1998 HONDA CR-V Wire harness

Shift Lever
Over-Drive (O/Dl Switch Wire Clearance Adjustment -'99 - 00 Models
NOTE: Be sure to adjust the clearance between the O/D
switch wires and the shift lever control bracket after
replacing the O/D switch and park pin switch, and after
reassembling the shift lever. lf there is the slack in the
wires or the wires are kept tight, the wires may have
Dreaks.
1. Shift the shift lever into E positron.
2. Pull or push the wires to adjust the clearance
between the wires and the edge of the shift lever
control bracket to 13 mm (0.5 in).
SHIFT LEVER BRACKET
14-270
7.
Secure the wires with the harness clamp.
Move the shift lever to each position, and verify that
there is a clearance between the wires and bracket
in each position.
lf the wires are kept tight in any position, read.iust
the clearance.
Install the shift lever assembly on the steering col-
umn.
Move the shift lever to each position, and make
sure that the wires are kept away from any parts
such as the steering column.
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8. Installation is the reverse ofthe removal procedure.
Note these items during installation:
. Be sure the wires are not caught or pinched by
any parts when installing the column.
a Make sure the wire harness is routed and fas-
tened properly.
. Make sure the connectors are properly connected.
. Make sure the steering joint is connected as fol-
lows:
a. lnsert the uDper end of the steering joint onto
the steering shaft (line up the bolt hole with
the flat ot the shaft).
b. Slip the lower end of the steering ioint onto
the Dinion shaft (lins up the bolt hole with the
groove around the shaft). and installthe lower
ioint bolt. Be sure that the lower joint bolt is
securely in the groove in the pinion shaft'
c. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the
steering joint is JullY seated.
Then install the upper joint bolt and tighten it.
22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16lbt.ftl
UPPER JOINT BOLT
Bolt must Iine uPwith fl6t on shaft.
Flat ponion.
SIEERING JOIMT
STECRING JOINT
LOWER JOINT BOLTBolt must line up withgroove around on shaft,
Inspection
Check the steering column ball bearing and the steer-
ing joint bearings for play and proper movement. lf
there is noisy or if there is excessive play, replace the
steering column as an assemblY
Check the retaining collar for damage. lf it is dam-
aged, replace the retaining collar.
PLASl'tCINJECTIONS
ABSOBBINGPLATE
SHIFT I.EVER
. Check the absorbing plates, absorbing plate guides
and sliding capsules Jor distortion and breakage.
ReDlace the column as an assembly if they are dis-
torted or broken.
SLIDING CAPSUIIThis part is attachedto the column bracketwith the plastic injections.
FETAINING COLLAR
ABSORBINGPLATE GUIDE
|GNMON SWTTCHSee section 23.(cont'd)
17-21
See section 14.
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REAR MOUNT
20. Remove the rear mount bracket and rear mount.
12 x 1.25 mmReplace.
REAR MOUNT BRACKET12 x 1.25 mmReplace.
21.
14 x 1.5 mmReplaco.
Place a jack under the engine block in the area
shown,
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JACK.UP POINT
17-33
22. Jack up the engine and tilt the engine back until the
transfer assembly is lowered approximately 40 mm
(1.57 in).
Note these items when tilting the engine:
. Check that the wire harnesses, hoses and pipes
are not caught by any surrounding parts.
. Do not tilt the engine more than necessary.
ASSEMBLY
Remove the stiffener olate.
NOTE: Some stiffener plate mounting bolts a.e also
used as gearbox mounting bolts. The gearbox will
tilt to the side when these bolts are removed.
(cont'd)
.Lower approximately'40 mm (1.57 in)
STIFFENER PLATE
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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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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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SRS MAINHARNESS
UNDER.DASHFUSE/RELAYBOX
OASHBOARDSIDE COVER
6x1.0mm9.8Nm11.0kgf.m,7.2tbt.ftlDASHBOARDFFAME
CONNECTORHOLDER
PASSENGER'SDASHBOARDLOWER 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.
20-54
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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.
GAUGEa: Nut locations,3INSTRUMENTPANEL(see page 20 47)
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CENTER PANEL{see page 20 50)
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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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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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