Honda Accord: Preparing to Drive
You should do the following checks and adjustments before you drive your vehicle.
1. Make sure all windows, mirrors, and outside lights are clean and unobstructed. Remove frost, snow, or ice.
2. Check that the hood is fully closed.
3. Check that the trunk is fully closed.
4. Visually check the tires. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to check its pressure.
5. Check that any items you may be carrying are stored properly or fastened down securely.
6. On vehicles with power adjustable seats
Check the seat adjustment
On vehicles with manual adjustable seats
Check the seat adjustment
7. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors.
8. Check the steering wheel adjustment.
9. Make sure the doors are securely closed and locked.
10. Fasten your seat belt. Check that your passengers have fastened their seat belts.
11. When you start the engine, check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel.
Driving
This section gives you tips on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to operate the manual and automatic transmissions. It also includes important information on parking your ...Starting the Engine
1. Apply the parking brake. 2. In cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories to reduce the drain on the battery. 3. Manual transmission: Press the clutch pedal down all the way. The ST ...See also:
Connecting Rod Bearing Replacement
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance Inspection
1. Remove the oil pump (see page 8-17).
2. Remove the baffle plate (see step 8 on page 7-14).
3. Remove the connecting rod cap and the bearing half.
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Steering Column Inspection
Inspection
1. Remove the steering column (see page 17-10).
2. Check these items;
•Check for loose bearing mounting nuts (A).
If they are loose, replace the column as an assembly.
-Check ...
Crankshaft Inspection
Out-of-Round and Taper
1. Remove the crankshaft from the engine block (see
page 7-14).
2. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) pulse plate
from the crankshaft (see page 7-30).
3. Clean the cr ...