1997 HONDA CR-V Workshop Manual

Dashboard
Side Air Vent Removal and
lnstallation
CAUTION:
. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protec'tive tape, and apply protcctive tape around the
related parts to provent damage.
. Put on glov€s to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
parts.
1. Driver's side: Remove the Dower window switch.
2. Driver's side: Close the vent, and gently push out the
clips from the power window switch opening by
hand, then pull out the side air vent. Disconnect the
connector.
Passenger's side: Carefully insert a flat-tip screwdriver
under the clips. then pull out the side air vent while
prying up the clips.
>: Clip locationsA>,2 B>, 1
sl 4
POWER MIRRORSWITCH CONNECTOR
SIDE AIB VENT
3. Installation is the reverse ofthe removal procedure.
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3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Side Defogger Trim Removal and
lnstallation
CAUTION:
. when prying whh a flat-tip sctewdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protectiv€ tape around the
relatgd parts to prevent damagg.
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
oa rts.
1. Driver's side: Remove the side air vent.
2. Driver's side: Gently push out the clips from side air
vent opening by hand, then pull out the side defog-
ger trim. Disconnect the connector.
Passenger's side: Carefully insert a flat-tip screw-
driver under the clips, then pull out the side defog-
ger trim while prying up the clips.
>: Clip locations, 2
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TRIM
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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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SRS MAINHARNESS
UNDER.DASHFUSE/RELAYBOX
OASHBOARDSIDE COVER
6x1.0mm9.8Nm11.0kgf.m,7.2tbt.ftlDASHBOARDFFAME
CONNECTORHOLDER
PASSENGER'SDASHBOARDLOWER COVER
{cont'd)
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Dashboard
Dashboard Removal and Installation (cont'd)
7. Disconnect the connectors and harness cliDS.
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OASHBOARD
CONNECIORS
GUIDE PIN
CONNECTOR
Remove the bolts. then lift and remove the dashboard.
CAUTION: Use protective iape on the botlom of ths tront pillar trim.
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the dashboard fits onto the guide pins correctly.
. Before tightening the bolts, make sure the dashboard wire harnesses are not pinched.
. Make sure the connectors and antenna lead are connected properly.
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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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CENTER PANEL{see page 20 50)
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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
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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.
>: Bolt loc.tionsA>.3B>, 1
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).
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Seats
Front Seat Disassembly and Reassembly
CAUTION: When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protsqtive tape to prevent damage.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the bodv or tear the seat covers.
Driver's seat lmanually adiustable with manual height adiustmentl:
>: Clio locations Torsion bar removal:Torsion bar removal:
SEAT CUSHION
10 x 1.25 mm,17 N.m (,1.8 kgt m,35 tbt.ft)
PIVOT NUT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.n 12.2 kgl.m,16 rbI.ft)
10 x 1.25 mm47 N.m (4.8 kgf.m,35 tbtfr)
10 x 1 .25 mm47 N.m {,1.8 kgl.m.35 rbt.ft)
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HOOK
HOOKS
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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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