2000 HONDA CR-V Locking

Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is
securely supponed.
Remove the rear wheel.
Remove the brake drum from the hub by threading
8 x,r.25 mm bolts into the drum to push it away
from the hub bearing unit. Turn each bolt two turns
at a time to prevent cocking the drum excessively.
SPINDLE NUTWHEEL NUT
r81 N.m t18.5 kgt m, 134 lbt'ftl 12 x 1.5 mm
Replace. 108 N m 111.0 kgf'm, 80 lbf ftl
't.
4.
8 x 1.25 mm BOLTS
i+/3 /',1
"@,1 /
.'--7 J-->-
5.
6.
Raise the locking tab on the spindle nut, then
remove the nut.
Remove the brake shoes.
Remove the parking brake cable from the backing
plate using a 12 mm offset wrench as shown.
BACKING PLATE
PARKING ARAKE CABLE
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7.
6.
Disconnect the brake line from the wheel cylinder.
Remove the wheel sensor from the backing plate
(for vehicles with ABS). Do not disconnect the
wheel sensor connector.
Remove the 12 mm flange bolts.
PULLERlCommercially available)
4WD; Remove the backing plate/hub bearing unit
from the rear axle with a puller if necessary.
Separate the rear hub from the hub bearing unit
using the specialtools and a press.
Note the following items during disassembly:
. Take care not to distort the backing plate.
. Hold on to the hub to keep it from falling when
a
10.
11.
DRIVER ATTACHMENT,37 x ilo mm07746 - 0010200
(cont'd)
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Rear Damper
Disassembly/lnspection
Disassembly
L Compress the damper spring with the spring com-
pressor according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions, then remove the self-locking nut. Do not com-
press the spring more than necessary to remove the
self-locking nut.
SELF-LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mmReplace.
STRUT SPRINGCOMPRESSOR:lCommercirlly avaihblo)BRANICKO I/N MSI-580Aor Mod6l/7200 or equivalent
2. Release the pressure from the spring compressor,
then disassemble the damper as shown on page 18-
25.
Inspection
1. Reassemble all parts, except the spring.
2. Push on the damper as shown.
3.
WOODEN ELOCK
Check for smooth operation through a full stroke,
both compression and extension. The damper
should move smoothly. lf it does not (no compres-
sion or no extension), the gas is leaking, and the
damper should be replaced.
Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding dur-
ino these tests.
4.
SELF-LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mm
OAMPERMOUNTINGWASHER
29 N.m {3.0 kgf.m, 22 lbf.ft)Beplace.
OAMPER MOUNTINGRUBBERCheck fordeteriorationano oamage.
DAMPER MOUNTINGCOLLAR
DAMPERMOUNTING BASE
DAMPER MOUNTINGRUBBERCheck fordeteriorationano oamage.
'"dd"^.s"'
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DAMPERCheck for weakness,compressron
DUST COVER PLATE
DUST COVERCheck for bendingand damage.
SPRING MOUNTINGRUBBERCheck Ior deteriorationand damage.
BUMP STOPCheck for weaknessano oamage.
DUST COVEN BOOTCheck for deterioralionano oamage.
BUMP STOP PLATE
DAMPER
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Reassembly
1.Install the damper unit on a spring compressor,
Assemble the rear damper in reverse order of disas-
sembly except the damper mounting washer and
self-locking nut. Align the bottom of the damper
spring and the spring lower seat as shown.
2.
DAMPER MOUNNNG
STRUT SPBING COMPRESSOR:(Commorcislly !v.ilablelBRANICKC T/N MST.s8OA
3.Position the damper mounting base on the damper
unit as shown.
Compress the damper spring with the spring com-
pressor.
Install the damper mounting washer, and loosely
install a new self-locking nut.
SELF.LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mm29 N.m (3.0
Replace.
Hold the damper shaft with a hex wrench, and tight-
en the self-locking nut.
1.
lnstallation
Lower the rear suspenston,
damper. The spring stop on
should face rearward, and the
left damper should face forward.
and position the
the right damper
sprang stop on the
SPRING STOP
2. Loosely install the two flange nuts.
FLANGE NUTS10 x 1.25 mm . .:{9 N.m 15.0 kgf.m, 36 lbtft}- :',,-rigf't"n if'"""_nrr. in ----.-*
qla^ 7Step 7.
3. Loosely install the flange bolt.
FLANGE EOLT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m 15.5 kgt.m,40 tbI.ft)
6.
7.
8.
Raise the rear suspension with a floor jack until the
vehicle just lifts off the safety stand.
@ The floor iack must be securely posi-
iioned or personal iniury may result.
Tighten the flange bolt.
Tighten the two flange nuts on the top of the
damper to the specified torque.
Install the damper cap and access panel.
Check the rear wheel alignment. and adjust if neces-
sary (see page 18-4).
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Troubleshooting
Tips and Precautions
Bef ore Troubleshootin g
. Check applicable fuses in the appropriate fuse/relay
box.
. Check the battery for damage, state of charge, and
clean. and tight connections.
. Check the alternator belt tension.
CAUTION:
. Do not quick-charge a battery unless the battery
ground cable has been disconnected, otherwise you
will damage the alternator diodes.
. Do not attempt to crank thc engins wilh the battery
ground cable loosely connected or you will severely
damage the wiring.
Handling Connestors
. Make sure the connectors are clean and have no loose
wire terminals,
. N4ake sure multiple cavity connectors are packed with
grease (except water-tight connectors).
. All connectors have push-down release type locks.
Some connectors have a clip on their side used to
attach them to a mount bracket on the body or on
another component. This clip has a pull type lock.
Some mounted connectors cannot be disconnected
unless you first release the lock and remove the con-
nector from its mount bracket.
LOCKINGPAWL ONOTHERHALF OFPulltodisengage
LOCKING TAB
CONNECTORBRACKET
Never try to disconnect connectors by pulling on
their wires; pull on the connector halves instead.
Alwavs reinstall olastic covers.
Before connecting connectors, make sure the termi-
nals are in place and not bent.
. Check for loose retainers and rubber seals.
RETAINER
The backs of some connectors are oacked with
grease. Add grease if necessary. lf the grease is con
taminated. reolace it.
{cont'd}
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JFront Seat Belt RePlacement
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations, precautions, and procedures in this
section (24) before performing repairs or service ('98 - 00
models).
CAUTION: Check the front seat bslts for damago. and
replaco thom if necessary. Be careful not to damage
them during removal and in3tallation'
Front scat bolt:
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the
radio, then write down the frequencies for the pre-
set buttons.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable, and wait at
least three minutes before beginning work.
3. Slide the front seat forward fully.
4. Bemove (see section 20):
. Center pillar lower trim Pane
. Kick oanel
. Front side trim
5. '97 model: Remove the upper anchor cover and the
lower anchor caP.'98 - oO models: Remove the upper anchor cover
and pull the lower anchor cover back.
UPPEN ANCHOR BOLT
7/1&20 UNF32 N.m (3.3 kgt'm.24 tbf.ft)
SHOULDERANCHORADJUSTER
Apply liquid threadlock.
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt.m,?.2 tbtft)
UPPERCOVER
RETRACTORMOUNTING BOLTZ,,Gx1.0mm ./
SEAT BELTTENSIONER
{'98 - 0o modols)
REAR SIDE
ANCHORCOVERl'98 - 00 models)
ANCHORCAP('97 modell
RETRACTOR BOLT7/1&20 UNF32 N.m 13.3 kgt m,24 tbt.ft)
LOWER ANCHOR BOLT?,/1&20 UNF32 N.m {3.3 kgf.m, 2,1 lbf.ftl
o.Disconnect the seat belt tensiongr connector.
@ To avoid accidontal deployment and
possibte inlury, always disconnect the soat bsh ton-
sion€r connoctor bofore rsmoving th6 retractor l'98
- 00 modsls, se€ pa ge 21-231 .
Remove the uDDer and lower anchor boits, the
retractor bolt, the retractor mounting bolt, and
remove the front seat belt and retractor.
Remove the center pillar upper trim (see section 20).
Remove the shoulder anchor adjuster.
7.
9.
8.
I x 1.25 mm23 N.m 12.3 kgt.m,1? tbf.ft)
SHOULDERANCHORADJUSTER
10. lnstallation isthe reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
Check that the retractor locking mechanism func-
tions as described on Page 24-9.
Assemble the washers, collar and bushing on the
uooer and lower anchor bolts as shown.
Eefore installing the anchor bolts, make sure there
are no twists or kinks in the front seat belt.
Make sure the seat belt tensioner connector ls
connected securelv.
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter
the customer's radio station presets
(cont'd)
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Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belt Replacement
CAUTION: Check the rear s€at belts for damage, andreplace lhem if necessa.y. Be caretul not to damagethem during temoval and installation.
Rear seat belt:
1, Remove the rear seat {see section 20}.
2. Carefully pull on the upper anchor cover and loweranchor cover to remove them.
UPPER ANCHOR BOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N.m 13.3 kg{.m,24 tbt.ft)
REAR SEATBELT
RETRACTOBMOUNTING BOLT6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt.m.7.2 rbf.ftl
UPPERANCHORCOVER
RETRACTOR
LOWERANCHORCOVER
RETRACIOR EOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N.m {3,3 kgf.m,24 rbr.ft)
3.
4.
LOWER ANCHOF BOLT7/1S20 UNF32 N.m 13.3 kgl.m, 2/r lbf.ftl
Remove the lower anchor bolt.
Remove (see section 20):. Cargo area floor and cargo storage bin. Rear trim panel and rear side trim panel
Remove the upper anchor bolt, the retractor bolt.the retractor mounting bolt, and remove the rearseat belt and retractor.
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6. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Check that the retractor locking mechanism func-tions as described on page 24-9.. Assemble the washers, collar and bushing on thelower anchor bolt as shown.. Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure thereare no twists or kinks in the rear seat belt.
Upper anchot bolt construction:
UPPER ANCHOR
TOOTHEOLOCK WASHER
/
A t
ANCHORCOLLAF
Lowel anchor bolt construqtion:
LOWER ANCHORBOLTSPRINGWASHEB
TOOTHEDLOCI( WASHER
BUSHINGWASHERSCOLLAR
LOWER ANCHOR
Rgtractor boll construction:
RETMCTORBOLT
/ r>--->.
f/F\-. (t--nnnllH \
P \v*\
/\\T(X)THEDLOCK WASHERRETRACTOR
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Inspection
SRS components ale located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in this section (24) before preforming repairs or service
('98 - 00 models).
!!!@ To avoid accidontal deployment and possi-
6i6-'rnpry. att"ays aisconnsct th€ seat beh tensioner con-
n€ctor belore removing tho retrastor {.98 - 00 modols, seo
page2+231.
Rgtlastor Insgection
1. Before installing the retactor, check that the seat belt
can be pulled out freely
2. Make sure that the seat belt does not lock when the
retractor is leaned slowly up to 15'from the mounted
Dosition. The seat belt should lock when the retractor
is leaned over 40".
CAUTION: Do not attsmpt to dbassemble ths relrac'
tor.
Front:
'97 modol:.: Mounted Position
RETRACTOR
Forward -
'98 - 00 modcls:
lnside
RETRACTOR
)
Forward -
'1.
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Rear:
RETRACTOR
Forwerd lnsida
3. Beplace the seat belt with a new assembly if there is
any abnormality. Do not disassemble any part of
the seat belt for any reason.
In-vehicle S68t Belt InsPestion
1. Ch€ck that the seat belt is not twisted or caught on
anything.
40.
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Forwerd
After installing the anchors, check for free move-
ment on the anchor bolts lf necessary, remove the
anchor bolts, and check that the washers and other
parts are not damaged or improperly installed.
Check the seat belts for damage or discoloration.
Clean with a shop towel if necessary.
CAUTION: Uso only soap and wator to clean.
NOTE: Dirt build-up in the metal loops of the upper
anchors can cause the seat belts to retract slowly
Wipe the inside of the loops with a clean cloth damP
ened in isopropyl alcohol.
Check that the seat belt does not lock when pulled
out slowlv. The seat belt is designed to lock only
during a sudden stop or impact.
Make sure that the seat belt will retract automatically
when released.
For each passenger's seat belt, make sure that the
locking mechanism in the seat belt retractor will
engage when the seat belt is pulled all the way out.
Replace the seat belt with a new assembly if there is
any abnormality. Do not disassemble any part of
the seat belt for any reason.
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