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

Lift and Support Points
Lift and Safety Stands
ffi When heaw rear components such as suspension, Iuel tank, spare tire and tailgate are to b€ lemoved, place
!iiii-'rn"t r""igtrt in the trunk before hoisting. When substantial weight is removed flom the lear ot the vehicle, the
center of gravity may change and can cause the vehicle to tip fotward on the hoist'
NOTE: Since each tire/wheel assembly weighs approximately 30 lbs (14 kg), placing the front wheels in the cargo area can
assist with weight distribution.
1. Place the lift blocks as shown.
2. Raise the hoist a few inches (centimeters), and rock the vehicle to be sure it is firmly supported.
3. Raise the hoist to full height, and inspect the lift points for solid support'
NOTE: Use the same suppon points to support the vehicle on safety stands'
LIFT BLOCKSREAR SUPPORT POIMTFRONT SUPPORT POINT
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Service Precautions
Parts Marking Locations
To deter vehicle theft, cenain major components are marked with the vehicle identification number {VlN). Original partswill have self-adhesive labels or labels attached with a break-off bolt. Replacement body parts will have self-adhesivelabels, and replacement engine and transmission parts will be stamped with a code tor spare parts.
NOTE:
. Be careful nottodamagethe parts marking labelsduring body repairs. Maskthe labels before repainting.' Label location letters without parenthesis indicate original parts. Letters with parenthesis indicate replacement pans.
A, (A): Engine
B, (B): Transmission
C, (C): Front Bumoer
D, (D); Hood
E, (E): Tailgate
F, (F): Rear Bumper
G, (G): Front Fenders (Lefr and Right)H, {H): Front Doors (Left and Right}
l, (l): Rear Doors (Left and Right)
J, (J): Outer Side Panel (Left and Right)
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Lubrication Points
For the details of lubrication points and type of lubricants to be applied. refer to the illustrated index and various work pro-
cedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Installation, etc.) contained in each section.
Recomm6nded Engine OilEngine oil viscosity for ambient temperature ranges
100'F
-30 -20 .10 0 10 20 30 40'c
r1: Always use Genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid {MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shifting because it
does not contain the orooer additives.*2: Always use Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect
shift qualitv.+3r Always use Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the
life of the system.*4: Always use Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid. Using any other type of power steering fluid or automatic transmis-
sion fluid can caused increased wear and poor steering in cold weather.
API SERVICE LABEL
/,.*-G\
/.'z-\e\t/6AE\ll-;-1 5w-30 /---l
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API CERTIFICATION SEAL
ffi-20 0 20
NO.LUBRICATION POINTSLUBRICANT
EngineAPI Service Grade: Use SJ "Energy Conserving" grade oil. The oilcontainer may also display the API Certitication seal shownbelow. Make sure it says "For Gasoline Engines." SAE vjscosity:See chart below.
2
TransmissionManualGenuine Honda MTF*1
AutomaticGenuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid(ATF)*'
3Rear differentialGenuine Honda CVT Fluid
4Brake line (includes ABS line)Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid*3
5Clutch LineBrake fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4*3
6Shift lever pivots (Manual transmission)Grease with molybdenum disultide
1Release fork (Manual transmission)LJrea Grease UM264 P/N 4'1211 - PYs - 305
IPower steering gearboxSteering grease P/N 08733 - B070E
Throttle cable end {Dashboard lower panel holelSilicone grease
10l112
14
Throttle cable end (Throttle link)Brake master cylinder pushrodPedal linkageBattery terminalsFuelfill lidClutch master cylinder pushrod
Multi purpose grease
1617181920
Hood hinges and hood lockTailgate hingesHatch glass hingesDoor hinges, upper and lowerDoor opening detent
Honda White Lithium Grease
21
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Caliper Piston seal, Dust seal,Caliper pin, PistonShilt cable and select cable {Manual transmission)Silicone grease
23Brake line ioints (Front and rear wheelhouse)Rust preventives
24Power steering systemGenuine Honda Power Steering Fluid-.
25Air conditioning compressorCompressor oil: SP 10 lP/N 38897 - P13 - A0lAH or38899-P13-A01)For Refrigerant: HFC 134a (R,134a)
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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
HINGECOVER \
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REAR HATCH GLASS LATCHReplacement, page 20 18
HINGE
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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
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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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HPI,4| |
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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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COVER
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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.
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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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Tailgate Door Latch and Latch Stop Replacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care notto scratch the tailgate door.
'1. Remove the tailgate door panel (see page 20-15).
2. Disconnect the handle rod. Remove the bolts secur-
ing the latch stop and screws securing the latch.
>: Bolt, screw locationsA>,3 B>,3
6x1.0mm
3. Move the latch stop and latch down, then pry the
latch stop rod out of its joint using diagonal cutters.
Remove the latch stop and latch through the hole in
the tailgate door.
NOTE:
. To ease reassembly, note location @ of the latch
stop rod on the joint before disconnecting it.. Take care not to bend the latch stop rod.
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(cont'd)
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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
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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.
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