1998 HONDA CR-V Location

General lnformation
Chassis and Paint Codes ....................... 1-2
ldentification Number Locations ......... 1-10
Warning/Caution Label Locations ....... 1-11
Under-hood Emissions Control
Label .......... ..................... 1-15
Lift and Support Points
Lift and Safety Stands ....................... 1-19
Floor Jack ....................... 1-20
Towing .........1-21
Service Precautions
Pafts Marking Locations ..,................. 1-22
Precautions for Real-time 4WD
(Four-wheel Drivel ......... ................. 1 -23
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ldentification Number Locations
Vehicle ldentification Number lVlNlVehicl€ ldentific.tion Number tvtNl
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Transmission Numb6r lManudl)
1-10
Transmission Numbor {AulomaticlEngine Numbel
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Warning/Caution Label Locations
C: DRIVER MODULE WARNING
A WARNING
THE AIREAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND, IF
ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED, CAN SERIOUSLY HURT
OR KILL YOU.
. DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL TEST EOUIPMENT OR
PROBING DEVICES.
THEY CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
. NO SERVTCEABLE PARTS lNSlDE. DO NOT
DISASSEMBLE.
. PLACE AIRBAG UPRIGHT WHEN REMOVED
. FOLLOW SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY.
A: CABLE REEL CAUTION
TNSTALLATION OF THE SRS CABLE REEL IS CRITICAL
TO THE PBOPER OPERATION OF THE SRS SYSTEM.
REFER TO THE SERVICE MANUAL FOR DETAILED
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
(cont'd)
1-11
B: DRIVER MODULE DANGER
A DANGER
EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE
CONTACT WITH ACID, WATER OR HEAVY METALS
SUCH AS COPPER, LEAD OR MERCURY MAY
PRODUCE HARMFUL AND IRRITATING GASES OR
EXPLOSIVE COMPOUNDS. STOMGE TEM PERATURES
MUST NOT EXCEED 2OO"F {1OO'C}. FOR PROPER
HANDUNG, STORAGE, AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES.
REFER TO SERVICE MANUAI- SRS SUPPI.EMENT,
POTSON
CONTAINS POISONOUS SODIUM AZIDE AND
POTASSIUM NITRATE.
FIRST AID
tF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWED, INDUCE
VOMITING. FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. IF GASES IFROM ACID
OR WATER CONTACTI ARE INHALED, SEEK FRESH
AIR. IN EVERY CASE, GET PROMPT MEDICAL
ATTENTION.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
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Warning/Caution Label Locations
(cont'dl
(U.S.A. modelonlyl
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.
{U.S.A. modol onlyl
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.
1-12
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Warning/Caution Label Locations
(cont'd)
VACUUM HOSE ROUTINGDIAGRAM lUndor-hoodEmissions Control Lrb6ll
ENGINE COOLANTINFORMATION
SERVICEINFORMANON
{Under-hoodEmission3Control l.rbell
STEERINGCOLUMN NOTICE(s€e page 1-12)
RAOIATOR CAPCAUTION
AIR CONDITIONINGINFORMATION
(Canada model)
1-14
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Service Precautions
Parts Marking Locations
To deter vehicle theft, cenain major components are marked with the vehicle identification number {VlN). Original partswill have self-adhesive labels or labels attached with a break-off bolt. Replacement body parts will have self-adhesivelabels, and replacement engine and transmission parts will be stamped with a code tor spare parts.
NOTE:
. Be careful nottodamagethe parts marking labelsduring body repairs. Maskthe labels before repainting.' Label location letters without parenthesis indicate original parts. Letters with parenthesis indicate replacement pans.
A, (A): Engine
B, (B): Transmission
C, (C): Front Bumoer
D, (D); Hood
E, (E): Tailgate
F, (F): Rear Bumper
G, (G): Front Fenders (Lefr and Right)H, {H): Front Doors (Left and Right}
l, (l): Rear Doors (Left and Right)
J, (J): Outer Side Panel (Left and Right)
1-22
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Engine Electrical
Speciaf Tools ............. 4-2
Starting System
Component Location Index ............ 4-3
Circuit Diagram ................................ 4-4
Starter Test ........... 4-5
Starter Solenoid Test ...................... 4'5
Starter Replacement ....................... 4-7
Field Winding Test ........................... 4-7
Starter Overhaul ............................,. 4-8
Brush Inspection ...........................,., 4-9
Overrunning Glutch Inspection ...... 4-9
Armature lnspection and Test ........4-10
Brush Holder Test ............................ 4-12
Starter Reassemb|y ......................... 4-1 2
Perf ormance Test ............................. 4- 1 3
lgnition System
Component Location Index ............ 4-14
Circuit Diagram ................................ 4-15
lgnition Timing Inspection and
Setting .......................................... 4-16
Distributor Replacement ........,........ 4-17
Distributor Overhaul .............,,......... 4-18
lgnition Control Module (lCM) Input
Test ..............................,................ 4-19
fgnition Coil Test .............................. 4-2O
lgnition Wire Inspection and
Test ............................................... 4-20
Spark Plug Inspection ..................... 4-21
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ENGINE
Charging System
Component Location Index ............ 4-22
Circuit Diagram ....................,........... 4-23
Troubleshooting .............................. 4-24
Alternator Replacement ..........,....... 4-30
Alternator Overhaul .......,,................ 4-31
Rectifier Test .........4-32
Alternator Brush Inspection ........... 4-32
Rotor Slip Ring Test ........................ 4-33
Stator Test ............. 4-33
Alternator Belt Inspection and
Adiustment ........4-34
Gruise Control
Component Location Index .,,,........ 4-36
Circuit Diagram ................................ 4-37
Control Unit Input Test ................... 4-38
Main Switch Test/Replacement ..... 4-40
Set/Resume Switch Test/
Replacement .......................,........ 4'40
Actuator Test ....,,., 4-41
Actuator Replacement ...............,.... 4-42
Actuator Cable Adiustment ............ 4-43
Clutch Switch Test .......................... 4-43
Brake Switch Test .................. .......... 4-44
Actuator Solenoid Test .............. ...,. 4-44
Actuator Disassembly ..................... 4-45
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Starting System
Component Location Index
BATTERYTest, section 23
CLUTCH INTERLOCKswtTcH {M/T)Test, page 4-43Switch position adiustment,section 12
IA/T GEAR POSITION SWITCH {A/T}Test, section 14Reolacement. section 14
Test, page 4 5Solenoid Test, page 4-6Replacement, page 4-7Overhaul, page 4 8Reassembly, page 4-12Performance Test, Page 4-13
4-3
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