2000 HONDA CR-V 20-4

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.
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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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CENTER PANEL
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Power Window Switch Removal
and Installation
CAUTION:
. When prying with a flat.tip screwdriver, wrap it withprotective tape, and apply protective tape around th€
related parts to ptavgnt damage.
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and relatedparts.
'L Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see
page 20-48).
2. Gently push out the power window switch from the
dashboard lower cover opening by hand.
Disconnect the connectors.
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POWER WTNOOWSWITCH
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure,
NOTE: Make sure the connectors are connectedproperly.
Center Air Vent Removal and
Installation
CAUTION:
. When prying with a flat.tip screwdriver, wrap h withprotective tape, and apply proteqtive tape around the
rolated parts to prevont damage.
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
pans.
1. Remove the center air vent. then disconnect the
connector.
NOTE: Carefullv insen a flat-tio screwdriver under
the clips, then pull out the center air vent while pry-
ing up the clips.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE; Make sure the connector is connected prop-
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CENTER AIB VENT
20-51
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Dashboard Removal and Installation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations, precautions, and procedures in the
SRS section {24) before preforming repairs or service.
CAUTION:
. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap h withprotective tap€, and apply protective tape around the
related parts to prevgnt damage.
. Put on gloves to prot€ct your hands.
NOTE:
. An assistant is helpful when removing and installing
the dashboard.
. Take care not to scratch the dashboard, bodv and
other related parts.
1.Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the
radio, then write down the frequencies for the
radio's preset buttons.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. and wait at
least three minutes before beginning work.
Removei
a Driver's dashboard lower cover and knee bolster(see page 20-48)
. Glove box (see page 20-49)
. Lower console cover and center pocket (A/T
model, see page 20-49)
. Center console and center upper pocket (M/T
model, see page 20-47)
. Center dashboard lower cover (see page 20-50)
. Power window switch (see page 20-51)
. Driver's side air vent (see page 20-52)
. Driver's side defogger trim (see page 20-52)
Disconnect the driver's airbag connector, and lower
the steering column (see section 17)
NOTE: To prevent damage to the steering column,
wrap it with a shop towel.
2.
5. Remove the dashboard side cover. Disconnect the
dashboard wire harness connectors, remove the nuts,
then move the under-dash fuse/relay box. Disconnect
the antenna lead, and detach the harness clips.
Remove the connector holder from the dashboard
frame. Unbolt the control unit/relay bracket from
behind the middle of the dashboard.
HARNESS
6. Remove the passenger's dashboard lower cover.
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OASHBOARDSIDE COVER
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CONNECTORHOLDER
PASSENGER'SDASHBOARDLOWER COVER
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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
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20-81
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Side Sill Panel
Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body.
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NOTE: Loosen the screw,then remove the lower clipusing a clip remover,
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Remove the side clips from the bodyby turning them 45'
NOTE: When removing the sidesill panel, the side clips willstay in the body.
SIOE SILL PANELRemove the lower clips,then remove the side sill panel
by sliding it forwatd.
To install the side sill panel, remove the side clips from the body, install them on the side sill panel, then install the side sill
Danel on the vehicle.
NOTE:
. Take care not to twist the side sill panel.
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
SIDE CLIP
20-47
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Hood Opener Cable Replacement
NOTE:
. When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
. Take care not to bend the opener cable.
Remove:
. Front wheelwell protector and inner fender {left side, see page 20 89}
. Front grille (see page 20-77)
. Kick panel (left side. see page 20-411
HOOD LATCH(see page 20-95)
Route the openercable through thehole in the body.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. lf necessary. replace any damaged clips.
. Make sure the hood opener cable is routed and connected properly.
. Make sure the hood opens properly.
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HOOD RELEASEHANDLE(see page 20 95)
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Openers
Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable Replacement
NOTE:
. When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
. Take care not to bend the opener cable.
Remove the following parts, then pull the carpet back, as necessary (see page 20-45),
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FUEL FILL OOOR LATCH(see page 20-96)
Kick panel (left side. see page 20-41)
Center pillar lower trim panel (left side, see page 20-
41)
Front side trim (left side, see page 20-41)
Rear seat (left side, see page 20-63)
Cargo area floor and cargo storage bin (see page
43)
Rear trim panel {see page 20-42)
Rear side trim panel (left side, see page 20-421
Rear side trim (left side, see page 20-41)
FUEL FILL DOOR OPENER
{see page 20-96)
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Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
r Make sure fuel fill door opener cable is routed and connected properly.
. Make sure the fuel fill dooropens properly.
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Hood Release Handle Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to bend the opener cable.
Remove the left kick panel (see pages 20-41).
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HOOD OPENERCABLE{see page 20-93)
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the hood opens properly.
Hood Latch Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to bend the opener cable.
Remove the front grille (see page 20-77).
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HOOO LATCH
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE;
. Grease each location ofthe hood latch as indicated
by the arrows.
. Make sure the opener cable is connected properly.
. Make sure the hood locks properly.
. Adjust the hood latch alignment (see page 20-76).
20-95
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