1997 HONDA CR-V Washer

JFront Seat Belt RePlacement
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations, precautions, and procedures in this
section (24) before performing repairs or service ('98 - 00
models).
CAUTION: Check the front seat bslts for damago. and
replaco thom if necessary. Be careful not to damage
them during removal and in3tallation'
Front scat bolt:
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the
radio, then write down the frequencies for the pre-
set buttons.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable, and wait at
least three minutes before beginning work.
3. Slide the front seat forward fully.
4. Bemove (see section 20):
. Center pillar lower trim Pane
. Kick oanel
. Front side trim
5. '97 model: Remove the upper anchor cover and the
lower anchor caP.'98 - oO models: Remove the upper anchor cover
and pull the lower anchor cover back.
UPPEN ANCHOR BOLT
7/1&20 UNF32 N.m (3.3 kgt'm.24 tbf.ft)
SHOULDERANCHORADJUSTER
Apply liquid threadlock.
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt.m,?.2 tbtft)
UPPERCOVER
RETRACTORMOUNTING BOLTZ,,Gx1.0mm ./
SEAT BELTTENSIONER
{'98 - 0o modols)
REAR SIDE
ANCHORCOVERl'98 - 00 models)
ANCHORCAP('97 modell
RETRACTOR BOLT7/1&20 UNF32 N.m 13.3 kgt m,24 tbt.ft)
LOWER ANCHOR BOLT?,/1&20 UNF32 N.m {3.3 kgf.m, 2,1 lbf.ftl
o.Disconnect the seat belt tensiongr connector.
@ To avoid accidontal deployment and
possibte inlury, always disconnect the soat bsh ton-
sion€r connoctor bofore rsmoving th6 retractor l'98
- 00 modsls, se€ pa ge 21-231 .
Remove the uDDer and lower anchor boits, the
retractor bolt, the retractor mounting bolt, and
remove the front seat belt and retractor.
Remove the center pillar upper trim (see section 20).
Remove the shoulder anchor adjuster.
7.
9.
8.
I x 1.25 mm23 N.m 12.3 kgt.m,1? tbf.ft)
SHOULDERANCHORADJUSTER
10. lnstallation isthe reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
Check that the retractor locking mechanism func-
tions as described on Page 24-9.
Assemble the washers, collar and bushing on the
uooer and lower anchor bolts as shown.
Eefore installing the anchor bolts, make sure there
are no twists or kinks in the front seat belt.
Make sure the seat belt tensioner connector ls
connected securelv.
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter
the customer's radio station presets
(cont'd)
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Ssat belt buckle:
1. Slide the front seat forward fully
2. Remove the center cover (see section 20).
3. Driver's: Disconnect the seat belt switch connector,
and detach the harness clips from the seat cushion
frame.
>: Clip locations
To seat beltbuckle.
SEAT BELTswlTcHCONNECTOR
4. Remove the center anchor bolt, then remove the seat
belt buckle. Pull out the seat belt switch harness
(with seat belt switchl.
SEAT BELTBUCKLE
SEAT B€LTSwlTCHHARNESS
CENTER ANCHOR BOLT
7/1&20 UNF32 N.m {3.3 kg{ m, 24 lbf ftl
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Csntor anchor bolt construstion:
TOOTHEDLOCK WASHER
SPRINGWASHERWASHERCENTERANCHOR
WAVE CENTER ANCHOR
WASHER BOLT
5.lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Assemble the washers on the center anchor
bolt as shown.
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Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belt Replacement
CAUTION: Check the rear s€at belts for damage, andreplace lhem if necessa.y. Be caretul not to damagethem during temoval and installation.
Rear seat belt:
1, Remove the rear seat {see section 20}.
2. Carefully pull on the upper anchor cover and loweranchor cover to remove them.
UPPER ANCHOR BOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N.m 13.3 kg{.m,24 tbt.ft)
REAR SEATBELT
RETRACTOBMOUNTING BOLT6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt.m.7.2 rbf.ftl
UPPERANCHORCOVER
RETRACTOR
LOWERANCHORCOVER
RETRACIOR EOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N.m {3,3 kgf.m,24 rbr.ft)
3.
4.
LOWER ANCHOF BOLT7/1S20 UNF32 N.m 13.3 kgl.m, 2/r lbf.ftl
Remove the lower anchor bolt.
Remove (see section 20):. Cargo area floor and cargo storage bin. Rear trim panel and rear side trim panel
Remove the upper anchor bolt, the retractor bolt.the retractor mounting bolt, and remove the rearseat belt and retractor.
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6. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Check that the retractor locking mechanism func-tions as described on page 24-9.. Assemble the washers, collar and bushing on thelower anchor bolt as shown.. Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure thereare no twists or kinks in the rear seat belt.
Upper anchot bolt construction:
UPPER ANCHOR
TOOTHEOLOCK WASHER
/
A t
ANCHORCOLLAF
Lowel anchor bolt construqtion:
LOWER ANCHORBOLTSPRINGWASHEB
TOOTHEDLOCI( WASHER
BUSHINGWASHERSCOLLAR
LOWER ANCHOR
Rgtractor boll construction:
RETMCTORBOLT
/ r>--->.
f/F\-. (t--nnnllH \
P \v*\
/\\T(X)THEDLOCK WASHERRETRACTOR
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Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belt Replacement (cont'dl
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal Drocedure.
NOTE: Make sure there are no twists or kinks in thecenter belt tongue and seat belt buckle.
Cenler anchor bolt construction:
€
\TOOTHEDLOCK WASHER
ANCHOR
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Inspection
SRS components ale located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in this section (24) before preforming repairs or service
('98 - 00 models).
!!!@ To avoid accidontal deployment and possi-
6i6-'rnpry. att"ays aisconnsct th€ seat beh tensioner con-
n€ctor belore removing tho retrastor {.98 - 00 modols, seo
page2+231.
Rgtlastor Insgection
1. Before installing the retactor, check that the seat belt
can be pulled out freely
2. Make sure that the seat belt does not lock when the
retractor is leaned slowly up to 15'from the mounted
Dosition. The seat belt should lock when the retractor
is leaned over 40".
CAUTION: Do not attsmpt to dbassemble ths relrac'
tor.
Front:
'97 modol:.: Mounted Position
RETRACTOR
Forward -
'98 - 00 modcls:
lnside
RETRACTOR
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Forward -
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Rear:
RETRACTOR
Forwerd lnsida
3. Beplace the seat belt with a new assembly if there is
any abnormality. Do not disassemble any part of
the seat belt for any reason.
In-vehicle S68t Belt InsPestion
1. Ch€ck that the seat belt is not twisted or caught on
anything.
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After installing the anchors, check for free move-
ment on the anchor bolts lf necessary, remove the
anchor bolts, and check that the washers and other
parts are not damaged or improperly installed.
Check the seat belts for damage or discoloration.
Clean with a shop towel if necessary.
CAUTION: Uso only soap and wator to clean.
NOTE: Dirt build-up in the metal loops of the upper
anchors can cause the seat belts to retract slowly
Wipe the inside of the loops with a clean cloth damP
ened in isopropyl alcohol.
Check that the seat belt does not lock when pulled
out slowlv. The seat belt is designed to lock only
during a sudden stop or impact.
Make sure that the seat belt will retract automatically
when released.
For each passenger's seat belt, make sure that the
locking mechanism in the seat belt retractor will
engage when the seat belt is pulled all the way out.
Replace the seat belt with a new assembly if there is
any abnormality. Do not disassemble any part of
the seat belt for any reason.
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Seat Belts
Chifd Seat Tether Anchor Installation -,97 - 99 Models
Canada model:
Attachment points are provided for a rear sear mountedchild restraint system which uses a top tether. The attach_ment points are located on both rear corners of the head_liner, just behind the rear seat-back. When using a childseat with a top tether, install the child seat tether anchorsecurelv.
NOTE: To install a child seat on the rear seat, select theattachment point you want to use, and remove the plugcover from the attachment point of the headliner. Installthe child seat tether anchor securely.
ATTACHMENTPOINTS
PLUG COVERS
CHILO SEATTETHERANCHORTOOTHED WASHER
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NOTE:
. Do not remove the toothed washer from the child seattether anchor. Use the seat anchor with the toothedwasher attached to it.. When installing a child seat on the rear seat, followthe instructions of the manufacturer of the child seat.. Additional anchors are available.
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lrChild Seat Tether Anchor Removal/lnstallation -'00 Model
Attachment Doints are provided for a rear seat mounted child restraint system which uses a top tether' The attachment
points are located on both rear corners of the headliner, just behind the rear seat-back The child seat tether anchors are
installed into each attachment point. Each child seat tether anchor is covered with a child seat tether anchor cover.
NOTE:
. Do not remove the toothed washer from the child seat tether anchor. Use the anchor with the toothed washer attached
to it.
. When installing a child seat on the rear seat, follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the child seat.
Uniti mm (in.)
HEADLINER
TOOTHEO WASHEB
CHILD SEATTETHER ANCHOR
I x '1.25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kgf m,
16 rbf.ft)
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Precautions/Procedures
)General Precautions
Carefully inspect any SRS part before you install it.
Do not install any part that shows signs of being drop-
ped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks or
deformation:
- Airbags- Cable reel- SRS unit- Seat belt tensioners
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Use only a digital multimeter to check the system, lf
it's not a Honda multimeter, make sure its output is
10 mA (0,01 A) or less when switched to the smallest
value in the ohmmeter range. A tester with a higher
output could damage the airbag circuit or cause acci-
dental deployment and possible injury.
Do not install used SRS Dans from another vehicle,
When making SRS repairs, use only new pans.
Except when performing electrical inspections,
always disconnect both the negative cable and posi-
tive cable from the batterv. and wait at least three
minutes before beginning work.
Replacement of the combination light and wiper/
washer switches and cruise control switch can be
done without removing the steering wheel:
- Combination light and wiper/washer switch replace-
ment {see section 231.- Cruise control sevresume switch replacement (see
section 41.
Whenever the ignition switch is ON {ll}, or has been
turned OFF for less than three minutes, be careful not
to bump the SRS unit; the airbags could accidentally
deploy and cause damage or injuries.
Whenever the airbag has been activated, replace the
SRS unit.
The original radio has a coded theft protection circuit.
Be sure to get the customer's code number before dis-
connecting the battery cables.
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Airbag/Seat Belt Tensioner
Handling and Storage
Do not try to disassemble an airbag or a seat belt ten-
sioner. They have no serviceable parts. Once an airbag
or a seat belt tensioner have been deployed. they cannot
be repaired or reused.
For temporary storage of an airbag or a seat belt ten-
sioner during service, please observe the following pre-
cautons:
. Store the removed airbag with the pad surface up.
The driver's/front passenger's airbag connectors and
seat belt tensioner connectors have a built-in short
contact (see page 24-211.
@ r th€ airb.g is impropcrty stor€d face down,
accidental deployment could propel the unit with enough
forc€ to caus6 serious iniury,
Store the removed on a secure flat surface awav from
any high heat source (exceeding 212"F/100'C) and
free of any oil, grease. detergent or water.
lmproper handling or storage can internally damage
the airbag and seat belt tensioner. making them inop-
erative.
lf you suspect the airbag and seat belt tensioner have
been damaged, install new units and refer to the
Deploymenvoisposal Procedures for disposing of the
damaoed units.
AIRBAG CONNECTORS
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