1997 HONDA CR-V va cover

Openers
Fuel Fill Door Opener Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to bend the opener cable.
Remove the left front side trim (see page 20-41).
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5x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbt.ftl
FUEL FILL DOOROPENER CABLE(see page 20-94)
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the opener cable is connected properly.
. Make sure the fuel fill door opens properly,
20-96
Fuel Fill Door Latch Reolacement
NOTE: Take care not to bend the opener cable.
Remove the rear speaker cover and rear speaker from
the left rear side trim panel (see page 20-42).
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6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbf.ft)FUEL FILL DOOR LATCH
FUEL FILL DOORAfter installing, check fora flush fit with the body.
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LATCH
DOOR OPENER
20,94)
FUEL
FUEL FILLRemove the fuel fill door latchby turning it 90'
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the fuel fill door opens properly
and locks securely.
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Wiper/Washer
Windshield Wiper Arms and Linkage Replacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protoct your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the hood and body.
1. Remove the windshield wiper arms.
2. Remove the clips, then remove the cowl cover.
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b. Remove the clip.
SHOPTOWEL
(Cowl cover side)
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a. Pry out the anner clip.
INNER CLIP
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WINDSHIELDWIPER ARMS
NUTS'10 x 1.25 mm18 N.m 11.8 kgf.m.13 tbf.ftl
COVER
20-98
3. Disconnect the connector, remove the bolts, then
remove the windshield wiper linkage assembly.
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4. Separate the windshield wiper linkage and wind-shield wiper motor.
NOTE: Scribe a line across the link and windshieldwiper linkage to show the original adjustment.
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WINDSHIELDWIPER LIN(AGEWIPER MOTOR
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the connector is connected properly.. lf necessary. replace any damaged clips.. Install the windshield wiper arms as describedon page 20-103.
. Check the windshield wiper motor operation.. Grease the moving parts.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kglm,7.2 tbt.fr)
6x1.0mm8 N.m 10.8 kgf.m,5.8 lbf.ftl
NUT10 x 1.25 mm18 N.m 11.8 kgf.m,13 tbf.ftlSPRINGWASHER
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Rear Window Wiper Arm and
Motor Replacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE; Take care not to damage the rear hatch glass.
1. Remove the rear window wiper arm.
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REAR WINDOWWIPER MOIOR
REAR WIPERCOVER
REARWIPER ARM
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgt'm,7.2 tbf.ftl
SPECIAL NUT18 x 1.0 mm9 N.m 10.9 kgt m,5. r tbt.ftl
NUT6x 1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgt.m,?.2 tbfftl
Remove the rear wiper lower cover.
Disconnect the connector, then remove the rear
window wiper motor.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the connector is connected properly.
. Install the rea. window wiper arm as described
on page 20-103.
. Check the rear window wiper motor operation.
. Grease the moving parts.
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Washer Reservoir Replacement
GAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove:
. Front grille (see page 20-771
. Front bumper (see page 20-721
. Front wheel {left side, see section 18)
. Front wheelwell protector (left side, see page 20-
89)
. Inner fender (left side, see page 20-89)
. Headlight (left side, see section 23)
2. Disconnect the washer tubes and washer motor
connectors.
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6x1.0mm9,8 N.m 11.0 kgt.m,7.2 tbt.ftl
Route the washer tubesto the washer teservoir
WASHERRESERVOIR
WINOSHIELOWASHER MOTON
CONNECTORS
3. Remove the bolts, then remove the washer reser-
votr,
4. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a Make sure the washer motor connectors and
washer tubes are connected properly.
. Check the washer motor operation.
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20-99
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Air Conditioning
Heater Control Panel
Reofacement ,.,...,,.,..,.,.,,22-46
Blower Unit
Replacement .................. 22-46
Overhaul ...........,,,., .......-.22-17
Evaporalor
ReDlacement ...,.,.,..,......,22-4A
Overhaul ................ .........22-19
A/C Filter
Replacement ..................22-50*Heater Unit
ReDfacement ..................22-50
Overhaul ..,.,..,.,...,.. .........22-52
Temperature Control
Adiustment ....................22-53
A/C Service Tips and Precauiions............-....-.... 22-54
A/C System Torque Specifications .................... 22-55
A/C System Service
Performance Test ......,...22-56
Pressure Test Chart .-.....22-5a
Recovery ..............,. ...-.-...22-59
Evacuation -...........-........22-60
Charging ................ .......-.22-61
Leak Test ........................22-61
Compressor
Repfacement ..........-.......22-62
flfustrated Index .....,.......22-64
Cfutch fnspection .........,.22-65
Cfutch Overhaul ............- 22-66
Thermaf Protector Rep|acement ................... 22-68
Refief Valve Replacement .............................. 22-68
A/C Comoressor Belt
Adiustment .................... 22-69
Condenser
Repfacement .,.....,,.,..,.,..22-70
'Read SRS precautions betore working in this area.
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Description
The air conditioner system removes heat from the passenger compartment by circulating refrigerant through the systemas shown below.
High'temperature/ High-temperature/
high-pressure gas h igh-pressure liquid
Suction and compression Radiation of heat
High-temperature/
high-pressu re liq uidr raps oeons,
and removes
motsture
More liquidified
row-pressure vapor
EVAPoRAToR (-l EXPANSToN vAL
SUCTION LINEtLow-PRESSURE S|OEt
LIOUID LINE
CONDENSER
coMpREssoR Il- coruoerusenl* necetve
Less moisturized
low-pressure vapor
Absorption of heat
DISCHARGE LINEIHIGH.PRESSURE SIDEI
This vehicle uses HFC-I34a (R-l34a) refrigerant which does not contain chlorofluorocarbons. Pay attention to the follow-ing service items:
. Do not mix refrigerants CFC-12 (R-12) and HFC-l34a (R-134a). They are not compatible.. Use only the recommended polyalkyleneglycol (PAG) refrigerant oil (SP-10) designed for the R-134a compressor.Intermixing the recommended (PAG) refrigerant oil with any other refrigerant oil will result in compressor failure.. Afl Ay'C system parts (compressor, discharge line. suction line, evaporator, condenser. receiver/dryer, expansion valve,O-rings for joints) have to be proper for refrigerant R-134a. Do not confuse with R-12 parts.
. Use a halogen gas leak detector designed for refrigerant R-134a.. R-12 and R-134a refrigerant servicing equipment are not interchangeable. Use only a recovery/recycling/charging stationthat is U.L.iisted and is certified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to service R-134a air conditioning system.. Always recover the refrigerant R-134a with an approved recovery/recycling/charging station before disconnecting anylVC fitting.
EVAPORAYOR
22-7
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Evaporator
Replacement
1.Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/
charging station (see page 22-59).
Remove the battery.
Remove each bolt, then disconnect the suction and
receiver lines from the evaporator. Plug or cap the
lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid
moisture and dust contamination,
RECEIVER LINE
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6x1.0mm9.8 N'm (1.0 kgf m,7.2 tbl.ttl
Remove the glove box (see section 20).
Remove the self-tapping screw and the passenger's
dashboard lower cover, then remove the bolts and
the glove box frame together with the knee bolster.
GLOVE BOX FRAME
KNEE
22-44
6. Disconnect the connector from the evaoorator tem-
oerature sensor. and remove the wire harness from
the evaporator. Remove the self-tapping screws, the
mounting bolt and the mounting nut. Disconnect
the drain hose, then remove the evaporator.
5xl,0mm9.8 N.m {1.0
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kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.ftl
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EVAPORATOR
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgtm,7.2lbf.ftl
Install in the reverse order of removal, and note of
these items.
. lf you're installing a new evaporator, add refrig-
erant oil (SP.10) (see page 22-541.
Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fit-
ting, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil
before installing them. Be su.e to use the right
O-rings for HFC-134a (R-134alto avoid leakage.
Apply sealant to the grommets.
Make sure that there is no air Ieakage.
Charge the system (see page 22-6'll, and test its
performance (see page 22-56]-,
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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
22-52
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A/C Service Tips and Precautions
The air conditioner system uses HFC-'134a (R-134a) refrigerant and polyalkyleneglycol {PAG) refrigerant oil*, which are not
compatible with CFC-12 (R-12) refrigerant and mineral oil. Do not use R-12 refrigerant or mineral oil in this system, and do
not attempt to use R-12 servicing equipmenu damage to the air conditioner system or your servicing equipment will
resutr.
*KEIHIN SP-10:
. P/N 38897 - Pl3 - A01AH: 120 m{ (4 fl.oz, il.2 lmp.oz)
. P/N 38899 - Pl3 - A01: 40 mf 11113tl.oz,1.4 lmp.oz)
Use only service equipment that is U.L.-listed and is certified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to remove R-134a
from the air conditioner system,
CAUTION: Exposure to air conditioner refrigerant and lubricant vapor or misl can irritats eyes, nose and throat. Avoid
breathing the air conditioner refrigerant and lubricant vapor or mist,
lf accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work area before resuming service.
R 134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioner systems should not be pressure tested or leak tested with compressed
air.
E@ Some mixtures of air and R-13,1a have been shown to be combustible at elevat€d pressures and can result
in fire or explosion causing iniury or property damage. Never use complessed air to pressure test R-l3,[a service equip-
ment or vehicle air conditioner systems.
Additional health and safety information may be obtained from the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.
1. Always disconnect the negative cable from the battery whenever replacing air conditioning parts.
2. Keep moisture and dust out of the system. When disconnecting any lines, plug or cap the fittings immediately; don't
remove the caps or plugs until just before you reconnect each line.
3. Before connecting any hose or line. apply a few drops of refrigerant oilto the O-ring,
4. When tightening or loosening a fitting, use a second wrench to support the matching fitting.
5. When discharging the system, use a R l34a refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging station; don't release refrigerant
into the atmosphere.
6. Add refrigerant oil after replacing the following parts.
Note these items when handling refrigerant oil:
o To avoid contamination, do not return the oil to the container once dispensed, and never mix it with other refriger-
ant oils.
. lmmediately after using the oil, replace the cap on the container, and seal it to avoid moisture absorption.
. Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it may damage the painu if the refrigerant oil contacts the paint, wash
it off immediately.
Condenser . 25 ml (5/6 tl.oz, 0.9 lmp.oz)
Evaporator.,................................40 m/ 11 113ll.oz,l.4 lmp.ozl
Line or hose ........... 10 ml (1/3 fl.oz, 0.4 lmp.oz)
Receiver/Dryer....... 10 ml (1/3 fl.oz, 0.4 lmp.oz)
Leakage repair............................ 25 m/ (5/6 ll.oz, 0.9 lmp.oz)
Compressor.......,..., For compressor replacement, subtract the volumg ol oil drained from the removed
compressor from 130 m{ (4 113 tl.oz, 1,6lmp.ozl, and drain the calculatsd volume of
oif from the now comprossor: 130 ml (,1 113 tl,oz, 1.6lmp'ozl - Volume of removed
compressor = Volume to drain from new compressor.
NOTE: Even if no oil is drained trom the removed compressor, don't drain more than
50mt 11 213ll,oz,1.8 lmp.oz) from the newcompressor.
22-54I
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