Honda CR-V: Drive Belt Inspection
1. Inspect the belt for cracks and damage. If the belt is cracked or damaged, replace it.
2. Check that the auto-tensioner indicator (A) is within the standard range (B) as shown. If it is out of the standard range, replace the drive belt.
Drive Belt Removal/Installation
Special Tools Required
Belt tension release tool Snap-on YA9317 or equivalent, commercially available
1. Move the auto-tensioner (A) with the belt tension release tool to relieve tension from the drive belt, then remove the drive belt.
2. Install the new belt in the reverse order of removal.
Drive Belt Auto-tensioner Inspection
Special Tools Required
Belt tension release tool Snap-on YA9317 or equivalent, commercially available
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and make sure to turn the A/C switch OFF. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check the position of the auto-tensioner indicator's pointer (A). Start the engine then check the position again with the engine idling. If the position of the indicator moves or fluctuates very much, replace the auto-tensioner.
3. Check for abnormal noise from the tensioner pulley.
If you hear abnormal noise, replace the tensioner pulley.
4. Remove the drive belt.
5. Move the auto-tensioner within its limit with the belt tension release tool in the direction shown.
Check that the tensioner moves smoothly and without any abnormal noise. If the tensioner does not move smoothly or you hear abnormal noise, replace the auto-tensioner.
6. Remove the auto-tensioner.
7. Clamp the auto-tensioner (A) by using two 8 mm bolts (B) and a vise (C) as shown. Do not clamp the auto-tensioner itself.
8. Set the torque wrench (D) on the pulley bolt, and align it as shown.
9. Align the indicator (El on the tensioner base with center mark (F) on the tensioner arm by using the torque wrench, and measure the torque. If the torque value is out of specification, replace the auto-tensioner.
NOTE: If the indicator exceeds the center mark, recheck the torque.
Auto-tensioner Spring Torque: 32.5-39.7 N*m (3.31-4.05 kgf*m, 23.9-29.3 Ibf*ft)
Drive Belt Auto-tensioner Removal/Installation
1. Remove the drive belt.
2. Remove the power steering (P/S) fluid reservoir from the holder.
3. Remove the P/S pump (A) without disconnecting the P/S hoses, then remove the P/S hose from the clamp (B).
4. Remove the tensioner pulley bolt (A), then remove the tensioner pulley (B).
5. Remove the auto-tensioner.
6. Install the auto-tensioner in the reverse order of removal.
Tensioner Pulley Replacement
1. Remove the drive belt.
2. Remove the power steering (P/S) fluid reservoir from the holder.
3. Remove the P/S pump (A) without disconnecting the P/S hoses, then remove the P/S hose from the clamp (B).
4. Remove the tensioner pulley bolt (A), then remove the tensioner pulley (B).
5. Install the tensioner pulley in the reverse order of removal.
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Alternator Removal and
Installation
Removal
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the
audio system and the navigation system (if
equipped), then write down the XM radio presets.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery
Cruise Control
Component Location Index
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
COMBINATION SWITCH
BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
TRANSMISSION RANGE
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Removing Discs from the In-dash Disc Changer
To remove the disc currently in play,
press the eject button. When a disc is
removed from a slot, the system
automatically begins the load
sequence so you can load another
disc in that position. If you do not
remove the disc from the changer
within 10 seconds, the disc will
reload in
Oil Pan Removal
1. If the engine is already out of the vehicle, go to step
20.
2. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
3. Drain the engine oil.
4. Remove the front wheels.
5. Remove the splash shield (see step 21).
6. Disconnect the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor connector
and secondary heated oxygen sen
