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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Honda Prelude AUTOMOBILES

Charging Valve Locations -> Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97
Vehicle: 1997 Honda Prelude 2.2 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Honda Prelude AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> Inspection -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 Honda Prelude SH 2.2 L4 GAS

Removal

  • Refer to Figs. through when replacing brake shoes.
  • Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assemblies.
  • Loosen parking brake, then remove rear brake drums.
  • Remove tension pins by pushing retainer springs while turning.
  • Lower brake shoe assembly being careful not to damage wheel cylinder dust cover, then remove lower return spring.
  • Disconnect parking brake cable from parking brake lever, then remove brake shoe assembly.
  • Remove upper return spring, self-adjuster lever and spring, then separate brake shoes.
  • Remove wave washer, parking brake lever and pivot pin ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Honda Prelude AUTOMOBILES

Honda -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> del Sol, 1985-91 CR-X, 1985-01 Prelude, 1985-97 Accord, 1987-00 Civic, 1997-01 CR-V & 1995-97 Odyssey w/Fuel Injected Engines -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1997 Honda Prelude 2.2 L4 GAS

Fuel System Pressure Relief

  • Obtain the vehicle owners radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable, if equipped.
  • Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  • Remove the fuel fill cap to release fuel tank pressure.
  • On models less fuel filter service bolt, place a shop towel over the banjo bolt at top of fuel filter. Slowly loosen the banjo bolt one complete turn. When loosening the banjo bolt, use a backup wrench to hold the fuel filter in position.
  • On m...

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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 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

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Honda Prelude 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable, then disconnect positive cable at battery.
  • Remove power steering pump.
  • Disconnect 4P connector from alternator.
  • Remove terminal nut and BLK wire from B terminal.
  • Remove mounting bolt, then adjustment locknu...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Honda Prelude AUTOMOBILES

Honda -> Automatic Transmission (A/T) Fluid Temperature Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1997 Honda Prelude 2.2 L4 GAS

The A/T fluid temperature lamp will turn on when ignition switch is placed in On position and should turn off after a few seconds. If lamp illuminates while driving, the vehicle should be pulled off the r...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Honda Prelude AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Honda Prelude SH 2.2 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Disconnect negative cable from battery terminal.
  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp with suitable tool.
  • Remove hose from heater core tube.
  • Reposition hose clamp with suitable tool.
  • Remove hose from heater valve tube.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Disconnect negative cable from battery terminal.
  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp with suita...

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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 SH 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+.

Passenger Door Wiring Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Honda Prelude SH 2.2 L4 GASPassenger Door Wiring Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Honda Prelude SH 2.2 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Passenger's Door Key Cylinder Switch
  • Passenger's Door Lock Actuator
  • Right Hand Tweeter
  • Passenger's Side Window Switch
  • Connector C-682
  • Fuel & Emisions System Components Diagram for 1997 Honda Prelude  2.2 L4 GASFuel & Emisions System Components Diagram for 1997 Honda Prelude 2.2 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Injectors
  • Fuel Tank
  • Fuel Gauge Sending Unit
  • Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor
  • Evaporative Emission Bypass Solenoid Valve
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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 SH 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Honda Prelude SH 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Clock
  • 1997 Honda Prelude  2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Honda Prelude 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Moonroof Close Relay
  • Rear Window Defogger Relay
  • Power Window Relay
  • Blower Motor Relay
  • Turn Signal/Hazard Relay
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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:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: ED-18 Battery Analyzer Update Information
    Vehicle: 1997 Honda Prelude 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
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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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