1997 HONDA CR-V Installation

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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Installation is the reverse ot the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the front bumper engages the front
bumper upper beam securely.
. It necessary, adjust the front bumper upper beam
to obtain the proper gap.
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
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Bumpers
Rear Bumper Removal and Installation
CAUTION: Put on gloves to proteqt your hands.
NOTE:
. An assistant is helpful when removing the rear bumper.. Take care not to scratch the rear bumDer and bodv.
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SIOE MARKERLIGHT CONNECTOFDisconnect.REAR SPLASHGUARD
To body
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SIDEMARKERLIGHT
To body
To body
REAR BUMPER
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.. Make sure the side marker light connectors are plugged in properly.. Make sure the rear bumper engages the side clips on each side securely.
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LIGHT
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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.
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WINDSHIELDWASHER NOZZLES(see page 20-100)
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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
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Front Grille
Replacement
CAUTION: When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver,
wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape
around the related parts to prevent damage.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the front orille and front
oumper.
1. Remove the front grille emblem cover. Loosen and
remove the grille mounting screws. and remove the
front grille by pulling it forward.
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NOTE: Insert a Phillips screwdriver through theholes in the front grille, then loosen the screws.
2. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
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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.
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REAR WINDOW WIPERMOTOR CONNECTORRemove the rear wiper lowercover (see page 20-99i.
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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).
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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.
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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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{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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