General Information: Other Honda S2000 AP1

2000 Model

THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA NLEV REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2000 MODEL YEAR NEW LEV PASSENGER CARS AND CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2000 MODEL YEAR NEW LEV PASSENGER CARS.

2001 Model

THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA NLEV REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2001 MODEL YEAR NEW LEV PASSENGER CARS AND CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2001 MODEL YEAR NEW LEV PASSENGER CARS.

CANADIAN TIER 1

THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO CANADIAN TIER 1 STANDARDS FOR 2001 MODEL YEAR NEW PASSENGER CARS.

2002 Model

THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA NLEV REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2002 MODEL YEAR NEW LEV PASSENGER CARS AND CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2002 MODEL YEAR NEW LEV PASSENGER CARS.

2004 Model

THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA INTERIM NON-TIER 2 BIN 9 REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2004 MODEL YEAR NEW PASSENGER CARS AND CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2004 MODEL YEAR NEW LEV I LEV PASSENGER CARS.

2005 Model

THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA INTERIM NON-TIER 2 BIN 9 REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2005 MODEL YEAR NEW PASSENGER CARS AND CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2005 MODEL YEAR NEW LEV I LEV PASSENGER CARS.

Lift and Support Points

Note. If you are going to remove heavy components such as suspension or the fuel tank from the rear of the vehicle, first support the front of the vehicle with tall safety stands. When substantial weight is removed from the rear of the vehicle, the center of gravity can change causing the vehicle to tip forward on the hoist.

Scheme 59

1. Position the hoist lift blocks (A) under the vehicle's front support points (B) and rear support points (C).
2. Raise the hoist a few inches, and rock the vehicle gently to be sure it is firmly supported.
3. Raise the hoist to full height, and inspect the lift points (B and C) for solid contact with the lift blocks.

Safety Stands

To support the vehicle on safety stands, use the same support points (B and C) as for a frame hoist. Always use safety stands when working on or under any vehicle that is supported only by a jack.

Scheme 60

1. When lifting the front of the vehicle, set the parking brake. When lifting the rear of the vehicle, put the shift lever in reverse.
2. Block the wheels that are not being lifted.
3. Position the floor jack under the front jacking bracket (A) or rear differential carrier (B). Center the jacking bracket in the jack lift platform (C), and jack up the vehicle high enough to fit the safety stands under it.

Towing

If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service. Never tow the vehicle behind another vehicle with a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.

Emergency Towing

There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle.

Flat-bed Equipment - The operator loads the vehicle on the back of a truck. This is the only recommended way of transporting the vehicle.

To accommodate flat-bed equipment, the vehicle is equipped with towing hooks, front tie down slots (A), and rear tie down hook slots (B).

The towing hook can be used with a winch to pull the vehicle onto the truck, and the tie down hook slots can be used to secure the vehicle to the truck.

Note. The tie down hook slots use rubber plugs (C) to cover the openings.

Front

Scheme 61

Rear

Scheme 62

Note. This vehicle can only be transported on a flat-bed. Trying to lift or tow the vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle's weight.

Scheme 63

1. Remove the cover (A) from the bumper.
2. Remove the towing hook (B) from the tool kit.
3. Screw the towing hook in to the bolt hole in the bumper, and tighten it securely by hand.

Note. To avoid damage to the vehicle, use the towing hook for straight flat ground towing only. Do not tow at an angle. The towing hook should not be used to tow the vehicle onto a flat-bed. Do not use it as a tie down.

Parts Marking

To deter vehicle theft, certain major components are marked with the vehicle identification number (VIN). Original parts have self-adhesive labels. Replacement body parts have generic self-adhesive labels. These labels should not be removed. The original engine or transmission VIN plates are not transferable to the replacement engine or transmission.

Note. Be careful not to damage the parts marking labels during body repair. Mask the labels before repairing the part.

Adhesive Wheel Balance Weight

The wheels on this model are not designed to mount the balance weight on the outer side of the wheel. Instead, mount the self-adhesive balance weight on the inner side of the wheels. Note the following service tips and install the weights securely.

Scheme 64

1. Use only self-adhesive wheel balance weights to balance the wheels on the car.
2. The wheels and weight must be 41 °F (5 °C) or above during installation.
3. Do not damage the wheel when removing the balance weight.
4. After removing the balance weight, remove the adhesive residue from the wheel using a decreasing cleaning agent.
5. Remove any dust and foreign material from the inside surface of the wheel.
6. Clean the inside surface of the wheel with IPA (isopropyl alcohol) or brake cleaner. Let the surface dry thoroughly before applying the new balance weight.
7. Peel off the backing from the balance weight with care; do not touch the adhesive surface. Place the balance weight on the wheel lengthwise to the wheel.
8. Press the entire surface of the balance weight with 11.0 to 15.4 lbf (5 to 7 kg) of force so the balance weight's tape adheres to the wheel securely.
9. Rock the balance weight lightly and make sure that it is properly secured to the wheel.
10. Do not place one balance weight on top of another.
11. If you cannot measure the amount of weight at the adhesion position with the wheel balance machine, take the amount of unbalance at the outer rim and calculate the amount of weight using the conversion factor below. Select the balance weight that is the closest to the calculation. Conversion factor for the adhesion position: Front wheel: 2.9 Rear wheel: 2.5 Example: If the unbalance at the front rim is 15 grams, it is calculated as 15x2.9 = 43.5 grams. Therefore, the unbalance is 43.5 grams.

Revised Component Terms

Beginning with 2001 models, the following component terms have been changed to conform with the standards in SAE document J1930. If you find a term or abbreviation in a 2001 or later manual that is unfamiliar to you, check this list. If a term is not listed below, it did not change.

REVISED COMPONENT TERMS DESCRIPTION

Beginning with 2001 models, the following component terms have been changed to conform with the standards in SAE document J1930. If you find a term or abbreviation in a 2001 or later manual that is unfamiliar to you, check this list. If a term is not listed below, it did not change.

REVISED COMPONENT TERMS DESCRIPTION