1997 HONDA CR-V va cover

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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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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Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
. Put on gloves to protect your hands,
. When prying with a tlat-tip screwdrivel, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
. When removing the support strut of the rear hatch glass, you will need to open or close the rear hatch glass by hand.
NOTE: Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
>: Clio locations
a>,5c>, 1o>.2e>,2B >,8
UPPERBOLT7/16 - 20 UNF32 N.m {3.3 kgf.m,24 rbt.ft)Apply liquid thread
CENTER PILLARLOWER TRIM PANEL
LOWERANCHOBCOVER('98 00 models)
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FRONT SEAT BELT
FRONT SEAT BELLOWER ANCHORBOLT7/15 - 20 UNF32Nm(3.3kgf.m,24 tbt.ftl
ANCHORCAP('97 model)
REAR DOORTRIM
REAR SIDE TRIMtlemove the rear seat(see page 20 63).
REAR SIDE
20-41
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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.
>r Screw locations, 6
the front and rear
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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.
'1.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m,7 .2 tbt.ttt
FOOTREST
3. Remove the parking brake cover.
>: Screw locations,2
6bo" I"l
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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5.
Carpet Replacement (cont'dl
Remove the center lower cover (M/T model).
>: Clip locations,2
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6. Remove the SRS unit covers.
>: Clip locations,2
.dL ItEu( |- qf I cARPET
FASTENER('98 - 00 models)SNS UNIT
7. '97 model: Cut areas @ and @ in the carpet, then
pullthe carpet back.'98 - 00 models: Release the fastener and cut area
@ in the carpet, then pull the carpet back.
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COVER
20-46
8. Remove the clips, and release the fasteners. then
remove the carpet.
NOTE: Take care not to damage, wrinkle or twist the
carpet.
>: Clip locations.3
FASTENER
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Take care not to damage. wrinkle or twist the
carper.
. Make sure the seat harness is routed correctly.
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
. Reaftach the cut areas @ and @ ('97 model) or
cut area @ ('98 - OO models) in the carpet with
wire ties.
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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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@, | €{lr'" 1 |'l
>: 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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Glove Box Removal and
Installation
CAUTION:
. When prying with a flat-tip 3crewdriver, wrap it withprotective tape, and apply protoqtive tape around ths
related parts, to prgveni damage.
. Put on gloveg to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
oarts.
1. Remove the glove box stops from each side.
GLOVE BOXSTOPS
GLOVE BOX
Remove the bolts, then remove the glove box.
>i Bolt locations,2
3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
20-49
Center Pocket Removal and
Installation
A/T model:
CAUTION: When prying with a tlat-tip screwdriver,
wrap it with protestive tape, and apply protective tape
around the related parts to prevent damage.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
oans.
1. Remove the lower console cover.
>: Scrgw locations,6 >: Clip locationsA >,2 B>,2
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Remove the screws, then carefully insert a flat-tip
screwdriver and push down on the top of the hook.
Remove the center pocket with the beverage holder,
Separate the center pocket, beverage holder and
beverage holder bracket.
4. Installation is the reverse of the removal orocedure.
COVER
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