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2003 Honda CR-V CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Honda REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Honda CR-V AUTOMOBILES

Honda -> Automatic Temperature Control System Diagnosis & Testing -> Component Tests -> Accord -> Accord, Civic, CR-V -> Air Mix Control Motor -> Element -> Front -> Mode Control Motor -> Odyssey & Pilot -> Power Transistor -> Rear -> Recirculation Control Motor -> Relays -> Sunlight Sensor -> Temperature Sensor
Vehicle: 2003 Honda CR-V LX 2.4 L4 GAS

Mode Control Motor

Accord
  • Disconnect mode control motor connector.
  • Connect battery power to terminal No. 1 and ground to terminal No. 2, Fig. . Motor should run smoothly and stop at VENT position.
  • Reverse connections and motor should run smoothly and stop at DEFROST position.
  • When mode control motor stops running, disconnect battery power immediately.
  • When mode control motor is running, inspect for continuity between terminal Nos. 3, 4, 5 and 6, and No. 7 individually.
  • There should be continuity for a moment at each terminal.
  • ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Honda CR-V AUTOMOBILES

Honda -> Disc Brakes -> Parking Brake Service -> Adjustment
Vehicle: 2003 Honda CR-V EX 2.4 L4 GAS

Adjustment

Re...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Honda CR-V AUTOMOBILES

Honda -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> CR-V -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2003 Honda CR-V LX 2.4 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Service as requir...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Honda CR-V AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2003 Honda CR-V LX 2.4 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. Its not required to drain transmission fluid if lefthand driveshaft is removed.
  • Lift up locking tab on spindle nut then remove nut.
  • Hold stabilizer ball joint pin with suitable tool and remove flange nut.
  • Separate front stabilizer link from lower arm.
  • Remove cotter pin from lower arm ball joint castle nut and remove nut.
  • Separate ball joint from lower arm with sui...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Honda CR-V AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Honda CR-V LX 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect knock sensor connector.
  • Remove harness bracket mounting bolt.
  • Disconnect starter cable from solenoid B+ terminal and black/white wire from S-terminal.
  • Remove two mounting bolts and starter motor.
  • Reverse procedur...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Honda CR-V AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Honda -> 2002-06 CR-V
Vehicle: 2003 Honda CR-V LX 2.4 L4 GAS

The cabin air filter should be replaced every 30,000 miles or 24 months. If the vehicle is operated primarily in urban areas with high concentrations of soot and diesel powered vehicles, replace the filter every 15,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.

  • Open the glove compartment.
  • Remove the stops located at each side of the glove compartment, then lower the glove compartment, Fig. .
  • Remove the cabin air filter cover from the blower housing, Fig. .
  • Remove the first cabin air filter from the blower unit.
  • Move the second cabin air filter to th...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Honda CR-V AUTOMOBILES

Honda -> Electric Power Steering (EPS) Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2003 Honda CR-V LX 2.4 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 2003 Honda CR-V AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 Honda CR-V LX 2.4 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp and remove hose from thermostat side of water passage.
  • Reposition hose clamp and remove hose from radiator outlet.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reve...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Honda CR-V AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Honda CR-V EX 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Honda CR-V AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2003 Honda CR-V cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

In Transmission Diagram for 2003 Honda CR-V LX 2.4 L4 GASIn Transmission Diagram for 2003 Honda CR-V LX 2.4 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Shift Control Solenoid Valve B
  • Shift Control Solenoid Valve A
  • Shift Control Solenoid Valve C
  • ATF Temperature Sensor
  • Shift Control Solenoid Valve E
  • Gauges Components Diagram for 2003 Honda CR-V LX 2.4 L4 GASGauges Components Diagram for 2003 Honda CR-V LX 2.4 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Brake Fluid Level Switch
  • Parking Brake Switch
  • Engine Oil Pressure Switch
  • Outside Air Temperature Sensor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Honda CR-V AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Honda CR-V cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2003 Honda CR-V LX 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Honda CR-V LX 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Range Switch
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • A/T Gear Position Indicator
  • Back Up Light Switch
  • 2003 Honda CR-V LX 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Honda CR-V LX 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Left Rear Door Switch
  • Right Rear Door Switch
  • Driver's Door Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Honda CR-V AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Honda CR-V cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: ATEQ VT55 TPMS Update Information
    Vehicle: 2003 Honda CR-V EX 2.4 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: A/C System Does Not Work
    Vehicle: 2003 Honda CR-V EX 2.4 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Inoperative, No Response
  • Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Honda CR-V AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Honda CR-V 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 2003 Honda CR-V 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 2003 Honda CR-V 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 2003 Honda CR-V 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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