tailgate removal HONDA CR-V 1997 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Workshop Manual

Body
Bumpers
Front Bumper Removal and
fnstaflation .........20-72
Rear Bumper Removal and
fnstaflation .........20-74
'Dashboard
lnstrument Panel Removal and
lnstallation .........20-47
Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover and
Knee Bolster Removal and
Installation .........20-48
Glove Box Removal and
lnstallation .........20-49
Center Pocket Removal and
lnstallation .........20-49
Center Dashboard Lower Cover
Removal and lnstallation ............ 20-50
Center Panel Removal and
lnstallation .........20-50
Power Window Switch Removal and
lnstallation .........20-51
Center Air Vent Removal and
lnstallation .........20-51
Side Air Vent Removal and
fnstallation .........20-52
Side Defogger Trim Removal and
fnstallation .........20-52
Dashboard Removal and
lnstallation .........20-53
Dashboard Frame Replacement ..... 20-55
Doors
Component Location Index
Front Door ,,...,,,,20-2
Rear Door ...........20-4
Tailgate Door ................................ 20-6
Fenderwell
Front Wheelwell Protector
Replacement .....20-89
Inner Fender Replacement .,.....,.,.... 20-89
Rear Wheelwell Protectol
Replacement .....20-90
Fuel Pipe Protector Replacement ... 20-90
Rear Air Outlet Replacement .......... 20-91
*Frame Repair Chart .............................. 20-106
Front Grille
Repf acement .........20-77
Glass
Component Location Index ............ 20-29
Hood
Replacement ......,,,20-75
Adjustment ............20-76
*lnterior Trim
Component Location Index ............ 20-40
Mirrors
Component Location Index .........,,, 20-26
Moldings
Roof Molding Replacement ............ 20-84
Door Moldings Replacement .......... 20-85
Openers
Component Location Index ............ 20-92
Rear Hatch Glass
Replacement .........20-74
Disassembly and Reassembly ........ 20-79
Adiustment ............20-81
Rear Weatherstrip Replacement .... 20-83
Seats
Component Location Index ............ 20-56
Side Sill Panel
Repfacement .........20-87
Spare Tire Cover
Emblem Installation ........................ 20-88
Sub-frame ..................20-104
Wiper/Washer
Component Location lndex ,,,,,....... 20-97
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Doors
Component
Tailgate Door:
NOTE: Refer to the
Location Index (cont'dl
1997 Series Honda CR-V Body Repair Manual {P/N 61S1030) for tailgate door removal.
LICENSE PLATETRIMReplacement, page 20-16TAILGATE OOORPosition Adjustment, page 20-23
TAILGATE DOORWEATHERSTRIP
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REAR HATCH GLASS LATCHReplacement, page 20 18
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SUPPORT STRUT
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LATCH STOPReplacement, page 20-17
Replacement,page 20'19
TAILGATE DOOR PANELRemoval and Installation, page 20-15
TAILGATE DOOR LATCHReplacement, page 20-17
TAILGATE DOORHANDLEReplacement, page 20-16
TAILGATE DOORSTRIKERAdjustment, page 20-25
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TAILGATE DOOR WEDGEAdiustment, page 20-25
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REAR HATCH GLASSACTUATORReplacement, page 20-19
REAR HATCH GLASS
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FLEXIBLE CARGOHOOK
20-6
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6. Grease all the sliding surfaces of the regulator where
shown.
NOTE: lf it is necessary to remove the power win-
dow motor from the regulator, scribe a line across
the sector gear and regulator before you remove the
power window motor.
REGULATORSECTOR GEAB
POWERwtNDowMOTOR
>: Bolt locations.3
6x1.0mm7 N.m 10.7 kgf.m,5 rbnftl
POWER WINDOW MOTOR
REGULATOR
7. lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTEr Roll the glass up and down to see if it moves
freely without binding. Also make sure that there is
no clearance between the glass and glass run chan-
nel when the glass is closed. Adjust the position of
the glass as necessary {see page 20 20).
1. Remove the cover,
hook and base.
>: Screw locations.2
Tailgate Door Panel Removal and
lnstallation
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the door panel and
other parts.
and remove the flexible cargo
FLEXIBLE CARGOHOOK BASE
>: CliP locations.
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FLEXIBLECARGO HOOK
2. Remove the tailgate door lid, then remove the screws.
>: Screw locations.2
TAILGATEDOOR LIO
Release the clips that hold the tailgate door panel,
then remove the tailgate door panel.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
3.
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20-15
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Doors
License Plate Trim Removal and
Installation
CAUTION: Put on gloves to prolest your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the license plate trim
and tailgate door.
'1. Remove the license olate.
2. Remove the tailgate door panel (see page 20-15).
3. Remove the nuts, detach the clip, then remove the
license olate trim.
NOTE: Take care not to drop the nuts inside the
tailgate door.
a: Nut loc.lions.4
5x0.8mm1.8Nm(0.18kgt.m.1.3 rbf.ft)
4. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: lf the clip is damaged, replace it.
20-16
TAILGATE DOOR
Tailgate Door Handle Replacement
CAUTION; Put on gloves to protecl your hands,
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the tailgate door.
1. Remove:
. Tailgate door panel (see page 20,15)
. License plate
. License plate trim
2. Disconnect the handle rod. Remove the nuts secur-
ing the tailgate door handle, then remove the tail-gate door handle by pulling it out.
NOTE: Take care not to bend the handle rod.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgtm,7.2 rbtft)
TAILGATE DOORHANDLE
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the handle rod is connected properly.
. Make sure the tailgate door opens propedy.
a: Nut locations,2
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Doors
Tailgate Door Latch and Latch Stop
Replacement (cont'd)
4. lnstallation is the reverse of the removal orocedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the handle rod and latch stop rod are
connected properly.
a Make sure the tailgate door locks and opens prop-
env.
. After installing the latch stop and tailgate door
latch, make sure that there is about 1 mm {0.039
in.l between the link A and link B of the latch stop.
Adjust the joint position of the latch stop rod as
needed, then check the latch stop operation. (Pull
the tailgate door handle while you push on the
latch stop knob; the tailgate door should not
oDen.)
LATCH STOPKNOE
20-18
Rear Hatch Glass Latch
Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the tailgate door.
'1. Remove the tailgate door panel (seepage20-15).
2. Disconnect the connector. Remove the bolts secur-
ing the latch, then remove the latch.
>: Boh locations, 3
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgI.m,7.2 tbl.Itl
REAR HATCHGLASS LATCH
3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the rear hatch glass locks and
opens properly.
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Rear Hatch Glass Lock Cylinder
Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the tailgate door.
1. Remove the tailgate door panel (see page 20-15).
2. Remove the bolt securing the lock cylinder. Turn
and pull out the lock cylinder, and disconnect the
cylinder rod,
NOTE: Take care not to bend the cylinder rod.
>: Bolt location. 1
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kg .m,
7 .2 tbt.lll
REAR HATCH GLASS
J.Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the cylinder rod is connected properly.
. Make sure the rear hatch glass opens properly.
Rear Hatch Glass Actuator
Replacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protsct your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the tailgate door.
1. Remove;
o Tailgate door panel (see page 20-'15)
. Rear hatch glass lock cylinder
2. Disconnect the connector and the connector clip.
Remove the bolts securing the actuator, then
remove the actuator.
NOTE: Take care not to bend the cylinder rod or
damage the joint.
>: Bolt locations, 3
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgt.m,7.2 tbt.ft)
CONNECTOR
CONNECTOR
REAR HATCHGLASSACTUATORJOINT
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Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the cylinder rod and connector are
connected properly.
. Grease the joint of the cylinder rod.
. Make sure the rear hatch glass opens properly.
20-19
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Hatch Glass Opener
Solenoid Test
1. Open the tailgate and remove the tailgate trim (see
section 20).
2. Disconnect the 2P connector from the solenoid.
Terminalsade ofmale termtnals
Connect power to the No. 1 terminal and ground to
the No.2 terminals momentarilv. The solenoid
should ooerate.
SOLENOID
23-122
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2.
4.
Solenoid Replacement
Remove the tailgate trim (see section 20).
Disconnect the 2P connector.
Remove the rod from the key cylinder.
Remove the three mounting bolts, then remove the
solenoid.
Install the replacement solenoid in the reverse oader
of removal.
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