alignment HONDA CR-V 1999 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Owner's Guide

22.
21. Use suction cups to hold the windshield over the
opening, align it with the alignment marks made in
step 14, and set it down on the adhesive. Ljghtly
push on the windshield until its edge is fully seated
on the adhesive all the way around.
NOTEr Do not open or close the doors until adhe-
sive is dry.
SUCTTON ALIGNMENT MARK
Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty
knife or towel.
NOTE: To remove adhesive from a painted surface
or the windshield, wipe with a soft shop towel
dampened with alcohol.
Let the adhesive dry for at least one hour, then
spray water over the windshield and check for
leaks. mark leaking areas, and let the windshield
dry, then seal with sealant.
NOTE:
. Let the vehicle stand for at least four hours after
windshield installation. lf the vehicle has to be
used within the first four hours, it must be driven
. Keep the windshield dry for the first hour after
installation.
. Check that the ends of the side molding are set
under the cowl cover.
Reinstall all remaining removed parts.
NOTE:
. Install the rearview mirror rubber damper after
the adhesive has dried thoroughl,.
. Advise the customer not to do the following
things for two to three days:- Slam the doors with all the windows rolled
up.- Twist the body excess,vely {such as when
going in and out of driveways at an angle or
driving over rough. uneven roads).
24.
Ouarter Glass Replacement
CAUTION:
. Put on gloves to prot€ct your hands.
. Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
1. To remove the quarter glass, first remove the:
. Rear seat (see page 20-63)
. Cargo floor lid and cargo storage bin (see page
20 431
. Rear trim panel and rear side trim panel (see
page 20-421
. Rear hatch glass support strut (see page 20-78)
. Ouarter pillar trim panel (see page20-421
. Taillight (see section 23)
NOTE: With the rear hatch glass support strut
removed, you will need to support the rear hatch
glass by hand.
2. From inside the vehicle, use a knife to cut through
the quarter glass adhesive all the way around.
NOTE:
. lf the quaner glass is to be reinstalled, take care
not to damage the molding.
. lf the molding is damaged. replace the quarter
glass, molding, and clips as an assembly.
. The quarter glass can be reinstalled using butyl
tape.
(cont'd)
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7. Glue the fastener to the inside face of quarter glass
as shown. lf the old quarter glass is to be reinstalled,
apply a light coat of primer (3M C- 100, or equivalent),
then apply butyltape to the quaner glass as shown.
NOTE:
. Be careful not to touch the quarter glass where
adhesive will be aDplied.
. Do not peel the separator off the butyl tape.
Width: 5.4 mm 10.25 in.)
BUTYL TAPE
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/\SS MOLDING
/'/.//// | Bttryl taee locations l3M 8628, or equivalent)Thickness:3.2 mm 10.13 in.l
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FASTENER MOLDING
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8. lnstall the fastener to the bodv as shown.
>: Fastener location, 1
1l mm(0.43 in.)
GLASS
400 mm (15.75 in.)
9. lf the old quarter glass is to be reinstalled, seal the
body hole with piece of urethane tape, Set the quar
ter glass upright in the opening and make alignment
marks across the quarter glass and body with a
grease pencil at the three points shown.
(cont'd)
20-37
ALIGNMENT MANK
10. Remove the quarter glass.
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15. Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air pockets
to ensure continuous delivery, Put the canridge in a
caulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive around
the edge of the quarter glass as shown.
NOTE:
. lf the old quarter glass is to be reinstalled, peel
the separator off the butyl tape after applying the
adhesive.
. Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after apply-
ing the glass primer.
i:.8T".,1,/:AoHEsrvE
I rnm(0.31 in.)
BUTYLTAPE
GLASS19.
20-39
16. Use suction cups to hold the quarter glass over the
opening, align the clips or the alignment marks made
in step 9, and set it down on the adhesive. Lightly
push on the quaner glass until its edges are fully
seated on the adhesive all the way around.
NOTE: Do not open or close the doors until the
adhesive is drv.
Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty
knife or towel,
NOTE: To remove adhesive from a painted surface
or the quarter glass, wipe with a soft shop towel
dampened with alcohol.
Let the adhesive dry for at least one hour. then
spray water over the quarter glass and check for
leaks. Mark the leaking areas, let the quarter glass
dry, then seal with sealant.
NOTE: Let the vehicle stand for at least four hours
after quarter glass installation. lf the vehicle has to
be used within the first four hours, it must be driven
slowly.
Reinstall all remaining removed parts.
NOTE: Advise the customer not to do the following
things for two to three days:
. Slam the doors with all the windows rolled up.
. Twist the body excessively (such as when going
in and out of driveways at an angle or driving
over rough, uneven roads).
11.
18.
AUGNMENT
SUCTION CUPS
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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.
>: Bolt locations, 4
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.
a: Nul locationsAa.4 Ba.4
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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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Rear Hatch Glass
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f\ALIGNMENT HARNESSMARK TRIM
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.
>: Alignment mark locatioosA>
ALIGNMENTMARK
A Center line
lnside:
Outside:Centor line
REAR SPOILERSPACER{'97 98 models)
SPOILERREARSPACEBSSPACERS('99 00 models){'99 00 models)
20-80
REAR SPOILER SPACER
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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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Hood Release Handle Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to bend the opener cable.
Remove the left kick panel (see pages 20-41).
>: Eolt locations.2
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).
>: Bolt locations,3
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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)Steering-related Precautions
Stooring Wh€el and Csble Re6l Alignm€nt
To avoid misalignment of the steering wheel on
reassembly, make sure the wheels are turned straight
ahead beJore removing the steering wheel.
To center the cable reel, rotate the cable reel clockwise
until it stops, Then rotate it counterclockwise (approxi-
mately two and a half turns) until the arrow mark on the
cable reel label points straight up.
Steering Column Bemoval
CAUTION: Before removing the stosring column, tirsi
disconneqt tha connsctor between tho cabls roel and
the SRS main harness.
lf the steering column is going to be removed without
dismounting the steering wheel, lock the sieering by
turning the ignition key to o-LOCK position, or remove
the key trom the ignition so that the steering wheel will
not turn.
LABEL
NOTE:
. When the airbag and cable r6el are disconnected, and
the battery is reconnected and the ignition switch is
turned ON (ll), the SRS unit will store this as an open
in the driver's airbag inflator, and the SRS indicator
light will come on, In such a case, make sure to con-
firm the DTC, then clear the SRS unit memory.
. For disconnecting the spring-loaded lock type con-
nector, refer to page 24-22.
'97 model:
SRS MAIN HARNESS2P CONNECTORCABLE REEL2P CONNECTOR
'98 - 00 models:
UNDER-DASHFUSE/RELAY BOX
Do not replace the original steering wheel with any other
design because it will make it impossible to properly
install the airbag (use only genuine Honda replacement
partsl.
After reassemblv, confirm the wheels are still turned
straight ahead and that the steering wheel spoke angle
is correct. lf minor spoke angle adjustment is necessary,
do so only by adjusting the tie-rods, not by removing
and repositioning the steering whee .
24-25
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