Honda CR-V: Hood
Hood Adjustment
1. Remove these items:
- Front bulkhead cover
- Front fender trim
- Cowl cover
2. Slightly loosen each bolt (A).

3. Adjust the hood alignment in this sequence:
- Adjust the hood right and left, as well as forward and rearward, by
using the elongated holes in the hood
hinges (B).
- Turn the hood edge cushions (C), as necessary, to make the hood fit
flush with the body at the front and side
edges.
4. Adjust the hood latch (D) to obtain the proper height at the forward edge,
and move the hood latch right or left
until the striker (E) is centered in the hood latch.
5. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
6. Check that the hood opens properly and closes
securely.
7. Apply touch-up paint to the hinge mounting bolts
and around the hinges, and let the paint dry.
8. Apply multipurpose grease to the hood latch and
hood hinges as indicated by the arrows.

9. Reinstall all of the removed parts.
Hood Seal Replacement
1. Using a clip remover, detach the clips (A, B), then
remove the hood seals (C, D). Take care not to
scratch the hood.

2. Install the seals in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
- Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary,
replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips into place securely.
Hood Insulator Replacement
1. Using a clip remover, detach the clips. Release the
hooks (A), then remove the hood insulator (B). Take
care not to scratch the hood.

2. Install the insulator in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
- Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary,
replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips and hooks into place securely.
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Tailgate Adjustment
NOTE:
Have an assistant help you when adjusting the
tailgate.
Take care not to scratch the tailgate, body, and other
related parts.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. R
Fuel Fill Door Adjustment
1. Remove the nut (A), then remove the open spring
(B).
2. Slightly loosen the hinge mounting bolts (A).
3. Adjust the fuel fill door (B) in or out until it's flush
with th
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NOTE:
Take care not to scratch the door.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove these items:
Door panel, front , rear.
Door speaker, front, rear.
2. From the front or the rear door, remove the screw.
3. Using a utility knife, carefully cut the double-sided
adhesive tape (A) along th
To determine if a lap/shoulder belt
properly fits a child, have the child
put on the seat belt, then ask
yourself:
1. Does the child sit all the way back
against the seat?
2. Do the child’s knees bend
comfortably over the edge of the
seat?
3. Does the shoulder belt cross
betwe
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