1997 HONDA CR-V air con

Power Window Switch Removal
and Installation
CAUTION:
. When prying with a flat.tip screwdriver, wrap it withprotective tape, and apply protective tape around th€
related parts to ptavgnt damage.
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and relatedparts.
'L Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see
page 20-48).
2. Gently push out the power window switch from the
dashboard lower cover opening by hand.
Disconnect the connectors.
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POWER WTNOOWSWITCH
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure,
NOTE: Make sure the connectors are connectedproperly.
Center Air Vent Removal and
Installation
CAUTION:
. When prying with a flat.tip screwdriver, wrap h withprotective tape, and apply proteqtive tape around the
rolated parts to prevont damage.
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
pans.
1. Remove the center air vent. then disconnect the
connector.
NOTE: Carefullv insen a flat-tio screwdriver under
the clips, then pull out the center air vent while pry-
ing up the clips.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE; Make sure the connector is connected prop-
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CENTER AIB VENT
20-51
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Dashboard
Side Air Vent Removal and
lnstallation
CAUTION:
. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protec'tive tape, and apply protcctive tape around the
related parts to provent damage.
. Put on glov€s to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
parts.
1. Driver's side: Remove the Dower window switch.
2. Driver's side: Close the vent, and gently push out the
clips from the power window switch opening by
hand, then pull out the side air vent. Disconnect the
connector.
Passenger's side: Carefully insert a flat-tip screwdriver
under the clips. then pull out the side air vent while
prying up the clips.
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POWER MIRRORSWITCH CONNECTOR
SIDE AIB VENT
3. Installation is the reverse ofthe removal procedure.
20-52
3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Side Defogger Trim Removal and
lnstallation
CAUTION:
. when prying whh a flat-tip sctewdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protectiv€ tape around the
relatgd parts to prevent damagg.
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
oa rts.
1. Driver's side: Remove the side air vent.
2. Driver's side: Gently push out the clips from side air
vent opening by hand, then pull out the side defog-
ger trim. Disconnect the connector.
Passenger's side: Carefully insert a flat-tip screw-
driver under the clips, then pull out the side defog-
ger trim while prying up the clips.
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TRIM
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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 h withprotective tap€, and apply protective tape around the
related parts to prevgnt damage.
. Put on gloves to prot€ct your hands.
NOTE:
. An assistant is helpful when removing and installing
the dashboard.
. Take care not to scratch the dashboard, bodv 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.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. and wait at
least three minutes before beginning work.
Removei
a Driver's dashboard lower cover and knee bolster(see page 20-48)
. Glove box (see page 20-49)
. Lower console cover and center pocket (A/T
model, see page 20-49)
. Center console and center upper pocket (M/T
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)
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.
2.
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.
HARNESS
6. Remove the passenger's dashboard lower cover.
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SRS MAINHARNESS
UNDER.DASHFUSE/RELAYBOX
OASHBOARDSIDE COVER
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CONNECTORHOLDER
PASSENGER'SDASHBOARDLOWER COVER
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Moldings
Door Moldings Replacement (cont'd)
It the old molding is to be reinstalled:
The following materials and tools are required to repair
the molding.
NOTE: Followthe manufacturer's instructions.
Materials: (Reference)
. Stripe remover
3M 08907
. Stripe adhesive remover
3M 08908
. Adhesive tape
3M Super Automotive Attachment Tape
Tools:
. Protective tape
. Knife or Cutter
. Sponge or Shop towel
. Infrared dryer
. Film
. Plastic putty knife
. Alcohol
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands,
1. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips on the mold-
ang.
2. Apply the stripe remover evenly to the bonding sur-
face of the body and molding.
3. Cover the bonding surface of the body and molding
with a film, then heat to 104 - 122"F (40 - 50'C) for 5- 10 minutes with an infrared dryer.
NOTE: Use care when heating to prevent deforma-
tion of the body and molding.
4. Carefully scrape the adhesive tape with a plastic
putty knife.
For removal of adhesive tape residue, follow-up with
stripe adhesive remover, then scrape the adhesive
tape with a plastic putty knife.
Remove the protective tape, then clean the bonding
surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol.
NOTE: Make sure the bonding surface is kept free or
water, oil and grease.
7. Glue the new adhesive tape
snown,
N : Adlesive tape locations
Forwerd L
820 mm 132.3 in.)
FRONTMOLDING
to the moldings as
25 mm {0.98 in.l
45 mm(1.8 in.l
200 mm(7.87 in.)
125 mm
{4.92 in.)30 mm
{1.2 in.}
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Glue on the ribarea,26 mm (1.0 in.) 440 mm 117.3 in.l
35 mm 125 mm
{1.4 in.) {4.92 in.)REAR DOORMOLDING
(Front/rear end)
Width: 5 mm
Heat the bonding surface of the door and molding
with an infrared dryer.
Door: 104 - 140'F (40 - 60'C)
Molding: 68 - 86'F (20 - 30'C)
NOTE: Use care when heating to prevent deforma-
tion of the molding.
Align the molding with the clip locations, and set
the molding. Lightly push on the molding until its
edge is fully seated on the adhesive tape.
NOTE: Oo not spray water on the molding within
the first 24 hours after installation.
Reassemble all removed parts.10.
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Frame Repair Chart
(cont'd)
Side view:
Unit: mm (in.)
0: Inner diamete.
POINT d3
o15 {0.591 For Trensmission Mount
d15 10.591 For Trrnsmi3donMount
POINT d1
t13 10.5'll For Transmb3ionMount
POINT el
613 10.51) For TransmirsionMouni
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t13 {0,511 For Engin6 Mount
M10 x Pl.25
t13 10.51) For Uppcr Arm
.25
POINT,1710.67)Fof Re.r Beam
o12 (0.,171 For Right Front Stop
POINT c1
o16 10.631 Locate Hole
612 {0.47} For Left Front Stoo
b2
r12 {0.47) For Left Front StoD
t5011.97| Locrt. Hol.
POINT
t17 10.671 Fo. R..r
r'17 10.671 For Rcar Bo.mt12 {0.47} For Right Front Stop
POINT c2
130POINT h1
DamperLower BushingPoint
o11 (0.{31 For Engine Mount
20-108
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Heater and Air Conditioning
Heater ...........21
NOTE: Section 21 ("Heater") is included in section 22.
Air Conditioning ......'..'.. '.'22'1
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS}
This model has an SRS which includes a driver's airbag in the steering wheel hub, a passenger's airbag in the dashboard
above the glove box ('97,00 models). and seat belt tensioners in the seat belt retractors ('98 - 00 models). Information
necessary to safely service the SRS is included in this Service Manual. ltems marked with an asterisk (*) on the contents
page include. or are located near, SRS components. Servicing, disassembling or replacing these items will require special
precautions and tools, and should only be done by an authorized Honda dealer.
@. To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could lead to personal iniury or death in the event of 8 severe frontal
collision, all SRS service work must be performed by an authotized Honda dealer.
lmproper service procedures, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, could lead to personal iniury
caused by unintentional deployment of the airbags ('97 - 00 models), and seat belt tensioners 138 - 00 models).
Do not bump the SRS unit. Otherwise, the system may fail in case of a collision, or the airbags may deploy when the
ignition switch is ON {lll.
SRS eleqtrical wiring harnesses are identified by yellow color coding. Related components are located in the steering
column, front console, dashboard, dashboard lower panel, and in the dashboard above the glove box. Do not use elec-
tricaltest equipment on thes€ cilcuils.
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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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Component Location
lndex
EVAPORATORReplacement, page 22-48Overhaul, page 22-49
SERVICE VALVEILOW-PRESSURE SIDE}
CONDENSERReplacement, page 22-70
A/C PRESSURE SWTTCHWhen the refrigorant pressure is below 200 kPa 12.0 kglc.r|r,28 psi) or abov€ 3,200 kPa (32 kgflcmr, 455 psi), the AJC pressureswitch opens the circuit to the Ay'C switch and stops the airconditioning to protect the compressor.
Replacement, page 22-62Clutch Inspection, page 22-65Clutch Overhaul, pago 22-66Thermal Protector Replacement, page 22-68Relief Valve Replacem€nt. page 22-68
SERVICE VALVEIHIGH-PRESSURE SIDEI
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