1997 HONDA CR-V Installation

10.
11,
Connect the parking brake cable to the parking
brake lever,
Clean the threaded portions of clevises A and B.
Coat the threads of the clevises with grease. To
shorten the clevises, turn the adiuster bolt.
Hook the self-adjuster spring to the self-adjuster
lever first, then to the brake shoe,
Install the clevises and upper return spring noting
the installation direction. Be careful not to damage
the wheel cylinder dust covers.
Installthe lower return spring.
12.
14.
UPPER RETURN SPRING
Apply rubber greaseto sliding surface.
15. Apply grease on each sliding surface. Keep grease
or oil off the brake linings. Wipe any excess grease
off the parts.
. Apply brake cylinder grease (P/N: 08733 - 8020E)
or equivalent rubber grease to the sliding sur-
faces as shown.
..4 Slrdrng surface
Apply Molykote 44MA to the brake shoe ends
and opposite edges of the shoes as shown.
.. a Opposite edge of the shoe.: a) Brake shoe ends(Shoe side ends and backingplate contact surface)
(cont'd)
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Rear Drum Brakes
Brake Shoes Replacement (cont'd)
16. Install the brake shoes onto the backing plate. Be
careful not to damage the wheel cylinder dust cov-
ers.
17. Install the tension pins and the retainer springs.
18. Hook the upper return spring with the tool.
@ wsar eye proieclion whon using tho
brtko spring wronch.
lnstallthe brake drum.
lf the wheel cylinder has been removed, bleed the
brake system (see page 19-7).
Press the brake pedal several times to set the self-
adjusting brake.
Adjust the parking brako (see page 19-6).
19.
20.
21.
UPPER RETURN SPRING
TENSION PINS
19-20
7.
SEALANT
Wheel Cylinder Replacement
CAUTION:
. Do not spill brake fluid on th6 vehicle; it may damage
the paint; if brako fluid doos contact tho paint, wash
it off immedialely whh water.
. To pr6v6ni 3pills, cov6r th6 hose ioinls with rags ol
shop lowels,
. Use only a genuine Honda whoel cylinder spocial
bolt.
Remove the brake shoes {see page '19-18).
Disconnect the brake line,
BACKING PLATE
1.
15 N,m 11.5 kgt m,11 tbf.ftl
WHEEL CYLINDER
9 N.m 10,9 kgf'm.6.5 rbtft)
Remove the bolt and the wheel cylinder from the
backing plate.
Apply sealant between the wheel cylinder and back-
ing plate, and install the wheel cylinder.
Install the removed parts in the reverse order of
removal.
Fill the brake reservoir up. and bleed the brake sys-
tem {see page 19-7).
After installation. check for a leak at the line joint.
and retighten if necessary.
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Modulator Unit
Removal/lnstallation
NOTE:
. Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the painu if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off imme-
diately with water.
a Take care not to damage or deform the brake lines during removal and installation.
. To prevent the brakefluidfrom flowing, plug and coverthe hose ends and joints with a shop towel or equivalent mate-
rial,
Romoval
1. Disconnect the modulator unit and Dump motor connectors.
2. Disconnect the brake lines, then remove the modulator unit.
lnstallation
1. Install the modu lator u nit. then con nect the brake lines. Tighten the flare nuts to 15 N.m ( 1.5 kgf.m, 1 1 lbf.ft).
2. Connect the modulator unit and oumo motor connectors.
3. Bleed the brake system, staning with the front wheels.
4. Start the engine, and check that the ABS indicator goes off.
5. Test-drive the vehicle, and check that the ABS indicator does not come on,
NOTE: This illustration shows the '97 - 98 models. The'99 - 00 models are similar.
PUMP MOTORCONNECTOR
MODULATON UNIT\*\
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TORX EOLT9.8 N,m (1.0 kgf.m.7.2lbf ftl
19-56
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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
Gomponent Location Index (cont'dl
Rear Door:
NOTE: Refertothe 1997 Series Honda CR-V Bodv RepairManual (P/N 6151030) for rear door removal.
INNER WEATHERSTRIPOUTER MOLOING
DOOR PROTECTION
ARMREST
REAR DOOR('97 -98 models)
HINGE
REAR DOOR PANEL1'99 - 00 models)Removal and Installation,page 20 '11
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ARMRESTBRACKET
Position Adiustment,page 20-22
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Bemoval and Installation,page 20-11
(Left side only,'97 - 98 models)
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20-4
('99 - 00 models)
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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
HINGECOVER \
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REAR HATCH GLASS LATCHReplacement, page 20 18
HINGE
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SUPPORT STRUT
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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
REAR HATCH GLASS
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FLEXIBLE CARGOHOOK
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.
>: Scr€w locations, 3
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.
TRIM PADREMOVER(Commercially
avaalable)Snap-on*4177, olequivalent
'..4'
,mm +,----ZY"{0.04 in.) r F -i45 mm I
{1.77 in.}
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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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