1998 HONDA CR-V front mount

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
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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.
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Rear:
RETRACTOR
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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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Front Passenger's Airbag
Replacement
After a collision in which the airbags were deployed, the
airbags, the seat belt tensioners (if so equipped), and
the SRS unit must be reolaced.
@ store a rsmovod airbag with lhe pad sur-
face up, It the airbag is improporly stor6d face down,
accidental doploym€nl could propsl ths unit withgnough forco to cause serious iniury.
CAUTION:
. Always disconnsqt the front pa3s6ng6r'3 airbag con-
noctor when tho SRS main harness is disconnocted,
. Do not disassambl6 or tamper with tho airbag,
NOTE:
. Do not install us6d SRS parts from another vehicle.
When repairing, use only new SRS parts.
. Carefully inspect the airbag before you install it. Do
not install an airbag that shows signs of being
dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks
or deformation.
Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-
nect the positive cable from the battery. and wait at
least three minutes.
Remove the glove box (see section 20).
Disconnect the 2P connector between the front Das-
senger's airbag and SRS main harness, When dis-
connected, the airbag connector is automatically
shorted.
FRONT PASSENGER'S
1.
5.
Remove the three mounting nuts from the bracket.
Lift the front passsnger's airbag out of the dash-
DOaro.
NOTE: The airbag lid has pawls on its side which
attach it to the dashboard. To remove the airbag,
cover the lid and dashboard with a cloth, and pry
carefullv with a flat tip screwdriver.
FRONT PASSENGER'S
FRONT PASSENGER'SAIRBAGMOUNNNG NUTS
(cont'd)
24-49
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Front Passenger's Airbag
Replacement (cont'd)
GAUTION: Be sure to installthe SRS wiring so that it isnot pinched or interfering with olher parts.
6. Place the new front passenger's airbag into thedashboard. Tighten the front passenger,s airbagmountrng nuts.
FRONT PASSENGER'SAIRBAG MOUNTING NUTS9.8 N.m {1.0 kgJ.m,7.2 lbf ft)Replace.
FRONT PASSENGER'S
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7. Attach the airbag connector to the connector hold_er, then reinstall the glove box.
Connect the b8ttery positive cable, then connect thenegative cable.
After installing the airbag. confirm proper sysremooerauon:
Turn the ignition switch ON ( ); the SRS indicatorlight should come on for about six seconds andthen go off.
FRONT PASSENGER'S
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Airbag/Seat Belt Tensioner
)Disposal
)
Before scrapping any airbags {and seat belt tansioners)
(including those in a whole vehicle to be scrappedl. the
airbags (and seat belt tensioners) must be deployed. lf
the vehicle is still within the warrantv oeriod the Honda
District Service Manager must give approval and/or spe-
cial instructions, before you deploy the airbags (and seat
belt tensioners). Only after the airbags {and seat belt ten-
sioners) have been deployed (as the result of vehicle col-
lision, for example), can they be scrapped.
lf the airbags (and seat belt tensioners) appear intact
(not deployed), treat them with extreme caution.
Follow this procedure:
Doploying tho Airbags (and Soat B6li Ten3ione6):
ln-vehicle
lf an SRS vehicle is to be entirely scrapped, its airbags(and seat belt tensioners) should be deployed while still
in the vehicle. The airbags (and seat belt tensioners)
should not be considered as salvageable parts and
should never be installed in another vehicle.
@ confirm that each airbag {and seat belt
tonsiongr) i3 ggcurely mountod; othgrwise, severe per-
sonal iniury could result from d6ploym6nt,
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-
nect the oositive cable.
Confirm that the special tool is functioning properly
by following the check procedure on the tool label
or on page 24-98.
Remove the access panel, then disconnect the 2P
connector between the driver's airbag and the cable
reel (see page 24-23).
Remove the glove box, then disconnect the 2P con-
nector between the front passenger's airbag and
SRS main harness (see page 24-23).
Remove the center pillar lower trim panel, then dis-
connect the 2P connector between the seat belt ten-
sioner and side wire harness ('98 - 00 models) (see
page 24-231.
6. Cut off the airbag (and seat belt tensioner) connectors.
Strip the ends of the airbag (and seat belt tensioner)
wires. and connect the deployment tool alligator clips
to the airbag (and seat belt tensioner). Place the
deployment tool at least thirty feet (10 meters) away
from the airbao (and seat belt tensioner),
DRIVER'S FRONTPASSENGER'SAIBBAG AIRBAG
AI.IIGATORcuPslY6llowl
At lcastthirty feot
110 motersl
(cont'd)
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