17 -2O
lnspection .............. 17-21
Steering Lock Replacement ............ 17 -22
Power Steering Hoses, Lines
Ffuid Leakage Inspection ................. 17 -23
Repfacement .......... 17-23
Power Steering Pump
Repfacement .......... 17-24
Disassembly ...........17-25
fnspection .............. 17-26
Reassembly ............ 17-28
Power Steering Gearbox
Removal ................. 17-31
Disassembly ........... 17-34
Reassembly ............ 17-40
Ball Joint Boot Replacement .......... 17-50
Installation ............. 17-51
17-12
17-13
17-14
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17-15
17-16
Disassembly/Reassembly............... 17-18
4'%/b.......... -r'-7--a/
SUPPLEN\EN AL RES\RA(N SYSTES{ (SRS\
This model has an SRS which includes a driver's airbag in the steering wheel hub. a passenger's airbag in the dashboardabove the glove box ('97 - 00 models), and seat belt tensioners in the seat belt retractors ('98 - 00 models). Informationnecessary to safely service the SRS is included in this Service Manual. ltems marked with an asterisk (*) on the contentspage include, or are located near, SBS components. Servicing. disassembling or replacing these items will require specialprecautions and tools, and should only be done by an authorized Honda oearer.
To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could lead to peFonal iniury or death in the event of a sevore trontalcollision. allSRS service work must be performod by an authorized Honda dealer.lmproper service procedurgs, including incorrect removal and installalion of the SRS, could lead to personal iniurycaused by unintontional deployment of th€ airbags {'97 - 00 models), and seat belt tensioners ('98 - 00 modelsl.Do not bump the SRS unit. Otherwise, the system may lail in case ot a collision, or the airbags may deploy when theignition switch is ON (lll.
SRS electrical wiring harnesses are identitied by yellow colof coding. Ralated components are located in the steeringcolumn, front console, dashboard, dashboard lower panel, and in the dashboard above the glove box. Do not use elec-trical test equipment on these cilcuits,
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Heater and Air Conditioning
Heater ...........21
NOTE: Section 21 ("Heater") is included in section 22.
Air Conditioning ......'..'.. '.'22'1
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS}
This model has an SRS which includes a driver's airbag in the steering wheel hub, a passenger's airbag in the dashboard
above the glove box ('97,00 models). and seat belt tensioners in the seat belt retractors ('98 - 00 models). Information
necessary to safely service the SRS is included in this Service Manual. ltems marked with an asterisk (*) on the contents
page include. or are located near, SRS components. Servicing, disassembling or replacing these items will require special
precautions and tools, and should only be done by an authorized Honda dealer.
@. To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could lead to personal iniury or death in the event of 8 severe frontal
collision, all SRS service work must be performed by an authotized Honda dealer.
lmproper service procedures, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, could lead to personal iniury
caused by unintentional deployment of the airbags ('97 - 00 models), and seat belt tensioners 138 - 00 models).
Do not bump the SRS unit. Otherwise, the system may fail in case of a collision, or the airbags may deploy when the
ignition switch is ON {lll.
SRS eleqtrical wiring harnesses are identified by yellow color coding. Related components are located in the steering
column, front console, dashboard, dashboard lower panel, and in the dashboard above the glove box. Do not use elec-
tricaltest equipment on thes€ cilcuils.
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Special Tools .."....."" 24-14
Component/Wring Location
lndex - '97 model ..........'.." '.....""" 24-15
Component/Wiring Location
lndex - '98 - 00 models ..............." 24-16
Description .'.........."'.24'17
Circuit Diagram .........24'14
Precautions/Procedures
General Precautions ......".."'........... 24-19
Airbag/Seat Belt Tensioner
Handling and Stolage ....''........... 24-19
SRS Unit Precautions ...............'...... 24-20
lnspeciion After Deployment .......'.24'20
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with Built-in Short Contact '...'....24-21
Spring-loaded Lock Connectors .."' 24-22
BackProbing SPring-loaded Lock
Conneetors ,.......24-22
Disconnecting the Airbag Connectors and
the Seat Beh Tensioner
Connectors ....'....24-23
Steering-lelated Precautions .......... 24-25
Troubleshooting
Self -diagnostic Procedures ............. 24-26
Reading the DTC .................. .....".."' 24'26
Erasing the DTC Memory ................24-28
Troubleshooting lntermittent
Faifures "'...........24'24
Diagnostic Trouble Gode {DTC}
Chart -'97 model ....""....... "......24-29
Diagnostic Trouble Gode (DTCI
Chart -'98 - 00 models ............. 24-31
SRS Indicator Light Wire
Connections ','," 24'33
Ff owcharts ....-........24'34
Driver's Airbag
Repf acement ..'......21'87
Front Passenger's Airbag
Repfacement .....'.',24'AS
Gable Reel
Replacement .......'.24-91
SRS Unit
Replacement .........24-95
Airbag/Seat Belt Tensioner
Disposaf .................24'97
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Component/Wiring Locations Index -'97 model
SRS INDICATOR LIGHT (ln the gauge assembly)Troubleshooting, page 24-27Gauge assembly, section 23
DASHBOABD w|RE HARNESS
to SBS INDICATOR LIGHT in
DRIVER'S AIBMGReplacement,page 21-87Disposal, page 24-97
To CRUISE CONTROLSET
To DRIVERS AnBAG
ANBAG2P
sBsitAr[ ] nNEssto FROI|T PASSEiIGEB.S
FRONT PASSEITGER'S AIRBAGReplacement, pago 24{9Disposal, page 24-97
sns ut{fTGROUND
SES MAIN HAR]GSStosns U nItP OOIIITECTOR
MAIN WIRE HABNESSto DASHBOABD wlRE21P
SRS MAIN HABNESSto UNOEB-DASHFUSE/BELAY BOX2P CONNECTOR
GOf$ECrOn PPIlBLr( 8R t
MEMORY ERASE SIGNALIMES) CONNECTOR I2PI[GRY. GRYI or twHT, BLr.l
GAUGE ASSEMBLY5P
HARNESS
SRS MAIN HARNESSto MAINWIRE HARNESS3P OONNECTOR
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Gomponent/Wiring Locations Index -'98 - 00 models
SRS INDICAIOR LIcHT (ln the gauge assembty)Troubleshooting, page 24 27Gauge assembly. section 23
DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESSto SRS INDICATOR LIGHf inGAUGE ASSEMBLY5P CONNECTOR
FRONT PASSENGER'S AIRBAGReplacement, page 24-89Disposal, page 24 97
CABLE REELReplacement,page 24-91
To HORN SWITCH
To CRUISE CONTROLSET/RESUME SWTCH
To DRIVER'S AIRBAG
ro CABLE REEL2P CONNECTOR
MAIN VYIRE HARNESSto DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS
SRS MAIN HARNESS
ORIVER'S AIRBAGReplacement,page 24-87Disposal, page 24-97
SRS UNIT
SRS MAIN HARNESSto FROI{T PASSENGER,S AIRBAG2P CONiIECTOR
RIGHT SIDE WIRE HARNESS toSEAI BELTTENSIONER2P CONNECTOR24P CONNECTOR
SRS MAIN
SRS MAIN HARNESS toLEFT SIDE WIRE HARNESS2P CONNECTOR
SRS MAIN HARNESSto MAIN WIRE HARNESS3P CONNECTOB
(lncluding safing sensorand impact sensor)Replacement, page 24-95
SRS MAIN HARNESS toRIGHT SIDE WIRE HARNESS2P CONNECTOR
SERVICE CHECKCONNECTOR I2PIIBLK BRNI
to UNDER-DASHFUSE/RELAY BOX2P CONNECTORSEAT BELT TENSIONERReplacement, page 24 3Disposal, page 24-97
ORIVER'S SEAT BELTMEMORY ERASE SIGNAL(MES) CONNECTOR I2PIIGRN, GRNI or IWHT, BLKIReplacement, page 24-3Disposal, page 24-97
LEFT SIDE WIRE HARNESS toSEAT BELTTENSIONER2P CONNECTOR
24-16
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