23 page HONDA CR-V 1997 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Workshop Manual

Dashboard Removal and Installation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations, precautions, and procedures in the
SRS section {24) before preforming repairs or service.
CAUTION:
. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap h withprotective tap€, and apply protective tape around the
related parts to prevgnt damage.
. Put on gloves to prot€ct your hands.
NOTE:
. An assistant is helpful when removing and installing
the dashboard.
. Take care not to scratch the dashboard, bodv and
other related parts.
1.Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the
radio, then write down the frequencies for the
radio's preset buttons.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. and wait at
least three minutes before beginning work.
Removei
a Driver's dashboard lower cover and knee bolster(see page 20-48)
. Glove box (see page 20-49)
. Lower console cover and center pocket (A/T
model, see page 20-49)
. Center console and center upper pocket (M/T
model, see page 20-47)
. Center dashboard lower cover (see page 20-50)
. Power window switch (see page 20-51)
. Driver's side air vent (see page 20-52)
. Driver's side defogger trim (see page 20-52)
Disconnect the driver's airbag connector, and lower
the steering column (see section 17)
NOTE: To prevent damage to the steering column,
wrap it with a shop towel.
2.
5. Remove the dashboard side cover. Disconnect the
dashboard wire harness connectors, remove the nuts,
then move the under-dash fuse/relay box. Disconnect
the antenna lead, and detach the harness clips.
Remove the connector holder from the dashboard
frame. Unbolt the control unit/relay bracket from
behind the middle of the dashboard.
HARNESS
6. Remove the passenger's dashboard lower cover.
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UNDER.DASHFUSE/RELAYBOX
OASHBOARDSIDE COVER
6x1.0mm9.8Nm11.0kgf.m,7.2tbt.ftlDASHBOARDFFAME
CONNECTORHOLDER
PASSENGER'SDASHBOARDLOWER COVER
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Dashboard Frame Replacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to prolect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.
GAUGEa: Nut locations,3INSTRUMENTPANEL(see page 20 47)
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DASHBOARDFRAME
DASHBOARDwlRE HARNESS
Installation is the reverse oI the removal orocedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the dashboard wire harnesses are not Dinched.. Make sure the connectors and antenna lead are connected properly.
FRONT PASSENGER'S
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Seats
Component Location Index
REAR SEAISRemoval and lnstallation, page 20 63Disassembly and Reassembly, page 20 65Seat Linkage Disassembly and Reassembly, page 20-67Armrest Replacement, page 20-69Seat Cover Replacement, page 20-69
Removal and Installation, page 20 57Disassembly and Reassembly, page 2O-58Seat Linkage Disassembly and Reassembly, page 20-60Armrest Fleplacement, page 20 61Seat Cover Replacernent, page 20 61
20-56
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Seats
Front Seat Cover Replacement (cont'dl
Remove the headrest guide, then remove the seat-
Dacx cover.
6. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-
back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly
over the pad before securing the hook and inside
springs.
Seat cushion cover:
1.Remove the seat cushion (see pages 20-58, 59).
Remove the clips from under the seat cushion. then
loosen the seat cushion cover.
SEATCUSHIONCOVER
20-62
CLIP
3. Pull back the edge of the seat cushion cover all the
way around, then release the clips. and remove the
seat cushion cover.
COVER (pad side)
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat cush-
ion cover. make sure the material is stretched
evenly over the pad before securing the clips.
. Replace the released clips with new ones.
UPHOLSTERY RING PLIERS
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NEW CUP
SEAT FRAME
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Rear Seat Armrest Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to tear the seams or damage the
seat covers.
COLLAR
COLLAR6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m,7.2 rbr.ft)
WASHER
NYLONWASHER
VEARMRESTWASHER
ARMRESTPIVOT BOLT6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt.m,7.2lbllll
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
SEAT.BACK
Rear Seat Cover Replacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to tear the seams or damage the
seal covers.
Seal-back cover:
Remove the seat-back {see page 20-65).
Remove:
a Armrest
. Headrest
. Seat-back recline rod (see page 20-65)
Remove the seat cushion strap bolt and strap bolt
trim, then remove the seat-back mat.
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4. Remove all the clips.
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20-69
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Seats
Rear Seat Cover Replacement (cont'dl
Remove the headrest guide and latch knob collar,then remove the seat-back frame.
SEAT.BACKFRAME i
Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover all the wayaround. release the clips, and remove the seat-backcover.
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LATCH KNOBCOLLAR
CLIPS(Leather seat-backWIRE(Pad side, leather seat,back
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20-70
cover on '00 model) cover on ,00 model)
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
o To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat_backcover, make sure the material is stretched evenlyover the pad before securing the hook and clips.. Replace the released clips with new ones.
Soat cushion cover:
'1. Remove the seat cushion (see page 20-65).
2. Remove the seat cushion
strap (see page 20-66).
3. Pull back the edge of the
release all of the clips.
latch and seat cushion
seat cushion mat, then
SEAT CUSHIONMAT
CUSHIONCOVER
Pull back the edge of the seat cushion cover all theway around, release the clips, and remove the seatcushton cover.
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Bumpers
Front Bumper Removal and Installation
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protec,t your hands.
NOTE:
. An assistant is helpful when removing the front bumper.
. Take care not to scratch the front grille, lront bumper and body.
o First remove the front grille (see page 20-77).
. lf necessary, remove the front license plate base and front license plate lower bracket.
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FRONT GRILLEEMBLEM COVER(see page 20-77)
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FRONT BUMPER
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6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbt t0
FRONT GRILLE(see page 20-77)
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Hood
Replacement
NOTE:
. An assistant is helpful when removing and installing the hood.
a Take care not to damage the hood and body
. When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
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6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgt.m,7.2 tbtfr)
WINDSHIELDWASHER NOZZLES(see page 20-100)
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\HOODHINGEWINDSHIELDWASHER TUBE(see page 20-100)
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure
NOTE:
. Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.
. Adjust the hood alignment.
. Adjust the aim of the windshield washer nozzles (see page 20-102)
HOOD
20-75
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Rear Hatch Glass
Replacement
CAUTION:
. Put on gloves to protecl your hands.
. Use seal covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.. Do not damage the rear window delogger grid lines
and terminals.
NOTE: An assistant is helpful when removing the rear
hatch glass.
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Harnoss wiring locations:
REAR WINDOW WIPERMOTOR CONNECTORRemove the rear wiper lowercover (see page 20-99i.
HARNESS 'TRIM
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8 x 1.25 mm22 N-m l'2.2 kgl.m,'16 tbt fr)
8 x 1.25 mm22N.m l.2.2*ql.m,16 tbf.ft|
Installation is the reverse of the removal orocedure.
NOTE:
. Adjust the rear hatch glass alignment.
. Make sure the connector, terminals and washer tube are connected properly.
. Adjust the aim of the rear window washer nozzle (see page 20-103).
20-78
REAR SPOILER
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Disassembly and Reassembly
NOTE:
. Take care not to scratch the rear hatch glass.
. lf necessary, replace any damaged spacers and seals.
. Refer to page 20-99forthe rearwindowwiper motor removal and section 23 for the high mount brake light removal.
HINGE SPACERS
HINGE SPACEN('97 - 99 models)HINGE PLATE('00 model)
HARNESSTRIM
REAR SPOILEBSPACER{'99 00 models)
HARNESSTRIM6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgl.m,7.2 tbt.ft)
WASHERSTBIKER
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R€AF WINDOWWIPER MOTORBASE PLATE
('97 - 98 models)
REAR SPOILERSPACER
CAUTIONLABEL
SEAL
REAR WINDOWWIPER UPPERCOVER
MOTOR BASEPLATE SEAL
PIVOT NUTFEAR TIME 4WDEMBLEM
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20-79
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GLASS PROTECTOR
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