Dashboard Removal And Installation - Honda CR-V 1997 Service Manual

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 it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape afound the
related parts to prevent damage.
• Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE:
• An assistant is helpful when removing and installing
the dashboard.
• Take care not to scratch the dashboard. body 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.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable, and wait at
least three minutes before beginning work .
3. Remove:
• Driver's dashboard lower cover and knee bolster
(see page 20-48)
• Glove box (see page 20-49)
• Lower console cover and center pocket (AfT
model, see page 20-49)
• Center co nsole and center upper pocket (MfT
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)
4, 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.
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.
6.
[>:
Clip locations, 3
ANTENNA
6x 1.0mm
9.8 N·m (1.0 Ic.gffll.
FAAME 1.2 Ibf-ftl
CONNECTOA
HOLDER
Remove the passenger's dashboard lower cover.
Ii-:
Screw location. 1
C> : Clip locations, 2
PASSENGER'S
DASHBOARD
LOWER COVER
(cont'd)
20-53