1997 HONDA CR-V Bumper

Lift and Support Points
1.
Floor Jack
Block the rear wheels when raising the front of thevehicle; block the front wheels when raising the rearof the vehicle.
Place the blocks behind and ahead of the wheels,
Raise the vehicle high enough to insert the safetystanos.
Adjust and place the safety stands so the vehiclewill be approximately level, then lower the vehicleonto them.
Front:
Center the jack
bracket in the middleof the jack lift platform.
Always usg safety standg when working on or underany vehicle that is supported by only a iack.Nevor attempt to use a bumper jack for tifting orsupporting ths vehicl€.
Rsar:
JACK LIFT PLATFORM
Center the iackbracket in the middleof the iack lift platform.
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JACK LIFT PLATFORM
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Towing
lf the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional
towing service. Never tow the vehicle behind another
vehjcle with just a rope or chain. lt is very dangerous.
Emergency Towing
There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle.
Flat-bed Equipment - The operator loads the vehicle on
the back of a truck. This is the best way of transporting the
vehicle.
Wheel Lift Equipment - The tow truck uses tlvo pivoting
arms that go under the tires lfront or rear) and lifts them
off the ground. The other two tires remain on the
ground. The vehicle's suspension and body can be
seriously damaged if this method of towing is attempted.
Sling-type Equipment - The tow truck uses metal cables
with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of
the frame or suspension and the cables lift that end of
the vehicle off the ground. The vehicle's suspension and
body can be seriously damaged if thjs method of towing
is attempted. This methed of towing the CR-V is
unaccePtable.
The onlv recommended way of towing the CR-V is on a
flat-bed truck. Two wheel drive CR-V's may also be
towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Towing the four-wheel dlive CR-v with only two
wheels on the ground will damage parts of the 4wD
system. It this vehicle is damaged, it should be towed
on a flat-bed truck ol trailel.
It the 2 wheel drive CR-v is towed wiih all tour wheels
on the ground, do the following:
Manual Transmission
. Release the parking brake.
. Shift the transmission in Neutral
Automatic Transmission
. Release the parking brake.
. Sta rt the engine.
. Shift to lD.l position. then E position.
. Turn off the engine.
lmproper towing preparation will damage the
transmission. Follow the above procedure exactly. lf
you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine,
the vehicle must be transported on a flat-bed truck.
lf the vchicle is towed with four wheels on the ground,
il is best to tow the vehicle no larther than 50 miles (80
km), and keep the speed below 35 mph {55 km/h).
Trying to lift or tow the vehicle by ihe bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers ale not dosigned
to support the vehicle's weight.
Front:
Rear:
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TIE DOWN BRACKET
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Service Precautions
Parts Marking Locations
To deter vehicle theft, cenain major components are marked with the vehicle identification number {VlN). Original partswill have self-adhesive labels or labels attached with a break-off bolt. Replacement body parts will have self-adhesivelabels, and replacement engine and transmission parts will be stamped with a code tor spare parts.
NOTE:
. Be careful nottodamagethe parts marking labelsduring body repairs. Maskthe labels before repainting.' Label location letters without parenthesis indicate original parts. Letters with parenthesis indicate replacement pans.
A, (A): Engine
B, (B): Transmission
C, (C): Front Bumoer
D, (D); Hood
E, (E): Tailgate
F, (F): Rear Bumper
G, (G): Front Fenders (Lefr and Right)H, {H): Front Doors (Left and Right}
l, (l): Rear Doors (Left and Right)
J, (J): Outer Side Panel (Left and Right)
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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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Bumpers
Front Bumper Removal and Installation
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protec,t your hands.
NOTE:
. An assistant is helpful when removing the front bumper.
. Take care not to scratch the front grille, lront bumper and body.
o First remove the front grille (see page 20-77).
. lf necessary, remove the front license plate base and front license plate lower bracket.
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FRONT GRILLEEMBLEM COVER(see page 20-77)
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FRONT BUMPER
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FRONT GRILLE(see page 20-77)
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lf necessary, remove the front bumper beam, front bumper upper beam and guard bar.
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Installation is the reverse ot the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the front bumper engages the front
bumper upper beam securely.
. It necessary, adjust the front bumper upper beam
to obtain the proper gap.
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
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FRONT BUMPEB
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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.
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LIGHT
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Fenderwell
Front Wheelwell Protector
Replacement
NOTE:
a Take care not to scratch the front wheelwell protector
and body.
. Use a T30 Torx bit to remove the Torx screw.
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NOTE: Before temoving thefront wheelwell Protector, remove
the screw from the front
bumper and lower the front
bumper.
Installation is the reverse of the removal Drocedure.
NOTE: lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
Inner Fender Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body.
Remove the front wheelwell protector,
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Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE; lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
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INNER FENDER
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