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1997 Honda Prelude CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Honda REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Honda Prelude AUTOMOBILES
Honda -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Water Pump, Replace -> Accord w/2.7L engine -> Except Accord w/2.7L engine
Vehicle: 1997 Honda Prelude 2.2 L4 GAS
Refer to "Rodeo" for "Honda Passport" information.
Except Accord w/2.7L engine
When refilling cooling system, refer to "Cooling System Bleed" procedure.
- Drain cooling system into suitable container.
- Remove timing belt. Refer to MOTOR's Imported Car Repair Manual for replacement procedure.
- Remove water pump attaching bolts, then the water pump, Figs. and .
- Reverse procedure to install. Tighten water pump attaching bolts to spe...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Honda Prelude AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Adjustments -> Pushrod Clearance -> Pushrod Length
Vehicle: 1997 Honda Prelude SH 2.2 L4 GAS
Pushrod Clearance
Master cylinder pushrod-to-piston clearance must be checked and adjusted before installing master cylinder.
- Using pushrod adjustment gauge tool No. 07JAG-SD40100, or equivalent, adjust bolt so top of it is flush with end of master cylinder piston, Fig. .
- Install master cylinder rod seal between pushrod bolt adjustment gauge and brake booster.
- Without disturbing position of adjusting bolts, install gauge upside down on booster and torque nuts to 11 ft. lbs.
- Connect booster in line with a vacuum gauge, and maintain an engine speed that will deliver 20 inches of vacuum. Th...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Honda Prelude AUTOMOBILES
Honda -> Component Locations -> 1996-97 Accord w/2.2L & 2.3L Engines & 1997-01 CR-V & Prelude
Vehicle: 1997 Honda Prelude SH 2.2 L4 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Honda Prelude AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 1997 Honda Prelude SH 2.2 L4 GAS
Front
- Loosen wheel nuts slightly.
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Drain transmission fluid and reinstall drain plug using a new washer.
- Lift up locking tab on spindle nut then remove nut.
- On models equipped with ATTS, remove cotter pin from radius rod ball joint castle nut and remove nut.
- Install 14 mm hex nut on ball joint and ensure nut is flush with ball joint pin end.
- Remove self-locking nut and flange bolts from dampner fork.
- Remove dampner fork.
- Remove cotter pin from radius rod ball joint c...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Honda Prelude AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Honda Prelude SH 2.2 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove engine wire harness from harness clip on starter motor.
- Disconnect starter cable from B+ terminal on solenoid, then BLK/WHT wire from S-terminal.
- On mod...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Honda Prelude AUTOMOBILES
Honda -> Electric Power Steering (EPS) Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1997 Honda Prelude SH 2.2 L4 GAS
The Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning lamp should be illuminate when the ignition switch is placed in the On position and should turn Off as soon as the engine is started. If the indicator comes On while driving the vehicle, pull the vehicle off to the side of the road. Restart the system by restarting the engine. If the indicator does not go Off after driving a short distance, or comes On again, a fault in the electric ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Honda Prelude AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Honda Prelude SH 2.2 L4 GAS
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Disconnect radiator hoses and ATF cooler hoses, Figs. and .
- Disconnect fan motor electrical connectors, then remove r...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Honda Prelude AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Alternator and Air Conditioning -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 1997 Honda Prelude 2.2 L4 GAS
Alternator and Air Conditioning
- Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
- Loosen upper mounting bolt and lower alternator mounting nut.
- Loosen lower mounting bolt and lower alternator mounting nut.
- Remove A/C compressor drive and alternator drive belt.
- Clean and inspect belt surfaces ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Honda Prelude AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Honda Prelude cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
I/P Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Honda Prelude SH 2.2 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
ATTS Sub Wiring Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Honda Prelude 2.2 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Honda Prelude AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Honda Prelude cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Honda Prelude 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 Honda Prelude 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Honda Prelude AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Honda Prelude cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: ATEQ VT55 TPMS Update Information Vehicle: 1997 Honda Prelude 2.2 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: ED-18 Battery Analyzer Update Information Vehicle: 1997 Honda Prelude 2.2 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Honda Prelude AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Honda Prelude cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1997 Honda Prelude cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1997 Honda Prelude cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1997 Honda Prelude cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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