INTRODUCTION How to Use This Manual This manualis dividedinto 23 sections.The first pageof each seclionis markedwith a blacktab that linesup with its corresponding thumb indextab on this pageand the backcover. You can quicklyfind the first pageof eachsectionwithout lookingthrougha full tableof contents.The symbolsprintedat the top cornerof each pagecan also be used as a quick re{erencesystem.
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Eachsectionincludes: 1. A tableof contents,or an explodedview index showingl . Partsdisassemblysequence. . Bolttorquesand threadsizes. . Pagereferencesto descriptionsin text. proceduresand tools. 2. Disassembly/assembly 3 . Inspefiron. g. 4. Testing/troubleshootin 5. Repair. 6. Adjustments.
Safety Your safety,and the satetyof others,is very important.To help you makeinformeddecisions,we have providedsafety messages,and othersafetyinformationthroughoutthis manual. Of course,it is not practicalor possibleto warn you aboutall the hazardsassociated with servicingthis vehicle.You must use your own good judgment.
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You will find impoftantsafetyinformationin a varietyof forms including: . SatetyLabels- on the vehicle. . Satetv Messages preceded by a salety alert symbol A and one of threesignalwords, DANGEF,WARNING,or CAUTION. Thesesignalwords mean:
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. lnstructions - howto service thisvehiclecorrectlv andsafelv. All informationcontainedin this manualis basedon the latest productinformationavailableat the time of printing.We reserve the right to makechangesat any time without notice.No part of this Oublication maVbe reDrodLrced, or storedin a retrieval system,or transmitted,in any form by any means,electronic, photocopying,recording,or otherwise,without the mechanical, priorwritten permissiono{ the publisher.This includestext, figures,and tablesAs vou readthis manual,vou will tind informationthat is precededby a @ symbol.The purposeof this messageis to help preventdamageto your vehicle,other property,or the environment,
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FirstEdition8/2002 1,168pages HONDAMOTORCO..LTD. All RightsReserved ServicePublicationOffice Specifications applyto U.S.A.and Canada As seclion3 with *inclode SRS comoonentsi special precautionsare required when servicing.
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EngineNumber K2OA3 2700001
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warning/cautionLabelLocations NOTE:FRONTPASSENGER AIRBAG WARNING TAG (CHILD SEAT)is installedon the glovebox on the U.S. mooet. Passenger's Compartment: SRSINFORMATION U.Sm . odel
Steering Wheel: DRIVERMODULE DANGER CABLEREEL CAUTION
SRS WARNING INFORMATION FRONTPASSENGER MODULE DANGER
MONITOR NOTICE
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SIDEAIRBAG CAUTION Located on driver's ano passen9ers doorjamb(not shown)
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GeneralInformation Lift and Support Points NOTE:If you are going to remove heavycomponents such as suspensionor the fuel tank from the rear of the vehicle,first supportthe front ofthe vehiclewith tall safetystands.When substantialweightis removed from the rear of the vehicle,the centerof gravity can changeand causethe vehicleto tip forward on the hoist.
FrameHoist 1. Positionthe hoist lift blocks(A),or safetystands, under the vehicle'sfront support points (B)and rear support points (C).
FloorJack 1. Set the parkingbrake. 2. Blockthe wheels that are not being lifted. 3. When liftingthe rear of the vehicle.put the gearshiftIever in reverse. 4. Positionthe floor jack underthe front jacking bracket(A) or rearjackingbracket(B),centerthe jacking bracketin the jack lift ptatform(C),and jack up the vehiclehigh enoughto fit the safetystands u n d e ri t .
0 2. Raisethe hoist a few inches,and rock the vehicle gentlyto be sure it is firmly supported. 3. Raisethe hoistto full height,and inspectthe lift pointsfor solid contactwith the lift blocks.
Safety Stands
c Positionthe safetystandsunderthe support points and adjustthem so the vehiclewill tevet. Lower the vehicleonto the stands.
To supportthe vehicleon safetystands.use the same suppon points (B and C) as for a frame hoist,Always use satetystandswhen working on or under any vehiclethat is supportedonly by a jack.
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Towing lf the vehicleneedsto be towed, call a professional towing service.Nevertow the vehiclebehind another vehiclewith just a rope or chain.lt is very dangerous. EmergencyTowing T h e r ea r et h r e ep o p u l a rm e t h o d so f t o w i n g a v e h i c l e . Flat-bedEquipment The operatorloadsthe vehicle on the backof a truck.This is the bestway of transportingthe vehicle. To accommodateflat-bedequipment.the vehicleis equippedwith towing hooks(A)and tie down hooks{B). The towing hook can be usedwith a winch to pull the vehicleonto the truck, and the tie down hooks slotscan be used to securethe vehicleto truck.
Wheel Lift Equipment The tow truck usestwo pivoting arms that go underthe tires (front or rear)and lifts them off the ground.The other two wheels remain on the ground.This is an acceptableway of towing the vehicle. Sling-typeEquipment The tow truck uses metal c a b l e sw i t h h o o k so n t h e e n d s .T h e s eh o o k sg o a r o u n d parts of the frame or suspensionand the cableslift that e n d o f t h e v e h i c l eo f f t h e g r o u n d .T h e v e h i c l e ' s suspensioa n n d b o d y c a n b e s e r i o u s l yd a m a g e di f t h i s method of towing is attemPted. lf the vehiclecannot be transportedby flat-bed,it should be towed with the front wheels off the ground lf due to damage,the vehiclemust be towed with the front wheels on the ground, do the following: . Releasethe parkingbrake. . s h i f t t h e t r a n s m i s s i o inn N e u t r a l . It is bestto tow the vehicleno farther than 50 miles (80 km), and keepthe speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).
. l m p r o p e rt o w i n g p r e p a r a t i ow n i l l d a m a g et h e transmission.Follow the above procedureexactly.lf you cannot shift the transmission,the vehicle must be transDortedon a flat-bed. . Trying to lift or tow the vehicle by the bumperswill , h e b u m p e r sa r e n o t c a u s es e r i o u sd a m a g e T designedto supportthe vehicle'sweight.
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GeneralInformation PartsMarking To deter vehicletheft, certainmajor componentsare markedwith the vehicleidentificationnumber (VlN).Original partshave self-adhesivelabels.Replacementbody parts have genericself-adhesivelabels.The originalengrneor transmissionVIN plate is transferredlo a replacementengine or transmissionand attachedwith break-offbolts. NOTE:Be careful not to damagethe parts marking labelsduring body repair.Maskthe labelsbefore repairingthe part.
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