1998 HONDA CR-V Lock

JFront Seat Belt RePlacement
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations, precautions, and procedures in this
section (24) before performing repairs or service ('98 - 00
models).
CAUTION: Check the front seat bslts for damago. and
replaco thom if necessary. Be careful not to damage
them during removal and in3tallation'
Front scat bolt:
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the
radio, then write down the frequencies for the pre-
set buttons.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable, and wait at
least three minutes before beginning work.
3. Slide the front seat forward fully.
4. Bemove (see section 20):
. Center pillar lower trim Pane
. Kick oanel
. Front side trim
5. '97 model: Remove the upper anchor cover and the
lower anchor caP.'98 - oO models: Remove the upper anchor cover
and pull the lower anchor cover back.
UPPEN ANCHOR BOLT
7/1&20 UNF32 N.m (3.3 kgt'm.24 tbf.ft)
SHOULDERANCHORADJUSTER
Apply liquid threadlock.
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt.m,?.2 tbtft)
UPPERCOVER
RETRACTORMOUNTING BOLTZ,,Gx1.0mm ./
SEAT BELTTENSIONER
{'98 - 0o modols)
REAR SIDE
ANCHORCOVERl'98 - 00 models)
ANCHORCAP('97 modell
RETRACTOR BOLT7/1&20 UNF32 N.m 13.3 kgt m,24 tbt.ft)
LOWER ANCHOR BOLT?,/1&20 UNF32 N.m {3.3 kgf.m, 2,1 lbf.ftl
o.Disconnect the seat belt tensiongr connector.
@ To avoid accidontal deployment and
possibte inlury, always disconnect the soat bsh ton-
sion€r connoctor bofore rsmoving th6 retractor l'98
- 00 modsls, se€ pa ge 21-231 .
Remove the uDDer and lower anchor boits, the
retractor bolt, the retractor mounting bolt, and
remove the front seat belt and retractor.
Remove the center pillar upper trim (see section 20).
Remove the shoulder anchor adjuster.
7.
9.
8.
I x 1.25 mm23 N.m 12.3 kgt.m,1? tbf.ft)
SHOULDERANCHORADJUSTER
10. lnstallation isthe reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
Check that the retractor locking mechanism func-
tions as described on Page 24-9.
Assemble the washers, collar and bushing on the
uooer and lower anchor bolts as shown.
Eefore installing the anchor bolts, make sure there
are no twists or kinks in the front seat belt.
Make sure the seat belt tensioner connector ls
connected securelv.
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter
the customer's radio station presets
(cont'd)
24-3
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Ssat belt buckle:
1. Slide the front seat forward fully
2. Remove the center cover (see section 20).
3. Driver's: Disconnect the seat belt switch connector,
and detach the harness clips from the seat cushion
frame.
>: Clip locations
To seat beltbuckle.
SEAT BELTswlTcHCONNECTOR
4. Remove the center anchor bolt, then remove the seat
belt buckle. Pull out the seat belt switch harness
(with seat belt switchl.
SEAT BELTBUCKLE
SEAT B€LTSwlTCHHARNESS
CENTER ANCHOR BOLT
7/1&20 UNF32 N.m {3.3 kg{ m, 24 lbf ftl
24-5
Csntor anchor bolt construstion:
TOOTHEDLOCK WASHER
SPRINGWASHERWASHERCENTERANCHOR
WAVE CENTER ANCHOR
WASHER BOLT
5.lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Assemble the washers on the center anchor
bolt as shown.
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Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belt Replacement
CAUTION: Check the rear s€at belts for damage, andreplace lhem if necessa.y. Be caretul not to damagethem during temoval and installation.
Rear seat belt:
1, Remove the rear seat {see section 20}.
2. Carefully pull on the upper anchor cover and loweranchor cover to remove them.
UPPER ANCHOR BOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N.m 13.3 kg{.m,24 tbt.ft)
REAR SEATBELT
RETRACTOBMOUNTING BOLT6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt.m.7.2 rbf.ftl
UPPERANCHORCOVER
RETRACTOR
LOWERANCHORCOVER
RETRACIOR EOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N.m {3,3 kgf.m,24 rbr.ft)
3.
4.
LOWER ANCHOF BOLT7/1S20 UNF32 N.m 13.3 kgl.m, 2/r lbf.ftl
Remove the lower anchor bolt.
Remove (see section 20):. Cargo area floor and cargo storage bin. Rear trim panel and rear side trim panel
Remove the upper anchor bolt, the retractor bolt.the retractor mounting bolt, and remove the rearseat belt and retractor.
24-6
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6. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Check that the retractor locking mechanism func-tions as described on page 24-9.. Assemble the washers, collar and bushing on thelower anchor bolt as shown.. Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure thereare no twists or kinks in the rear seat belt.
Upper anchot bolt construction:
UPPER ANCHOR
TOOTHEOLOCK WASHER
/
A t
ANCHORCOLLAF
Lowel anchor bolt construqtion:
LOWER ANCHORBOLTSPRINGWASHEB
TOOTHEDLOCI( WASHER
BUSHINGWASHERSCOLLAR
LOWER ANCHOR
Rgtractor boll construction:
RETMCTORBOLT
/ r>--->.
f/F\-. (t--nnnllH \
P \v*\
/\\T(X)THEDLOCK WASHERRETRACTOR
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Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belt Replacement (cont'dl
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal Drocedure.
NOTE: Make sure there are no twists or kinks in thecenter belt tongue and seat belt buckle.
Cenler anchor bolt construction:
€
\TOOTHEDLOCK WASHER
ANCHOR
24-8
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Inspection
SRS components ale located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in this section (24) before preforming repairs or service
('98 - 00 models).
!!!@ To avoid accidontal deployment and possi-
6i6-'rnpry. att"ays aisconnsct th€ seat beh tensioner con-
n€ctor belore removing tho retrastor {.98 - 00 modols, seo
page2+231.
Rgtlastor Insgection
1. Before installing the retactor, check that the seat belt
can be pulled out freely
2. Make sure that the seat belt does not lock when the
retractor is leaned slowly up to 15'from the mounted
Dosition. The seat belt should lock when the retractor
is leaned over 40".
CAUTION: Do not attsmpt to dbassemble ths relrac'
tor.
Front:
'97 modol:.: Mounted Position
RETRACTOR
Forward -
'98 - 00 modcls:
lnside
RETRACTOR
)
Forward -
'1.
24-9
Rear:
RETRACTOR
Forwerd lnsida
3. Beplace the seat belt with a new assembly if there is
any abnormality. Do not disassemble any part of
the seat belt for any reason.
In-vehicle S68t Belt InsPestion
1. Ch€ck that the seat belt is not twisted or caught on
anything.
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After installing the anchors, check for free move-
ment on the anchor bolts lf necessary, remove the
anchor bolts, and check that the washers and other
parts are not damaged or improperly installed.
Check the seat belts for damage or discoloration.
Clean with a shop towel if necessary.
CAUTION: Uso only soap and wator to clean.
NOTE: Dirt build-up in the metal loops of the upper
anchors can cause the seat belts to retract slowly
Wipe the inside of the loops with a clean cloth damP
ened in isopropyl alcohol.
Check that the seat belt does not lock when pulled
out slowlv. The seat belt is designed to lock only
during a sudden stop or impact.
Make sure that the seat belt will retract automatically
when released.
For each passenger's seat belt, make sure that the
locking mechanism in the seat belt retractor will
engage when the seat belt is pulled all the way out.
Replace the seat belt with a new assembly if there is
any abnormality. Do not disassemble any part of
the seat belt for any reason.
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Special Tools .."....."" 24-14
Component/Wring Location
lndex - '97 model ..........'.." '.....""" 24-15
Component/Wiring Location
lndex - '98 - 00 models ..............." 24-16
Description .'.........."'.24'17
Circuit Diagram .........24'14
Precautions/Procedures
General Precautions ......".."'........... 24-19
Airbag/Seat Belt Tensioner
Handling and Stolage ....''........... 24-19
SRS Unit Precautions ...............'...... 24-20
lnspeciion After Deployment .......'.24'20
) SpringJoaded Lock Connector
with Built-in Short Contact '...'....24-21
Spring-loaded Lock Connectors .."' 24-22
BackProbing SPring-loaded Lock
Conneetors ,.......24-22
Disconnecting the Airbag Connectors and
the Seat Beh Tensioner
Connectors ....'....24-23
Steering-lelated Precautions .......... 24-25
Troubleshooting
Self -diagnostic Procedures ............. 24-26
Reading the DTC .................. .....".."' 24'26
Erasing the DTC Memory ................24-28
Troubleshooting lntermittent
Faifures "'...........24'24
Diagnostic Trouble Gode {DTC}
Chart -'97 model ....""....... "......24-29
Diagnostic Trouble Gode (DTCI
Chart -'98 - 00 models ............. 24-31
SRS Indicator Light Wire
Connections ','," 24'33
Ff owcharts ....-........24'34
Driver's Airbag
Repf acement ..'......21'87
Front Passenger's Airbag
Repfacement .....'.',24'AS
Gable Reel
Replacement .......'.24-91
SRS Unit
Replacement .........24-95
Airbag/Seat Belt Tensioner
Disposaf .................24'97
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JWiring Precautions
. Never attempt to modify, splice or repair SRS wiring.
NOTE: SRS wiring can be identified by special yellow
outer coveflng.
Be sure to install the harness wires so that they are
pinched or interfering with other parts.
Make sure all SRS ground locations are clean and
grounds are securely fastened for optimum metal-to-
metal contact. Poor grounding can cause intermittent
problems that are difficult to diagnose.
GROUND TERMINAL
CONTACT
CONTACT
24-21
Spring-loaded Lock Connestor with
Built-in Short Gontact
The driver's airbag/front passenger's airbag and seat
belt tensioners have a spring-loaded lock connector with
a built-in short contact. When this connector is discon-
nected, the power terminal and the ground terminal in
the airbag connector are automatically shorted.
Conngctor halvcs diSconnested:
GROUND TERMINAL
SHORT CONTACT
CABIf REEL CONNECTOR
Connector halves connected;
ACT
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Precautions/Procedures
Spring-loaded Lock Connectors
Some SRS system connectors have a spring-loaded lock.
Disconnecting
To release the lock, pull the spring-loaded sleeve toward
the stop while holding the opposite halt of the connector.
Then pull the connector halves apart. Be sure to pull on
the sleeve and not on the connector half.
SPRING-LOADEDSLEEVE
Connecting
1. Hold the pawl-side connector hall and press on the
back of the sleeve-side connector half in the direction
shown. As the two connector halves are Dressed
together, the sleeve is pushed back by the pawl. Do
not touch the sleeve.
When the connec-tor halves are completely connected,
the pawl is released. and the spring-loaded sleeve
locks the connector.
SPRING.LOAI'ED
24-22
Backprobing Spring-loaded Lock
Connectors
. When checking voltage or resistance on this type of
connector the first time, it is necessary to remove the
retainer to insert the tester probe from the wire side.
It is not necessary to reinstall the removed retainer;
the terminals will stay locked in the connector hous-
inq.
To remove the retainer, insert a tlat-tip screwdriver
between the connector body and the retainer. then
carefully pry out the retainer. Take care not to break
the connector.
RETAINER*Discard after removal.
RETAINEN
RETAINER
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