1998 HONDA CR-V dashboard removal

Power Window Switch Removal
and Installation
CAUTION:
. When prying with a flat.tip screwdriver, wrap it withprotective tape, and apply protective tape around th€
related parts to ptavgnt damage.
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and relatedparts.
'L Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see
page 20-48).
2. Gently push out the power window switch from the
dashboard lower cover opening by hand.
Disconnect the connectors.
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POWER WTNOOWSWITCH
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure,
NOTE: Make sure the connectors are connectedproperly.
Center Air Vent Removal and
Installation
CAUTION:
. When prying with a flat.tip screwdriver, wrap h withprotective tape, and apply proteqtive tape around the
rolated parts to prevont damage.
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
pans.
1. Remove the center air vent. then disconnect the
connector.
NOTE: Carefullv insen a flat-tio screwdriver under
the clips, then pull out the center air vent while pry-
ing up the clips.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE; Make sure the connector is connected prop-
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CENTER AIB VENT
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Dashboard
Side Air Vent Removal and
lnstallation
CAUTION:
. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protec'tive tape, and apply protcctive tape around the
related parts to provent damage.
. Put on glov€s to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
parts.
1. Driver's side: Remove the Dower window switch.
2. Driver's side: Close the vent, and gently push out the
clips from the power window switch opening by
hand, then pull out the side air vent. Disconnect the
connector.
Passenger's side: Carefully insert a flat-tip screwdriver
under the clips. then pull out the side air vent while
prying up the clips.
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POWER MIRRORSWITCH CONNECTOR
SIDE AIB VENT
3. Installation is the reverse ofthe removal procedure.
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3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Side Defogger Trim Removal and
lnstallation
CAUTION:
. when prying whh a flat-tip sctewdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protectiv€ tape around the
relatgd parts to prevent damagg.
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
oa rts.
1. Driver's side: Remove the side air vent.
2. Driver's side: Gently push out the clips from side air
vent opening by hand, then pull out the side defog-
ger trim. Disconnect the connector.
Passenger's side: Carefully insert a flat-tip screw-
driver under the clips, then pull out the side defog-
ger trim while prying up the clips.
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TRIM
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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.
HARNESS
6. Remove the passenger's dashboard lower cover.
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Dashboard
Dashboard Removal and Installation (cont'd)
7. Disconnect the connectors and harness cliDS.
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OASHBOARD
CONNECIORS
GUIDE PIN
CONNECTOR
Remove the bolts. then lift and remove the dashboard.
CAUTION: Use protective iape on the botlom of ths tront pillar trim.
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the dashboard fits onto the guide pins correctly.
. Before tightening the bolts, make sure the dashboard wire harnesses are not pinched.
. Make sure the connectors and antenna lead are connected properly.
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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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Heater and Air Conditioning
Heater ...........21
NOTE: Section 21 ("Heater") is included in section 22.
Air Conditioning ......'..'.. '.'22'1
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS}
This model has an SRS which includes a driver's airbag in the steering wheel hub, a passenger's airbag in the dashboard
above the glove box ('97,00 models). and seat belt tensioners in the seat belt retractors ('98 - 00 models). Information
necessary to safely service the SRS is included in this Service Manual. ltems marked with an asterisk (*) on the contents
page include. or are located near, SRS components. Servicing, disassembling or replacing these items will require special
precautions and tools, and should only be done by an authorized Honda dealer.
@. To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could lead to personal iniury or death in the event of 8 severe frontal
collision, all SRS service work must be performed by an authotized Honda dealer.
lmproper service procedures, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, could lead to personal iniury
caused by unintentional deployment of the airbags ('97 - 00 models), and seat belt tensioners 138 - 00 models).
Do not bump the SRS unit. Otherwise, the system may fail in case of a collision, or the airbags may deploy when the
ignition switch is ON {lll.
SRS eleqtrical wiring harnesses are identified by yellow color coding. Related components are located in the steering
column, front console, dashboard, dashboard lower panel, and in the dashboard above the glove box. Do not use elec-
tricaltest equipment on thes€ cilcuils.
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Evaporator
Replacement
1.Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/
charging station (see page 22-59).
Remove the battery.
Remove each bolt, then disconnect the suction and
receiver lines from the evaporator. Plug or cap the
lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid
moisture and dust contamination,
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Remove the glove box (see section 20).
Remove the self-tapping screw and the passenger's
dashboard lower cover, then remove the bolts and
the glove box frame together with the knee bolster.
GLOVE BOX FRAME
KNEE
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6. Disconnect the connector from the evaoorator tem-
oerature sensor. and remove the wire harness from
the evaporator. Remove the self-tapping screws, the
mounting bolt and the mounting nut. Disconnect
the drain hose, then remove the evaporator.
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EVAPORATOR
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Install in the reverse order of removal, and note of
these items.
. lf you're installing a new evaporator, add refrig-
erant oil (SP.10) (see page 22-541.
Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fit-
ting, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil
before installing them. Be su.e to use the right
O-rings for HFC-134a (R-134alto avoid leakage.
Apply sealant to the grommets.
Make sure that there is no air Ieakage.
Charge the system (see page 22-6'll, and test its
performance (see page 22-56]-,
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4. Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater unit.
Engine coolant will run out when the hoses are dis-
connected; drain in into a clean drip pan.
CAUTION: Engino coolant will damage p8int. Ouickly
rinse any spill€d engine coolant Itom painted sur-
faces.
HEATER HOSEIOUTLET SIDE)
Remove the mounting nut from the heater unit.
Take care not to damage or bend the fuel lines, the
brake lines. etc.
CLAMPS
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Remove the dashboard (see section 20).
Remove the evaporator (see page 22-48).
Disconnect the connectors from the mode control
motor and the air mix control motor, and remove the
wire harness clips and wire harness from the heater
unit. Remove the clip from the heater duct, then
remove the mounting nuts and the heater unit
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qInstall in the reverse order of removal. Make note of
the following items.
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Apply sealant to the grommets.
Do not interchange the inlet and outlet heater
hoses. Make sure that the clamps are secure.
Refill the cooling system with engine coolant
{see section 10).
Adiust the heater valve cable (see page 22-53).
Make sure that there is no air leakage.
HEATER UNIT
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