Honda HR-V: Component Cleaning
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NOTE: Examples used in this article are general in nature and do not necessarily relate to a specific engine or system. Illustrations and procedures have been chosen to guide mechanic through engine overhaul process. Descriptions of processes of cleaning, inspection, assembly and machine shop practice are included.
Always refer to appropriate engine overhaul article, if available, in the ENGINES section for complete overhaul procedures and specifications for the vehicle being repaired.
SHEET METAL PARTS
NOTE: Examples used in this article are general in nature and do not necessarily relate to a specific engine or system. Illustrations and procedures have been chosen to guide mechanic through engine overhaul process. Descriptions of processes of cleaning, inspection, assembly and machine shop practice are included.
Always refer to appropriate engine overhaul article, if available, in the ENGINES section for complete overhaul procedures and specifications for the vehicle being repaired.
Examples of sheet metal parts are rocker covers, front and side covers, oil pan and bellhousing dust cover. Glass bead blasting or hot tank may be used for cleaning.
Ensure all mating surfaces are flat. Deformed surfaces should be straightened. Check all sheet metal parts for cracks and dents.
INTAKE & EXHAUST MANIFOLDS
NOTE: Examples used in this article are general in nature and do not necessarily relate to a specific engine or system. Illustrations and procedures have been chosen to guide mechanic through engine overhaul process. Descriptions of processes of cleaning, inspection, assembly and machine shop practice are included.
Always refer to appropriate engine overhaul article, if available, in the ENGINES section for complete overhaul procedures and specifications for the vehicle being repaired.
Using solvent cleaning or bead blasting, clean manifolds for inspection. If intake manifold has an exhaust crossover, all carbon deposits must be removed. Inspect manifolds for cracks, burned or eroded areas, corrosion and damage to fasteners.
Exhaust heat and products of combustion cause threads of fasteners to corrode. Replace studs and bolts as necessary. On "V" type intake manifolds, sheet metal oil shield must be removed for proper cleaning and inspection. Ensure all manifold parting surfaces are flat and free of burrs.
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Cylinder Head Replacement
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NOTE: Examples used in this article are general in nature and do not
necessarily relate
to a specific engine or system. Illustrations and procedures have been chosen
to gui
Cylinder Head Disassembly
NOTE: Examples used in this article are general in nature and do not
necessarily relate
to a specific engine or system. Illustrations and procedures have been chosen
to guide mechanic through engine
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Keyless/Power Door Locks/Security System Symptom Troubleshooting - The Horn
Does Not Sound And/Or The Headlights Do Not Flash When The Panic Button On The
Remote Is Pressed
NOTE: Before troubleshooting, check the B-CAN DTCs. If any DTC is indicated,
troubleshoot the indicated
DTC first.
1. Determine possible failure area (MICU, others):
Press the PANIC button.
Do the horns sound?
YES
Go to step 3.
NO
Go to step 2.
2. Horn operation check:
Press the horn button.
How To Information
HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS SYSTEMS
Intermittent Failures
The term intermittent failure means a system may have had a failure, but it
checks OK now. If the malfunction
indicator lamp (MIL) on the dash does not come on, check for poor connections or
loose terminals at all
connectors
