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Danger/Warning/Caution Label Locations
FRONT PASSENGER
AIRBAG MODULE
DANGER
FRONT SEAT BELT
TENSIONER CAUTION SRS WARNING
INFORMATION
MONITOR NOTICE
STEERING COLUMN
NOTICE
SIDE AIRBAG CAUTION SIDE AIRBAG
MODULE DANGERFRONTSEATBELT
BUCKLE TENSIONER
CAUTION
Front Passenger’s Compartment:
Steering Wheel: CABLE REEL CAUTION DRIVER AIRBAG
MODULE DANGER
DRIVER AIRBAG
MODULE DANGER Rear Passenger’s Compartment:
ROOF-SIDE AIRBAG
MODULE DANGER
(cont’d)
Located on driver’s and
passenger’s doorjamb
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Engine Electrical
Engine Assembly
Item Measurement QualificationStandard or New Service Limit
Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New
2-2Standards and Service Limits
Ignition coil Rated voltage
12 V
Firingorder 1342
Spark plug Type (K20Z2) DENSO: SKJ20DR-M11
Type (K20Z3) DENSO: SK22PR-M11S
Gap 1.0 1.1 mm (0.039 0.043 in.)
Ignition timing At idle Check the mark M/T (in neutral),
A/T (in N or P)82°BTDC
Drive belt Tension Auto-tensioner
Alternator Output At 13.5 V and
normal engine
temperature 105 A
Coil (rotor) resistance 20 °C (68 °F) 3.2 4.0
Slip ring O.D. 14.4 mm (0.57 in.)14.0 mm (0.55 in.)
Brush length 10.5 mm (0.41 in.)1.5 mm (0.06 in.)
Brush spring tension 3.2 N (0.33 kgf, 0.7 lbf)
Starter Output 1.6 kW
Commutator mica depth 0.40 0.50 mm (0.016 0.020 in.) 0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Commutator runout 0.02 mm (0.0008 in.) max.0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
Commutator O.D. 28.0 28.1 mm (1.102 1.106 in.) 27.5 mm (1.083 in.)
Brush length 11.1 11.5 mm (0.44 0.45 in.)4.3 mm (0.17 in.)
Compression Pressure Check the engine with the starter
cranking Minimum 930 kPa (9.5 kgf/cm , 135 psi)
Maximum
variation
200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm , 28 psi)
2
2
red
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2-22
Design Specifications
WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
Camber Front 0 ° 00 ’
Rear
(without ‘‘C’’ marks
on the rear upper
arm)1°30’
Rear
(with ‘‘C’’ marks on
the rear upper arm) 0° 45 ’
Caster Front 7 ° 00 ’
Total toe-in Front 0 mm (0 in.) Rear 2 mm (0.08 in.)
Front wheel turning angle Inward 38 ° 46 ’ Outward
(reference)31 ° 14 ’
BRAKES Type of service brake Front Power-assisted self-adjusting ventilated disc Rear Power-assisted self-adjusting solid disc
Type of parking brake Mechanical actuating, rear wheels
Pad friction surface area Front (except Type S)48.4 cm (7.50 sq in.) x 2
Front (Type S) 33.8 cm (5.24 sq in.) x 2
Rear 20.6 cm (3.19 sq in.) x 2
AIR
CONDITIONING Compressor Type Scroll
Capacity 77.1 mL (4.7 cu in.)/rev.
Maximum speed 10,000 rpm
Lubricant capacity 75 mL (2 1/2 fl·oz)
Lubricant type SP-10
Condenser Type Corrugated fin
Evaporator Type Corrugated fin
Blower Type Stabilized swirling flow Motor type 220 W/12 V
Speed control Infinitely variable
Maximum capacity 485 m (17.100 cu ft)/h
Temperature control Air-mix type
Compressor clutch Type Dry, single plate, poly V-belt drive Electrical power
consumption at
20 °C (68 °F)42 W maximum at 12 V
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a) Capacity 400 450 g (14.1 15.9 oz)
2
2
2
3
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Maintenance Minder
Maintenance Sub Items
1 Rotate tires, and check tire inflation and condition.
Follow the pattern shown in the Owner’s Manual.
2 Replace air cleaner element (see page 11-346).
Replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) if the vehicle is driven in dusty conditions.
Replace dust and pollen filter (see page 21-75). If the vehicle is driven mostly in urban areas that have high concentrations of dust, pollen, or soot in
the air, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace the filter whenever airflow from the heating and air c onditioning system is less than normal.
Inspect drive belt (see page 4-30). Look for cracks and damage, then check the position of the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator.
3 Replace automatic transmission fluid (see page 14-232). Capacity:2.9L(3.1USqt);useAcuraATF-Z1.
Replace manual transmission fluid. 5M/T (see page 13-5), 6M/T (see page 13-82)
Capacity:1.5L(1.6USqt);useAcuraMTF.
4 Replace spark plugs (see page 4-21).
K20Z2: Use SKJ20DR-M11 (DENSO).
K20Z3: Use SK22PR-M11S (DENSO).
Inspect valve clearance (cold). K20Z2 (see page 6-12)
Intake: 0.21 0.25 mm (0.008 0.010 in.), Exhaust: 0.28 0.32 mm (0.011 0.013 in.)
K20Z3 (see page 6-14)
Intake: 0.21 0.25 mm (0.008 0.010 in.), Exhaust: 0.25 0.29 mm (0.010 0.011 in.)
5 Replace engine coolant (see page 10-8).
Capacity (including the reservoir):
K20Z2: M/T 4.3 L (1.14 US gal), A/T 4.2 L (1.11 US gal)
K20Z3: 4.5 L (1.19 US gal)
Use Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.
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Engine Electrical
Starting System
Ignition System
Charging SystemCruise Control
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Special Tools . 4-2
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Component Location Index . 4-3
Symptom Troubleshooting
Index . 4-4
Circuit Diagram . 4-5
Starter System Circuit Troubleshooting . 4-6
Clutch Interlock Switch Test . 4-8
Starter Performance Test . 4-9
Starter Removal and Installation . 4-10
Starter Overhaul . 4-13
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Component Location Index . 4-18
Circuit Diagram
. 4-19
Ignition Timing Inspection . 4-20
Ignition Coil Removal/ Installation . 4-21
Spark Plug Inspection . 4-21
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Component Location Index . 4-23
Symptom Troubleshooting
Index . 4-24
Circuit Diagram . 4-25 ......
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Charging System Indicator
Circuit Troubleshooting . 4-26
Alternator and Regulator Circuit Troubleshooting . 4-28
Alternator Control Circuit Troubleshooting . 4-29
Drive Belt Inspection . 4-30
Drive Belt Replacement . 4-31
Drive Belt Auto-tensioner Inspection . 4-31
Drive Belt Auto-tensioner Removal/Installation . 4-32
Tensioner Pulley Replacement . 4-33
Idler Pulley Replacement . 4-34
Alternator Removal and Installation . 4-34
Alternator Overhaul . 4-38
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Component Location Index . 4-43
Symptom Troubleshooting
Index . 4-44
Circuit Diagram . 4-46
Cruise Control Input Test . 4-47
Cruise Control Combination Switch Test/Replacement . 4-49
Clutch Pedal Position Switch Test . 4-50
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Charging System
Component Location Index
BATTERY
DRIVE BELT CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
(In the gauge control module (tach))
UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX
(Has built-in ELECTRICAL LOAD
DETECTOR (ELD))
ALTERNATOR
DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER
IDLER PULLEY
Test, page 22-67
Inspection, page 4-30
Replacement, page 4-31 Removal and Installation, page 4-34
Overhaul, page 4-38
Inspection, page 4-31
Removal/Installation, page 4-32
Tensioner Pulley Replacement,
page 4-33
Replacement,
page 4-34
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Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
4-24
Charging System
Symptom Troubleshooting Index
Charging system
indicator does not come
on with the ignition
switch in ON (II)
Troubleshoot the charging system indicator circuit
(see page 4-26).
Charging system
indicator stays on 1.
2.
3.
4.Troubleshoot the charging system indicator circuit
(see page 4-26).
Check for a broken drive belt (see page 4-30).
Check the drive belt auto-tensioner (see page 4-31).
Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see page 11-3).
Battery discharged 1. 2.
3.
4.
5.
6.Check for a poor connection at the battery terminal.
Check for a broken drive belt (see page 4-30).
Test the battery (see page 22-67).
Troubleshoot the alternator and regulator circuit
(see page 4-28).
Check the drive belt auto-tensioner (see page 4-31).
Check for excessive parasitic electrical current draw
with the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and the key
removed. The multiplex control unit may take up to 10
minutes to turn off (sleep mode) for same models.
Battery overcharged 1. 2.Test the battery (see page 22-67).
Troubleshoot the alternator and regulator circuit
(see page 4-28).
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4-304-30 Charging System
Alternator Control Circuit
Troubleshooting (cont’d)
Drive Belt Inspection
C (WHT/GRN)
ALTERNATOR
4P CONNECTOR ALT C
(WHT/GRN)
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR B (44P)
A
B
13. Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector terminal B41 and alternator 4P connector terminal
No. 2.
Replace the alternator (see page 4-34), or
repair the alternator (see page 4-38).
Repair open in the wire between alternator 4P
connector terminal No. 2 and ECM/PCM connector
terminal B41. 1. Inspect the belt for cracks or damage. If the belt is
cracked or damaged, replace it (see page 4-31).
2. Check the position of the auto-tensioner indicator (A) is within the standard range (B) as shown. If it is
out of the standard range, replace the drive belt
(see page 4-31).
Wire side of
female terminals
Terminal side of female terminals
Is there continuity?
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