Honda CR-V: Maintenance

This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle well maintained and how to follow basic maintenance safety precautions.

This section also includes instructions on how to read the maintenance minder messages on the information display, and instructions for simple maintenance tasks you may want to take care of yourself.

If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on your vehicle, you may want to purchase the service manual. See page for information on how to obtain a copy, or see your dealer.

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 Maintenance Safety

All service items not detailed in this section should be performed by a certified technician or other qualified mechanic.

 Important Safety Precautions

To eliminate potential hazards, read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have the tools and skills required. Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking bra

 Potential Vehicle Hazards

Carbon Monoxide poison from engine exhaust. Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine. Burns from hot parts. Let the engine and exhaust system cool down before t

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 A/C Service Tips and Precautions

WARNING Compressed air mixed with the R-134a forms a combustible vapor. The vapor can burn or explode causing serious injury. Never use compressed air to pressure test R-134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioning systems. CAUTION Air conditioning refrigerant or lubricant vapor ca

 Cylinder Head Cover Removal/Installation

Cylinder Head Cover Removal 1. Remove the intake manifold cover. 2. Remove the four ignition coils. 3. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve connector. 4. Remove the dipstick (A), the breather hose (B), and power steering (P/S) hose clamp (C). 5. Remove two bolts (D) se

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