Retract HONDA CR-V 1997 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Workshop Manual

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Performance Test
Disconnect the wire from terminal N4.
Make a connection as described below using as
heavy a wire as possible (preferably equivalent to
the wire used for the vehicle).
Connect the battery as shown. lf the starter pinion
pops out. it is working properly. To avoid damaging
the starter, do not leave the battery connected for
more than 10 seconds.
3.
ie
Disconnect the battery from the M terminal. lf the
pinion does not retract, the hold-in coil is working
properly. To avoid damaging the starter, do not
leave the battery connected for more than 10 sec
onds.
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5. Disconnect the battery also from the body. lf the
pinion retracts immediately, it is working properly,
To avoid damaging the starter, do not leave the bat-
terv connected for more than 10 seconds.
6.
7.
Clamp the starter firmly in a vise.
Connect the starter to the battery as described in
the diagram below, and confirm that the motor
starts and keeps rotating.
8, lf the electric current and motor soeed meet the
specifications when the battery voltage is at 11.5 V,
the starter is working properly.
Specifications:
MakerElectric currentMotor speed
DENSO90 A or less3,000 rpm or
more
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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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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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JFront Seat Belt RePlacement
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations, precautions, and procedures in this
section (24) before performing repairs or service ('98 - 00
models).
CAUTION: Check the front seat bslts for damago. and
replaco thom if necessary. Be careful not to damage
them during removal and in3tallation'
Front scat bolt:
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the
radio, then write down the frequencies for the pre-
set buttons.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable, and wait at
least three minutes before beginning work.
3. Slide the front seat forward fully.
4. Bemove (see section 20):
. Center pillar lower trim Pane
. Kick oanel
. Front side trim
5. '97 model: Remove the upper anchor cover and the
lower anchor caP.'98 - oO models: Remove the upper anchor cover
and pull the lower anchor cover back.
UPPEN ANCHOR BOLT
7/1&20 UNF32 N.m (3.3 kgt'm.24 tbf.ft)
SHOULDERANCHORADJUSTER
Apply liquid threadlock.
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt.m,?.2 tbtft)
UPPERCOVER
RETRACTORMOUNTING BOLTZ,,Gx1.0mm ./
SEAT BELTTENSIONER
{'98 - 0o modols)
REAR SIDE
ANCHORCOVERl'98 - 00 models)
ANCHORCAP('97 modell
RETRACTOR BOLT7/1&20 UNF32 N.m 13.3 kgt m,24 tbt.ft)
LOWER ANCHOR BOLT?,/1&20 UNF32 N.m {3.3 kgf.m, 2,1 lbf.ftl
o.Disconnect the seat belt tensiongr connector.
@ To avoid accidontal deployment and
possibte inlury, always disconnect the soat bsh ton-
sion€r connoctor bofore rsmoving th6 retractor l'98
- 00 modsls, se€ pa ge 21-231 .
Remove the uDDer and lower anchor boits, the
retractor bolt, the retractor mounting bolt, and
remove the front seat belt and retractor.
Remove the center pillar upper trim (see section 20).
Remove the shoulder anchor adjuster.
7.
9.
8.
I x 1.25 mm23 N.m 12.3 kgt.m,1? tbf.ft)
SHOULDERANCHORADJUSTER
10. lnstallation isthe reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
Check that the retractor locking mechanism func-
tions as described on Page 24-9.
Assemble the washers, collar and bushing on the
uooer and lower anchor bolts as shown.
Eefore installing the anchor bolts, make sure there
are no twists or kinks in the front seat belt.
Make sure the seat belt tensioner connector ls
connected securelv.
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter
the customer's radio station presets
(cont'd)
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Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belt Replacement
CAUTION: Check the rear s€at belts for damage, andreplace lhem if necessa.y. Be caretul not to damagethem during temoval and installation.
Rear seat belt:
1, Remove the rear seat {see section 20}.
2. Carefully pull on the upper anchor cover and loweranchor cover to remove them.
UPPER ANCHOR BOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N.m 13.3 kg{.m,24 tbt.ft)
REAR SEATBELT
RETRACTOBMOUNTING BOLT6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt.m.7.2 rbf.ftl
UPPERANCHORCOVER
RETRACTOR
LOWERANCHORCOVER
RETRACIOR EOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N.m {3,3 kgf.m,24 rbr.ft)
3.
4.
LOWER ANCHOF BOLT7/1S20 UNF32 N.m 13.3 kgl.m, 2/r lbf.ftl
Remove the lower anchor bolt.
Remove (see section 20):. Cargo area floor and cargo storage bin. Rear trim panel and rear side trim panel
Remove the upper anchor bolt, the retractor bolt.the retractor mounting bolt, and remove the rearseat belt and retractor.
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6. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Check that the retractor locking mechanism func-tions as described on page 24-9.. Assemble the washers, collar and bushing on thelower anchor bolt as shown.. Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure thereare no twists or kinks in the rear seat belt.
Upper anchot bolt construction:
UPPER ANCHOR
TOOTHEOLOCK WASHER
/
A t
ANCHORCOLLAF
Lowel anchor bolt construqtion:
LOWER ANCHORBOLTSPRINGWASHEB
TOOTHEDLOCI( WASHER
BUSHINGWASHERSCOLLAR
LOWER ANCHOR
Rgtractor boll construction:
RETMCTORBOLT
/ r>--->.
f/F\-. (t--nnnllH \
P \v*\
/\\T(X)THEDLOCK WASHERRETRACTOR
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Inspection
SRS components ale located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in this section (24) before preforming repairs or service
('98 - 00 models).
!!!@ To avoid accidontal deployment and possi-
6i6-'rnpry. att"ays aisconnsct th€ seat beh tensioner con-
n€ctor belore removing tho retrastor {.98 - 00 modols, seo
page2+231.
Rgtlastor Insgection
1. Before installing the retactor, check that the seat belt
can be pulled out freely
2. Make sure that the seat belt does not lock when the
retractor is leaned slowly up to 15'from the mounted
Dosition. The seat belt should lock when the retractor
is leaned over 40".
CAUTION: Do not attsmpt to dbassemble ths relrac'
tor.
Front:
'97 modol:.: Mounted Position
RETRACTOR
Forward -
'98 - 00 modcls:
lnside
RETRACTOR
)
Forward -
'1.
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Rear:
RETRACTOR
Forwerd lnsida
3. Beplace the seat belt with a new assembly if there is
any abnormality. Do not disassemble any part of
the seat belt for any reason.
In-vehicle S68t Belt InsPestion
1. Ch€ck that the seat belt is not twisted or caught on
anything.
40.
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Forwerd
After installing the anchors, check for free move-
ment on the anchor bolts lf necessary, remove the
anchor bolts, and check that the washers and other
parts are not damaged or improperly installed.
Check the seat belts for damage or discoloration.
Clean with a shop towel if necessary.
CAUTION: Uso only soap and wator to clean.
NOTE: Dirt build-up in the metal loops of the upper
anchors can cause the seat belts to retract slowly
Wipe the inside of the loops with a clean cloth damP
ened in isopropyl alcohol.
Check that the seat belt does not lock when pulled
out slowlv. The seat belt is designed to lock only
during a sudden stop or impact.
Make sure that the seat belt will retract automatically
when released.
For each passenger's seat belt, make sure that the
locking mechanism in the seat belt retractor will
engage when the seat belt is pulled all the way out.
Replace the seat belt with a new assembly if there is
any abnormality. Do not disassemble any part of
the seat belt for any reason.
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Description
J)
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
)
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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