1997 HONDA CR-V rear windshield

Glass
Windshield Replacement
CAUTION:
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
. Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
1. To remove the windshield, first remove the:
. Rearview mirror (see page 20-28)
. Sunvisors and holders (see page 20-44l'
. Ceiling light (see section 23)
. Grab handle (see page 20-44)
. Front door trim (see page 20-41)
. Front pillar trim (see page 20-41)
. Windshield wiper arms and cowl cover (see page
20-98)
2. Remove the molding and glass brackets.
NOTE: lf removing the molding is difficult, cut the
moldlng with a utility knife.
MOLDING
3. Pull down the front Dortion of the headliner (see
page 20-44).
CAUTION: Take care not to bend the headliner
excessivsly, or you may break it.
WINDSHIELD
20-30
4. Apply protective tape along the edge ot the dash-
board and body as shown. Using an awl, make a
hole through the rubber dam and adhesive from
inside the vehicle. Push a piece of piano wire
through the hole, and wrap each end around a
piece of wood.
PROTECTIVETAPE
WINDSHIELD
ADHESIVE
PIANOWIRE
PROTECTIVETAPE
WINDSHIELO
PROTECTIVETAPEDASHBOARD
ADHESIVELOWER RUBBERDAM
CAUTION: Hold the piano wire as close to the wind-
shield as possible to prevent damage to the body
and dashboard.
5. With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire
back and fo(h in a sawing motion, and carefully cut
through the rubber dams and adhesive around the
entire windshield.
6. Carefully remove the windshield.
UPPER RUBBER
PIANO
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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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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)
>: Clip, harness cu3hion location3c>,3D>,12A>, 1B>, 1
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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Gonnector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Engine Compartment Wire Harness
Connector ol
Terminal
Number of
CavitiesLocationConnects toNotes
c20'l
c202
c203
c204
c205
c206
c207
c208
c209
c210
c212
c213
c2't4
c215
c216
c217
c21A
c218
14
2
2
1'l
2
10
Left side of engine compartment
Left side of engine compartment
Behind front bumper
Behind right headlight
Behind front bumper
Behind right headlight
Left side of engine compartment
Left side of engine compartment
Left side of engine compartment
Behind left headlight
Left side of engine compartment
Behind front bumper
Behind front bumper
Right side of engine compartment
Behind right headlight
Behind right headlight
Behind right headlight
Right side of engine compartment
Right side of engine compadment
Main wire harness (C307)
Cruise actuator
Rear window washer motor
Left front turn signal/side marker lights
Windshield washer motor
Left front parking light
Condenser fan motor
Front fog lights
IVC compressor clutch
Left headlight
IVC pressure switch
Left horn
Right horn
Radiator fan motor
Right headlight
Right front turn signal/side marker
lights
Right front parking light
Main wire harness 1C357)
Main wire harness (C357)
Optional
'97 - 98
models'99 - 00
mooets
G201
G202
Right side of engine companment
Left side of engine compartment
Body ground, via engine compartment
wire harness
Body ground, via engine compartment
wire harness
23-16
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under-dash Fuse/Relay Box:
Fuse Capacitywir6 ColorCircuit(sl Protocted
SRS unit (VB)
Power window relay
Integrated Control Unit
ABS indicator light
A/T gear position indicator light
Clock ('98 - 00 models)
Cruise indicator light
Gauge assembly
Interlock control unit (A,/T)
Keyless door lock control unit ('98 - 00 models)
Power door lock control unit
Shift lock solenoid (lVT)
SRS indicator light
Integrated control unit ('98 - 00 models)
Integrated control unit (via windshield wiper switch)
Windshield washer motor (via switch)
Windshield wiper motor
Front accessory socket
Rear accessory socket relay
Option connector (ACC)
Audio unit
Not used
Option connector (dash lights)
Integrated control unit
Ashtray light
A,/T gear position indicator light
Audio univclock ('97 model)
Audio unit ('98 - 00 models)
Clock ('98 - 00 models)
Cruise indicator light
Cruise main switch light
Dash lights brightness control unit
Gauge lights
Hazard warning switch light
Heater control panel
Power window master switch light ('99 - 00 models)
Integrated control unit
ECM ('98 - 00 models: M/T)
PCM (4./T)
PGM-Fl main relay
Left front pa.king light
Left front side marker light
Left rear side marker light
Left taillight
License plate light
Right front parking light
Right front side marker light
Right rear side marker light
Right taillight
Trailer lighting connector
lgnition key light
lgnition key light control unit ('97 model)
Interlock control unit (via ignition switch)
Key interlock solenoid
25
PNK
;
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
28
10A
10A
7.5 A
204
7.5 A
7.5 A
GRN/BLK
YEUGRN
YEURED
a, olrL"
29
30
BLU,ryVHT
RED/GRN
7.5 AWHT/G R N
23-45
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Ground Distribution
Ground-to-Component(sl Index
GroundWire Color
G2
G3
G 10'l
G201
G202
G351
BLIVRED
BRN
BLK
BLK
BRN/BLK
BLK
BLK
BLK
23-46
Component or Circuits Grounded
Battery
Valve Cover
Transmission housing
A,/T gear position switch
ECM (PG1, PG2) ('98 - 00 models: M/T)
PCM (PG1, PG2l (Avrr)
PGM-FI main relay
Power steering pressure (PSP) switch
Radiator fan switch
VSS
Data link connector
ECM (1G1, LG2) ('98 - 00 models: M/T)
PCM (LGI, LG2) (IVT)
Shielding:
between ECM ('98 - 00 models: M/T) or PCM (Ay'T) and CKF sensorbetween ECM {'98 - 00 modets: M/T} or pCM (Ay'T) and CKp sensorbetween ECM ('98 - 00 models: M/T) or PCM (rVT) and CYP sensorbetween ECM ('98 - 00 models: M/T) or PCM (Ay'T) and TDC sensorbetween ECM {'98 - 00 models: M/T) or PCM (ly'T) and countershaft speed sensor (Ay'T)
between ECM ('98 - 00 models: M/T) or PCM {A,,/T) and mainshaft sp€ed sensor {!VT)between ECM ('98 - 00 models: M/T) or PCM (A,/T) and primary HO2Sbetween ECM ('98 - 00 models: M/T) or PCM (Ay'T) and secondary HO2SHorn (High)
Horn {Low}
Radiator fan motor
Right headlight
Right front parking light
Right front side marker light
Right front turn signal light
Condenser fan motor
Cruise actuator
Left front parking light
Left front side marker light
Left front turn signal light
Left headlight
Rear window washer motor
Windshield washer motor
ABS pump motor
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BLKG401
GroundWir€ ColorComponent or Circuits Grounded
ABS indicator circuit
ABS control unit
Ashtray light
A/T gear position indicator dimming circuit
Brake fluid level switch
Clock ('98 - 00 models)
Clutch inrerlock switch (M/T)
Clutch switch (Mff)
Cruise main switch
Cruise indicator circuit
Cruise control unit
Dash lights brightness controller
Data iink connector
Daytime running rights control unit (Canada)
Front accessary socket
Gauge and indicators
Heater control panel
lgnition key light control unit ('97 model)
lgnition key switch
Integrated control unit
Interlock control unit (Ay'T)
Parking pin switch {A,/T)
Power window relay
Rear accessary socket relay
Bear window defogger relay
Rear window wiper control unit ('97 model)
Service check connector
Spotlights
SRS indicator circuit
Turn signal/hazard relay
Windshield wiper motor
Windshield wiper/washer switch- plus everything grounded through G402
ABS control unit
Blower motor relay
Blower motor high relay
ELD unit (USA)
Power transistor- plus everything grounded through G401
BLKG402
{cont'd)
23-47
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Wipers/Washers
Component Location Index
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRs component locations, precautions, and procedures in the s6ssection (24) before performing repairs or service.
REAB WINDOW WIPER MOTOBT€st, page 23-120WPSR/WASHER SWITCHTest. page 23- l't9
REAR WINDOW WIPERCONTROL UNlT 137 mod.llInput test. page 23-118
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTORTost, page 23-119
UNDER.DASH FUSE/RELA
INTERMITTENT W|PEN RELAYCIBCUIT, REAR WINDOW INTERMTNENTwlPER RELAY CIBCUIT l'98 - 0O mod.t.lBOX (ln the integrated control unit)Input test, page 23-68
23-114
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