1999 HONDA CR-V Workshop Manual

Hood
Adjustment
NOTE: Before adjusting the hood, loosen each bolt slightly.
Turn the hood edge cushions, as necessary, to make
the hood fit flush with the bodv at front and side edges.
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HOOD EDGECUSHION
Adiust the hood latch to obtain the proper height at the forward edge'
Move the hood latch right or left until the striker is centered in the hood latch as shown
HOOD HINGE
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HOODLATCH
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf m,
7.2 rbf.ftlHOOD LATCH
20-76
Adjust the hood right and left, as well as fore and aft,
by using the elongated holes on the hood hinge
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgtm,7 .2 tbt.ttl
HOOD HINGE
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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.
20-77
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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).
20-78
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
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GLASS PROTECTOR
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Rear Hatch Glass
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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)
20-80
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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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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Rear Weatherstrip Replacement
When installing the rear weatherstrip, align the align-
ment mark of the rear weatherstrip to the body flange
notch.
NOTE:
. Make sure there are no wrinkles in the weatherstrio.
. The steel core in the rear weatherstrip cannot be
restored to it original shape once it is bend. Replace
the rear weatherstrip when the steel core is bent.. Apply sealant to the areas indicated by arrows.
. Check for water leaks.
Sealant: Cemedine P/N 08712 - 000i1, or equivalont
SEALANT
WEATHERSTRIP
'97 model:Sealing area.
Sealing area.
WEATHERSTRIP
'98 - 00 modols:
BODYFLANGE
REARWEATHERSTRIP
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