1997 HONDA CR-V HATCH GLASS STRUT

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
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REAR HATCH GLASS LATCHReplacement, page 20 18
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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
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20-6
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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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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.
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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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Interior Trim
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REAR SIOETRIM PANELRemove the reat seat(see page 20-63).
FCONNECTOR
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OUARTER PILLARTNIM PANELRemove the rear hatch glasssupport strut (see page20-741.
Removal and Installation (cont'd)
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Disconnect the accessorysocket connectors,
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,1.2lbt-lrl
5x1.0mm6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgtm,7.2 tbf ftl
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REAR SEAT BELTLOWER ANCHOR EOLT7/16 - 20 UNF32 N.m {3.3 kgt.m,24 tbl.frl
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt m,7.2 tbf.ft)
REAR TRIM PANELRemove the cargo area floorand cargo slorage bin.
20-42
REAN SEAT BELTUPPER ANCHOR BOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N.m {3.3 kgt.m,24 rbt.ft)
REAR DOOR
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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