1997 HONDA CR-V back seat removal

Fuel Tank
Replacement
1. Relieve the fuel pressure (see page 11-178).
2. Fold the left rear seat cushion forward, and remove the base frame cover {see section 20).
3. Remove the access panel from the floor.
4. Disconnect the 5P connector 1C562) and 6P connector (C580) ('98-00 models)'
5. Disconnect the fuel return hose and quick-connect fittings {see page 11-175}
6. Jack up the vehicle, and support it with jackstands.
7. Remove the middle floor beam.
8. Remove the drain bolt, and drain the fuel into an approved contaaner.
g. Disconnect the hoses (see page 11-173, 174). slide back the clamps. then twist hoses as you pull, to avoid damaging
them.
10. Place a jack, or other suppon, under the tank
11. Remove the strap nuts, and let the straps fall free
12. Remove the fuel tank. lf it sticks on the u ndercoat applied to its mount, carefu lly pry it off the mount,
'13. lnstallthe drain bolt with a new washer, then coat the drain bolt with Noxrust 1248'
Allow the Noxrust to dry for 20 minutes.
14. Install parts in the reverse order of removal.
'97 modol:AOCESS PANEL
CONNECTOR
@ Do not smoke while working on fuol systam Keep open flame away from your work area'
DRAIN EOLT49 N.m15.0 kgf'm,36 rbt frl
(cont'd)
1 1-191
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Rear Suspension
Hub Bearing Unit Replacement (cont'd)
12, Press the wheel bearing inner race from the hub
using the tools, a bearing separator, and a press.
HUB DIS/ASSEMBLY TOOL07965 - SA50100
BEARINGSEPARATOR0 -,t 1/2 in {0 - 11i1.3 mml(Commercially qvailable)
13. Remove the 12 mm flange bolts.
HUB BEARING UN]T O.RING
14. Remove the hub bearing unit from the backing
plate.
15. Install a new O-ring on the hub bearing unit.
FLANGE BOLTS10 x 1.25 mm64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ftl
16. Install the hub bearing unit on the backing plate.
18-22
't7.Install the hub bearing unit onto the rear hub using
the special tools and a press.
DRIVERATTACHMENT,60 mm07LAO - SM40100
Prcss
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DRIVER07749 - 0010000
BEARING
18. Install the backing plate/hub
trailing arm.
FLANGE BOLTS12 x 1.25 mm103 N.m 110.5 kgf'm,75lbfft)
bearing unit on the
19. Install the hub bearing unit in the reverse order of
removal, and pay particular attention to the follow-
ing items:
. Before installing the spindle nut, apply a small
amount of engine oil to the seating surface of the
nut, After tightening, use a drift to stake the spin-
dle nut shoulder against the driveshaft.
. Avoid twisting the sensor wires when installing
the wheel sensor,
. Fill the brake reservoir and bleed the brake sys-
tem {see section 19).
. Adjust the parking brake (see section 191.
. Check the rear wheel alignment, and adjust it if
necessary (see page 18-4).
REAR HUB
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lnterior Trim
5.
Carpet Replacement (cont'dl
Remove the center lower cover (M/T model).
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6. Remove the SRS unit covers.
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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.
COVER
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.
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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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Front Seat Armrest Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to tear the seams or damage the
seat coverS.
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6r1.0mm9.8 N,m ll.0 kgl.m,7,2 tbf.ft)
10 x 1.25 mm47 N.m 1,1.8 kgf,m,35 tbt{t)
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Front Seat Cover Replacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to tear the seams or damage the
seat covers.
Seat-back cover:
'1. Slide the front seat forward, and fold the seat-back
forward.
2.
3.
Remove the armrest from the driver's seat.
Release the hook, and fold back the seat-back cover.
4.Release all inside springs, then fold back the seat-
back cover. and remove the clios.
WIRE{Pad sidei
(Seat back frame sjde) cover on '00 model)
(cont'd)
20-61
SEAT-BACK
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Seats
Front Seat Cover Replacement (cont'dl
Remove the headrest guide, then remove the seat-
Dacx cover.
6. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-
back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly
over the pad before securing the hook and inside
springs.
Seat cushion cover:
1.Remove the seat cushion (see pages 20-58, 59).
Remove the clips from under the seat cushion. then
loosen the seat cushion cover.
SEATCUSHIONCOVER
20-62
CLIP
3. Pull back the edge of the seat cushion cover all the
way around, then release the clips. and remove the
seat cushion cover.
COVER (pad side)
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat cush-
ion cover. make sure the material is stretched
evenly over the pad before securing the clips.
. Replace the released clips with new ones.
UPHOLSTERY RING PLIERS
lCommercially available)
NEW CUP
SEAT FRAME
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Rear Seat Armrest Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to tear the seams or damage the
seat covers.
COLLAR
COLLAR6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m,7.2 rbr.ft)
WASHER
NYLONWASHER
VEARMRESTWASHER
ARMRESTPIVOT BOLT6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt.m,7.2lbllll
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
SEAT.BACK
Rear Seat Cover Replacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to tear the seams or damage the
seal covers.
Seal-back cover:
Remove the seat-back {see page 20-65).
Remove:
a Armrest
. Headrest
. Seat-back recline rod (see page 20-65)
Remove the seat cushion strap bolt and strap bolt
trim, then remove the seat-back mat.
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4. Remove all the clips.
(cont'd)
20-69
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Seats
Rear Seat Cover Replacement (cont'dl
Remove the headrest guide and latch knob collar,then remove the seat-back frame.
SEAT.BACKFRAME i
Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover all the wayaround. release the clips, and remove the seat-backcover.
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I HEADREST
I GUroE
LATCH KNOBCOLLAR
CLIPS(Leather seat-backWIRE(Pad side, leather seat,back
1.
20-70
cover on '00 model) cover on ,00 model)
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
o To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat_backcover, make sure the material is stretched evenlyover the pad before securing the hook and clips.. Replace the released clips with new ones.
Soat cushion cover:
'1. Remove the seat cushion (see page 20-65).
2. Remove the seat cushion
strap (see page 20-66).
3. Pull back the edge of the
release all of the clips.
latch and seat cushion
seat cushion mat, then
SEAT CUSHIONMAT
CUSHIONCOVER
Pull back the edge of the seat cushion cover all theway around, release the clips, and remove the seatcushton cover.
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CLIPS
COVER
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Openers
Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable Replacement
NOTE:
. When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
. Take care not to bend the opener cable.
Remove the following parts, then pull the carpet back, as necessary (see page 20-45),
a
>: Clip locationsA>,6 B>, 1
a
a
FUEL FILL OOOR LATCH(see page 20-96)
Kick panel (left side. see page 20-41)
Center pillar lower trim panel (left side, see page 20-
41)
Front side trim (left side, see page 20-41)
Rear seat (left side, see page 20-63)
Cargo area floor and cargo storage bin (see page
43)
Rear trim panel {see page 20-42)
Rear side trim panel (left side, see page 20-421
Rear side trim (left side, see page 20-41)
FUEL FILL DOOR OPENER
{see page 20-96)
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Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
r Make sure fuel fill door opener cable is routed and connected properly.
. Make sure the fuel fill dooropens properly.
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