1997 HONDA CR-V connector

Dashboard
Side Air Vent Removal and
lnstallation
CAUTION:
. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protec'tive tape, and apply protcctive tape around the
related parts to provent damage.
. Put on glov€s to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
parts.
1. Driver's side: Remove the Dower window switch.
2. Driver's side: Close the vent, and gently push out the
clips from the power window switch opening by
hand, then pull out the side air vent. Disconnect the
connector.
Passenger's side: Carefully insert a flat-tip screwdriver
under the clips. then pull out the side air vent while
prying up the clips.
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POWER MIRRORSWITCH CONNECTOR
SIDE AIB VENT
3. Installation is the reverse ofthe removal procedure.
20-52
3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Side Defogger Trim Removal and
lnstallation
CAUTION:
. when prying whh a flat-tip sctewdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protectiv€ tape around the
relatgd parts to prevent damagg.
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
oa rts.
1. Driver's side: Remove the side air vent.
2. Driver's side: Gently push out the clips from side air
vent opening by hand, then pull out the side defog-
ger trim. Disconnect the connector.
Passenger's side: Carefully insert a flat-tip screw-
driver under the clips, then pull out the side defog-
ger trim while prying up the clips.
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TRIM
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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.
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PASSENGER'SDASHBOARDLOWER COVER
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Dashboard
Dashboard Removal and Installation (cont'd)
7. Disconnect the connectors and harness cliDS.
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OASHBOARD
CONNECIORS
GUIDE PIN
CONNECTOR
Remove the bolts. then lift and remove the dashboard.
CAUTION: Use protective iape on the botlom of ths tront pillar trim.
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the dashboard fits onto the guide pins correctly.
. Before tightening the bolts, make sure the dashboard wire harnesses are not pinched.
. Make sure the connectors and antenna lead are connected properly.
20-54
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Dashboard Frame Replacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to prolect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.
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DASHBOARDFRAME
DASHBOARDwlRE HARNESS
Installation is the reverse oI the removal orocedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the dashboard wire harnesses are not Dinched.. Make sure the connectors and antenna lead are connected properly.
FRONT PASSENGER'S
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Front Seat Removal and Installation
CAUTION: When prying whh a tlat-tip screwdrivor, wrap
it with proteqtive tape to prevent damage.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the bodv or tear the seat
covers.
1. Remove the seat track end cover, and remove the
bolts.
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10 x 1.25 mm37 N.m13.8 kgt.m,27 tbt.ftl
2. Lift up the driver's front seat, then disconnect the
seat belt switch connector and harness clips.
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SEAT BELT SW]TCHCONNECTOR
Carefully remove the front seat through the door
opening.
NOTE: An assistant is helpful when removing the
front seat.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the seat belt switch connector is
connected properly (driver's front seat).
20-57
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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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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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Rear Hatch Glass
Replacement
CAUTION:
. Put on gloves to protecl your hands.
. Use seal covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.. Do not damage the rear window delogger grid lines
and terminals.
NOTE: An assistant is helpful when removing the rear
hatch glass.
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Harnoss wiring locations:
REAR WINDOW WIPERMOTOR CONNECTORRemove the rear wiper lowercover (see page 20-99i.
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8 x 1.25 mm22N.m l.2.2*ql.m,16 tbf.ft|
Installation is the reverse of the removal orocedure.
NOTE:
. Adjust the rear hatch glass alignment.
. Make sure the connector, terminals and washer tube are connected properly.
. Adjust the aim of the rear window washer nozzle (see page 20-103).
20-78
REAR SPOILER
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Wiper/Washer
Windshield Wiper Arms and Linkage Replacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protoct your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the hood and body.
1. Remove the windshield wiper arms.
2. Remove the clips, then remove the cowl cover.
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b. Remove the clip.
SHOPTOWEL
(Cowl cover side)
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WINDSHIELDWIPER ARMS
NUTS'10 x 1.25 mm18 N.m 11.8 kgf.m.13 tbf.ftl
COVER
20-98
3. Disconnect the connector, remove the bolts, then
remove the windshield wiper linkage assembly.
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4. Separate the windshield wiper linkage and wind-shield wiper motor.
NOTE: Scribe a line across the link and windshieldwiper linkage to show the original adjustment.
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WINDSHIELDWIPER LIN(AGEWIPER MOTOR
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the connector is connected properly.. lf necessary. replace any damaged clips.. Install the windshield wiper arms as describedon page 20-103.
. Check the windshield wiper motor operation.. Grease the moving parts.
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6x1.0mm8 N.m 10.8 kgf.m,5.8 lbf.ftl
NUT10 x 1.25 mm18 N.m 11.8 kgf.m,13 tbf.ftlSPRINGWASHER
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