1999 HONDA CR-V adjustment

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
3.
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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Wiper/Washer
Windshield Wiper Arms and Linkage Replacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protoct your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the hood and body.
1. Remove the windshield wiper arms.
2. Remove the clips, then remove the cowl cover.
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b. Remove the clip.
SHOPTOWEL
(Cowl cover side)
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a. Pry out the anner clip.
INNER CLIP
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WINDSHIELDWIPER ARMS
NUTS'10 x 1.25 mm18 N.m 11.8 kgf.m.13 tbf.ftl
COVER
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3. Disconnect the connector, remove the bolts, then
remove the windshield wiper linkage assembly.
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4. Separate the windshield wiper linkage and wind-shield wiper motor.
NOTE: Scribe a line across the link and windshieldwiper linkage to show the original adjustment.
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WINDSHIELDWIPER LIN(AGEWIPER MOTOR
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the connector is connected properly.. lf necessary. replace any damaged clips.. Install the windshield wiper arms as describedon page 20-103.
. Check the windshield wiper motor operation.. Grease the moving parts.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kglm,7.2 tbt.fr)
6x1.0mm8 N.m 10.8 kgf.m,5.8 lbf.ftl
NUT10 x 1.25 mm18 N.m 11.8 kgf.m,13 tbf.ftlSPRINGWASHER
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Component Location
lndex (cont'dl
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.
BLOWER UNITReplacement, page 22-46Ovethaul, page 22 47
/alowen ruoronl
\Test, page 22-16 /
EVAPORATORFeplacement, page 22-48Overhaul, page 22,49
RECIRCULATIONCONTROL MOTORReplacement, page 22 42
HEATER UNITReplacement, page 22 50Overhaul, page 22 52
lest, pag.e 22 42
A/C FILIERReplacement. page 22-50VALVE CABLEAdjustment, page 22-53
RECIRCULATIONCONTROL SWITCH
a/c swtTcH
MODEMOTOR
REAR WINDOWDEFOGGERSwlTCHSee section 23Replacement, page 22-41Test, page 22-41MODE CONTROLDIAL
HEATER CONTROLPANELReplacement, page 22 46
swtTcH
22-4
CONTROL
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Temperature Control
Adjustment
l. From under the hood, open the cable clamp, then
disconnect the heater valve cable from the heater
vatve arm.
From under the dash, disconnect the heater valve
cable housing from the cable clamp. and disconnect
the heater valve cable from the air mix contlol arm
Set the temperature control dial on MAX COOL with
the ignition switch ON (ll).
Attach the heater valve cable to the air mix control
arm as shown above. Hold the end of the heater
valve cable housing against the stop, then snap the
heater valve cable housing into the cable clamp.
HEATER VALVE ARM
HEATER VALVE CABLE
5. From under the hood. turn the heater valve arm to
the fullv closed position as shown, and hold it.
Attach the heater valve cable to the heater valve
arm, and gently pull on the heater valve cable hous-
ing to take up any slack, then install the heate. valve
cable housing into the cable clamp.
HEATER VALVE ARM
HEATER VALVE CABLE
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A/C Compressor Belt
Adjustment
Detlection Method
1. Apply a force of 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbfl, and measure
the deflection between the A,/C comDressor and the
crankshaft pulley.
A/C Compressor Eelt
Used Beh: 7.5 - 10.5 mm (0.30 - 0.41 inl
New Belt: 5.0 - 7.0 mm (0.20 - 0.28 in)
Note these items when adjusting belt tension:
. lf there are cracks or any damage evident on the
belt, replace it with a new one.
. "Used belt" means a belt which has been used
for five minutes or more.
. "New belt" means a belt which has been used
for less than five minutes.
Loosen the pivot bolt of the idler pulley bracket and
the locknut ofthe adjusting bolt.
Turn the adjusting bolt to get proper belt tension,
Retighten the pivot bolt of the idler pulley bracket and
the locknut ofthe adiusting bolt.
Recheck the deflection of the A,/C compressor belt,
Tension Gauge Method
1. Attach the special tool to the Ay'C compressor belt as
shown below, and measure the tension of the belt.
A/C Comoressor Belt
Used Belt; 390 - 540 N (40 - 55 kgf, 88 - 120 lbtl
New Belt: 740 - 880 N (75 - 90 kgf, 170 - 200 lbt)
Note these items when adjusting belt tension:
. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the
belt tension gauge.
. lf there are cracks or any damage evident on the
belt, replace it with a new one.
. "Used belt" means a belt which has been used
for five minutes or more.
. "New belt" means a belt which has been used
for less than five minutes.
BELT TENSION GAUGE07JGG - 00't010A
Loosen the pivot bolt of the idler pulley bracket and
the locknut ofthe adjusting bolt.
Turn the adjusting bolt to get proper belt tension.
Retighten the pivot bolt of the idler pulley bracket and
the locknut ofthe adjusting bolt.
Recheck the tension of the A,/C compressor belt.
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Removal
'1. Remove the two screws from the instrument panel.
2. Remove the instrument panel carefully to avoid damaging the clips.
3. Tilt the steering wheel down with the tilt adjustment lever.
4, Spread a protective cloth over the steering column.
5. Remove the four mounting screws from the gauge assembly.
6. Pullthe gauge assembly out, and disconnect all connectors from it.
7, Remove the gauge assembly.
GAUGE ASSEMELY
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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Lighting System
l-.Component Location Index
DAYNME RUNNING LIGHTSREslsToi lCan!drlTest, page 23-80
I{IGH BEAM INOICATOR I-IGHT
COMBINATION LIGHT SWTCHTest, page 23-78
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTSCONTROL UNIT lCanadalInput Test, page 23-79
Replac€ment, Page 23-80
Adjustment, Page 23-81
HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHTReplacement, page 23-84
FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT/FRONT SIDE MARKER LIGHTReplacemont, page 23-80
BRAKE/PARKING LIGHT
Replacement, page 23-82
BACK.UP LIGHTReplacement, page 23-82
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