1997 HONDA CR-V section 9

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)
20-35
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lnterior Trim
20-40
CARGO FRONTSPACER(see page 20 43)
FRONT PILLARTRIM(see page 20-41)
TRUNK FLOOREXTENSION(see page 20 43)
HEADLINERRemoval and lnstallation,page 20-44
Component Location Index
SRS components are located in the areas marked with an asterisk (*). Review the SRS component locations, precautions,
and procedures in the SRS section (24) before performing repairs or service.
CENTER PILLARUPPER TRIM(see page 20 41)CENTER PILLARLOWER TRIM PANEL(see page 20 41)
FRONT SIDETRIM(see page 20-41)
BEAR SIDETEIM(see page 20'41)
OUARTER PILLARTRIM PANEL(see page 20 42)
*CARPET
Replacement,page 20 45
CENTER CONSOLE IM/T}Replacement, page 20-47
CENTEN TABLE(see page 20-45)
PARKING BRAKECOVER(see page 20-45)
TRIM
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lnterior Trim
Headliner Removal and Installation
CAUTION: When prying with a tlat-tip screwdriver,
wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
NOTE:
. Take care not to bend and scratch the headliner.o Be careful not to damage the dashboard and other
interior trim.
1. Remove:
. Front and rear door side trim (see page 20-41). Front pillartrim (see page 20-41)
. Center pillar lower trim panel (see page 20-41). Center pillar upper trim (see page 20 41). Rear seat (one side, see page 20-63). Cargo area floor and cargo storage bin
{see page 20-43)
. Rear trim panel (see page 20-421
. Rear side trim panel (oneside, see page 20-42l,
. Rear hatch glass support strut (one side, seepage 20-78)
. Ouaner pillar trim panel {one side, see page 20-
42)
. Ceiling light, interior light and trunk light(see section 23)
. Rearview mirror (see page 20-28)
2. Remove the sunvisor and holder from each side.
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20-44
3. Remove the grab handles from
passenger's sides.
>r Screw locations, 6
the front and rear
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COVER
4. Remove the clips, then remove the headliner.
NOTE: An assistant is helpful when removing the
headliner.
>: Clip locations,9
HEADLINER
Pullout. OUARTERTRIMPANEL
5. Remove the headliner through the rear hatch glass
openrng.
6. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. When reinstalling the headliner through the rear
hatch glass opening, be careful not to fold or
bend it, Also, be careful not to scratch the body.. Check that both sides of the headliner are
securely attached to the trim.
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Carpet Replacement
SRS comDonents are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations, precautions, and procedures in the
SRS section {24) before performing repairs or service.
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Remove:
. Front seat (see page 20-571
. Rear seat (see page 20 63)
. Kick panel (see page 20-41)
. Center pillar lower trim panel (see page 20 41)
. Front side trim {see page 20-41)
. Lower console cover 1A,/T model, see page 20-49)
. Center console (lM/T model, see page 2o-47)
Remove the footrest.
>: Eolt locaiions,2
2.
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6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m,7 .2 tbt.ttt
FOOTREST
3. Remove the parking brake cover.
>: Screw locations,2
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4. Remove the center table and table frame bracket.
>: Bolt locations, 4a: Nut locations, 4
>: Clip locations, 4
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8 x 1.25 mm22N.m l2.2kgl.n,16 tbt ft)
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgf.m,16 tbtfrl
Forwaad
TABLE FRAMEBRACKET
{cont'd)
CENTER TABLE
COVER
20-45
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Dashboard
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations, precautions, and procedures in the
SRS section (24) before performing repairs or service.
GAUTION:
. When prying with a tlat-tip screwdriver, wrap h withproteqtive tape, and apply protective tape around the
relat€d parts, to prevent damage,
. Put on glovgs to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and relatedpans.
1. Remove the screws, and detach the clips, then
remove the driver's dashboard lower cover. Discon-
nect the rear hatch glass opener switch connector.
>: Clip locationsA >,3 B>, 1
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>: Screw locations,2
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REAR HATCH GLASSOPENER SWITCHCONNECTOR
20-48
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Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover and Knee Bolster Removal and Installation
2. Remove the bolts. then remove the knee bolster.
>: Boh locations,3
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m ('1.0 kgtm.7.2 tbtftl
3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the connector is connected prop-
erly.
KNEE BOLSTEF
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Dashboard
Center Dashboard Lower Gover
Removal and Installation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations, precautions, and procedures in the
SRS section {24) before performing repairs or service
CAUTION:
. Wh€n prying with a flat-tip screwdrivet, wrap it with
protective tap€, and apply proteclive tape around the
rslated parts to prevenl damage.
. Put on glovgs to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
oarts.
1. Remove:
. Driver's dashboard lower cover (see page 20-48)
. Glove box (see page 20-49)
. Center pocket (AVT model. see page 20-49)
. Center console (M/f model, see page 20-41l,
. Center upper pocket (M/T model, see page 2O-47J
2. Remove the screws, and detach the clips. then
remove the center dashboard lower cover.
Disconnect the connectors.
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3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure-
NOTE: Make sure the connectors are connected
properly.
20-50
>: Clip loc.tion6,3
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Center Panel Removal and
lnstallation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
comDonent locations, precautions, and procedures in the
SRS section (24) before performing repairs or servace.
CAUTION:
. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the
relatgd parts to prevent damage.
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
parts.
1. Remove:
. Driver's dashboard lower cover (see page 20-48)
. Glove box (see page 20-49)
. Center pocket (A,/T model, see page 20-49)
. Center console (M/T model, see page 20-47)
. Center upper pocket {M/T model, see page 20-47)
. Center dashboard lower cover
2. Remove the bolts, and release the clips. then pull
out the center panel. Disconnect the connectors and
antenna lead. then remove the center panel.
CLIMATE CONTBOLUNIT CONNECTORS
3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the connectors and antenna lead
are connected proPerly.
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AUOIO UNIT
>: Bolt locations,2
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CENTER PANEL
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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.
D: Clip locations,
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SRS MAINHARNESS
UNDER.DASHFUSE/RELAYBOX
OASHBOARDSIDE COVER
6x1.0mm9.8Nm11.0kgf.m,7.2tbt.ftlDASHBOARDFFAME
CONNECTORHOLDER
PASSENGER'SDASHBOARDLOWER COVER
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Seats
Rear Seat Linkage Disassembly and Reassembly (cont'd)
with tilt:
NOTE: Refer to section 24 for the rear seat belt buckles and center belt tongue removal
TILT CONTFOLCABLE10 x 1.25 mm47 N.m {i1.8 kgt.m,35 tbf.ft)
ARM
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m n.0 kgt.m,7.2 tbt.tll
CENTEBCOVER
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ASE FRAME
8 r 1.25 mm16 N.m (1.6 kgf.m,12 tbt.ftl
DAMPER
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgtm,7.2 tbttr)
TILT CONTROL ROD
A
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SPRING
UPPER HINGE
TILTCONTROLCABLE
Replace.
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BUSHING
E.CLIPReptace.
Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
NOTE:
. Grease the moving ponion.
. lf necessary, adjust the tilt control cable.
20-64
HINGE PIN
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