1999 HONDA CR-V And

Front Grille
Replacement
CAUTION: When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver,
wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape
around the related parts to prevent damage.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the front orille and front
oumper.
1. Remove the front grille emblem cover. Loosen and
remove the grille mounting screws. and remove the
front grille by pulling it forward.
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NOTE: Insert a Phillips screwdriver through theholes in the front grille, then loosen the screws.
2. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
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Rear Hatch Glass
Replacement
CAUTION:
. Put on gloves to protecl your hands.
. Use seal covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.. Do not damage the rear window delogger grid lines
and terminals.
NOTE: An assistant is helpful when removing the rear
hatch glass.
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Harnoss wiring locations:
REAR WINDOW WIPERMOTOR CONNECTORRemove the rear wiper lowercover (see page 20-99i.
HARNESS 'TRIM
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8 x 1.25 mm22 N-m l'2.2 kgl.m,'16 tbt fr)
8 x 1.25 mm22N.m l.2.2*ql.m,16 tbf.ft|
Installation is the reverse of the removal orocedure.
NOTE:
. Adjust the rear hatch glass alignment.
. Make sure the connector, terminals and washer tube are connected properly.
. Adjust the aim of the rear window washer nozzle (see page 20-103).
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REAR SPOILER
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Disassembly and Reassembly
NOTE:
. Take care not to scratch the rear hatch glass.
. lf necessary, replace any damaged spacers and seals.
. Refer to page 20-99forthe rearwindowwiper motor removal and section 23 for the high mount brake light removal.
HINGE SPACERS
HINGE SPACEN('97 - 99 models)HINGE PLATE('00 model)
HARNESSTRIM
REAR SPOILEBSPACER{'99 00 models)
HARNESSTRIM6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgl.m,7.2 tbt.ft)
WASHERSTBIKER
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R€AF WINDOWWIPER MOTORBASE PLATE
('97 - 98 models)
REAR SPOILERSPACER
CAUTIONLABEL
SEAL
REAR WINDOWWIPER UPPERCOVER
MOTOR BASEPLATE SEAL
PIVOT NUTFEAR TIME 4WDEMBLEM
{cont'd)
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GLASS PROTECTOR
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Rear Hatch Glass
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f\ALIGNMENT HARNESSMARK TRIM
Disassembly and Reassembly (cont'dl
NOTE: Before installing the rear spoiler spacer, harness trim. caution label, real time 4WD emblem and glass protector,
clean the rear hatch glass bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol.
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ALIGNMENTMARK
A Center line
lnside:
Outside:Centor line
REAR SPOILERSPACER{'97 98 models)
SPOILERREARSPACEBSSPACERS('99 00 models){'99 00 models)
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REAR SPOILER SPACER
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Adjustment
NOTE:
. After adjusting the tailgate door, adjust the rear hatch glass.
. Loosen the striker mounting bolts slightly.
. Remove the rear spoiler, and remove the support strut from body side.
1. Loosen the rear hatch glass mounting nuts.
2. Adjust the rear hatch glass so there are equal gaps between the rear hatch glass, the taillights, and the tailgate door.
NOTE: lf necessary, loosen the rear hatch glass hinge mounting nuts and move the rear hatch glass backward or for-
ward to fit the rear weatherstrip and tailgate door weatherstrip.
REAR HATCI{GLASS HINGES
REAR HATCH GLASS HINGEMOUNTING NUT6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbt f Remove the rear edgeotthe headliner(see page 20-44).
MOUNTING NUT6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgtm,7.2 rbf.ftt
Taillight side:Tailgate door side:
About7mm
1o.27 in.l
NOTE: Adjust for equal gapsbetween the right and left.TCH GLASSIHAREAR
(cont'd)
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Rear Hatch Glass
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4.
Adjustment (cont'dl
After adjusting the rear hatch glass, tighten the rear hatch glass mounting nuts, and installthe support strut.
Adjust the striker alignment.
NOTE:
. Move the striker fore or aft to make the rear hatch glass fit flush with the tailgate door'
. Move the striker right or left until it's centered in the rear hatch glass latch as shown.
REAR HATCHGLASS LATCH
STRIKER
NOTE: When equalizing the gap betweenthe tailgate door and rear hatch glass, do notdglorm the rear hatch glass.
TAILGATE DOOR
5. Tighten the striker mounting bolts.
6. Recheck the rear hatch glass alignment. and make sure the glass opens properly, and locks securely.
7. Installthe rear spoiler. and adjust it.
NOTE: Adjust the rear spoiler sothere are four equal gaps
between the rear spoiler andthe body.REAR SPOILER
REAR HATCH GLASS
8. Check for water leaks.
NOTE: Do not squeeze the tip of the hose.
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REAR HATCH GLASS
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt'm,
7.2tbl.ftl
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Moldings
Roof Molding Replacement
CAUTION:
. Put on glovgs to protect your hands.
. Wh€n prying with a {lat-tip screwdriver, wrap it whh protective tape to prevent damage
NOTE:
. Take care not to scratch the body.
. The steel core in the roof molding cannot be restored to it original shape once it is bend. Replace the roof molding when
the steel core is bent.
. Starting at the front, carefully pry off the roof molding.
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ROOF MOLDINGInstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Take care not to damage the windshield molding.
. Make sure the roof molding is installed securely.
STEEL CORE
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Door Moldings Replacement
CAUTION:
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. When prying with a flat-tip scrowdriver, wrap it with prot€stive tape to provent damag€.
NOTE:
. Take care not to scratch the body.. Be careful not to damage the front and rear door moldings.
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Adhesive aleas,
Adhesive area.FRONT DOORMOLDINGREAR DOOBMOLDING
a: Plastic nut location, 1
(cont'd)
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