2007-2011 Honda CR-V Service & Repair Manual

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

General Information Danger/Warning/Caution Label Locations • Front Passenger's Compartment: NOTE: FRONT PASSENGER (CHILD SEAT) AIRBAG WARNING TAG is installed on the glove box in the USA models. SRS INFORMATION (USA models) HIGHER ROLLOVER RISK WARNING (USA models) FRONT PASSENGER MODULE DANGER STEERING COLUMN NOTICE MONITOR NOTICE SIDE AIRBAG MODULE DANGER Steering Wheel: Rear Passenger's Compartment : ROOF SIDE MODULE DANGER CABLE REEL CAUTION --- --.Jt---( DRIVER MODULE DANGER 1-4

Doorjamb: AIR SERVICE INFORMATION CONDITIONING lUnder-hood Emission Control INFORMATION Information), ENGINE COOLANT INFORMATION, and 11M TESTING INFORMATION 14WD model) SRSWARNING RADIATOR CAP DANGER SIDEAIRBAG CAUTION Located on driver's and passenger's doorjamb TIRE INFORMATION Located on driver's doorjamb 1-5

General Information Under-hood Emission Control Label Emission Group Identification Example: THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA TIER 2 BIN 5 REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2007 MODEL YEAR NEW LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS AND CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2007 MODEL YEAR NEW LEV II ULEV LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS. Test Group and.Evaporative Family . ' Test Group: 7 HNX T 02.4 FKR I1I11 abc d e a. Model Year 7: '07 b. Manufacturer Subcode HNX:HONDA c. Family Type T: LDT d. Displacement Group e. Sequence Characters Evaporative Family: 7 HNX R 0140 BBA III1 1 abc d e a. Model Year 7: '07 b. Manufacturer Subcode HNX: HONDA c. Family Type R: EVAP/ORVR d. Canister Work Capacity 8. Sequence Characters 1-6

Lift and Support Points NOTE: If you are going to remove heavy components such as the suspension or the fuel tank from the rear of the vehicle, first support the front of the vehicle with tall safety stands. When substantial weight is removed from the rear of the vehicle, the center of gravity can change, causing the vehicle to tip forward on the lift. Vehicle Lift 1. Position the lift blocks (A) under the vehicle's front support points (8) and rear support points (C). B A 2. Raise the lift a few inches, and rock the vehicle gently to be sure it is firmly supported. c 3. Raise the lift to its full height, and inspect the vehicle support points for solid contact with the lift blocks. Safety Stands To support the vehicle on safety stands, use the same support points (8 and C) as for a vehicle lift. Always use safety stands when working on or under any vehicle that is supported only by a jack. Floor Jack . 1. When lifting the front of the vehicle, set the parking brake. When lifting the rear of the vehicle, put the shift lever in the P position. 2. Block the wheels that are not being lifted. 3. Position the floor jack under the front jacking bracket (A) or the rear jacking bracket (8). Center the jacking bracket on the jack lift platform (C), and jack up the vehicle high enough to fit the safety stands under it. A c B c 4. Position the safety stands under the support points, and adjust them so the vehicle is level. 5. Lower the vehicle onto the stands. 1-7

General Information Towing If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service. Never tow the vehicle behind another vehicle with a rope or chain. It 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. To accommodate flat-bed equipment. the vehicle is equipped with front towing hooks (A), front tie down hook slots (B), rear towing hook (e), and rear tie down hook slots (D). The rear towing hook can be used with a winch to pull the vehicle onto the truck, and the tie down hook slots can be used to secure the vehicle to Front : B Rear: 1-8 c