HONDA CR-V 1998 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Workshop Manual

Rear Hatch Glass
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Disassembly and Reassembly (cont'dl
NOTE: Before installing the rear spoiler spacer, harness trim. caution label, real time 4WD emblem and glass protector,
clean the rear hatch glass bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol.
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ALIGNMENTMARK
A Center line
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Outside:Centor line
REAR SPOILERSPACER{'97 98 models)
SPOILERREARSPACEBSSPACERS('99 00 models){'99 00 models)
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REAR SPOILER SPACER
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Adjustment
NOTE:
. After adjusting the tailgate door, adjust the rear hatch glass.
. Loosen the striker mounting bolts slightly.
. Remove the rear spoiler, and remove the support strut from body side.
1. Loosen the rear hatch glass mounting nuts.
2. Adjust the rear hatch glass so there are equal gaps between the rear hatch glass, the taillights, and the tailgate door.
NOTE: lf necessary, loosen the rear hatch glass hinge mounting nuts and move the rear hatch glass backward or for-
ward to fit the rear weatherstrip and tailgate door weatherstrip.
REAR HATCI{GLASS HINGES
REAR HATCH GLASS HINGEMOUNTING NUT6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbt f Remove the rear edgeotthe headliner(see page 20-44).
MOUNTING NUT6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgtm,7.2 rbf.ftt
Taillight side:Tailgate door side:
About7mm
1o.27 in.l
NOTE: Adjust for equal gapsbetween the right and left.TCH GLASSIHAREAR
(cont'd)
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Rear Hatch Glass
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Adjustment (cont'dl
After adjusting the rear hatch glass, tighten the rear hatch glass mounting nuts, and installthe support strut.
Adjust the striker alignment.
NOTE:
. Move the striker fore or aft to make the rear hatch glass fit flush with the tailgate door'
. Move the striker right or left until it's centered in the rear hatch glass latch as shown.
REAR HATCHGLASS LATCH
STRIKER
NOTE: When equalizing the gap betweenthe tailgate door and rear hatch glass, do notdglorm the rear hatch glass.
TAILGATE DOOR
5. Tighten the striker mounting bolts.
6. Recheck the rear hatch glass alignment. and make sure the glass opens properly, and locks securely.
7. Installthe rear spoiler. and adjust it.
NOTE: Adjust the rear spoiler sothere are four equal gaps
between the rear spoiler andthe body.REAR SPOILER
REAR HATCH GLASS
8. Check for water leaks.
NOTE: Do not squeeze the tip of the hose.
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REAR HATCH GLASS
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt'm,
7.2tbl.ftl
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Rear Weatherstrip Replacement
When installing the rear weatherstrip, align the align-
ment mark of the rear weatherstrip to the body flange
notch.
NOTE:
. Make sure there are no wrinkles in the weatherstrio.
. The steel core in the rear weatherstrip cannot be
restored to it original shape once it is bend. Replace
the rear weatherstrip when the steel core is bent.. Apply sealant to the areas indicated by arrows.
. Check for water leaks.
Sealant: Cemedine P/N 08712 - 000i1, or equivalont
SEALANT
WEATHERSTRIP
'97 model:Sealing area.
Sealing area.
WEATHERSTRIP
'98 - 00 modols:
BODYFLANGE
REARWEATHERSTRIP
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Moldings
Roof Molding Replacement
CAUTION:
. Put on glovgs to protect your hands.
. Wh€n prying with a {lat-tip screwdriver, wrap it whh protective tape to prevent damage
NOTE:
. Take care not to scratch the body.
. The steel core in the roof molding cannot be restored to it original shape once it is bend. Replace the roof molding when
the steel core is bent.
. Starting at the front, carefully pry off the roof molding.
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ROOF MOLDINGInstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Take care not to damage the windshield molding.
. Make sure the roof molding is installed securely.
STEEL CORE
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Door Moldings Replacement
CAUTION:
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. When prying with a flat-tip scrowdriver, wrap it with prot€stive tape to provent damag€.
NOTE:
. Take care not to scratch the body.. Be careful not to damage the front and rear door moldings.
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Adhesive aleas,
Adhesive area.FRONT DOORMOLDINGREAR DOOBMOLDING
a: Plastic nut location, 1
(cont'd)
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Moldings
Door Moldings Replacement (cont'd)
It the old molding is to be reinstalled:
The following materials and tools are required to repair
the molding.
NOTE: Followthe manufacturer's instructions.
Materials: (Reference)
. Stripe remover
3M 08907
. Stripe adhesive remover
3M 08908
. Adhesive tape
3M Super Automotive Attachment Tape
Tools:
. Protective tape
. Knife or Cutter
. Sponge or Shop towel
. Infrared dryer
. Film
. Plastic putty knife
. Alcohol
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands,
1. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips on the mold-
ang.
2. Apply the stripe remover evenly to the bonding sur-
face of the body and molding.
3. Cover the bonding surface of the body and molding
with a film, then heat to 104 - 122"F (40 - 50'C) for 5- 10 minutes with an infrared dryer.
NOTE: Use care when heating to prevent deforma-
tion of the body and molding.
4. Carefully scrape the adhesive tape with a plastic
putty knife.
For removal of adhesive tape residue, follow-up with
stripe adhesive remover, then scrape the adhesive
tape with a plastic putty knife.
Remove the protective tape, then clean the bonding
surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol.
NOTE: Make sure the bonding surface is kept free or
water, oil and grease.
7. Glue the new adhesive tape
snown,
N : Adlesive tape locations
Forwerd L
820 mm 132.3 in.)
FRONTMOLDING
to the moldings as
25 mm {0.98 in.l
45 mm(1.8 in.l
200 mm(7.87 in.)
125 mm
{4.92 in.)30 mm
{1.2 in.}
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Glue on the ribarea,26 mm (1.0 in.) 440 mm 117.3 in.l
35 mm 125 mm
{1.4 in.) {4.92 in.)REAR DOORMOLDING
(Front/rear end)
Width: 5 mm
Heat the bonding surface of the door and molding
with an infrared dryer.
Door: 104 - 140'F (40 - 60'C)
Molding: 68 - 86'F (20 - 30'C)
NOTE: Use care when heating to prevent deforma-
tion of the molding.
Align the molding with the clip locations, and set
the molding. Lightly push on the molding until its
edge is fully seated on the adhesive tape.
NOTE: Oo not spray water on the molding within
the first 24 hours after installation.
Reassemble all removed parts.10.
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Side Sill Panel
Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body.
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NOTE: Loosen the screw,then remove the lower clipusing a clip remover,
>: Screw locations, 4
Remove the side clips from the bodyby turning them 45'
NOTE: When removing the sidesill panel, the side clips willstay in the body.
SIOE SILL PANELRemove the lower clips,then remove the side sill panel
by sliding it forwatd.
To install the side sill panel, remove the side clips from the body, install them on the side sill panel, then install the side sill
Danel on the vehicle.
NOTE:
. Take care not to twist the side sill panel.
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
SIDE CLIP
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Spare Tire Gover
Emblem Installation
Hard spare tire cover {for some models}:
Apply the emblem where shown.
NOTE:
. Before applying, clean the spare tire cover surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol.
. After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water from getting on the surface
Attachment Point lR€ferencel:
Unit: mm (in.)
Honda/CR-v emblem:
APPLICATION TAPEHONDA EMBLEM
CR.V EMBLEM
SPARE TIRE COVEB
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Fenderwell
Front Wheelwell Protector
Replacement
NOTE:
a Take care not to scratch the front wheelwell protector
and body.
. Use a T30 Torx bit to remove the Torx screw.
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NOTE: Before temoving thefront wheelwell Protector, remove
the screw from the front
bumper and lower the front
bumper.
Installation is the reverse of the removal Drocedure.
NOTE: lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
Inner Fender Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body.
Remove the front wheelwell protector,
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Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE; lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
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INNER FENDER
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