Haynes Honda Accord 1984 to 1985 Owners Workshop Manual 1850101779, 185010221X, 9781850102212, 9781850101772

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1986 model

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Acknowledgements Thanks are due to the Champion Sparking Plug Company Limited who supplied the illustrations showing the spark plug conditions. Thanks are also due to Sykes-Pickavant who supplied some of the workshop tools; and all those people at Sparkford who assisted in the production of this manual.

© Haynes Publishing Group 1986, 1988 A book in the Haynes Owners Workshop

Manual

Printed by J. H. Haynes & Co. Ltd, Sparkford, Somerset BA22 7JJ, England

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Nr Yeovil,

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic. or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright holder.

ISBN 1 85010 177 9 British Library Cataloguing

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Brown, Colin, 1942Honda Accord (‘84 to ‘85) owner's workshop manual. — (Owner's Workshop Manuals) 1. Honda Accord automobile |. Title Il. Series 628.28'722 TL215.H58 ISBN 1-85010-177-9 Whilst every care is taken to ensure that the information in this manual is correct, no liability can be accepted by the authors or publishers for loss, damage or injury caused by any

errors in, or omissions from, the information given.

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Contents Introductory pages About this manual Introduction to the Honda Accord General dimensions, weights and capacities Jacking, wheel changing and towing Buying spare parts and vehicle identification numbers Use of English General repair procedures Tools and working facilities Conversion factors Safety first! Routine maintenance

Recommended lubricants and fluids Fault diagnosis

5 5 6 7 9 11 12 13 15 16 17 22 23

Chapter 1

Engine

27;

Chapter 2 Cooling system

63

Chapter 3 Fuel, exhaust and emission control systems

71

Chapter 4 Ignition system

129

Chapter 5

Clutch

142

Chapter 6 Manual transmission

147

Chapter 7 Automatic transmission

175

Chapter 8 Driveshafts

204

Chapter 9 Braking system

208

Chapter 10 Suspension and steering

229

Chapter 11

Bodywork and fittings

254

Chapter 12 Electrical system

296

Index

352

Honda Accord 1.8 Executive (UK model)

Honda Accord 4-door Sedan and LX Hatchback

(North American

models)

About

this manual

[ts aim The aim of this manual is to help you get the best value from your vehicle. It can do so in several ways. It can help you decide what work must be done (even should you choose to get it done by a garage), provide information on routine maintenance and servicing, and give a logical course of action and diagnosis when random faults occur. However, it is hoped that you will use the manual by tackling the work yourself. On simpler jobs it may even be quicker than booking the car into a garage and going there twice, to leave and collect it. Perhaps most important, a lot of money can be saved by avoiding the costs a garage must charge to cover its labour and overheads. The manual has drawings and descriptions to show the function of the various components so that their layout can be understood. Then the tasks are described and photographed in a step-by-step sequence so that even a novice can do the work.

/ts arrangement The manual is divided into twelve Chapters, each covering a logical sub-division of the vehicle. The Chapters are each divided into Sections, numbered with single figures, eg 5; and the Sections into paragraphs (or sub-sections), with decimal numbers following on from the Section they are in, eg 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 etc.

Introduction

It is freely illustrated, especially in those parts where there is a detailed sequence of operations to be carried out. There are two forms of illustration: figures and photographs. The figures are numbered in sequence with decimal numbers, according to their position in the Chapter — eg Fig. 6.4 is the fourth drawing/illustration in Chapter 6. Photographs carry the same number (either individually or in related groups) as the Section or sub-section to which they relate. There is an alphabetical index at the back of the manual as well as a contents list at the front. Each Chapter is also preceded by its own individual contents list. References to the ‘left’ or ‘right’ of the vehicle are in the sense of a person in the driver's seat facing forwards. Unless otherwise stated, nuts and bolts are removed by turning anti-clockwise, and tightened by turning clockwise. Vehicle manufacturers continually make changes to specifications and recommendations, and these, when notified, are incorporated into our manuals at the earliest opportunity. Whilst every care is taken to ensure that the information in this manual is correct, no liability can be accepted by the authors or publishers for loss, damage or injury caused by any errors in, or omissions from, the information given.

to the Honda

First introduced with the new 1600 or 1800 cc 12 valve engine in 1984 in Hatchback or Saloon form, the Accord range has been further enhanced by the addition of the EXR (UK) and SEi (North America) models in 1985. E Put together, they now form a very impressive range of vehicles

which

Accord are well

engineered,

with typical

Honda

thoroughness

and

attention to detail, with a host of available extras to satisfy the most discerning motorist. These vehicles will indeed form formidable opposition to Honda’s competitors.

General dimensions, weights and capacities Dimensions Overall length: Hatchback SAISON Overall width

167.5 in (4255 mm)

175.4 in (4455 mm) 65.6 in (1665 mm)

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Overall height: UK:

53.4 in (1355 mm)

FlatchbaGkiwineccnwiaitat Saloon North America: Hatchback: :caicsinscivgecccs Saloon: Accord Accord LX and SEi VA nce] |oF:(7 i eens pen eb ar Ground clearance:

54.1 in (1375 mm)

51.1 in (1298 mm)

51.9 in (1318 mm) 51.7 in (1313 mm) 96.53 in (2450 mm) 6.5 in (165 mm)

5.7 in (145 mm) 34.1 ft (10.4 m)

Kerb weights Hatchback

UK:

2117 Ib (960 kg) 2150 Ib (975 kg)

Models with air conditioning North America: Refer to vehicle FMVSS label

Capacities Engine oil:

7.0 Imp pt (4.2 US qt, 4 litre)

At assembly

|YELLOW |GREEN |BROWN GREEN

Code

GREEN | BROWN | BLACK

GREEN | BROWN| Smaller rod journal

Ha3e3

Smaller bearing (thicker)

Fig. 1.22 Connecting

BLACK | BLUE

rod bearing identification (Sec 21)

in or rings, as it removes the hard glaze formed on the cylinder walls service. and 8 Hone the cylinder bores using fine grade (400) emery cloth or use a 60° criss-cross pattern. Do not rub straight up and down, around the bores. 9 Inspect the cylinder block face for warpage using a straight-edge across all four edges and down the centre line.

10 If the service limit in the Specifications is exceeded, the cylinder

block should be renewed. 11 If the warpage is below the service limit, it may be possible to have

the cylinder block face skimmed; specialist. 12 On completion

again a job for an engine

repair

of all inspections and rectification, wash the cylinder block in solvent, and then wash again with hot soapy water. 13 Clean all oil and waterways and ensure they are free from obstruction.

56

Chapter 1 Engine PRECISION

STRAIGHT

EDGE

BBBB MN CYLINDER

BORE SIZES (A or B)

Read the letters from left-to-right for No. 1 through No. 4 cylinders.

First Measurement |

Second

Measurement

Third Measurement |

Fig. 1.23 Cylinder bore measurement

(Sec 22)

14 Blow out all orifices, passageways and waterways and block thoroughly, before giving it a coat of clean engine oil.

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23 Pistons and connecting

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rods — inspection

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1. The pistons and connecting rods will have been removed, as described in Section 20. 2 The numbers stamped over the con rod and bearing caps do not

refer to its cylinder number, but to the con rod bore size, so mark the caps and con rods in some way to ensure they are not mixed up. 3 If the piston pin appears worn, or new pistons are to be fitted, this will have to be done by your dealer or engine specialist, as the pin is an interference fit in the piston and a hydraulic press is required to press the pin out and in again. 4 Make sure that the pistons are installed with their index mark facing the con rod oil hole (photo). 5 The big-end inspection and bearing selection are described in Sections 20 and 21. 6 If the cylinders have been rebored, or new pistons have been fitted, the piston-to-cylinder clearance must be established and brought into service limits. 7 Measure the piston skirt at a point 0.83 in (21 mm) from the bottom of the skirt. 8 Piston sizes are given in the Specifications. 9 Measure the cylinder bore, as described in Section 22. 10 Calculate the difference between cylinder bore diameter and piston diameter, and select a piston size that will give the specified piston-to-cylinder clearance. : 11 Inspect the connecting rods for signs of burning through overheating, cracks and distortion.

.23.4 Piston-to-conrod orientation

24 Piston rings — removal,

refitting and inspection

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The piston rings can be removed by inserting two or three old feeler

blades underneath them, spaced around the piston, and sliding the ; rings off. 2 Old rings should not be re-used. 3 Before fitting the rings to the piston, the ring end gap must be

Chapter 1 Engine

57

|

Skirt | diameter

|

21mm

PISTON RING

(0.6 -0.8in.)

Fig. 1.25 Measuring the piston skirt (Sec 23)

Fig. 1.26 Piston ring end gap measurement

(Sec 24)

MARK MARK

TOP RING Sy

SECOND RING -~€ fj

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=

OIL RING

SPACER

Fig. 1.27 Piston ring fitting order (Sec 24) 24.4 Measuring piston ring end gap

TOP RING established by pushing each ring into its cylinder (use an old piston)

until it is positioned as shown in Fig. 1.26.

4

Measure the end gap (photo).

5 If the gap is too small, ensure you have the correct rings for your engine. 6 If the gap is too large, recheck the cylinder bore diameter against the Specifications. If the bore is too large, the cylinder block must be renewed. 7 \f new piston rings are to be fitted to old pistons, then the inside top periphery of the new ring should be stepped or chamfered, so that it will clear the wear ridge left in the piston ring groove by the old ring. 8 Clean the piston ring grooves thoroughly.

9 Using a ring expander, or the feeler gauge blade method described earlier, fit the new rings to the pistons. 10 Take note of the piston ring fitting order shown

SECOND

|

RING

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in Fig. 1.27.

11 Identify top and second rings by their different profile, and position the rings as shown in Figs. 1.28 and 129!

Fig. 1.28 Identifying top and second rings (Sec 24)

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Chapter 1 Engine

SECOND

DO NOT position any ring gap at piston thrust surfaces.

RING GAP

Approx. 90°

TOP RING GAP

Approx.

90°

15°

OIL RING GAP

SPACER

DO NOT position any ring gap in line with piston pin hole.

OIL RING GAP

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SOLENOID VALVE ACCELERATOR DIAPHRAGM

PUMP

PUMP COVER ——

SECONDARY

H.16891

DIAPHRAGM

Fig. 3.27 Components of the carburettor — North American

models (Sec 31)

Chapter 3 Fuel, exhaust and emission control systems

91

CLEARANCE

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Fig. 3.28 Tapping out the float pin (Sec 31) ADJUSTING. SCREW

32 Float level-inspection and adjustment

UK models 1

Remove the carburettor top cover as described in Section 31.

Fig. 3.29 Measuring

float level

- UK models

(Sec 32)

2 Tilt the cover so that the float is hanging down. 3 Using a float level gauge, or steel rule, measure the distance from the face of the cover gasket to the face of the float, which should be as specified. 4 Adjust with the float adjusting screw. 5 After setting the float level, back off the float adjusting screw to give a clearance between the float needle and float arm as specified.

North American models (with sight glass) 6 Position the vehicle on level ground. 7 Warm up the engine, blip the throttle several times between and 3000 rev/min, then allow it to idle.

idle AUXILIARY ADJUSTING

MARK

INSPECTION

SCREW

WINDOW

AUXILIARY

H.16864

PRIMARY/SECONDARY PRIMARY/ SECONDARY ADJUSTING SCREW

Fig. 3.30 Float level sight glass on North American (Sec 32) cai

models

Fig. 3.31 Float level adjusting screws on North American models (Sec 32)

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8 9 10 not

Chapter 3 Fuel, exhaust and emission

control systems

Let the fuel level stabilise, and then check the sight glass. The fuel level should be touching the centre dot on the sight glass. Adjust by turning the adjuster screws in or out as necessary, but do turn the screws by more than an 1/8 of a turn every 15 seconds.

33 Throttle cable —- removal,

refitting and adjusting

Push back the rubber boot and unscrew the locknut (photo). Pull the cable housing back and slide it out of the throttle bracket. Unhook the cable end from the throttle quadrant. Unhook the other end of the cable from the accelerator pedal. Remove the cable from the stay on the valve cover. Turn the grommet in the engine bulkhead through 90° and pull the Oorwnhncable through into the engine bay. 7 Remove the cable from engine bay. 8 Fit a new cable in the reverse order, but apply sealant to the grommet in the bulkhead after installation. 9 Adjust the cable by first tightening the adjusting nut until the cable is taut; without pulling on the throttle lever. 10 Loosen the adjuster until the specified deflection of the cable is obtained. 11 Tighten the locknut. 12 On completion; check that the throttle is fully closed with the accelerator pedal released, and that full opening is achieved when pedal is depressed.

33.1 View of the throttle and choke cable attachment points at the carburettor Arrows indicate deflection 1 Throttle cable adjuster measurement points 2 Choke cable adjuster

34 Choke cable — removal, refitting and adjustment 1 The choke cable on manual choke versions is removed in the same way as the throttle cable; see Section 33. 2 Oncompletion of refitting the cable, adjust in the same way as the throttle cable, but refer to Specifications for cable deflection. 3 Check that the choke flap is fully closed when the choke is pulled out, and fully open when choke is pushed in. 4 |f the flap does not fully open, turn the adjusting nut until the choke flap moves off the positioning stop tab.

LOCKNUT

5 Continue turning the adjuster until there is no deflection in the cable. 6 Now loosen the adjuster so that the specified cable deflection can be obtained.

I| 35 Automatic

transmission

throttle control

~~

bracket —

' adjustment 1 Disconnect the throttle control cable from the throttle control lever. 2 Remove the bolts and discard the lockplate from the control bracket. 3 Refit the bracket loosely using a new lockplate. 4 Position the special tool between the throttle control lever and the control bracket. Note: a gauge may have to be made up to the dimensions shown if the special tool is not available (Fig. 3.35). 5 Position the bracket with the gauge. 6 Tighten the two bolts and bend over the locking tabs. 7 Recheck the gauge fit, and then remove the gauge and refit the throttle cable to the throttle lever.

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