Honda Civic & CRV repair & service manual
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INDEX
Tune-up and routine maintenance
Maintenance schedule
Introduction
Tune-up general information
Fluid level checks
Tire and tire pressure checks
Engine oil and oil filter change
Windshield wiper blade inspection and replacement
Battery check, maintenance and charging
Cooling system check
Tire rotation
Seat belt check
Brake system check
Steering, suspension and driveaxle boot check
Underhood hose check and replacement
Air filter replacement
Interior ventilation filter replacement
Fuel system check
Exhaust system check
Drivebelt check, adjustment and replacement
Brake fluid change
Cooling system servicing (draining, flushing and refilling)
Rear differential lubricant change
Valve clearance check and adjustment
Spark plug check and replacement
Automatic transaxle fluid change
Automatic transaxle filter change
Manual transaxle fluid change
1.8L single overhead camshaft (SOHC) engine
Repair operations possible with the engine in the vehicle
Top Dead Center TDC) for number one piston — locating
Valve cover — removal and installation
Intake manifold — removal and installation
Exhaust manifold — removal and installation
VTEC system — description and component checks
Rocker arm assembly — removal, inspection and installation
Timing chain cover/oil pump housing — removal and installation …
Timing chain and sprockets — removal, inspection and installation
Crankshaft pulley and front oil seal — replacement
Camshaft — removal, inspection and installation
Cylinder head — removal and installation
Oil pan — removal and installation
Oil pump — removal, inspection and installation
Flywheel / driveplate — removal and installation
Rear main oil seal — replacement
Engine mounts — check and replacement
2.4L double overhead camshaft (DOHC) engines
Repair operations possible with the engine in the vehicle
Top Dead Center (TDC) for number one piston — locating
Valve cover — removal and installation
Intake manifold — removal and installation
Exhaust manifold — removal and installation
Timing chain cover — removal and installation
Timing chain and sprockets — removal, inspection and installation
Crankshaft pulley and front oil seal — removal and installation
i-VTEC system — description and component checks
Camshafts and rocker arms — removal, inspection and installation
Cylinder head — removal and installation
Oil pan — removal and installation
Oil pump — removal, inspection and installation
Balance shaft assembly and balance shafts — removal, inspection and installation
Flywheel/driveplate — removal and installation
Rear main oil seal — replacement
Engine mounts — check and replacement
Cooling, heating and air conditioning systems
Troubleshooting
Air conditioning and heating system — check and maintenance
Thermostat — replacement
Engine cooling fans — replacement
Coolant reservoir — removal and installation
Radiator — removal and installation
Water pump — replacement
Blower motor power transistor and blower motor — replacement…
Heater/air conditioning control assembly — removal and installation
Heater core — replacement
Air conditioning compressor — removal and installation
Air conditioning receiver-drier — removal and installation
Air conditioning condenser- removal and installation
Air conditioning pressure sensor — replacement
Air conditioning thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) — general information
Fuel and exhaust systems
Troubleshooting
Fuel pressure relief procedure
Fuel pressure — check
Fuel lines and fittings — general information and disconnection
Exhaust system servicing — general information
Fuel pump/fuel gauge sending unit module — removal and installation
Fuel pressure regulator — replacement
Fuel tank — removal and installation
Air filter housing — removal and installation
Throttle body — removal and installation
Fuel pulsation damper — removal and installation
Fuel rail and injectors — removal and installation
Accelerator pedal module — relacement
Engine electrical systems
Troubleshooting
Battery — disconnection and reconnection
Battery — removal and installation
Battery cables — replacement
Ignition coils — replacement
Alternator — removal and installation
Starter motor — removal and installation
Emissions and engine control systems
On Board Diagnosis (OBD) system
Obtaining and clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
Accelerator pedal module — replacement
Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor — replacement
Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor — replacement
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor(s) — replacement
Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor/Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor — replacement
Input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor — replacement
Knock sensor — replacement
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor — replacement
Output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor — replacement
Oxygen sensors — replacement
Throttle Position (TP) sensor — replacement
Transaxle range switch — replacement and adjustment
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) — removal and installation
Intake Manifold Tuning (IMT) system — component replacement…
Catalytic converter — replacement
Evaporative Emissions Control (EVAP) system — component replacement
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve — replacement
Oil pressure switch — replacement
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve — replacement
Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) system — description and component replacement
Manual transaxle
Driveaxle oil seals — replacement
Transaxle mount — check and replacement
Shift lever/shift cables — removal and installation
Back-up light switch — replacement
Manual transaxle — removal and installation
Manual transaxle overhaul — general information
Automatic transaxle
Diagnosis — general
Shift cable — replacement and adjustment
Shift knob — replacement
Shift lever — replacement
Interlock system — description and solenoid replacement
Automatic transaxle and Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) — removal and installation
Automatic transaxle overhaul — general information
Clutch and driveline
Clutch — description and check
Clutch master cylinder — removal and installation
Clutch release cylinder — removal and installation
Clutch hydraulic system — bleeding
Clutch components — removal, inspection and installation
Clutch release bearing and lever — removal, inspection and installation
Clutch pedal adjustment
Clutch start switch — replacement
Driveaxles — removal and installation
Driveshaft (4WD CR-V models) — removal and installation
Differential oil seals (4WD CR-V models) — replacement
Differential (4WD CR-V models) — removal and installation
Transfer case (4WD CR-V models) — removal and installation
Brakes
Troubleshooting
Disc brake pads — replacement
Disc brake caliper — removal and installation
Brake disc — inspection, removal and installation
Drum brake shoes/parking brake shoes — replacement
Wheel cylinder — removal and installation
Master cylinder — removal and installation
Brake hoses and lines — inspection and replacement
Brake hydraulic system — bleeding
Power brake booster — removal and installation
Parking brake — adjustment
Brake light switch — replacement
Brake pedal — adjustment
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system — general information
Suspension and steering
Stabilizer bar and bushings (front) — removal, inspection and installation
Strut assembly (front) — removal, inspection and installation
Strut / spring assembly — replacement
Control arm (front) — removal and installation
Balljoints — replacement
Steering knuckle and hub — removal and installation
Hub and bearing assembly (front) — replacement
Shock absorber (rear, Civic models) — removal and installation
Shock absorber/coil spring assembly (rear, CR-V models) — removal, component replacement and installation
Coil spring (rear, Civic models) — removal and installation
Suspension arms (rear) and rear knucle — removal and installation
Hub and bearing assembly (rear) — removal and installation
Stabilizer bar and bushings (rear) — removal, inspection and installation
Steering wheel — removal and installation
Steering column — removal and installation
Tie-rod ends — removal and installation
Steering gear — removal and installation
Subframe — removal and installation
Wheels and tires — general information
Wheel alignment — general information
Body
Repair of minor paint scratches
Body repair — minor damage
Body repair — major damage
Upholstery, carpets and vinyl trim — maintenance
Fastener and trim removal
Hood — removal, installation and adjustment
Hood latch and cable — removal and installation
Radiator grille — removal and installation
Bumper covers — removal and installation
Front fender — removal and installation
Cowl cover — removal and installation
Liftgate handle, latch and lock cylinder (hatchback models) — removal and installation
Liftgate (CR-V models) — removal, installation and adjustment
Trunk lid latch and lock cylinder (coupe and sedan models) — removal and installation
Trunk lid (coupe and sedan models) — removal, installation and adjustment
Trunk and fuel door release lever, cable and latches — removal and installation
Door trim panels — removal and installation
Door — removal, installation and adjustment
Door latch, lock cylinder and handles — removal and installation…
Door window glass — removal and installation
Door window regulator — removal and installation
Mirrors — removal and installation
Center console — removal and installation
Dashboard trim panels — removal and installation
Steering column covers — removal and installation
Instrument panel — removal and installation
Seats — removal and installation
Tailgate latch, lock cylinder and handle (CR-V models) — removal and installation
Tailgate replacement, alignment and support struts — removal and instalation
License plate trim panel
Interior trim components — removal and installation
Chassis electrical system
Electrical troubleshooting — general information
Circuit breakers, fuses and fusible links — general information
Relays — general information
Electrical connectors — general information
Key fob — battery replacement
Ignition switch and key lock cylinder — replacement
Steering column switches — replacement
Instrument panel switches
Instrument cluster — removal and installation
Radio and speakers — removal and installation
Antenna — removal and installation
Rear window defogger — check and repair
Headlight housing — replacement
Headlight bulb — replacement
Headlights — adjustment
Bulb replacement
Horn — replacement
Wiper motor — check and replacement
Cruise control system — general information
Power window system — general information
Power door lock system — general information
Sun roof — removal and installation
Airbag system — general information
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INDEX
Tune-up and routine maintenance
Maintenance schedule
Introduction
Tune-up general information
Fluid level checks
Tire and tire pressure checks
Engine oil and oil filter change
Windshield wiper blade inspection and replacement
Battery check, maintenance and charging
Cooling system check
Tire rotation
Seat belt check
Brake system check
Steering, suspension and driveaxle boot check
Underhood hose check and replacement
Air filter replacement
Interior ventilation filter replacement
Fuel system check
Exhaust system check
Drivebelt check, adjustment and replacement
Brake fluid change
Cooling system servicing (draining, flushing and refilling)
Rear differential lubricant change
Valve clearance check and adjustment
Spark plug check and replacement
Automatic transaxle fluid change
Automatic transaxle filter change
Manual transaxle fluid change
1.8L single overhead camshaft (SOHC) engine
Repair operations possible with the engine in the vehicle
Top Dead Center TDC) for number one piston — locating
Valve cover — removal and installation
Intake manifold — removal and installation
Exhaust manifold — removal and installation
VTEC system — description and component checks
Rocker arm assembly — removal, inspection and installation
Timing chain cover/oil pump housing — removal and installation …
Timing chain and sprockets — removal, inspection and installation
Crankshaft pulley and front oil seal — replacement
Camshaft — removal, inspection and installation
Cylinder head — removal and installation
Oil pan — removal and installation
Oil pump — removal, inspection and installation
Flywheel / driveplate — removal and installation
Rear main oil seal — replacement
Engine mounts — check and replacement
2.4L double overhead camshaft (DOHC) engines
Repair operations possible with the engine in the vehicle
Top Dead Center (TDC) for number one piston — locating
Valve cover — removal and installation
Intake manifold — removal and installation
Exhaust manifold — removal and installation
Timing chain cover — removal and installation
Timing chain and sprockets — removal, inspection and installation
Crankshaft pulley and front oil seal — removal and installation
i-VTEC system — description and component checks
Camshafts and rocker arms — removal, inspection and installation
Cylinder head — removal and installation
Oil pan — removal and installation
Oil pump — removal, inspection and installation
Balance shaft assembly and balance shafts — removal, inspection and installation
Flywheel/driveplate — removal and installation
Rear main oil seal — replacement
Engine mounts — check and replacement
Cooling, heating and air conditioning systems
Troubleshooting
Air conditioning and heating system — check and maintenance
Thermostat — replacement
Engine cooling fans — replacement
Coolant reservoir — removal and installation
Radiator — removal and installation
Water pump — replacement
Blower motor power transistor and blower motor — replacement…
Heater/air conditioning control assembly — removal and installation
Heater core — replacement
Air conditioning compressor — removal and installation
Air conditioning receiver-drier — removal and installation
Air conditioning condenser- removal and installation
Air conditioning pressure sensor — replacement
Air conditioning thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) — general information
Fuel and exhaust systems
Troubleshooting
Fuel pressure relief procedure
Fuel pressure — check
Fuel lines and fittings — general information and disconnection
Exhaust system servicing — general information
Fuel pump/fuel gauge sending unit module — removal and installation
Fuel pressure regulator — replacement
Fuel tank — removal and installation
Air filter housing — removal and installation
Throttle body — removal and installation
Fuel pulsation damper — removal and installation
Fuel rail and injectors — removal and installation
Accelerator pedal module — relacement
Engine electrical systems
Troubleshooting
Battery — disconnection and reconnection
Battery — removal and installation
Battery cables — replacement
Ignition coils — replacement
Alternator — removal and installation
Starter motor — removal and installation
Emissions and engine control systems
On Board Diagnosis (OBD) system
Obtaining and clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
Accelerator pedal module — replacement
Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor — replacement
Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor — replacement
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor(s) — replacement
Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor/Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor — replacement
Input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor — replacement
Knock sensor — replacement
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor — replacement
Output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor — replacement
Oxygen sensors — replacement
Throttle Position (TP) sensor — replacement
Transaxle range switch — replacement and adjustment
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) — removal and installation
Intake Manifold Tuning (IMT) system — component replacement…
Catalytic converter — replacement
Evaporative Emissions Control (EVAP) system — component replacement
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve — replacement
Oil pressure switch — replacement
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve — replacement
Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) system — description and component replacement
Manual transaxle
Driveaxle oil seals — replacement
Transaxle mount — check and replacement
Shift lever/shift cables — removal and installation
Back-up light switch — replacement
Manual transaxle — removal and installation
Manual transaxle overhaul — general information
Automatic transaxle
Diagnosis — general
Shift cable — replacement and adjustment
Shift knob — replacement
Shift lever — replacement
Interlock system — description and solenoid replacement
Automatic transaxle and Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) — removal and installation
Automatic transaxle overhaul — general information
Clutch and driveline
Clutch — description and check
Clutch master cylinder — removal and installation
Clutch release cylinder — removal and installation
Clutch hydraulic system — bleeding
Clutch components — removal, inspection and installation
Clutch release bearing and lever — removal, inspection and installation
Clutch pedal adjustment
Clutch start switch — replacement
Driveaxles — removal and installation
Driveshaft (4WD CR-V models) — removal and installation
Differential oil seals (4WD CR-V models) — replacement
Differential (4WD CR-V models) — removal and installation
Transfer case (4WD CR-V models) — removal and installation
Brakes
Troubleshooting
Disc brake pads — replacement
Disc brake caliper — removal and installation
Brake disc — inspection, removal and installation
Drum brake shoes/parking brake shoes — replacement
Wheel cylinder — removal and installation
Master cylinder — removal and installation
Brake hoses and lines — inspection and replacement
Brake hydraulic system — bleeding
Power brake booster — removal and installation
Parking brake — adjustment
Brake light switch — replacement
Brake pedal — adjustment
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system — general information
Suspension and steering
Stabilizer bar and bushings (front) — removal, inspection and installation
Strut assembly (front) — removal, inspection and installation
Strut / spring assembly — replacement
Control arm (front) — removal and installation
Balljoints — replacement
Steering knuckle and hub — removal and installation
Hub and bearing assembly (front) — replacement
Shock absorber (rear, Civic models) — removal and installation
Shock absorber/coil spring assembly (rear, CR-V models) — removal, component replacement and installation
Coil spring (rear, Civic models) — removal and installation
Suspension arms (rear) and rear knucle — removal and installation
Hub and bearing assembly (rear) — removal and installation
Stabilizer bar and bushings (rear) — removal, inspection and installation
Steering wheel — removal and installation
Steering column — removal and installation
Tie-rod ends — removal and installation
Steering gear — removal and installation
Subframe — removal and installation
Wheels and tires — general information
Wheel alignment — general information
Body
Repair of minor paint scratches
Body repair — minor damage
Body repair — major damage
Upholstery, carpets and vinyl trim — maintenance
Fastener and trim removal
Hood — removal, installation and adjustment
Hood latch and cable — removal and installation
Radiator grille — removal and installation
Bumper covers — removal and installation
Front fender — removal and installation
Cowl cover — removal and installation
Liftgate handle, latch and lock cylinder (hatchback models) — removal and installation
Liftgate (CR-V models) — removal, installation and adjustment
Trunk lid latch and lock cylinder (coupe and sedan models) — removal and installation
Trunk lid (coupe and sedan models) — removal, installation and adjustment
Trunk and fuel door release lever, cable and latches — removal and installation
Door trim panels — removal and installation
Door — removal, installation and adjustment
Door latch, lock cylinder and handles — removal and installation…
Door window glass — removal and installation
Door window regulator — removal and installation
Mirrors — removal and installation
Center console — removal and installation
Dashboard trim panels — removal and installation
Steering column covers — removal and installation
Instrument panel — removal and installation
Seats — removal and installation
Tailgate latch, lock cylinder and handle (CR-V models) — removal and installation
Tailgate replacement, alignment and support struts — removal and instalation
License plate trim panel
Interior trim components — removal and installation
Chassis electrical system
Electrical troubleshooting — general information
Circuit breakers, fuses and fusible links — general information
Relays — general information
Electrical connectors — general information
Key fob — battery replacement
Ignition switch and key lock cylinder — replacement
Steering column switches — replacement
Instrument panel switches
Instrument cluster — removal and installation
Radio and speakers — removal and installation
Antenna — removal and installation
Rear window defogger — check and repair
Headlight housing — replacement
Headlight bulb — replacement
Headlights — adjustment
Bulb replacement
Horn — replacement
Wiper motor — check and replacement
Cruise control system — general information
Power window system — general information
Power door lock system — general information
Sun roof — removal and installation
Airbag system — general information
IMG
