1997 HONDA CR-V Reverse

A/C FilterHeater Unit
Replacement
1.Remove the glove box (see section 20).
Remove the glove box frame {see page 22-4A).
Release the wire harness from the clamps on the
evaporator. Remove the filter lid, then pull out the
,VC filter assembly from the evaporator housing.
A/C FILTER ASSEMELY
Remove the A/C filter from the filter housing.
Replace the Ay'C filter according to the maintenance
schedule in the owner's manual.
Install in the reverse order of removal. Make sure
that there is no air leakage.
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Replacement
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section {24) before performing repairs or ser-
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. From under the hood, open the cable clamp, then dis-
connect the heater valve cable from the heater valve
arm. Turn the heater valve arm to the fullv ooened
oosition as shown.
When the engine is cool, drain the engine coolant
from the radiator (see section 10).
@ Do not remove the rldiator cap when
the engine is hot; the engine coolant is under pres-
sure and could sevo.ely scald you.
HEATER VALVE ARM
HEATER VALVE CABLE
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4. Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater unit.
Engine coolant will run out when the hoses are dis-
connected; drain in into a clean drip pan.
CAUTION: Engino coolant will damage p8int. Ouickly
rinse any spill€d engine coolant Itom painted sur-
faces.
HEATER HOSEIOUTLET SIDE)
Remove the mounting nut from the heater unit.
Take care not to damage or bend the fuel lines, the
brake lines. etc.
CLAMPS
13 N.m 11.3 kg{.m,9.4 lbtftl
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Remove the dashboard (see section 20).
Remove the evaporator (see page 22-48).
Disconnect the connectors from the mode control
motor and the air mix control motor, and remove the
wire harness clips and wire harness from the heater
unit. Remove the clip from the heater duct, then
remove the mounting nuts and the heater unit
6x1.0mm9,8 N.m (1.0 kgt m,7.2lblft)
qInstall in the reverse order of removal. Make note of
the following items.
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Apply sealant to the grommets.
Do not interchange the inlet and outlet heater
hoses. Make sure that the clamps are secure.
Refill the cooling system with engine coolant
{see section 10).
Adiust the heater valve cable (see page 22-53).
Make sure that there is no air leakage.
HEATER UNIT
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Heater Unit
Overhaul
1. Remove the self-tapping screws and the heater corecover.
Pull out the grommet from the heater core pipes.
Remove the self-tapping screw and the pipe clamp.
HEATER CORE COVER
Pull out the heate. core. Be careful not to bend the
inlet and outlet pipes during heater core removal.
Reassemble the heater unit in the reverse order of
disassemblv.
HEATER CORE
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8. Remove the mounting bolts and the compressor.
E x 1.25 mm2a N.m (2.,1kgf.m, l7 lbl.ft)
lf necessary, remove the compressor bracket as fol-
lows.
. Remove the nut and the washer from the left
front mount. When tightening the nut to the left
front mount, make sure the washer is set proper-
ly on the left front mount as shown.
. Remove the mounting bolts and the compressor
bracket.
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12 x 1.25 mm
59 N.m (6.0 kgt'm,
10 x 1,25 mmart N.m (4.5 kgf'm, 33 lbfftl
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10. Check the idler pulley bearing for play and drag,
and replace it with a new one if it's noisy or has
excessive play or drag.
lnstall in the reverse order of removal. Make note of
the following items,
. lf you're installing a new compressor, drain all the
reJrigerant oil from the removed compressor, and
measure its volume. Subtract the volume of
drained oil trom 130 m/ 14 U3 fl'o2,4.6 lmp'oz);
the result is the amount of oil you should drain
lrom the new compressor (through the suction fit-
trngl.
. Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fit-
ting, and apply a thin coat o{ refrigerant oil
before installing them. Be sure to use the right
O-rings for HFC-134a (R-134a) to avoid leakage.
. Use refrigerant oil (SP-10) for R-134a KEIHIN spi-
ral type compressors only.
. To avoid contamination, do not return the oil to
the container once dispensed, and never mix it
with other refrigerant oils.
. lmmediately after using the oil, replace the cap
on the container. and seal it to avoid moisture
aDsorprlon.
. Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it
may damage the paint; if the retrigerant oil con-
tacts the Daint, wash it off immediately.
. Adjust the Ay'C compr'essor b€lt (see psge 22-69)
and the power steering pump belt {see section
17t.
. Charge the system (see page 22-611, and test its
performance (see page 22-56]-.
IDLER PULLEY
+r N.m 14.5 kgt m,33lbf ftl
PIVOT BOLT10 x 1.25 mmir4 N.m {4.5 kgt m, 33 lbl'ft}BBACKET
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5. Remove the bolt and holder, and screw and clamp.
then disconnect the field coil connector. Remove
the snap ring A with snap ring pliers, then remove
the field coil. Be careful not to damage the field coil
and comoressor.
FIELD COIL
CLAMP
HOLDER
GROUNDTERMINAL
7,a N.m
10.75 kgt'm,5 tbt ftl
6. Position the rotor pulley squarely over the field coil.
Press the rotor pulley onto the compressor boss
with the special tool. lf the rotor pulley does not
press on straight, remove it, and check the rotor
pulley and compressor boss for burrs or damage.
CAUTION: Maximum pre3s load: 39,200 kPa
(400 kgf/cm,, 5,690 psi)
Press
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HUB ASSEMBLYGUIDE ATTACHMENT07966 - 6920500
7.
ROTORPULLEY
Reassemble the comDressor clutch in the reverse
order of disassembly. Make note of the following
rrems.
Install the field coil with the wire side facing down,
and align the boss on the tield coil with the hole in
the compressor.
Clean the rotor pulley and compressor sliding
surfaces with non-oetroleum solvent.
lnstall new snap rings A and B.
Make sure the snap rings are fully seated in the
groove.
Make sure that the rotor pulley turns smoothly
after it's reassembled.
Route and clamp the wires properly or they can
be damaged by the rotor pulley.
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Compressor
Thermal Protector Replacement
1. Remove the bolt, the ground terminal and the hold-
er. Disconnect the field coil connector. then remove
the thermal Drotector.
7.4 N.m (0.75 kgrf.m,5lbf ftl
GROUNDTERMINAL
ReDlace the thermal protector with a new one, and
apply silicone sealant to the bottom of the thermal
orotector,
3. lnstall in the reverse order of removal.
SILICONE SEALANT
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Relief Valve Replacement
l.Recover the refrigerant with a Recovery/Recycling/
Charging System (see page 22-59).
Remove the relief valve cover ('97 model), the relief
valve and the O-ring. Plug the opening to keep for-
eign matter from entering the system and the com-
pressor oil from running out.
O.RINGReplace.
RELIEFVALVE9.8 N.m {1.0 hgf.m,7.2 rbr.ftl
Put the cover on the relief valve so that the arrow
directs downwards as shown in the illustration
above ('97 model).
Clean the mating surfaces.
Replace the O-ring with a new one at the relief valve,
and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before
installing it.
Remove the plug. and install and tighten the relief
valve.
7. Charge the system (see page 22-61), and test its
performance (see page 22-561r.
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Gondenser
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Replacement
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/
charging ststion (see page 22-59)
Remove the front grille (see section 20).
Remove the coolant reservoii, but do not discon-
nect the reservoir hose Jrom the coolant reservoir
and the radiator.
Remove the bolts and the suction line bracket as
shown. Remove the bolts and the upper mount
brsckets from the radiator.
UPPER MOUNTBRACKETS
Remove each bolt, then disconnect the discharge
and condenser lines from the condenser, Plug or
cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them
to avoid moisture and dust contamination.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11,0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbfttl
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6xl.0mm9,8 N.m 11.0 kgf'm' 7.2lbf'ft)
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DISCHARGE LINE
CONDENS€R LINE
6. Remove the mounting bolts, then remove the con-
denser by lifting it up as shown. Be careful not to
damage the radiator and condenser fins when
removing the condenser.
Install in the reverse order of removal. Make note of
the following items.
. lf you're installing a new condenser, add refriger-
ant oil (sP-10) (see page 22-54]..
o Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fit-
ting, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil
before installing them. Be sure to use the right
O-rings for HFC-134a (R-134a) to avoid leakage.
. Be careful not to damage the radiator and con-
denser fins when installing the condenser.
. Be sure to install the lower mount cushions of
condenser securely into the holes,
. Charge the system (see page 22-61), and test its
performance (see page 22-56).
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1,0 mm
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Relay and Control Unit Locations
Dashboard (cont'd) and Door
REAR ACCESSORY SOCKET RELAYI Wire colors: YEL/GRN, JIWHT/BLK. BLK, .nd YEL/BLU l
REVERSE RELAY {A/TII Wire colonr YEI-/RED, IIYEL/RED, YEL, .nd GRN/BLK IREAR WINDOW WIPERCONTROL UNIT 137 mod.ll
KEYIISS/POWER DOOR L(rcKCONTROL UNIT
INTERLOCX CONTROL UNIT
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