1997 HONDA CR-V Washer

Front Brake Caliper
Disassembly/Reassembly
. Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake assemblies.
. Use an OSHA approved vacuum cleaner to avoid breathing brake dust.
. Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stopping ability.
. When reusing the pads, always reinstallthe brake pads in their original positions to prevent loss ol braking efficiency.
CAUTION:
. Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off imme-
diatelY with water.
NOTEI
. To prevent spills, cover the hose joints with rags or shop towels.
. Clean all pans in brake fluid and air dry; blow out all passages with compressed air.
. Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of dust and other foreign particles.
. Replace parts with new ones whenever specified to do so.
. Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter is allowed to contaminate the brake fluid.
. Do not reuse the drained fluid.
. Always use Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the
life of the system.
. Coat the piston, piston seal, and caliper bore with clean brake fluid.
. ReDlace all rubber oarts with new ones whenever disassembled.
. After installing the front brake caliper do the following.- Check for leaks at hose and line joints and connections, and retighten if necessary.- Check the brake hoses for interference and twistinq.
SHIM
12 mm FLANGE BOLTS113 N.m (11.5 kgtm,83lbf.ftlINNER
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PIN B
OUTER PAO SHIM
PAD SPRING
IPIN BOOT
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SEALING WASHERSReplace.4dd*
ERAKE PADS
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CALIPER BOOY
CALIPER EOLTS49 N.m {5.0 kgl.m, 36lbf.ftl
PISTON AOOTReplace.
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t".:jil,,.'.1!!!!9!il: Rubber grease (Use recommended grease in the caliper set)
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--6, Silicone grease (use recommended seal grease and p,n grease in the caliper set)
INNER SHIM BWEAB INDICATOR
EANJO BOLT34 N.m {3.5 kgf m,25 lblftl
PISTON SEALReplace.
AFACKET
19-12
PAD RETAINERS
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Rear Drum Brakes
Brake Shoes Replacement
1. Remove the upper return spring with the tool.
l@ w€ar eye protestion when using the
brske spring wrench.
RETAINER SPRINGBRAKE SPRING WBENCH{Commerciallv available)
Remove the tension pins by pushing the retainer
spring and turning them.
Lower the brake shoe assembly, and remove the
lower return spring, Make sure not to damage the
dust cover on the wheel cylinder,
Disconnect the parking brake cable from the parking
brake lever.
Remove the brake shoe assembly,
Remove the upper return spring, self-adjuster lever,
and self-adjuster spring, and separate the brake
shoes.
TENSION PIN
5.
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SELF.ADJUSTER LEVER UPPER RETURN SPRING
19-18
7. Remove the wave washer, parking brake lever. and
pivot pin from the brake shoe by removing the U-
cliD.
BRAKE SHOE
Apply brake cylinder grease (P/N: 08733 - 80202) or
equivalent rubber grease to the sliding surface of
the pivot pin, 8nd insert the pin into the brake shoe.
Install the parking brake lever and wave washer on
the pivot pin, and secure them with a new U-clip.
. lnstall the wave washer with its convex side fac-
Ing our.
. Pinch the U-clip securely to prevent the pivot pin
from coming out of the brake shoe.
U.CLIPReplace.
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U-CLIPReplace.WAVE WASHERReplace.
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Brake Hoses/Lines
Hose Replacement
CAUTION: Do not spill brak€ fluid on the vehicl€; it m8y
damage th€ paint; if brak€ lluid doos contact tho paint,
wash it off immediately with water.
NOTE:
. Before reassembling, check that all pans are free of
dust and other foreign particles.
. Replace parts with new ones whenever specified to
qo so,
Replace the brake hose ifthe hose is twisted, cracked.
or if it leaks.
Disconnect the brake hose from the brake line using
a 10 mm flare nut wrench.
'1.
FLARE NUTWRENCH(Commercially
available)
BRAKE HOSE
Remove and discard the brake hose cliD from the
brake hose.
Remove the banjo bolt, and disconnect the brake
hose from the calioer.
5. Remove the brake hose from the knuckle.
19-22
6. Install the brake hose on the knuckle first, then con-
nect the brake hose to the caliper with the banjo bolt
and new sealing washers.
6 mm HOSE BRACKETEOLTS9.8Nm(1.0 kgf.m,7 lbf.ftlBRAKE HOSE
BANJO BOLT34 N.m
13.5 kgf.m, 25 lbl.ftl
SEALING WASHERSHeplace.
7. Installthe brake hose on the upper brake hose bracket
with a new b.ake hose clip.
Replace.
BRAKE HOSE ARACKET
Connect the brake line to the brake hose.
After installing the brake hose, bleed the brake sys-
tem (see page '19-7).
Perform the following checks;
. Check the brake hose and line joint for leaks, and
tighten if necessary.
. Check the brake hoses for interference and twist-
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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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Passenger's seat (manually adiustablel:
>: Clip locations
HEADREST
SEAT.BACK
10 x 1.25 mm
PIVOT WASHER
PIVOT NUT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgl..n,16 tbt.ftl
SEAT CUSHION
CENTER COVER
BUSHING
COVER
Reassembly in the reverse order of disassembly.
NOTE:
. Make sure the bushing and pivot washer are installed properly.
. To prevent wrinkles when installing the seat-back cover, make sure the. Grease the moving portion.
'10 x 1.25 mm47 N.m {4.8 kgf m,
35 rbl.ft)
UNDER-SEATTRAY GUIDE
,U N.m 14.835 rbt.ft)
dHOOKS
10 x 1.25 mm17 N.m {4.8 kgl.m,35 tbf.ft)
HOOK
material is stretched evenly over the pad.
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Rear Seat Disassembly and Reassembly
CAUTION: When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat covers.
Without till:
SEAT.AACKRECLINE ROD
PIVOTCOVER
PIVOT NUT8 x 1.25 mm20 N.m 12.0 kg{.m.14 tbf.ftlWASHER
HOOKS
5x1.0mm9.8 N'm (1.0 kgf.m,7 .2 tbl.ltl
(cont'd)
20-65
SEAT-BACK
SEAT CUSHIONLATCH
SEATCUSHION
SEAT CUSHIONSTRAP
SEAT LINKAGE
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Seats
Rear Seat Disassembly and Reassembly (cont'd)
with tilr:
SEAT.BACKRECLINE ROO
10 x 1.25 mm47 N.m {4.8 kgfn,35 tbtft)
PIVOT NUTx 1.25 mm20 N{n (2.0 kgt.m,14 tbt-fr)
I-ATCHCOVER
SEAT CUSHIONLATCH
SEATCUSHION
SEAT LINKAGE
T;LT CLIP
KNOB
Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
NOTE:
. Make sure the bushing and pivot washer are installed properly.. Grease the moving portion.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbf.ftl
SEAT CUSHIONSTRAP
20-66
SEAT-BACK
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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.
(cont'd)
20-69
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