1997 HONDA CR-V light

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.
>: Scaew location3, 4
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20-44
3. Remove the grab handles from
passenger's sides.
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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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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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BEAR BUMPERSTEP
SIOE MARKERLIGHT CONNECTOFDisconnect.REAR SPLASHGUARD
To body
To body
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.
20-74
LIGHT
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Hood
Adjustment
NOTE: Before adjusting the hood, loosen each bolt slightly.
Turn the hood edge cushions, as necessary, to make
the hood fit flush with the bodv at front and side edges.
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HOOD EDGECUSHION
Adiust the hood latch to obtain the proper height at the forward edge'
Move the hood latch right or left until the striker is centered in the hood latch as shown
HOOD HINGE
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HOODLATCH
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf m,
7.2 rbf.ftlHOOD LATCH
20-76
Adjust the hood right and left, as well as fore and aft,
by using the elongated holes on the hood hinge
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgtm,7 .2 tbt.ttl
HOOD HINGE
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Disassembly and Reassembly
NOTE:
. Take care not to scratch the rear hatch glass.
. lf necessary, replace any damaged spacers and seals.
. Refer to page 20-99forthe rearwindowwiper motor removal and section 23 for the high mount brake light removal.
HINGE SPACERS
HINGE SPACEN('97 - 99 models)HINGE PLATE('00 model)
HARNESSTRIM
REAR SPOILEBSPACER{'99 00 models)
HARNESSTRIM6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgl.m,7.2 tbt.ft)
WASHERSTBIKER
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R€AF WINDOWWIPER MOTORBASE PLATE
('97 - 98 models)
REAR SPOILERSPACER
CAUTIONLABEL
SEAL
REAR WINDOWWIPER UPPERCOVER
MOTOR BASEPLATE SEAL
PIVOT NUTFEAR TIME 4WDEMBLEM
{cont'd)
20-79
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GLASS PROTECTOR
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Adjustment
NOTE:
. After adjusting the tailgate door, adjust the rear hatch glass.
. Loosen the striker mounting bolts slightly.
. Remove the rear spoiler, and remove the support strut from body side.
1. Loosen the rear hatch glass mounting nuts.
2. Adjust the rear hatch glass so there are equal gaps between the rear hatch glass, the taillights, and the tailgate door.
NOTE: lf necessary, loosen the rear hatch glass hinge mounting nuts and move the rear hatch glass backward or for-
ward to fit the rear weatherstrip and tailgate door weatherstrip.
REAR HATCI{GLASS HINGES
REAR HATCH GLASS HINGEMOUNTING NUT6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbt f Remove the rear edgeotthe headliner(see page 20-44).
MOUNTING NUT6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgtm,7.2 rbf.ftt
Taillight side:Tailgate door side:
About7mm
1o.27 in.l
NOTE: Adjust for equal gapsbetween the right and left.TCH GLASSIHAREAR
(cont'd)
20-81
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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,
N : Adlesive tape locations
Forwerd L
820 mm 132.3 in.)
FRONTMOLDING
to the moldings as
25 mm {0.98 in.l
45 mm(1.8 in.l
200 mm(7.87 in.)
125 mm
{4.92 in.)30 mm
{1.2 in.}
t'.
Glue on the ribarea,26 mm (1.0 in.) 440 mm 117.3 in.l
35 mm 125 mm
{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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Rear Window Wiper Arm and
Motor Replacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE; Take care not to damage the rear hatch glass.
1. Remove the rear window wiper arm.
a: Nut loc.tion!, 3>: Scaow locationa, 2
REAR WINDOWWIPER MOIOR
REAR WIPERCOVER
REARWIPER ARM
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgt'm,7.2 tbf.ftl
SPECIAL NUT18 x 1.0 mm9 N.m 10.9 kgt m,5. r tbt.ftl
NUT6x 1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgt.m,?.2 tbfftl
Remove the rear wiper lower cover.
Disconnect the connector, then remove the rear
window wiper motor.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the connector is connected properly.
. Install the rea. window wiper arm as described
on page 20-103.
. Check the rear window wiper motor operation.
. Grease the moving parts.
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Washer Reservoir Replacement
GAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove:
. Front grille (see page 20-771
. Front bumper (see page 20-721
. Front wheel {left side, see section 18)
. Front wheelwell protector (left side, see page 20-
89)
. Inner fender (left side, see page 20-89)
. Headlight (left side, see section 23)
2. Disconnect the washer tubes and washer motor
connectors.
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6x1.0mm9,8 N.m 11.0 kgt.m,7.2 tbt.ftl
Route the washer tubesto the washer teservoir
WASHERRESERVOIR
WINOSHIELOWASHER MOTON
CONNECTORS
3. Remove the bolts, then remove the washer reser-
votr,
4. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a Make sure the washer motor connectors and
washer tubes are connected properly.
. Check the washer motor operation.
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20-99
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Rear Window Washer Tube Replacement
NOTE:
. Take care not to scratch the related parts and body.
. When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
Remove the following parts from the left side of the vehicle, then
. Front wheelwell protector (see page 20-89)
. Innertender (see page 20-89)
. Kick panel (see page 20-4't)
. Center pillar lower trim panel (see page 20-41)
. Front side trim (see page 20-41)
. Rear seat (see page 20-63)
a Cargo area floor and cargo storage bin (see page 20-
43)
>: Clip, harness cu3hion location3c>,3D>,12A>, 1B>, 1
Route the washer t!be
under the wire harness
Route the washer tubesto the washer reservoir
WASHEBRESERVOIR
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WINDSHIELDWASHEB TUBE
REAR WINDOWWASHER MOTOR
GROMMET
wrNoowWASHER TUBE
pull the carpet back as necessary (see page 20-45)
. Rear trim panel and rear side trim panel (see page 20-
42J
. Rear side trim (see page 20-41)
. Rear hatch glass support strut (body side, see page
20-7Al
. Ouarter pillartrim panel (see page 20-421
o Cargo area light (see section 23)
. Headliner (rear edge, see page 20-44)
GROMMET
(cont'd)
20-101
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