1999 HONDA CR-V airbag

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.
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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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(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.
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G: FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE DANGEN
A DANGEREXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLECONTACT WITH ACID, WATER. OR I{EAVY METALS SUCH
AS COPPER. T.EAD. OR MERCURY MAY PRODUCE HARMFUL
AND IRRITATING GASES OR EXPLOSIVE COMPOUNDS.
STORAGE TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED 2OO"F
IlOO'C). FOR PROPER HANDLING, STORAGE, AND
DISPOSAL PROCEDURES REFER TO THE SERVICE MANUAL,
SRS SUPPLEMENT.POTSONCONTAINS POTSONOUS SODIUM AZIDE ANO POTASSIUM
NITRATE.FIRST AIDIF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMITING. FOR
EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES. IF GASES (FROM ACID OR WATEN CONTACT)
ARE INHALEO. SEEK FRESH AIR. IN EVERY CASE, GET
PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
A WARNINGTHE AIRBAG 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 SERVICEABI-E PARTS lNSlDE. DO NOT DISASSEMBII.
. PLACE AIRBAG UPRIGHT WHEN REMOVEO.
. FOLLOW SERVIC€ MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
H: PASSENGER INFORMATION lU S.A. modell
{U.S.A.'97 model}
AIEBAG SEE OTHER SIDE,
{U.S.A.'98 - 00 modelsl
AIRBAG WARNINGFLIP VISOR OVER.
l: SRS INFORMATION
lU.s.A.'97 model ilcanada '97 - 00 mod€ls I
CAUTIONTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:. FOR MAXIMUM SAFEW PROTECTION lN ALL TYPES OF
CRASHES, YOU MUST ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SAFETY
8ELT.o OO NOT INSTALL REARWARD-FACING CHILO SEATS lN
ANY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT POSITION.. DO NOT SIT OR LEAN UNNECESSARILY CLOSE TO THE
AIRBAG.. DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS OVER THE AIRBAG OR
BETWEEN THE AIRBAG AND YOURSELF.. SEE THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION AND EXPLANATIONS. THE SRS MUST BE INSPECTED TEN YEARS AFTER lT lS
INSTALLED.. THE DATE OF INSTALLATION lS SHOWN ON THE
DRIVER'S DOORJAMB.
lU.S.A.'98 - 00 models)
WARNINGDEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR'
. CHILDREN 12 ANO UNDER CAN BE KILLED BY THE
AIRBAG.. THE BACK SEAT lS THE SAFEST PLACE FOR CHILDREN.
. NEVER PUT A REAR-FACING CHILD SEAT lN THE
FRONT.o SIT AS FAR BACK AS POSSIBLE FROM THE AIRBAG
. ALWAYS USE SEAT BELTS AND CHll-D RESTRAINTS.
. THE SRS MUST BE TNSPECTED TEN YEAnS AFTER lT lS
INSTALLED.. THE OATE OF INSTALLATION lS SHOWN ON THE
DRIVER'S DOORJAMB.
J: FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG WARNING
lU.S.A.'98 - 00 models)
WARNINGCHILDREN CAN BE KILLED OR INJURED 8Y THE
PASSENGER AIRBAG.THE BACK SEAT IS THE SAFEST PLACE FOR CI{ILDREN 12
AND UNDER.MAKE SURE ALL CHILDREN USE SEAT BELTS OR CHILD
SEATS.
K: FRONT SEATBELT TENSIONER WARNING
WABNINGEXPLOSIVE MATERIAL INSIDEYOU CAN BE SERIOUSLY HURT OR BURNED,
. DO NOT TAMPER OR DISASSEMBLENO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.. REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL FOR COMPLETE
INSTRUCTIONS.
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Cruise Control
1.
Main Switch Test/Replacement
Carefully pry the switch out of the instrument panel.
Disconnect the 6P connector from the switch,
Terminal side of malerermtnats
6P CONNECTOR
/
Check for continuitv between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
lf there is no continuity, replace the switch.
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4-40
Set/Resume Switch
Test/Replacement
1.Disconnect the baftery negative cable, then discon-
nect the positive cable, and wait at least three min-
utes.
Disconnect the driver's airbag and front passenger's
airbag connectors (see section 24).
Remove the dashboard lower cover and knee bolster.
Disconnect the 6P connector between the cable reel
sub harness and the main wire harness.
4.
Wire side of temale terminals
Check for continuity
6P connector in each
the table.
between the terminals of the
switch position according to
Terminal
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SET (ON)o--o
RESUME (ON)Cf-c
a
lf there is continuity. and it matches the table,
the switch is OK.
lf there is no continuity in one or both positions,
go to step 6.
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6. Remove the two screws. then remove the switch.
Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
. lf there is continuity, and it matches the table,
replace the cable reel.
. lf there is no continuity in one or both positions,
replace the switch.
lf all tests prove OK, reconnect the cable reel sub-
harness connector.
Reconnect the driver's airbag and front passenger's
airbag connectors, and reinstall the access panel on
the steering wheel.
Reconnect the battery positive cable. then the nega-
tive cable.
After connecting the airbag connectors, confirm
proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON
(ll); the SRS indicator light should come on for about
six seconds and then go off.
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9.
10.
SET/RESUME
Terminal
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SET ION)o----o
RESUME (ON)o----o
11.
4-41
1.
Actuator Test
Disconnect the actuator cable trom the actuator rod
and the 4P connector.
Connect battery power to the No. 4 terminal and
ground to the No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 terminals,
Connect a vacuum pump to the vacuum hose. Then
apply vacuum to the actuator.
VACUUM PUMP GAUGE0-30 in.Hg.A973X-041-XXXXX
Terminalside otmale terminals
The actuator rod should pull in completely. lf the rod
pulls in only part-way or not at all, check for a leak-
ing vacuum Iine or defective solenoid.
ACTUATOB ROD
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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
l7-15
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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Component Locations
lndex
Note these items during disassembly:' lf an intact airbag assembly has been removed from a scrapped vehicle or has been found defective or damaged dur-ing transit, storage or service. it should be deployed (see section 24),a Before removing the gearbox, remove the driver.s airbag assembly and steering wheel.. After installing the gearbox, check the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures an the SRssection (24) before performing repairs or servrce.
STEERING WHEELRemoval, page 17,18Disassembly/Reassembly, page 1?,18Installation, page 17-19DRIVER'S AIRBAG ASSEMBLYRemoval/lnstallation, see section 24
STEERING GEARBOXRack Guide Adjustment, page 17-15Removal, page 17-31Disassembly, page 17-34Reassembly, page 17,40Installation, page 17,51VALVE BODY UNITOverhaul, page 17-38
STEERING COLUMNRemoval/lnstallation. page 17-20Inspection, page l7 21Steering Lock Replacement, page 17 22CABLE REELRemoval/lnstallation, see section 24tcNrnoN swtTcHSee s€ction 23
STEERING HOSES, LINESReplacement. page l7-23
Pump Belt Inspection andAdjustment, pag€ t7-14Pump Pressure Check, page 17-16 ot 17-1jReplacemont, page 17-24Disassembly, pa96 17,25Inspection, page 17-26Reassembly. page17-28
RESERVOIRFluid R6placement. page 17 15Fluid Leakage lnspection, page 17-23
END BALL JOINTBallJoint Boot Replacement, page 17-50
17-3
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Steering Wheel
Removal
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section (24) before performing repairs or ser-
vice.
1. Align the front wheels straight ahead. then remove
the driver's airbag assembly (see section 24) from
the steering wheel.
2. Disconnect the horn connector and cruise control
switch connectors.
CONTROLSWITCHES CONNECTOR
3. Loosen the steering wheel bolt, then install a steering
wheel puller on the steering wheel and remove it.
Note these items when removing the steering wheel:
. Do not tap on the steering wheel or the steering
column shaft when removing the steering wheel.
. lf you thread the puller bolts into the wheel hub
more than five threads, the bolts will hit the cable
reel and damage it. To prevent this, install a pair
of jam nuts five threads up on each puller bolt.
STEERING WHEEL BOLT39 N.m 14.0 kgt.m,29 lbtftl
STEERING WHEEL EOLT
Disassembly/Reassembly
EOSS COVER PLATE
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STEERING WHEEL
WHEEL BODY COVER
17-18
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ACCESS PANEL
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BODYCOVER CAP
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