1998 HONDA CR-V Location

Dashboard Removal and Installation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations, precautions, and procedures in the
SRS section {24) before preforming repairs or service.
CAUTION:
. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap h withprotective tap€, and apply protective tape around the
related parts to prevgnt damage.
. Put on gloves to prot€ct your hands.
NOTE:
. An assistant is helpful when removing and installing
the dashboard.
. Take care not to scratch the dashboard, bodv and
other related parts.
1.Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the
radio, then write down the frequencies for the
radio's preset buttons.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. and wait at
least three minutes before beginning work.
Removei
a Driver's dashboard lower cover and knee bolster(see page 20-48)
. Glove box (see page 20-49)
. Lower console cover and center pocket (A/T
model, see page 20-49)
. Center console and center upper pocket (M/T
model, see page 20-47)
. Center dashboard lower cover (see page 20-50)
. Power window switch (see page 20-51)
. Driver's side air vent (see page 20-52)
. Driver's side defogger trim (see page 20-52)
Disconnect the driver's airbag connector, and lower
the steering column (see section 17)
NOTE: To prevent damage to the steering column,
wrap it with a shop towel.
2.
5. Remove the dashboard side cover. Disconnect the
dashboard wire harness connectors, remove the nuts,
then move the under-dash fuse/relay box. Disconnect
the antenna lead, and detach the harness clips.
Remove the connector holder from the dashboard
frame. Unbolt the control unit/relay bracket from
behind the middle of the dashboard.
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6. Remove the passenger's dashboard lower cover.
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UNDER.DASHFUSE/RELAYBOX
OASHBOARDSIDE COVER
6x1.0mm9.8Nm11.0kgf.m,7.2tbt.ftlDASHBOARDFFAME
CONNECTORHOLDER
PASSENGER'SDASHBOARDLOWER COVER
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Dashboard Frame Replacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to prolect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.
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DASHBOARDFRAME
DASHBOARDwlRE HARNESS
Installation is the reverse oI the removal orocedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the dashboard wire harnesses are not Dinched.. Make sure the connectors and antenna lead are connected properly.
FRONT PASSENGER'S
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Seats
Component Location Index
REAR SEAISRemoval and lnstallation, page 20 63Disassembly and Reassembly, page 20 65Seat Linkage Disassembly and Reassembly, page 20-67Armrest Replacement, page 20-69Seat Cover Replacement, page 20-69
Removal and Installation, page 20 57Disassembly and Reassembly, page 2O-58Seat Linkage Disassembly and Reassembly, page 20-60Armrest Fleplacement, page 20 61Seat Cover Replacernent, page 20 61
20-56
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Seats
Front Seat Disassembly and Reassembly
CAUTION: When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protsqtive tape to prevent damage.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the bodv or tear the seat covers.
Driver's seat lmanually adiustable with manual height adiustmentl:
>: Clio locations Torsion bar removal:Torsion bar removal:
SEAT CUSHION
10 x 1.25 mm,17 N.m (,1.8 kgt m,35 tbt.ft)
PIVOT NUT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.n 12.2 kgl.m,16 rbI.ft)
10 x 1.25 mm47 N.m (4.8 kgf.m,35 tbtfr)
10 x 1 .25 mm47 N.m {,1.8 kgl.m.35 rbt.ft)
20-58
HOOK
HOOKS
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Passenger's seat (manually adiustablel:
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HEADREST
SEAT.BACK
10 x 1.25 mm
PIVOT WASHER
PIVOT NUT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgl..n,16 tbt.ftl
SEAT CUSHION
CENTER COVER
BUSHING
COVER
Reassembly in the reverse order of disassembly.
NOTE:
. Make sure the bushing and pivot washer are installed properly.
. To prevent wrinkles when installing the seat-back cover, make sure the. Grease the moving portion.
'10 x 1.25 mm47 N.m {4.8 kgf m,
35 rbl.ft)
UNDER-SEATTRAY GUIDE
,U N.m 14.835 rbt.ft)
dHOOKS
10 x 1.25 mm17 N.m {4.8 kgl.m,35 tbf.ft)
HOOK
material is stretched evenly over the pad.
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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.
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(Seat back frame sjde) cover on '00 model)
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20-61
SEAT-BACK
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Rear Seat Removal and lnstallation
CAUTION: When prying with a llat-tip screwdrivsr,
wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the seat covers and bodv.
l Remove the lower hinge covers, then remove the
bolts.
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8 r 1.25 mm2 N.m 12.2 kgl,n,16 tbf ttl
LOWER HINGEcovERsLOWER HINGECOVER
with tilt:
NOTE: Before removing the rear seat, tilt it.
(cont'd)
20-63
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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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