Honda CR-V: Cowl Cover Replacement
Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American Honda Tool and
Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857
NOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the cowl cover and body.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to
avoid damage when prying components.
1. Remove these items:
- Windshield wiper arms
- Front fender trim, both sides
2. From both sides of the cowl cover, release the
hooks (A) from the cowl cover (B) and the front
fender (C), then release the hood hinge cover (D),
then remove the covers.
Driver's side

Passenger's side

3. Remove the rear hood seal (A) by pulling it out.
Using a clip remover, detach the clips from the
cowl covers.

4. Detach the clips (A) by carefully pulling the
passenger's cowl cover (B) upward, and release the
hook (C) on the passenger's cowl cover from the
driver's cowl cover, then release the hooks (D) from
the under cowl panel (E), disconnect the windshield
washer tubes (F), and remove the passenger's cowl
cover.

5. Detach the clips (G) by carefully pulling the driver's
cowl cover (H) upward, then release the hooks (I)
from the under cowl panel, and remove the driver's
cowl cover.
6. Install the covers in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
- Make sure the washer tubes are connected
securely.
- 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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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, re
Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American Honda Tool and
Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857
NOTE:
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not t
Front Inner Fender Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body.
1. Remove the front wheel arch protector, as needed.
2. Remove the front inner fender (A).
Remove the screws (B, C), and remo
SEE MORE:
Your CR-V has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for
use only on pavement. Higher ground
clearance has many advantages for off-highway driving. It allows you to travel
over bumps, obstacles, and rough
terrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate prob
CAUTION
Do not insert your fingers into the installed throttle
body when you turn the ignition switch ON (II) or
while the ignition switch is ON (II). If you do, you
will seriously injure your fingers if the throttle valve
is activated.
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any o
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