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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Honda Prelude AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Honda Prelude cars and light trucks from 1990+

Honda -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Condenser, Replace -> 1998 -> 1999-2000 -> Accord -> Civic -> CR-V -> Odyssey -> Prelude
Vehicle: 2000 Honda Prelude 2.2 L4 GAS

Refer to "Rodeo" for "Honda Passport" information.

Accord
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Remove coolant reservoir. Do not disconnect hose.
  • Remove mounting bolts and radiator upper mount brackets.
  • Remove mounting bolts, then disconnect discharge and condenser lines. Plug lines.
  • Remove mounting bolts, upper mounting brackets and condenser. Do not damage radiator and condenser fins during removal.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Install new O-rings lubricated with suitable refrigerant oil.
    • ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Honda Prelude AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Honda Prelude cars and light trucks from 1990+.

HONDA, DISC BRAKES -> FRONT CALIPER OVERHAUL -> ASSEMBLY -> DISASSEMBLY
Vehicle: 1990 Honda Prelude 2.0 S 2.0 L4 GAS

DISASSEMBLY

  • Refer to Figs. through and through when overhauling calipers.
  • Remove caliper assembly from vehicle as described under "Front Caliper Replace."
  • Remove pad spring from caliper body, if equipped, Fig. .
  • Place a wooden block or shop rag in caliper opposite piston, then carefully remove piston from caliper by applying air pressure through brake line hole with a OSHA approved 30 psi nozzle, Fig. .
  • Remove boot clip, if equipped, then piston boot and piston seal.

ASSEMBLY

Ensure dirt or other foreign matter is not allowed to ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Honda Prelude AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Honda Prelude cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Honda -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1998-06 Accord, Civic & Prelude -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2001 Honda Prelude 2.2 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Ser...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Honda Prelude AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Honda Prelude cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1995 Honda Prelude S 2.2 L4 GAS

Replacement procedures for left and right driveshafts are the same.

  • Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove front wheels.
  • Drain transaxle.
  • Raise locking tab on spindle nut, then remove nut.
  • Remove self-locking nut and self-locking bolt. Replace self-locking bolt if you can easily thread a non-self-locking nut past their nylon locking inserts.
  • Remove damper fork, then cotter pin from lower arm ball joint castle nut and remove nut.
  • Install hex nut on ball joint. Ensure nut is flush with ball joint pin end, or threaded section of ball joint pin might be damaged by ball joi...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Honda Prelude AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Honda Prelude cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Honda Prelude S 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable, then disconnect positive cable.
  • Remove power steering pump.
  • Disconnect 4-P connector from alternator.
  • Remove terminal nut and BLK (WHT) wire from B terminal.
  • Remove through bolt, loosen adjustment locknut and then adjusting bo...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Honda Prelude AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Honda Prelude cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Honda -> 1999-2001 Prelude
Vehicle: 2001 Honda Prelude 2.2 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.

  • On models equipped with radio anti-theft feature, prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable make sure you have the radio anti-theft code.
  • On all models, disconnect and isolate the battery ground cable. After disconnecting the battery ground cable wait at least 3 minutes to allow...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Honda Prelude AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Honda Prelude cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Honda -> Electric Power Steering (EPS) Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1995 Honda Prelude S 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 Honda Prelude AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Honda Prelude cars and light trucks from 1990+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Honda Prelude 2.0 SI 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Remove upper and lower radiator hoses, and ATF cooler hoses.
  • Disconnect fan motor connectors.
  • Remove engine compartment cover brackets and radiator upper brackets...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Honda Prelude AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Honda Prelude cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Alternator and Air Conditioning -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 1996 Honda Prelude S 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 Honda Prelude AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Honda Prelude cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

LH I/P & Floor Main Wiring Harness Diagram for 1996 Honda Prelude SI 2.3 L4 GASLH I/P & Floor Main Wiring Harness Diagram for 1996 Honda Prelude SI 2.3 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Integrated Control Unit
  • Connector C473
  • Connector C474
  • Main Wire Harness
  • Connector C450
  • Rear Wiring Harness Diagram for 1992 Honda Prelude SI 4WS 2.3 L4 GASRear Wiring Harness Diagram for 1992 Honda Prelude SI 4WS 2.3 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector C-556
  • Connector C-557
  • Connector C-558
  • Connector C-559
  • Roof Wires
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Honda Prelude AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Honda Prelude cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1994 Honda Prelude 4WS 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1994 Honda Prelude 4WS 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Trunk Latch Switch
  • Trunk Lamp
  • Ceiling Light
  • Driver Door Switch
  • Passenger Door Switch
  • 1998 Honda Prelude  2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 Honda Prelude 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Distributor
  • Engine Control Module
  • Cylinder Position Sensor
  • Crankshaft Position/Top Dead Center Sensor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Honda Prelude AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Honda Prelude cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: RADIO/TAPE PLAYER - OUT-OF-WARRANTY REPAIR - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1991 Honda Prelude SI 2.1 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Entertainment: Stereo, Radio, Cassettes
  • Document: AIRBAG - ADJUSTMENT TO FIT FLUSH WITH DASHBOARD
    Vehicle: 1990 Honda Prelude 2.0 SI 2.1 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Honda Prelude AUTOMOBILES

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