1997 HONDA CR-V radiator hose removal

Gylinder Head
Removal
Engine removal is not required for this procedure.
l!@ Make sure iacks and safety stands are
placed properly, and hoist blackels ale attachgd to the
correct position on the engine.
NOTE:
o Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted sur-
faces.
o To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors care-
fully while holding the connector portion.
. To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the
engine coolant temperature drops below 100"F (38'C)
before loosening the retaining bolts.
. Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or
hoses, or interfere with other parts.
2.
4.
5.
1.Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
Drain the engine coolant (see page 10-5). Remove
the radiator cap to speed draining.
Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing(see page 5-2).
Remove the mounting bolt and lock bolt, then
remove the power steering (P/S) pump belt and
pump (see page 5-4).
Loosen the idler pulley bracket bolt and adjusting
bolt, then remove the air conditioning (A,/C) com,
pressor belt.
ADJUSTINGBOLT
ADJUSTING BOLTLOCKNUT8 x 1.25 mm24 N m {2.4 ksf.m, 17 lbttt}
IOLER PULLEY BBACKET BOLT10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m {4.5 kgtm, 33 lbf ft)
tt aAo-Io
6. Loosen the locknut and mounting nut, then remove
the alternator belt.
LOCKNUT8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m (2.4 kgf.m, 17 lbt.ftl
10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m (4.5 kgt.m. 33 lbf.ft)
7. Remove the P/S OUmo bracket.
l0 x 1.25 mm44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m,33 rbf.ft)
BELT
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Radiator
1.
2.
3.
4.
Replacement
CONDENSERFAN,/SHROUDASSEMBLY
Drain the engine coolant.
Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses, and
ATF cooler hoses.
Disconnect the fan motor connector.
Remove the radiator upper bracket, then pull up the
raotalor,
5. Remove the fan shroud assemblies and other parts
from the radiator.
6. lnstall the radiator in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
. Set the upper and lower cushions securely.
. Fill the radiator with engine cooiant and bleed the air.
RADIATOR CAP
RADIATOR
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbl.trl
6x1.0mm7 N.m (0.? kgd.m, 5 lbl.ftl
UPPER MDIATOR HOSE
Reler to section 14when installing.
DRAIN PLUG
LOWER CUSHION
LOWERTOR HOSE
RADIATORASSEMBLY
6x1.0mm7 N.|n 10.7 kgt.m,5 tbt.ftl
rriItriiii
10-4
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Transmission
Removal
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2.
'1.
Make sure lifts. iacks, and safety stands aro placed
properly, and hoist brackets are attached to the col-
rest position on the engine lsee section 11.
Apply th€ parking brake and block the r€ar wheels,
so vehicls will noi roll off the stands and fall on you
while working under it.
NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted
surfaces.
Disconnect the negative terminal, then disconnect
the positive terminal from the battery.
Remove the intake air duct and the air cleaner hous-
ing assembly,
Remove the starter cables. Remove the harness
clamp from the clamp bracket.
5.
STARTERCABLES
Remove the transmission ground cable terminal
and the radiator hose clamp lrom the transmission
hanger.
Disconnect the lock-up control solenoid valve con-
nector, then remove the harness clamp from the
clamp bracket.HARNESS CLAMP
RADIATOR HOSECLAMP
CONTROLSOLENOID VALVECONNECTOR
CLAMP
6. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS), the coun-
tershaft speed sensor, and the A/T gear position
switch connectors.
A/T GEAR POSITIONSWITCH CONNECTOR
VEHICLE SPEEDSENSOR |VSS'
CONNECTORBfiACKET
SPEED SENSORCONNECTOR
7. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.
MOUNTING BOLTS
(cont'd)
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Gondenser
't.
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
t\,l/
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6x1.0mm
6xl.0mm9,8 N.m 11.0 kgf'm' 7.2lbf'ft)
22-70
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).
7.
1,0 mm
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