Workshop data for the 1.7-litre petrol (engine code D17A2). 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 FR-V 1.7 (2004–2007) is 1-3-4-2.
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Valve clearances
Valve clearances for the Honda FR-V 1.7 (2004–2007) are 0,18-0,22 mm inlet and 0,23-0,27 mm exhaust, measured cold.
Valve clearance - INLETmm
0,18-0,22 cold
Valve clearance - EXHAUSTmm
0,23-0,27 cold
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Engine oil & fluids
Engine oil
The Honda FR-V 1.7 (2004–2007) takes 3.5 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-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
Engine with filter(s) litres
3.5
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE
—
Gearbox oil grade
Manual transmission litres
1.9
Cooling system - total capacity litres
4.4
Brake fluid Type
DOT 3/4
Power steering fluid Type
PSF-2
Power steering fluid litres
0.8
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Brakes & wear limits
Brake disc thickness
Brake discs on the Honda FR-V 1.7 (2004–2007) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 21 mm (ventilated) front and 10 mm rear.
Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilatedFront
21 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacementRear
10 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 mm
Minimum pad thicknessRear
2 mm
Minimum shoe thicknessRear
1 mm
Parking brake travelNo. of notches
5-7
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Service & electrical
Tuning and emissions
Ignition timing - basic BTDC°Engine/rpm
8±2/700 Not adjustable
Ignition advance checks°Engine/rpm
ECM Controlled
Idle speedrpm
700±50 Not adjustable
Idle speed - alternativerpm
AC=750±50 Not adjustable
Oil temperature°C
90
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
2500-3000
CO content at increased idle speedVol. %
0,2
Lambda at increased idleλ
0,97-1,03
Starting and charging
BatteryV/RC(Ah)
12
Alternator outputA/V/rpm
80/13,5/
Service checks and adjustments
Compression pressurebar
9,3
Oil pressurebar/rpm
3,4/3000
Radiator capbar
0,93-1,23
Thermostat opens°C
76-80
Drive belt tension - alternator/PAS/ACmm
/13,0-16,5
Drive belt size - ACmm
8,5-11,0
Fuel system
System pressurebar
2,8-3,2
Spark plugs
Spark plugsOriginal equipment
Denso
Spark plugType
KJ20CR-L11
Electrode gapmm
1,0-1,1
Spark plugsMake
NGK
Spark plugType
ZFR6J-11
Electrode gapmm
1,0-1,1
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Tightening torques
Cylinder head bolt torque
The cylinder head bolts on the Honda FR-V 1.7 (2004–2007) are tightened in 3 stages: 20 Nm, then 49 Nm, then a final 67 Nm.
Cylinder head
Renew bolts
No
Tighten
20 Nm
Tighten
49 Nm
Tighten
67 Nm
Cylinder head instructions
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Other engine tightening torques
Main bearingsRenew bolts/nuts
No
Main bearingsStage 1
25 Nm
Main bearingsStage 2
51 Nm
Big end bearingsRenew bolts/nuts
No
Big end bearingsStage 1
15 Nm
Big end bearingsStage 2
32 Nm
Oil pump to cylinder block
10 Nm
Sump bolts
12 Nm
Sump drain bolt
39 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate
118 Nm
Clutch pressure plate
25 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt
20 Nm+90°
Camshaft sprocket/gear
37 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap
—
Camshaft carrier/cap
Camshaft/rocker cover
10 Nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head
24 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head
31 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
10 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)
44 Nm
Knock sensor (KS)
22 Nm
Engine oil pressure switch
18 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub
245 Nm
Rear hub
181 Nm
Steering wheel
49 Nm
Steering rack/box mounting
94 Nm
Steering track rod end
54 Nm
Brake caliper to carrierFront
50 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hubFront
108 Nm
Brake caliper to carrierRear
22 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hubRear
55 Nm
ABS sensorFront
10 Nm
ABS sensorRear
10 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
550±20
Air conditioning oilType
—
Oil type
Air conditioning oil quantitycm³
—
Oil quantity
Air conditioning oil viscosityISO
46
Frequently asked questions
What is the firing order of the Honda FR-V 1.7?
The firing order for the Honda FR-V 1.7 (2004–2007) is 1-3-4-2.
How much oil does the Honda FR-V 1.7 take?
The Honda FR-V 1.7 (2004–2007) takes 3.5 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 FR-V 1.7?
Valve clearances for the Honda FR-V 1.7 (2004–2007) are 0,18-0,22 mm inlet and 0,23-0,27 mm exhaust, measured cold.
What is the cylinder head torque for the Honda FR-V 1.7?
The cylinder head bolts on the Honda FR-V 1.7 (2004–2007) are tightened in 3 stages: 20 Nm, then 49 Nm, then a final 67 Nm.
What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Honda FR-V 1.7?
Brake discs on the Honda FR-V 1.7 (2004–2007) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 21 mm (ventilated) front and 10 mm rear.