front end HONDA CR-V 1998 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Repair Manual

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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Front Seat Removal and Installation
CAUTION: When prying whh a tlat-tip screwdrivor, wrap
it with proteqtive tape to prevent damage.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the bodv or tear the seat
covers.
1. Remove the seat track end cover, and remove the
bolts.
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I x 1.25 mm22 N.mi'2.2 kgl.m,16 rbf.ftl
10 x 1.25 mm37 N.m13.8 kgt.m,27 tbt.ftl
2. Lift up the driver's front seat, then disconnect the
seat belt switch connector and harness clips.
>: Hrrnoss clip loc.lions
SEAT BELT SW]TCHCONNECTOR
Carefully remove the front seat through the door
opening.
NOTE: An assistant is helpful when removing the
front seat.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the seat belt switch connector is
connected properly (driver's front seat).
20-57
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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
20-72
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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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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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20-84
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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,
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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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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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6x1.0mm9.8Nm(1.0kgf.m,7.2 tbf.ft)
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
20-89
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Hood Opener Cable Replacement
NOTE:
. When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
. Take care not to bend the opener cable.
Remove:
. Front wheelwell protector and inner fender {left side, see page 20 89}
. Front grille (see page 20-77)
. Kick panel (left side. see page 20-411
HOOD LATCH(see page 20-95)
Route the openercable through thehole in the body.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. lf necessary. replace any damaged clips.
. Make sure the hood opener cable is routed and connected properly.
. Make sure the hood opens properly.
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HOOD RELEASEHANDLE(see page 20 95)
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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),
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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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Hood Release Handle Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to bend the opener cable.
Remove the left kick panel (see pages 20-41).
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6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgl.m,7.2 tbl.tll
HOOD OPENERCABLE{see page 20-93)
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the hood opens properly.
Hood Latch Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to bend the opener cable.
Remove the front grille (see page 20-77).
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6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbt.ftl
HOOO LATCH
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE;
. Grease each location ofthe hood latch as indicated
by the arrows.
. Make sure the opener cable is connected properly.
. Make sure the hood locks properly.
. Adjust the hood latch alignment (see page 20-76).
20-95
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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).
>: Bolt locstions.2
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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