INT RO DUCTION How to Use This Manual -------------, This manual is divided into multiple sections. The first page of each section is marked with a black tab that lines up with its corresponding thumb index tab on this page and the back cover. You can quickly find the first page of each section without looking through a full table of contents. The symbols printed at the top corner of each page can also be used as a quick reference system. Each section includes: 1. A table of contents, or an exploded view index showing: • Parts disassembly sequence. • Bolt torques and thread sizes. • Page references to descriptions in text . 2. Disassembly/assembly procedures and tools. 3. Inspection. 4. Testing/troubleshooting. 5. Repair. 6. Adjustments. Safety Messages ----------------, Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. To help you make informed decisions, we have provided safety messages, and other safety information throughout this manual. Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with servicing this vehicle. You must use your own good judgment. You will find important safety information in a variety of forms including: • Safety Labels - on the vehicle. • Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol A and one of three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION . These signal words mean: You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions. m!J!l!1jl W HD You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions. tlJIf!1IW.,U You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions. • Instructions - how to service this vehicle correctly and safely. All information contained in this manual is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at anytime without notice. No part of this publication may be reproduced, or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission ofthe publisher. This includes text, figures, and tables. As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a INOTICE I symbol. The purpose of this message is to help prevent damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment . First Edition 10/20062,320 pages HONDA MOTOR CO., LID. All Rights Reserved Service Publication Office Specifications apply to USA and Canada As sections with * include SRS components; special precautions are required when servicing. General Information Specifications Maintenance *Engine Electrical I Engine Mechanical Engine Cooling Fuel and Emissions *Transaxle *Steering Suspension (Including TPMS) Brakes (Including VSA) *Body *Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditionin *Body Electrical * Audio, Navigation, and Telematics *Restraints

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT (SRS) The CR-V SRS includes a driver's airbag in the steering wheel hub, a passenger's airbag in the dashboard above the glove box, seat belt tensioners in the front seat belt retractors, seat belt buckle tensioners in the front seat belt buckles, side curtain airbags in the sides of the roof, and side airbags in the front seat-backs. Information necessary to safely service the SRS is included in this Service Manual. Items marked with an asterisk ( * ) on the contents page include or are located near SRS components. Servicing, disassembling, or replacing these items require special precautions and tools, and should be done only by an authorized Honda dealer. • To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could lead to personal injury or death in the event of a severe frontal or side collision, all SRS service work should be done by an authorized Honda dealer. • Improper service procedures, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, could lead to personal injury caused by unintentional deployment of the airbags and/or side airbags. • Do not bump or impact the SRS unit, front impact sensors, or side impact sensors when the ignition switch is ON (II), /! or for at least 3 minutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF; otherwise, the system may fail in a collision, or the airbags may deploy. • SRS electrical connectors are identified by yellow color coding. Related components are located in the steering column, front console, dashboard, dashboard lower panel, in the dashboard above the glove box, in the front seats, in the roof side, and around the floor. Do not use electrical test equipment on these circuits. J

General Information Chassis and Paint Codes .................................. 1-2 Identification Number Locations ......... ........... 1-3 Danger/Warning/Caution Label Locations .... 1-4 Under-hood Emission Control Label ............... 1-6 Lift and Support Points .................................... 1-7 Towing .............................................................. 1-8 Parts Marking .................................................... 1-10 Precautions for Real-time 4WD (Four-wheel Drive) ........................................ 1-10

General Information Chassis and Paint Codes Vehicle Identification Number 5J6 RE3 8 3 * 7 L 000001 IIIIIIII a b cdefgh a. Manufacturer, Make and Type of Vehicle 5J6: Honda of America Mfg., Inc., U.S.A. Honda Multipurpose passenger vehicle JHL: Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Honda Multipurpose passenger vehicle b. Line, Body and Engine Type RE3: CR-V 2WD/K24Z1 . ., RE4: CR-V 4WD/K24Z1 c. Body Type and Transmission Type 8: 5-door/5-speed Automatic d. Vehicle Grade (Series) 3: LX 5: EX 7: EX·L e. Check Digit f. Model Year 7: '07 g. Factory Code , r' L: East Liberty, Ohio Plant, USA C: Saitama Factory in Japan h. Serial Number 1-2 000001-: USA Models 800001- : Canada Models v .I.N I CJDCJ 1 PAINT CODE Vehicle Ident ific a tion Number and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Certification Pa int Code. Vehicle Identificat ion Number and Canadian Mo tor Vehicle Safety Standard Certification Paint Code. _0 \ INTERIOR COLOR CODE . ', En ine Number K24Z1 - 1000001 II a b a. Engine Type K24Z1: 2.4 L DOHC i-VTEC Sequential Multi port • Fuel-injected engine b. Serial Number 1000001 - : Producted in Ohio plant 1410001- : Producted in Saitama factory (4WD) 1740001-: Producted in Saitama factor (2WD) Transmission Number - 1000001 1.1 • a b a. Type MZJA: 5-speed Automatic (2WD) MZHA: 5-speed Automatic (4WD) b. Serial Number Paint Code Code Color . B-536P ROYClI Blue Pearl B-538M Glaci er Blue Metall ic B-92P Nighthawk Black Pearl G-526M Green Tea Metallic NH-578 Taffeta White NH-711M Whistler Silver Metallic R-525P Tango Red Pearl YR-566M Borreqo Beiqe Metall ic USA Canada models models 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Identification Number Locations Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VINI Number (VINI Engine Number Transmission Number 1-3