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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Honda CR-V AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2004 Honda CR-V EX 2.4 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Honda CR-V AUTOMOBILES

Honda -> Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Front -> Overhaul -> Rear -> Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Honda CR-V LX 2.4 L4 GAS

Front

Replace
  • Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assemblies.
  • Remove banjo bolt and disconnect brake hose.
  • Remove mounting bolts and caliper.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Overhaul
Disassemble
  • Remove pad spring.
  • Place suitable wooden block or shop rag in caliper opposite piston, then carefully remove piston from caliper by applying air pressure through brake line hole with OSHA-approved 30 psi nozzle.
  • Remove boot clip, piston boot and piston seal.
Assemble
  • Clean piston and caliper bore with brake fluid, then inspect for wear or damage.
  • Apply brake cylinder grease t...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Honda CR-V AUTOMOBILES

Honda -> Component Locations -> 2002-06 CR-V
Vehicle: 2004 Honda CR-V EX 2.4 L4 GAS

Refer to Fig....

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Honda CR-V AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2004 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 2004 Honda CR-V AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Honda CR-V EX 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove battery clamp mounting bolt, then the mounting bolts and bulkhead cover.
  • Remove mounting bolts, then the upper brackets and cushions.
  • Remove splash shield.
  • Relieve tension by moving belt tensioner and remove belt.
  • Remove mounting bolts and power steering pump pulley.
  • Remove mounting bolt and pulley, then the mounting bolts and tensioner.
  • Remove alternator mounting bolts.
  • Disconnect alternator connector and blac...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Honda CR-V AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Honda -> 2002-06 CR-V
Vehicle: 2004 Honda CR-V EX 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 2004 Honda CR-V AUTOMOBILES

Honda -> Automatic Transmission (A/T) Fluid Temperature Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2004 Honda CR-V LX 2.4 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 2004 Honda CR-V AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2004 Honda CR-V EX 2.4 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 connecting pipe.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

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

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Honda CR-V AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Honda CR-V LX 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 2004 Honda CR-V AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2004 Honda CR-V cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Front Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 2004 Honda CR-V EX 2.4 L4 GASFront Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 2004 Honda CR-V EX 2.4 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Radiator Fan Motor Connector
  • Under Left Side Of Dash Diagram for 2004 Honda CR-V EX 2.4 L4 GASUnder Left Side Of Dash Diagram for 2004 Honda CR-V EX 2.4 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Brake Pedal Position Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Honda CR-V AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Honda CR-V cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2004 Honda CR-V EX 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Honda CR-V EX 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Range Switch
  • Battery
  • PGM-FI Main Relay
  • Ignition Switch
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • 2004 Honda CR-V EX 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Honda CR-V EX 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Range Switch
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • LH Backup Light
  • RH Backup Light
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Honda CR-V AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Honda CR-V cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: ATEQ VT55 TPMS Update Information
    Vehicle: 2004 Honda CR-V EX 2.4 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: A/C System Does Not Work
    Vehicle: 2004 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 2004 Honda CR-V AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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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