1998 HONDA CR-V dashboard removal

Steering
Special Toofs ............. 17-2
Component Locations
Index ................ ....... 17-3
Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting ................ 1 7-4
Noise and Vibration ......................... 17-8
Fluid Leaks ............. 17-10
Inspection and Adiustment
Steering Operation .......................... 17-12
Power Assist Check
With Vehicle Parked ....................
Steering Linkage and Gearbox .......
Pump Belt
Rack Guide Adjustment ...................
Fluid Rep|acement ...................,,.,....
Pump Pressure Check .................,,...
*Steering Wheel
Removal ................. 17-18
*Steering Column
Removal/lnstallation ................ ....... 17 -2O
lnspection .............. 17-21
Steering Lock Replacement ............ 17 -22
Power Steering Hoses, Lines
Ffuid Leakage Inspection ................. 17 -23
Repfacement .......... 17-23
Power Steering Pump
Repfacement .......... 17-24
Disassembly ...........17-25
fnspection .............. 17-26
Reassembly ............ 17-28
Power Steering Gearbox
Removal ................. 17-31
Disassembly ........... 17-34
Reassembly ............ 17-40
Ball Joint Boot Replacement .......... 17-50
Installation ............. 17-51
17-12
17-13
17-14
l7-15
17-15
17-16
Disassembly/Reassembly............... 17-18
4'%/b.......... -r'-7--a/
SUPPLEN\EN AL RES\RA(N SYSTES{ (SRS\
This model has an SRS which includes a driver's airbag in the steering wheel hub. a passenger's airbag in the dashboardabove the glove box ('97 - 00 models), and seat belt tensioners in the seat belt retractors ('98 - 00 models). Informationnecessary to safely service the SRS is included in this Service Manual. ltems marked with an asterisk (*) on the contentspage include, or are located near, SBS components. Servicing. disassembling or replacing these items will require specialprecautions and tools, and should only be done by an authorized Honda oearer.
To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could lead to peFonal iniury or death in the event of a sevore trontalcollision. allSRS service work must be performod by an authorized Honda dealer.lmproper service procedurgs, including incorrect removal and installalion of the SRS, could lead to personal iniurycaused by unintontional deployment of th€ airbags {'97 - 00 models), and seat belt tensioners ('98 - 00 modelsl.Do not bump the SRS unit. Otherwise, the system may lail in case ot a collision, or the airbags may deploy when theignition switch is ON (lll.
SRS electrical wiring harnesses are identitied by yellow colof coding. Ralated components are located in the steeringcolumn, front console, dashboard, dashboard lower panel, and in the dashboard above the glove box. Do not use elec-trical test equipment on these cilcuits,
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Steering Column
Removal/lnstallation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section (24) before performing repairs or ser-
vice.
Note these items when removing the steering column:. Before removing the steering column, remove thedriver's airbag assembly and cable reel (see section24).
. Before removing or installing, set the column shaft inthe neutral position by pulling up the steering columnto uppermost position, then lower it 8 mm (5/16 in).Tighten tilt lever.
FULL STROKE:23 mm 10.9 in)
MAXIMUM UPPER8 mm (5/16)
POSTTTON
Remove the steering wheel (see page 17-18).
Remove the driver's side dashboard lower cover
and knee bolster (see section 20),
Remove the column covers.
With A"/T, move the shift lever to the E position,
and remove the shift cable from the column. andset it aside (see section 14).
Remove the combination switch assembly from thesteering column shaft by disconnecting the connec-
tors, and removing the two screws.
Disconnect the steering joint from the engine com-panment.
Remove the steering column by removing theattaching nuts and bolts.
7.
1.
MAXIMUM LOWERPOSTTTON
SHAFT CENTER
111 mm 100 mm5mm
JOINT COVERBOOT BAND
9,8 N.m l r .0 kgf.m, 7 lbf.fO
JOINT DUST SEAL
22 N.m (2.2 kgl.m, 16lbtftl
TILT LEVER
UPPER ATTACHING NUTS16 N.m lr.6 kgf.m, 12 lbf.ftl
UPPER COLUMN COVER
COMAINANON SWITCH ASSEMBLY
JOINT
COLUMN BMCKET
LOWER ATTACHING BOLTS39 N.m lir,o kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
17-20
LOWER COLUMN COVER
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Body
Bumpers
Front Bumper Removal and
fnstaflation .........20-72
Rear Bumper Removal and
fnstaflation .........20-74
'Dashboard
lnstrument Panel Removal and
lnstallation .........20-47
Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover and
Knee Bolster Removal and
Installation .........20-48
Glove Box Removal and
lnstallation .........20-49
Center Pocket Removal and
lnstallation .........20-49
Center Dashboard Lower Cover
Removal and lnstallation ............ 20-50
Center Panel Removal and
lnstallation .........20-50
Power Window Switch Removal and
lnstallation .........20-51
Center Air Vent Removal and
lnstallation .........20-51
Side Air Vent Removal and
fnstallation .........20-52
Side Defogger Trim Removal and
fnstallation .........20-52
Dashboard Removal and
lnstallation .........20-53
Dashboard Frame Replacement ..... 20-55
Doors
Component Location Index
Front Door ,,...,,,,20-2
Rear Door ...........20-4
Tailgate Door ................................ 20-6
Fenderwell
Front Wheelwell Protector
Replacement .....20-89
Inner Fender Replacement .,.....,.,.... 20-89
Rear Wheelwell Protectol
Replacement .....20-90
Fuel Pipe Protector Replacement ... 20-90
Rear Air Outlet Replacement .......... 20-91
*Frame Repair Chart .............................. 20-106
Front Grille
Repf acement .........20-77
Glass
Component Location Index ............ 20-29
Hood
Replacement ......,,,20-75
Adjustment ............20-76
*lnterior Trim
Component Location Index ............ 20-40
Mirrors
Component Location Index .........,,, 20-26
Moldings
Roof Molding Replacement ............ 20-84
Door Moldings Replacement .......... 20-85
Openers
Component Location Index ............ 20-92
Rear Hatch Glass
Replacement .........20-74
Disassembly and Reassembly ........ 20-79
Adiustment ............20-81
Rear Weatherstrip Replacement .... 20-83
Seats
Component Location Index ............ 20-56
Side Sill Panel
Repfacement .........20-87
Spare Tire Cover
Emblem Installation ........................ 20-88
Sub-frame ..................20-104
Wiper/Washer
Component Location lndex ,,,,,....... 20-97
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lnterior Trim
Headliner Removal and Installation
CAUTION: When prying with a tlat-tip screwdriver,
wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
NOTE:
. Take care not to bend and scratch the headliner.o Be careful not to damage the dashboard and other
interior trim.
1. Remove:
. Front and rear door side trim (see page 20-41). Front pillartrim (see page 20-41)
. Center pillar lower trim panel (see page 20-41). Center pillar upper trim (see page 20 41). Rear seat (one side, see page 20-63). Cargo area floor and cargo storage bin
{see page 20-43)
. Rear trim panel (see page 20-421
. Rear side trim panel (oneside, see page 20-42l,
. Rear hatch glass support strut (one side, seepage 20-78)
. Ouaner pillar trim panel {one side, see page 20-
42)
. Ceiling light, interior light and trunk light(see section 23)
. Rearview mirror (see page 20-28)
2. Remove the sunvisor and holder from each side.
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20-44
3. Remove the grab handles from
passenger's sides.
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the front and rear
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4. Remove the clips, then remove the headliner.
NOTE: An assistant is helpful when removing the
headliner.
>: Clip locations,9
HEADLINER
Pullout. OUARTERTRIMPANEL
5. Remove the headliner through the rear hatch glass
openrng.
6. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. When reinstalling the headliner through the rear
hatch glass opening, be careful not to fold or
bend it, Also, be careful not to scratch the body.. Check that both sides of the headliner are
securely attached to the trim.
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Dashboard
Genter Console Replacement
M/T model:
NOTE; Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
parts,
1, Remove the shift lever knob. screws and clips. then
remove the center console.
>: Screw location3,
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4 >: Clip locations.2
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Remove the screws, then
pocket.
remove the center upper
>: Screw locations, 4
3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
lnstrument Panel Removal and
Installation
CAUTION:
. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver. wrap it with
protestive tape, and apply prolestive tape around the
related parts, to provont damago,
a Put on glovss to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
pans.
1. Tilt the steering column down.
2. Remove the screws, and detach the clips, then care-
fullv remove the instrument oanel.
3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
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>: Screw locations,2
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PANEL
20-47
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Dashboard
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations, precautions, and procedures in the
SRS section (24) before performing repairs or service.
GAUTION:
. When prying with a tlat-tip screwdriver, wrap h withproteqtive tape, and apply protective tape around the
relat€d parts, to prevent damage,
. Put on glovgs to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and relatedpans.
1. Remove the screws, and detach the clips, then
remove the driver's dashboard lower cover. Discon-
nect the rear hatch glass opener switch connector.
>: Clip locationsA >,3 B>, 1
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>: Screw locations,2
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REAR HATCH GLASSOPENER SWITCHCONNECTOR
20-48
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Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover and Knee Bolster Removal and Installation
2. Remove the bolts. then remove the knee bolster.
>: Boh locations,3
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m ('1.0 kgtm.7.2 tbtftl
3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the connector is connected prop-
erly.
KNEE BOLSTEF
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Glove Box Removal and
Installation
CAUTION:
. When prying with a flat-tip 3crewdriver, wrap it withprotective tape, and apply protoqtive tape around ths
related parts, to prgveni damage.
. Put on gloveg to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
oarts.
1. Remove the glove box stops from each side.
GLOVE BOXSTOPS
GLOVE BOX
Remove the bolts, then remove the glove box.
>i Bolt locations,2
3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
20-49
Center Pocket Removal and
Installation
A/T model:
CAUTION: When prying with a tlat-tip screwdriver,
wrap it with protestive tape, and apply protective tape
around the related parts to prevent damage.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
oans.
1. Remove the lower console cover.
>: Scrgw locations,6 >: Clip locationsA >,2 B>,2
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Remove the screws, then carefully insert a flat-tip
screwdriver and push down on the top of the hook.
Remove the center pocket with the beverage holder,
Separate the center pocket, beverage holder and
beverage holder bracket.
4. Installation is the reverse of the removal orocedure.
COVER
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Dashboard
Center Dashboard Lower Gover
Removal and Installation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations, precautions, and procedures in the
SRS section {24) before performing repairs or service
CAUTION:
. Wh€n prying with a flat-tip screwdrivet, wrap it with
protective tap€, and apply proteclive tape around the
rslated parts to prevenl damage.
. Put on glovgs to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
oarts.
1. Remove:
. Driver's dashboard lower cover (see page 20-48)
. Glove box (see page 20-49)
. Center pocket (AVT model. see page 20-49)
. Center console (M/f model, see page 20-41l,
. Center upper pocket (M/T model, see page 2O-47J
2. Remove the screws, and detach the clips. then
remove the center dashboard lower cover.
Disconnect the connectors.
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3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure-
NOTE: Make sure the connectors are connected
properly.
20-50
>: Clip loc.tion6,3
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Center Panel Removal and
lnstallation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
comDonent locations, precautions, and procedures in the
SRS section (24) before performing repairs or servace.
CAUTION:
. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the
relatgd parts to prevent damage.
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
parts.
1. Remove:
. Driver's dashboard lower cover (see page 20-48)
. Glove box (see page 20-49)
. Center pocket (A,/T model, see page 20-49)
. Center console (M/T model, see page 20-47)
. Center upper pocket {M/T model, see page 20-47)
. Center dashboard lower cover
2. Remove the bolts, and release the clips. then pull
out the center panel. Disconnect the connectors and
antenna lead. then remove the center panel.
CLIMATE CONTBOLUNIT CONNECTORS
3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the connectors and antenna lead
are connected proPerly.
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>: Bolt locations,2
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CENTER PANEL
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