The service and repair manual for the 1998 Honda CR-V — the 2.0L I4 engine, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Honda published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 120 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | LX Sport Utility 4-Door · EX Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 136 complaints · 105 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1998 CR-V manual





03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 88
- General Information 1,485
- Accessories & Equipment 313
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 97
- Body & Frame 125
- Maintenance 109
- Brakes 130
- Restraints 61
- Drivelines & Axles 34
- Steering 69
- Electrical 162
- Suspension 78
- Engine Mechanical 149
- Transmission 266
- Engine Performance 546
- Front 245
- Rear 181
- Compression 1,230
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1998 CR-V
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 20V026000In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fr.
Owners have filed 136 complaints and Honda has issued 105 technical service bulletins for the 1998 CR-V. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1998 CR-V manual
Is this manual specific to the 1998 CR-V?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1998 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 across the LX Sport Utility 4-Door, EX Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Honda published for this year.
What 1998 CR-V problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1998 CR-V, covering air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Honda dealers.
Does it include 1998 CR-V wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1998 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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