Power Steering Gearbox
Removal
Note these items during removal:
. Using solvent and a brush, wash any oil and dirt off
the valve body unit its lines, and the end if the gear-
box. Blow dry with compressed air.
. Be sure to remove the steering wheel before discon-
necting the steering joint. Damage to the cable reel
can occur.
. With 4WD. tilt the engine with a jack to expand the
clearance between the transfer assembly and rear
beam when removing the steering gearbox from the
rear oeam.
Do not remove the steering gearbox by removing the
transfer assembly from the transmission.
1. Drain the power steering fluid as described on page'17-15.
Raise the vehicle, and suppon it on safety stands in
the proper locations (see section 1).
Remove the front wheels,
Remove the drive/s airbag assembly {see section 24).
Remove the steering wheel {see page 17-18).
Remove the steering joint bolts, then disconnect the
steering joint by moving the joint toward the column.
UPPER JOINT BOLT
LOWER JOINT BOLT
13.
7. Remove the cotter pin from the nut, and remove the
castle nut {'97 - 98 models) or hex nut ('99 - 00
models).
COTTER PINReplace.
Install the 10 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Be sure
that the 10 mm hex nut is flush with the ball joint
pin end, or the threaded section of the ball joint pin
might be damaged by the special tool. Refer to sec-
tion 18 for ball joint remover usage instruction, Be
careful not to damaging the ball joint boot.
Separate the tie-rod ball joint and knuckle using the
special tool.
Remove the right and left tie-rod ends, then extend
the rack all the way to the right.
Remove the TWC (see section 9).
Disconnect the shift linkage from the transmission
(M/T: see section 13, A/T: see section 14).
With 4WD. separate the propeller shaft and transfer
assembly (see section 161.
10.
11.
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Connector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Main Wire Harn€ss (left side of dash and floor branchesl {cont,dl
c401
c402
c403
c404
c404
c405
c406
c407
c408
c409
c410
c410
c411
c412
c413
c413
c414
c415
c416
c416
c417
c418
c419
c420
c420
c421
c422
c423
c424
c425
c42A
c426
c437
c438
c438
c439
c440
c441c442
5
20
20
24
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8
5
3
12
10'1
18
20'18
10
15
1
4
8
5
5
22
Behind left kick panel
Behind left kick panel
Behind left kick panel
Behind left kick panel
Behind left kick panel
Under left side of dashUnder left side of dashUnder left side of dashUnder left side of dashUnder left side of dashUnder left side of dashUnder left side of dash
Under left side of dashUnder left side of dashUnder left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dashUnder left side of dashUnder left side of dashUnder left side of dashUnder left side of dashUnder left side of dashUnder left side of dashUnder left side of dash
Under left side of dashUnder left side of dashUnder left side of dashUnder middle of dashUnder middle of dashUnder middle of dashUnder middle of dashUnder middle of dash
Under left side of dashUnder left side of dash
Under left side of dashUnder left side of dashUnder left side of dashUnder left side of dashUnder left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dashUnder left side of dashUnder left side of dashUnder left side of dash
Starter cut relay
Horn relay
Left side wire harness (C558)
Left side wire harness (C559)
Left side wire harness (C559)
Cruise control unitDaytime running lights control unitDaytime running lights control unitlgnition key light control unitInterior wire harness {C701)Cable reel
Cable reel
lgnition key switchlgnition key switch
Combination switch sub-harness {C753)
Combination switch sub-harness (C753)
SRS main harness (C803)
Dashboard wire harness (C503)
Dashboard wire harness (C501)
Dashboard wire harness {C501)Under-dash fuse/relay box (C922)
Under-dash fuse/relay box (C920)
Under-dash fuse/relay box (C919)
lntegrated control unit
Integrated control unitFront fog lights switchBrake switch
Interlock control unitReverse relay
Rear accessory socket relayRear accessory socket relayRear heated oxygen sensor sub-harness (C722)
Security control unitSecurity starter cut relay (for securityalarm system)
Junction connector (for interlock system)Security wire harnessSecurity wire harnessRear window wiper control unitCombination switch sub-harness (C760)
Combination switch sub-harness (C760)
Securlty indicatorSecurity valet switchClutch interlock switchClutch switch (for cruise control)
'97 model'98 - 00mooets
Canada
Canada'97 model
'97 model'98 - 00models
'97 - 98models'99 - 00
moqets
'97 model'98 - 00mooets
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional'97 model
'97 - 98mooels'99 - 00models
OptionalOptional
Mfi
Mlr
Under left side of dashBody ground, via main wire harness
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SRS Main Haln93s
Conn€Gtor o1
Terminal
Numbor of
CavitiesLocationConnects toNotes
c801
c802
c803
c804
c805
c806
c807
c808
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Left side of under-dash
fuse/relay box
Top of under-dash fuse/relay
box
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Behind glove box
Middle of floor
Under left side of dash
Under middle of dash
Under-dash fuse/relay box (C911)
Memory erase signal {MES) connector
Main wire harness {C414)
Cable reel
Front passenger's airbag
SRS unit
Left side wire harness (C578)
Right side wire harness (C604)
'98 - 00
mooets'98 - 00
mooets
G801Middle of floorBody ground, via SRS main harness
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Horns
Switch Test
Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect
the positive cable, and wait at ieastthree minutes.
Disconnect the driver's airbag and front passenger's
airbag connectors (see section 24).
Remove the drive.'s dashboard lower cover and the
knee bolster (see section 20).
Disconnect the cable reel sub-harness 3P or 6P con-
nector from the main wire harness.
1.
MAIN WIREHARNESS3P o. 6P
CABI.I REELSUB.HARNESS3P or 6PCONNECTORCONNECTOR
37 modol ,98 - 0O modots
Terminal side ofmale terminals
Check for continuity between the No. 2 or No. 3 ter-
minal of the cable reel sub-harness and bodyground with the horn switch pressed.
'97 model:'98 - (X) modols:
Terminalside of
. lf there is continuity. the horn switch is OK.. lf there is no continuity, go to step 6.
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Terminal side of
6.Remove the driver's airbag (see section 241, then
disconnect the horn connector from the steerinq
wneet.
Check for continuity between the No. 2 or No. 3 ter-
minal of the cable reel sub-harness 3P or 6P con-
nector and horn Dositive terminal.
lf there is no continuity, replace the cable reel(see section 24).
lf there is continuity. repair or replace the horn
switch.
lf sll tests prove OK, reinstall the driver's airbag(see section 24), and reconnect the cable reel sub-
harness connector.
Reconnect the driver's and front passenger's airbag
connectors, and reinstall the access panel on the
steering wheel.
Reconnect the battery positive cable, then the negative
cable.
After installing the airbags, confirm proper system
operatron:
. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll); the SRS indica-
tor light should come on for about six seconds
and then go off.
. Make sure both horn buttons work.
7.
11.
8.
9.
10.
HORN CONNECTOR
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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
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Description
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The SRS is a safety device which, when used in conjunction with the seat belt, is designed to help protect the driver and
front passenger in a frontal impact exceeding a certain set limit. The system consists of the SRS unit (including safing sen-
sor and impact sensor), the cable reel, the driver's airbag and front passenger's airbag.
Seat Bolt Tensioner {'98 - 00 models}
The seat belt tensioner is linked with the SRS airbags to further increase the effectiveness of the seat belt. In a front-end
collision, the tensioner instantly retracts the belt firmly to secure the occupants in their seats
FRONT PASSENGER'SAIREAGDRIVER'S AIRBAG
FRONT PASSENGER'SSEAT BELT TENSIONER{'98 - 00 modelsl
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SRS UNITDRIVER'S SEAT BELTTENSIONER l'98 - 0O modeb)
Operation
The main circuit in the SRS unit senses and judges the force of impact and, if necessary, ignites the intlator charges. lf bat
tery voltage is too low or power is disconnected due to the impact, the voltage regulator and the back-up power circuit
respectively will keep voltage at a constant level.
For the SRS to operate:
(1) The impact sensor must activate, and send electric signals to the microprocessor.
(2) The microprocessor must compute the signals, and send them to the airbag inflators (and seat belt tensioners).
(3) The inflators must ignite and deploy the airbags (and activate the tensioners).
Selt-diagnosis System
A self-diagnosis circuit is built into the SRS uniU when the ignition switch is turned ON (ll), the SRS indicator Iight comes
on and goes off after about six seconds if the system is operating normally.
lf the light does not come on, does not go off after six seconds, or it comes on while driving, it indicates an abnormality in
the system. The system must be inspected and repaired as soon as possible.
For battery serviceability, the memory will store the cause of the malfunction, and the data link circuit passes on the infor
mation from the memory to the data link connector (DLC). This information can be read with the Honda PGM Tester con-
nected to the DLC {16P).
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Precautions/Procedures
)General Precautions
Carefully inspect any SRS part before you install it.
Do not install any part that shows signs of being drop-
ped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks or
deformation:
- Airbags- Cable reel- SRS unit- Seat belt tensioners
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Use only a digital multimeter to check the system, lf
it's not a Honda multimeter, make sure its output is
10 mA (0,01 A) or less when switched to the smallest
value in the ohmmeter range. A tester with a higher
output could damage the airbag circuit or cause acci-
dental deployment and possible injury.
Do not install used SRS Dans from another vehicle,
When making SRS repairs, use only new pans.
Except when performing electrical inspections,
always disconnect both the negative cable and posi-
tive cable from the batterv. and wait at least three
minutes before beginning work.
Replacement of the combination light and wiper/
washer switches and cruise control switch can be
done without removing the steering wheel:
- Combination light and wiper/washer switch replace-
ment {see section 231.- Cruise control sevresume switch replacement (see
section 41.
Whenever the ignition switch is ON {ll}, or has been
turned OFF for less than three minutes, be careful not
to bump the SRS unit; the airbags could accidentally
deploy and cause damage or injuries.
Whenever the airbag has been activated, replace the
SRS unit.
The original radio has a coded theft protection circuit.
Be sure to get the customer's code number before dis-
connecting the battery cables.
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Airbag/Seat Belt Tensioner
Handling and Storage
Do not try to disassemble an airbag or a seat belt ten-
sioner. They have no serviceable parts. Once an airbag
or a seat belt tensioner have been deployed. they cannot
be repaired or reused.
For temporary storage of an airbag or a seat belt ten-
sioner during service, please observe the following pre-
cautons:
. Store the removed airbag with the pad surface up.
The driver's/front passenger's airbag connectors and
seat belt tensioner connectors have a built-in short
contact (see page 24-211.
@ r th€ airb.g is impropcrty stor€d face down,
accidental deployment could propel the unit with enough
forc€ to caus6 serious iniury,
Store the removed on a secure flat surface awav from
any high heat source (exceeding 212"F/100'C) and
free of any oil, grease. detergent or water.
lmproper handling or storage can internally damage
the airbag and seat belt tensioner. making them inop-
erative.
lf you suspect the airbag and seat belt tensioner have
been damaged, install new units and refer to the
Deploymenvoisposal Procedures for disposing of the
damaoed units.
AIRBAG CONNECTORS
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Precautions/Procedures
SRS Unit Precautions
Take extra care when painting or doing body work in
the area below the dashboard. Avoid direct exposure
of the SRS unit or wiring to heat guns, welding, or
spraying equipment.
Disconnect the driver's/front passenger's airbag con-
nectors and seat belt tensioner connectors before
working below the dashboard near the SRS unit.
After any degree of frontal body damage, or after a
collision without airbag deployment, inspect the SRS
unit for physical damage. lf it is dented, cracked, or
detormed, reolace it,
Be sure the SRS unit is installed securelv.
Do not disassemble the SRS unit.
Store the SRS unit in a cool {less than about
104"F/40"C) and dry {less than 80o/o humidity. no
moisture) place. Do not spill water or oil on the SRS
unit, and keep it awav from dust.
During installation or replacement, be careful not to
bump (impact wrench, hammer, etc.) the area a[ound
the SRS unit, The airbags could accidentally deploy
and cause damage or injury.
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Inspection After Deployment
After a collision in which the airbags were deployed.
replace the SRS unit, and inspect the following:
1. Inspect all the SRS wire harnesses. Replace, don't
repair, any damaged harnesses
2. Inspect the cable reel for heat damage, lf there is any
damage. replace the cable reel.
3. After the vehicle is completely repaired, turn the
ignition switch on. lf the SRS indicator light comes
on for about six seconds and then goes off, the SRS
system is OK. lf the indicator light does not function
properly, go to SRS Troubleshooting.
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