1997 HONDA CR-V va cover

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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Doors
Component Location Index
Front Door:
NOTE: Refertothe 1997 Series Honda CR-V Body Repair Manual (P/N 61S1030) forfrontdoor removat.
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FRONT DOORPosition Adjustment,page 20-22
FRONT DOOR PANELRemoval and lnstallation, page 20,7
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20-2
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Doors
Component
Tailgate Door:
NOTE: Refer to the
Location Index (cont'dl
1997 Series Honda CR-V Body Repair Manual {P/N 61S1030) for tailgate door removal.
LICENSE PLATETRIMReplacement, page 20-16TAILGATE OOORPosition Adjustment, page 20-23
TAILGATE DOORWEATHERSTRIP
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LATCH STOPReplacement, page 20-17
Replacement,page 20'19
TAILGATE DOOR PANELRemoval and Installation, page 20-15
TAILGATE DOOR LATCHReplacement, page 20-17
TAILGATE DOORHANDLEReplacement, page 20-16
TAILGATE DOORSTRIKERAdjustment, page 20-25
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TAILGATE DOOR WEDGEAdiustment, page 20-25
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REAR HATCH GLASSACTUATORReplacement, page 20-19
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20-6
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Front Door Panel Removal and Installation
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the door panel and other
pans.
L Remove the inner handle (see page 20-3).
2. Remove the speaker cover, then remove the screws.
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SPEAKERCOVER
Remove the screws from the armrest. Release the
clips that hold the door panel, then remove the door
panel by pulling it upward. Disconnect the speaker
connector.
NOTE: Remove the door panel with as little bend-
ing as possible to avoid creasing or breaking it.
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FRONT OOOR PANEL
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the connector is plugged in prop-
efly.
20-7
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Doors
Front Door Outer Handle Replacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE; Raise the glass fully.
2.
1.Removel
. Door panel (see page 20-7). Plastic cover {see page 2O-2)
Disconnect the cylinder rod. Remove the retainer
clip, then remove the lock cylinder.
5.
6 x'1.0 mmI N.m {0.9 kgt.m,7 rbf.ftl
LOCK CYLINDER
Remove the bolts securing the
remove the cylinder protector.
>: Eolt locations,2
RETAINEBCLIP
outer handle, then
HANDLE
20-8
4. Pull out the outer handle, Pry the outer handle rod
out of its joint using diagonal cutters.
NOTE:
. To ease reassembly, note location @ ofthe outerhandle rod on the joint before disconnecting it.. Take care not to bend the outer handle rod.. Use a shop towel to protect the opening in the
door.
OUTEBHANDLE
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure each rod is connected securely.. Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
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Front Door Latch Replacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands,
NOTEr Raise the glass fully.
'1. Remove:
. Door panel (see page 20-7)
. Plastic cover (see page 20-21
. Outer handle
2. Remove the bolt, then move the rear lower channel
forward.
>: Bolt location, 1
6xl.0mm8 N.m (0.8 kgf m,6 tbf ft)
3. Disconnect the connector, and detach the harness
clip from the door. Remove the screws, and remove
the latch through the hole in the door.
NOTE: Take care not to bend any of the rods.
>: Screw locations,3
6x1.0mm6 N.m 10.6 kgt m,4 tbf.ft)
CYLINDERROD
OUTERHANDLEROD
LOCK RODPROTECTOR
CONNECTOR
HARNESS
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the connector is plugged in properly,
and each rod is connected securely.
a Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
CLIP
20-9
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Doors
Front Door Glass and Regulator Replacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands,
1. Remove;
. Door panel (see page 20-7)
. Plastic cover (see page 20-21
2. Carefully move the glass until you can see the bolts,
then loosen them. Slide the guide to the front, then
remove the glass from the guide. Carefully pull the
glass out through the window slot.
NOTE: Take care not to drop the glass inside the door.
>: Bolt locations,2
6xl.0mm9.8Nm(1.0kgt.m.7.2 tbt.ftl
GLASS
REGULATOR
20-10
3. Disconnect the connector, and detach the harness
clip, then remove the regulator through the hole in
the door.
NOTE:
. Scribe a line around the rear roller guide bolt to
show the original adjustment.
. When installing the regulator, align the hole of
the roller guide toward th€ rear.
>: Bolt locations,6
6x1.0mm8 N.m {0.8 kgt.m,6 rbtft)
Roaru/ard
Loosen,
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Doors
Rear Door Outer Handle Replacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE: Raise the glass fully.
1. Remove:
. Door panel (see page 20-11). Plastic cover (see page 20-4)
2. Remove the lock crank. then remove the screws
securing the latch.
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6x1.0mm6 N.m 10.6 kgf.m.4 tbf.ft)
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LOCK RODPROTECTOR
and remove the bolts secur-Move the latch down,
ing the outer handle,
>: Bolt locations. 2
20-12
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6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m,7.2 rbf.ft)
4, Pull out the outer handle. Pry the outer handle rod
out of its joint using diagonal cutters.
NOTE;
o To ease reassembly, note location @ of the outerhandle rod on the joint before disconnecting it.. Take care not to bend the outer handle rod.. Use a shop towel to protect the opening in the
door.
5. Installation is the reverse ofthe removal procedure.
NOTE:
a Make sure the door locks and opens properly.. Make sure the oute. handle rod is connectedproperly.
OUTER HANDLEROD
SHOP TOWEL
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