AC system HONDA CR-V 1999 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Workshop Manual

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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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.
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Under-hood Emissions Control Label
Emission Group ldentification
(1997 modell
Example:
VACUUM HOSE ROUTING DIAGRAM
LOADED IM TEST]NG OF PERMANENT fOUB WHEEL OSVE OR TRACT ON CONTROL'EOLJIPPEDVEHTCLES MUST BE CONDUCTED ON A IOUR WHEEL DR VE SPEEO SYNCHRON ZED
ANON LOADEDTESTPBO(EOUBEMUSIBEPERFORMEO
50ST (50 Statesl:
THIS VEHICLE CONFOBMS TO U.S. EPA AND STATE OF
CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 1997
MODEL YEAR NEW LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS.
49ST {49 Statos/Federall:
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA REGULATIONS
APPLICABLE TO 1997 IVIODEL YEAR NEW LIGHT DUTY
TRUCKS.
CAL (Calitornial:
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA AND STATE OF
CALIFORN IA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO '1997
MODEL YEAR NEW TLEV LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS
PROVIDED THAT THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY INTRODUCED
INTO COMMERCE FOR SALE IN THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA.
Ii/PORTANT VEHICLE INFORIMATIONENGINE FAMILY VHN2 OIJCrcKDISPIACEMENT'2 OLITEREVAPORAT VE f AM]LY VNNl0778YMBP
CATALYSTREfERTOSEBVICEMANUALfORAODITIONAL NFORMATON.TUNT I-]P CONDITIONSENGINE AT NORI\,!AL OPERATNG TEMPERATURE,ALLACCESSOR ES TL]RNED OFF COOLING FAN OIFTRANSM1SSION NNEUTRALNO OTHEB ADJUSTMENIS NEEDED
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TNIS VENICLE CONFORMS TO U.S EPA REGUI.ATIONSAPPI CASLE TO I99] MODET YEAR N€W L GNI DUTY TRACKS
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Engine Family: vHN2.o l JGKE
Engine and Evaporative Families
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Model Year I Iv:1s97 | LManufaqturer iHN: Honda I
Displacement
Class
1: Light Duty Vehicle
Fuol Systom ,nd Numb€r of valves
J: Electronic Sequential Multiport
Injection (three or more valves per
cylinder)
Fuel Type
G: Gasoline
Standard
F: 49 or 50 States Tier 1
K: 49 or 50 States Tier 1
1: California Tier 1
2: California TLEV
3: California LEV
4: California ULEV
"r0", "*,
T|
V: 1997
Manufacturer
HN: Honda
Catalyst
E, F, G, H: Three Way Catalyst
OBD
K - T: OBD Equipped
Evaporative Family:
Storago System
1: Canister
Canistor Working Capacity (gramsl
Canister Conf igulation
A: Plastic Housing (Closed Bottom)
B: Plastic Housing (OPen Bottom)
Fusl System
Y: Fuel Injection
FuelTank
M: Metal
Standard
A: Current Evap
B: Enhanced Evap
Wild C.rd
VHNlOTTBYMBP
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Emission Group ldentification
(1999 model)
Example:
50 state TLEV + NLEV {Unrestricted}
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA NLEV
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 1999 MODEL YEAR
NEW TLEV LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS ANO CALIFORNIA
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 1999 MODEL YEAR
NEW LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS.
'.WNEN AOO NG OR CNANGINC THE COOLANT. USE @SOLU I ON Of FONOA U-ECo-q.NOEDImcrtniuvcoourr mo wlttt NEVEF oILLJTE THE CooLANT,0RTHE LIFE 0F TNE
"Eifil:$o""niii?i,THffi ffi'"R @ M LEs lmo rhl, wNrcHEVEn coMEs
i'lrt^t orrrr, ^,r*a, rurr"* os @ M LEs 1@ kmr wNICHEVER coMEs
}CNECK OR ADD COOLANT AT THE RESER!'E TAN( NOT IHE NADIATOSDFOfi fWTHEF NFORMATION ON THE COOL NC SYSTEM READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL'' CHECK WIIH YOUS HONOA OEALER.
GD
IMPORTANT VEHICLE INFORMATION
THIS VEHICLE CONFOAMSTOU. S EPA NLEVFEGULANONS APPLICCBLI TO 1999 MOD€LYEA8 NEW TIEV LIGHT DUTY ]nUCKS ANDCALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICASLE IO 19S9MOOEL YEAR NEW TLEV LIGHT DUTY IFIJCKS,,|F --'-
Ll: .-.-,1
I rFrll\=#_H*
CATALYST
VALVE IASN lN:010r0.02 mmlCoLDj EX 0131002 mmSPA8K PLUG GAP 10- l l nmIDLE SPEED 130 t 5{ rPmOBDIICERT]ATD
201
TUNE I]PCONDIIIONS INGINEAT NOBTEI\'PERATUR€ ATL ACCESSOS ES TLJRNFAN OFf IRANSMSSION N NEL]TMLNO OINER ADJUSTMTNTS NEEOEO.
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Engine and Evaporative Families
Engine Family:X HNX T02,O UA2
Model Year
X:1999
Manutao{urer Subcode
HNX: HONDA
Family Type
V: LDV
T: LDT
Displacoment
Saquence Charactors
Evaporative Family:X HNX EOO8OAAB
Model Yoal
X:1999
Manutacturar Subcode
HNX: HONDA
Family Typo
E: EVAP
R: EVAP/ORVR
Canbter Work Capacity
S€quonce Chartsters
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Towing
lf the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional
towing service. Never tow the vehicle behind another
vehjcle with just a rope or chain. lt is very dangerous.
Emergency Towing
There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle.
Flat-bed Equipment - The operator loads the vehicle on
the back of a truck. This is the best way of transporting the
vehicle.
Wheel Lift Equipment - The tow truck uses tlvo pivoting
arms that go under the tires lfront or rear) and lifts them
off the ground. The other two tires remain on the
ground. The vehicle's suspension and body can be
seriously damaged if this method of towing is attempted.
Sling-type Equipment - The tow truck uses metal cables
with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of
the frame or suspension and the cables lift that end of
the vehicle off the ground. The vehicle's suspension and
body can be seriously damaged if thjs method of towing
is attempted. This methed of towing the CR-V is
unaccePtable.
The onlv recommended way of towing the CR-V is on a
flat-bed truck. Two wheel drive CR-V's may also be
towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Towing the four-wheel dlive CR-v with only two
wheels on the ground will damage parts of the 4wD
system. It this vehicle is damaged, it should be towed
on a flat-bed truck ol trailel.
It the 2 wheel drive CR-v is towed wiih all tour wheels
on the ground, do the following:
Manual Transmission
. Release the parking brake.
. Shift the transmission in Neutral
Automatic Transmission
. Release the parking brake.
. Sta rt the engine.
. Shift to lD.l position. then E position.
. Turn off the engine.
lmproper towing preparation will damage the
transmission. Follow the above procedure exactly. lf
you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine,
the vehicle must be transported on a flat-bed truck.
lf the vchicle is towed with four wheels on the ground,
il is best to tow the vehicle no larther than 50 miles (80
km), and keep the speed below 35 mph {55 km/h).
Trying to lift or tow the vehicle by ihe bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers ale not dosigned
to support the vehicle's weight.
Front:
Rear:
lOwlNG HOOKS .ndTIE DOWN BRACKETS
TIE DOWN BRACKET
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Precautions for Real-time 4WD (Four-wheel Drivel
Under normal conditions, the vehicle is in 2WD (front-wheel drive). However, the system will instantly transmit
appropriate driving force to the rear wheels {depending on the driving force of the front wheels and the road conditons)
The Real-time 4WD-Dual Pump System does not have a manual switch to disable the 4WD system. Whenever service
work requires spinning the front or rear wheels with the engine, always lift up and support the vehicle so all lour wheels
are off the ground (see page 1- 19).
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Design Specifications
ITEMMETRICENGLISHNOTES
DIMENSIONSOverall lengthOverallwidthOverall heightWheelbaseTrack FrontRearSeating capacity
4,510 mm1,750 mm1,608 mm2,622 mrn1,533 mm1,534 mm5lf
177.6 in68.9 in63.3 in103.2 in60.4 in60.4 in
WEIGHT (USA)Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)| 4,165 tbs
WEIGHT (CANADA)Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)1,900 kg
ENGINEType
Cylinder arrangementBore and strokeDisplacementCompression ratio '97,'98 mooers'99, '00 modelsValve train
Lubrication systemOil pump displacement at 6,000 engine rpmWater pump displacement at 7,600 engine rpmFuel required
Water-cooled, 4-stroke DOHCgasoline engineInline 4-cylinder, transverse84.0 x 89.0 mm.1,973 cm3 (m{)
9.2
3.31 x 3.50 in120 cu-in
9.6Belt driven, DOHC4 valves per cylinderForced and wet sump, trochoid pump501 (53 US qt,44 lmp qt)/minute1401 (148 US qt, 123 lmp qt)/minuteUNLEADED gasoljne with 86Pump Octane Number or Higher
STARTERTypeNormal output
NominalvohageHour ratingDirection of rotationWeight
Planetary gear reductionA/T: 1.1 kWM/T: 1.0 kW12V30 secondsClockwise as viewed from gear end3.7 kg 8.2 lbsApprox.
CLUTCHClutch type
Clutch lacing area
MIT
MIT
Single plate dry, diaphragm springTorque converter203 cm, 31.5 sq-in
TRANSMISSIONTransmission type
Primary redLrction
MITSynchronized s-speed torward, 1 reverseElectronically controlled4-speed automatic, 1 reverseDirect I : 1
TypeManualtransmission
Gear ratio 1st2nd3rd4th5thReverse
3.5001.9561.3441.0710.8123.000*,. 3.461*'
*1: '97 - 99 models*2: '00 model
Final reduction Gear typeGear rataoSingle helical gear4.562
Transfer0.434
Rear differential2.533
TypeAutomatic transmission
Gear ratio 1st2nd3rd4thReverse
2.722
1.0790.7111.955
Final reduction Gear typeGear ratioSingle helical gear4.357
Transfer0.393
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METRICITEMENGLISHNOTES
AIR CONDITIONINGCooling capacity3,520 Kcal/h j 14,000 BTU/h
Compressor Type/manutacturerNo. of cylinderCaPacityMax. speedLubricant capacityLubricant type
Scroll/KElHlN
85.7 mf/rev | 5.23 cu'in/rev10,000 rpm130mf 1 algIlozsP-10
Condenser TypeCorrugated fin
Evaporator TypeCorrugated fin
Blower TypeMotor inputSpeed controlMax. capacity
Sirocco fan200 w 112 v4-Speeo440 m3/h 15,500 cu fvh
Temperature control
Compressor clutch TypePower consumptionDry, single plate, poly-V-belt drive40 W max./12 VAt 68'F (20 C)
Befrigerant TypeOuantity
HFC-134a 1R-134a)zoo o' g 24j an oz
STEERING SYSTEMTypeOverall ratioTurns, lock to lockSteering wheel diameter
Power assisted, rack and pinion
SUSPENSIONType Front
Bear
Shock absorber Front and Rear
Independent double wishbone, coil springwith stabilizerIndependent double wishbone, coil springwith stabilizerTelescopic, hydraulic nitrogen gas tilled
WHEEL ALIGNMENTCamber
CasterTotaltoe
FronthearFrontFrontRear0inln 1/16 in0mmln2mm
0'- r"00'2.10'
BRAKE SYSTEMTvpe
Pad surface areaLining surface areaParking brake
Front
RearFrontRearTvpe
Power-assisted selt-ad,ustingventilated discPower assisted self-adiusting drum49 cm, x 2 7.6 sq-in x 273 cm, x2 11.3 sq-in x 2Mechanical actuating, rear two wheel brakes
Drum brake
TIRESize and pressureSee tire inlormation label.
ELECTRICALBafteryStarterAlternator
In under-dash fuse/relay boxIn under hood fuse/relay box
In underhood ABS fuse/relay boxHeadlightsFront turn signal lights
Front parking lightsFront side marker lightsRear side marker lightsRear turn signal lightsErake/parking lightsBack-up lightsCeiling lights {fronvrear)License plate lightSpotlightsHigh mount brake lightlgnition key lightAshtray lightGauge lightsIndicator lightslllLrmination and pilot IightsHeater illumination lights
12 V, 36 AH/s HR12V 1.0, 1.1 kW12V 100A
7.5 A, 10 A, 15 A, 20 A7.5 A, 10 A, 15 A, 20 A, 30 A, 40 A'100 A7.5 4,20 A. 40 A12V 60/55 W12 V- 21 W ('97 model),12 V - 27 W ('98-00 models)12V 5 W {'97 model),3 CP ('98 - 00 models)12V-8W12 V,3 CP12V-21W12 V 2115 W12V 21 CP (18 W)12V-8W12V-8W12V-5W12V -21W
12 V- 1.4 W12V 1.4 W12 V 1.4 W,3 W,3.4 W12V-0.84W, 1.12 W, 1.4 W,3 W, LED12 V - 0.84 W, 1.4 W, LED12 V,1.4 W
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Lubrication Points
For the details of lubrication points and type of lubricants to be applied. refer to the illustrated index and various work pro-
cedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Installation, etc.) contained in each section.
Recomm6nded Engine OilEngine oil viscosity for ambient temperature ranges
100'F
-30 -20 .10 0 10 20 30 40'c
r1: Always use Genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid {MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shifting because it
does not contain the orooer additives.*2: Always use Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect
shift qualitv.+3r Always use Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the
life of the system.*4: Always use Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid. Using any other type of power steering fluid or automatic transmis-
sion fluid can caused increased wear and poor steering in cold weather.
API SERVICE LABEL
/,.*-G\
/.'z-\e\t/6AE\ll-;-1 5w-30 /---l
w
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
ffi-20 0 20
NO.LUBRICATION POINTSLUBRICANT
EngineAPI Service Grade: Use SJ "Energy Conserving" grade oil. The oilcontainer may also display the API Certitication seal shownbelow. Make sure it says "For Gasoline Engines." SAE vjscosity:See chart below.
2
TransmissionManualGenuine Honda MTF*1
AutomaticGenuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid(ATF)*'
3Rear differentialGenuine Honda CVT Fluid
4Brake line (includes ABS line)Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid*3
5Clutch LineBrake fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4*3
6Shift lever pivots (Manual transmission)Grease with molybdenum disultide
1Release fork (Manual transmission)LJrea Grease UM264 P/N 4'1211 - PYs - 305
IPower steering gearboxSteering grease P/N 08733 - B070E
Throttle cable end {Dashboard lower panel holelSilicone grease
10l112
14
Throttle cable end (Throttle link)Brake master cylinder pushrodPedal linkageBattery terminalsFuelfill lidClutch master cylinder pushrod
Multi purpose grease
1617181920
Hood hinges and hood lockTailgate hingesHatch glass hingesDoor hinges, upper and lowerDoor opening detent
Honda White Lithium Grease
21
22
Caliper Piston seal, Dust seal,Caliper pin, PistonShilt cable and select cable {Manual transmission)Silicone grease
23Brake line ioints (Front and rear wheelhouse)Rust preventives
24Power steering systemGenuine Honda Power Steering Fluid-.
25Air conditioning compressorCompressor oil: SP 10 lP/N 38897 - P13 - A0lAH or38899-P13-A01)For Refrigerant: HFC 134a (R,134a)
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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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