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If the factory stereo system in your 2003 Honda CRV EX needs to be replaced, don’t waste dollars on installation fees. Do it yourself! The process is fairly simple, and it doesn’t take a lot of time.
All you’ll need is a 2003 Honda CRV EX dash adapter, a Phillips head screwdriver, a wrench, and a new stereo.
Step One
What’s This? RaisRaiRARaise the hood and disengage the negative battery cable. After using a wrench to loosen the cable’s retaining nut, pull the cable from the battery terminal.
Step Two
Using a Phillips head screwdriver, take out the two screws at the radio trim panel’s bottom edge. Lift the edge up with your fingers until the lower retaining clips pop loose. Now you should be able to remove the panel.
Step Three
To remove the old stereo from the dashboard, remove the screws that hold it in place, disconnect the wires, and slide the radio out.
Step Four
Put the cage that came with your new stereo system into the dash adapter. Slide the stereo into this cage and then connect the wires. Because connection requirements vary, follow the directions in the installation manual that came with your new stereo.
Step Five
Insert the stereo and the dash adapter into the dashboard and mount them in place. This time, follow the mounting directions included in the dash adapter assembly kit.
Step Six
Reattach the trim panel with two Phillips head screws. Then reconnect the negative battery cable.
Four Steps for Replacing a 2007 Honda Civic Cabin Air Filter
Written by Staff on Thursday, November 18, 2010 | Comments Off
Categories: Honda Tags: 2007, air filter, civic
Cabin air filters were once found only in luxury autos. Now they’re in most cars, including Honda’s 2007 Civic.
Replacing a cabin air filter is a simple process that takes almost no equipment and little time—less than 10 minutes. If you own a 2007 Civic, be sure to replace the cabin air filter every 15,000 miles. Doing so will prevent allergens, like dust and pollen, from getting into the interior of your car.
To change the filter, you’ll need a replacement filter. You may also need a Phillips head screwdriver.
Step One
What’s This?
To ToFirst, access the area behind the glove box. To do this, open the glove compartment, pull the sides inward to release the stops, and lower the box.
You may also access this area by removing the glove box door. Locate the screws at the bottom corners of the door. Then, using the screwdriver, remove the screws and pull out the compartment.
Step Two
Next, remove the old cabin air filter. Find the black panel at the end of the filter that reads “Air Flow.” Release the tabs on either side of the label, grasp the panel, and pull the filter out.
Step Three
Fit the replacement filter in the slot, making certain that the arrows on its panel point downward. Secure it into place by pushing in the tabs.
Step Four
Finally, replace the glove box. To reattach it, push the sides inward as you push up. If you removed the glove box door, simply put the compartment back into place. Then reattach the door using the screwdriver.
The knock sensor is just another component of today’s technological advances that adds to the headache of keeping your car running smoothly. Now that everything is connected if one of the belts or moving parts do not function at the right time in the precise manner the car will run poorly. As small as it is the knock sensor is a vital component for the sake of a smooth running automobile.
There are a few reasons that a valve will have become burnt. Having one is indeed a serious engine problem. When a valve burns it means that a part of it has melted away. This can be caused when the cylinder will not seal properly anymore. A burnt valve is one of the reasons you end up with a dead cylinder.
Why do valves burn is the question that should be considered first. It has to do with the number of miles that have been traveled. The parts that are in motion are also under tremendous heat. The heat and motion combine to wear down the melted in the face and seat. This is where the exhaust valve releases a great deal of heat. As the parts become worn this heat weakens the metal which eventually becomes brittle and flake off. It is like a chain reaction the more heat the weaker the metal, the weaker the metal the more heat gets generated. The valve begins to leak and you loose compression.
Because it allows unburned fuel leak into the exhaust the HC levels will increase. High hydrocarbon emissions are a sign of a burnt valve. This could also be because the valve lash was not properly adjusted so it is left hanging open. The truth is that almost any conditions that cause overheating could result in a burnt valve.
The best way to really test for a burnt valve is to get a compression test. After the test is complete if the emissions are high proceed to a visual inspection.
