Workshop data for the 2-litre petrol (engine code K20A4). Covers engine, fluids, brakes, service, torques and air conditioning: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.
The firing order for the Honda CR-V 2.0 (2002–2007) is 1-3-4-2.
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Valve clearances
Valve clearances for the Honda CR-V 2.0 (2002–2007) are 0,21-0,25 mm inlet and 0,28-0,32 mm exhaust, measured cold.
Valve clearance - INLETmm
0,21-0,25 cold
Valve clearance - EXHAUSTmm
0,28-0,32 cold
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Engine oil & fluids
Engine oil
The Honda CR-V 2.0 (2002–2007) takes 4.2 litres of engine oil with the filter.
See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.
Manual gearbox
See the reference table for the complete manual gearbox entries and their conditions.
Coolant
See the reference table for the complete coolant entries and their conditions.
Grades, filling conditions and capacities
Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range
All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE
0W-20, 0W-30, 0W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA
SL/A1, A3, A5
Ambient temperature range
All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE
5W-20, 5W-30, 5W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA
SL/A1, A3, A5
Ambient temperature range
-20°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE
10W-30, 10W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA
SL/A1, A3, A5
Ambient temperature range
-15°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE
15W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA
SL/A1, A3, A5
Engine with filter(s) litres
4.2
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE
—
Gearbox oil grade
Manual transmission litres
1.9
Automatic transmission fluid Type
Honda ATF-Z1
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres
3.0
Automatic transmission (dry fill) litres
6,5 4x4=7,2
Differential oil grade - rear SAE
08293-99902HE
Differential rear litres
1.0
Cooling system - total capacity litres
4.8
Brake fluid Type
DOT 3/4
Power steering fluid Type
Honda PAS
Power steering fluid litres
1.0
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Brakes & wear limits
Brake disc thickness
Rear brake discs on the Honda CR-V 2.0 (2002–2007) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 7 mm.
Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilatedFront
21 mm MY 2005-=23 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacementRear
7 mm
Maximum drum diameter for replacementRear
171 mm
Brake disc and drum dimensions
Disc thickness variationFront
0,015 mm
Disc thickness variationRear
0,015 mm
Disc runoutFront
0,10 mm
Disc runoutRear
0,10 mm
Minimum pad thicknessFront
1,6 mm
Minimum pad thicknessRear
1,5 mm
Minimum shoe thicknessRear
1 mm
Parking brake travelNo. of notches
5-9
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Service & electrical
Battery
The Honda CR-V 2.0 (2002–2007) uses a 12 V, 36 Ah battery (reserve capacity 60 minutes).
BatteryV/RC(Ah)
12/60 (36)
Tuning and emissions
Tuning conditions
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Ignition timing
Ignition timing - basic BTDC°Engine/rpm
8±2/650 Not adjustable
Ignition advance checks°Engine/rpm
ECM Controlled
Idle speedrpm
650±50 Not adjustable
Oil temperature°C
80
CO level at idle speed - tailpipeVol. % CO
0,1 Max Not adjustable
HC level at idle speedppm
100
CO2 level at idle speedVol. % CO2
14,5-16
O2 level at idle speedVol. % O2
0,1-0,5
Increased idle speed for CO testrpm
2300-2700
CO content at increased idle speedVol. %
0,3
Lambda at increased idleλ
0,97-1,03
Starting and charging
Alternator outputA/V/rpm
90/13,5/6000
Service checks and adjustments
Compression pressurebar
9,3
Oil pressurebar/rpm
3,1/3000
Radiator capbar
0,93-1,23
Thermostat opens°C
76-80
Fuel system
System pressurebar
3,3-3,7
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensorOhm/°C
200-400/80
InjectorOhm
10,0-13,0
Spark plugs
Spark plugsOriginal equipment
Denso
Spark plugType
KJ20DR-M11
Electrode gapmm
1,0-1,1
Spark plugsMake
NGK
Spark plugType
ZFR6K-11
Electrode gapmm
1,0-1,1
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Tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions
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Other engine tightening torques
Main bearingsRenew bolts/nuts
No
Main bearingsStage 1
29 Nm
Main bearingsStage 2
56°
Big end bearingsRenew bolts/nuts
—
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Big end bearings
Big end bearingsStage 1
20 Nm
Big end bearingsStage 2
90°
Oil pump to cylinder block
M8=22 Nm M10=44 Nm
Sump bolts
12 Nm
Sump drain bolt
44 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate
122 Nm
Clutch pressure plate
25 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt
245 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap
M6=12 Nm M8=22 Nm
Camshaft/rocker cover
12 Nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head
22 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head
44 Nm
Exhaust downpipe to manifold
22 Nm
Water pump
12 Nm
Spark plugs
18 Nm
Fuel rail
12 Nm
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor
12 Nm
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor
12 Nm
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
12 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)
44 Nm
Knock sensor (KS)
31 Nm
Engine oil pressure switch
18 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub
245 Nm
Rear hub
181 Nm
Steering wheel
39 Nm
Steering rack/box mounting
62 Nm
Steering track rod end
43 Nm
Brake disc to hubFront
10 Nm
Brake caliper to carrierFront
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Caliper to carrier front
Brake caliper/carrier to hubFront
108 Nm
Brake disc to hubRear
10 Nm
Brake caliper to carrierRear
22 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hubRear
55 Nm
ABS sensorFront
6 Nm
ABS sensorRear
6 Nm
Road wheels
108 Nm
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Air conditioning
No. of AC service connectors
2
Air conditioning restrictor type
Expansion valve
Compressor clutch/magnetic coupling
Yes
Compressor variable displacement solenoid
No
Air conditioning refrigerantType
R134a
Air conditioning refrigerant quantitygrams
505±25
Air conditioning oil group
PAG
Air conditioning oilType
SP10
Air conditioning oil quantitycm³
140±10
Air conditioning oil viscosityISO
46
Frequently asked questions
What is the firing order of the Honda CR-V 2.0?
The firing order for the Honda CR-V 2.0 (2002–2007) is 1-3-4-2.
How much oil does the Honda CR-V 2.0 take?
The Honda CR-V 2.0 (2002–2007) takes 4.2 litres of engine oil with the filter. See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.
What are the valve clearances for the Honda CR-V 2.0?
Valve clearances for the Honda CR-V 2.0 (2002–2007) are 0,21-0,25 mm inlet and 0,28-0,32 mm exhaust, measured cold.
What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Honda CR-V 2.0?
Rear brake discs on the Honda CR-V 2.0 (2002–2007) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 7 mm.
What battery does the Honda CR-V 2.0 use?
The Honda CR-V 2.0 (2002–2007) uses a 12 V, 36 Ah battery (reserve capacity 60 minutes).