rear door HONDA CR-V 1997 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Owner's Manual

Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
. Put on gloves to protect your hands,
. When prying with a tlat-tip screwdrivel, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
. When removing the support strut of the rear hatch glass, you will need to open or close the rear hatch glass by hand.
NOTE: Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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a>,5c>, 1o>.2e>,2B >,8
UPPERBOLT7/16 - 20 UNF32 N.m {3.3 kgf.m,24 rbt.ft)Apply liquid thread
CENTER PILLARLOWER TRIM PANEL
LOWERANCHOBCOVER('98 00 models)
{cont'd)
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FRONT SEAT BELT
FRONT SEAT BELLOWER ANCHORBOLT7/15 - 20 UNF32Nm(3.3kgf.m,24 tbt.ftl
ANCHORCAP('97 model)
REAR DOORTRIM
REAR SIDE TRIMtlemove the rear seat(see page 20 63).
REAR SIDE
20-41
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Interior Trim
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REAR SIOETRIM PANELRemove the reat seat(see page 20-63).
FCONNECTOR
2
OUARTER PILLARTNIM PANELRemove the rear hatch glasssupport strut (see page20-741.
Removal and Installation (cont'd)
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Disconnect the accessorysocket connectors,
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,1.2lbt-lrl
5x1.0mm6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgtm,7.2 tbf ftl
TIE DOWNHOOK
6x1.0mm
TIEoowNHOOK
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REAR SEAT BELTLOWER ANCHOR EOLT7/16 - 20 UNF32 N.m {3.3 kgt.m,24 tbl.frl
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt m,7.2 tbf.ft)
REAR TRIM PANELRemove the cargo area floorand cargo slorage bin.
20-42
REAN SEAT BELTUPPER ANCHOR BOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N.m {3.3 kgt.m,24 rbt.ft)
REAR DOOR
REAR
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STRIKER
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lnterior Trim
Headliner Removal and Installation
CAUTION: When prying with a tlat-tip screwdriver,
wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
NOTE:
. Take care not to bend and scratch the headliner.o Be careful not to damage the dashboard and other
interior trim.
1. Remove:
. Front and rear door side trim (see page 20-41). Front pillartrim (see page 20-41)
. Center pillar lower trim panel (see page 20-41). Center pillar upper trim (see page 20 41). Rear seat (one side, see page 20-63). Cargo area floor and cargo storage bin
{see page 20-43)
. Rear trim panel (see page 20-421
. Rear side trim panel (oneside, see page 20-42l,
. Rear hatch glass support strut (one side, seepage 20-78)
. Ouaner pillar trim panel {one side, see page 20-
42)
. Ceiling light, interior light and trunk light(see section 23)
. Rearview mirror (see page 20-28)
2. Remove the sunvisor and holder from each side.
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20-44
3. Remove the grab handles from
passenger's sides.
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the front and rear
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COVER
4. Remove the clips, then remove the headliner.
NOTE: An assistant is helpful when removing the
headliner.
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HEADLINER
Pullout. OUARTERTRIMPANEL
5. Remove the headliner through the rear hatch glass
openrng.
6. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. When reinstalling the headliner through the rear
hatch glass opening, be careful not to fold or
bend it, Also, be careful not to scratch the body.. Check that both sides of the headliner are
securely attached to the trim.
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Seats
Rear Seat Removal and Installation
2. Fold the seat cushion forward, and remove the base
frame cover, then remove the bolts and nut.
NOTE: The rear seat without tilt is shown, the rear
seat with tilt is the same manner.
>i Boh screw locetionsA>, 1
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m {2.2 kgf.rn,16 rbtft)
B>, 4
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a: Nut loc.iion, 'l
8 x 1.25 mm22 N Remove the headrest.
Carefully remove the rear seat through the door open-
ing.
NOTE: An assistant is helptul when removing the rear
seaI.
20-64
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4.
BASE FRAME
SEAT BELT BUCKTES(CENTER BELT TONGUEI
SEAT CUSHION
(cont'dl
5. With tilt: lf necessary, remove the striker.
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the rear seat belt buckles and
center belt tongue are routed properly (without tilt).
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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)
20-81
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Rear Hatch Glass
3.
4.
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.
20-82
REAR HATCH GLASS
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt'm,
7.2tbl.ftl
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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)
20-85
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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.}
t'.
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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Openers
Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable Replacement
NOTE:
. When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
. Take care not to bend the opener cable.
Remove the following parts, then pull the carpet back, as necessary (see page 20-45),
a
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a
a
FUEL FILL OOOR LATCH(see page 20-96)
Kick panel (left side. see page 20-41)
Center pillar lower trim panel (left side, see page 20-
41)
Front side trim (left side, see page 20-41)
Rear seat (left side, see page 20-63)
Cargo area floor and cargo storage bin (see page
43)
Rear trim panel {see page 20-42)
Rear side trim panel (left side, see page 20-421
Rear side trim (left side, see page 20-41)
FUEL FILL DOOR OPENER
{see page 20-96)
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Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
r Make sure fuel fill door opener cable is routed and connected properly.
. Make sure the fuel fill dooropens properly.
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Openers
Fuel Fill Door Opener Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to bend the opener cable.
Remove the left front side trim (see page 20-41).
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5x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbt.ftl
FUEL FILL DOOROPENER CABLE(see page 20-94)
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the opener cable is connected properly.
. Make sure the fuel fill door opens properly,
20-96
Fuel Fill Door Latch Reolacement
NOTE: Take care not to bend the opener cable.
Remove the rear speaker cover and rear speaker from
the left rear side trim panel (see page 20-42).
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6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbf.ft)FUEL FILL DOOR LATCH
FUEL FILL DOORAfter installing, check fora flush fit with the body.
CAELE(see Page
LATCH
DOOR OPENER
20,94)
FUEL
FUEL FILLRemove the fuel fill door latchby turning it 90'
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the fuel fill door opens properly
and locks securely.
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