This comprehensive Honda CR-V Service Repair Manual covers all models from 1997 to 2000, providing you with the essential information to maintain, repair, rebuild, refurbish, or restore your vehicle. It's a valuable resource for both do-it-yourselfers and experienced mechanics, offering detailed information and step-by-step instructions for all aspects of your Honda CR-V.

The manual includes a wealth of information, covering everything from engine overhaul and rebuilding to brakes, sunroof, timing belt replacement, trouble codes, wiring diagrams, and troubleshooting. It also contains computer diagnostic trouble tree charts, engine performance information, front end and alignment procedures and specifications, suspension details, transmission removal and installation guides, air conditioning service and capacities, transmission in-car servicing, computer diagnostic codes, firing orders, detailed specifications for every covered model, factory maintenance schedules and charts, serpentine belt routings with diagrams, timing belt service procedures, brake servicing procedures, driving concerns, complete torque specifications, U-joint and CV-joint service procedures, repair procedures, complete wiring diagrams, and hundreds of illustrations.

This is a complete and intact manual, ensuring you have all the necessary information at your fingertips. It is easily searchable, making it simple to find the information you need quickly.

## Honda CR-V: A Compact SUV Pioneer

The Honda CR-V, launched in 1997, marked a pivotal moment in the automotive landscape, ushering in the era of the compact SUV. This groundbreaking vehicle, offered in its first generation from 1997 to 2001, set a new standard for practicality and versatility, appealing to a broader range of buyers seeking a blend of car-like handling and SUV-like capability. The CR-V's success was built on a solid foundation of Honda's renowned reliability and fuel-efficiency, combined with a spacious and comfortable interior, flexible cargo space, and a comfortable ride.

Powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, the first-generation CR-V offered a balance of performance and economy. This generation featured a unique “Magic Seat” system in the rear, which could be folded and configured in various ways to maximize cargo space, further enhancing its practicality. The CR-V's appeal extended beyond its utilitarian attributes. It offered a user-friendly and functional design, with a focus on comfort and ergonomics. Coupled with its robust construction and Honda's reputation for quality, the CR-V quickly gained a reputation for dependability and longevity. Its success, further fueled by competitive pricing, established the CR-V as a highly sought-after vehicle, paving the way for the burgeoning compact SUV segment.