1997 HONDA CR-V Strut

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.
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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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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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Rear Hatch Glass
3.
4.
Adjustment (cont'dl
After adjusting the rear hatch glass, tighten the rear hatch glass mounting nuts, and installthe support strut.
Adjust the striker alignment.
NOTE:
. Move the striker fore or aft to make the rear hatch glass fit flush with the tailgate door'
. Move the striker right or left until it's centered in the rear hatch glass latch as shown.
REAR HATCHGLASS LATCH
STRIKER
NOTE: When equalizing the gap betweenthe tailgate door and rear hatch glass, do notdglorm the rear hatch glass.
TAILGATE DOOR
5. Tighten the striker mounting bolts.
6. Recheck the rear hatch glass alignment. and make sure the glass opens properly, and locks securely.
7. Installthe rear spoiler. and adjust it.
NOTE: Adjust the rear spoiler sothere are four equal gaps
between the rear spoiler andthe body.REAR SPOILER
REAR HATCH GLASS
8. Check for water leaks.
NOTE: Do not squeeze the tip of the hose.
20-82
REAR HATCH GLASS
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt'm,
7.2tbl.ftl
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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)
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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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