1998 HONDA CR-V a pillar

Openers
Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable Replacement
NOTE:
. When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
. Take care not to bend the opener cable.
Remove the following parts, then pull the carpet back, as necessary (see page 20-45),
a
>: Clip locationsA>,6 B>, 1
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FUEL FILL OOOR LATCH(see page 20-96)
Kick panel (left side. see page 20-41)
Center pillar lower trim panel (left side, see page 20-
41)
Front side trim (left side, see page 20-41)
Rear seat (left side, see page 20-63)
Cargo area floor and cargo storage bin (see page
43)
Rear trim panel {see page 20-42)
Rear side trim panel (left side, see page 20-421
Rear side trim (left side, see page 20-41)
FUEL FILL DOOR OPENER
{see page 20-96)
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Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
r Make sure fuel fill door opener cable is routed and connected properly.
. Make sure the fuel fill dooropens properly.
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Rear Window Washer Tube Replacement
NOTE:
. Take care not to scratch the related parts and body.
. When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
Remove the following parts from the left side of the vehicle, then
. Front wheelwell protector (see page 20-89)
. Innertender (see page 20-89)
. Kick panel (see page 20-4't)
. Center pillar lower trim panel (see page 20-41)
. Front side trim (see page 20-41)
. Rear seat (see page 20-63)
a Cargo area floor and cargo storage bin (see page 20-
43)
>: Clip, harness cu3hion location3c>,3D>,12A>, 1B>, 1
Route the washer t!be
under the wire harness
Route the washer tubesto the washer reservoir
WASHEBRESERVOIR
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WINDSHIELDWASHEB TUBE
REAR WINDOWWASHER MOTOR
GROMMET
wrNoowWASHER TUBE
pull the carpet back as necessary (see page 20-45)
. Rear trim panel and rear side trim panel (see page 20-
42J
. Rear side trim (see page 20-41)
. Rear hatch glass support strut (body side, see page
20-7Al
. Ouarter pillartrim panel (see page 20-421
o Cargo area light (see section 23)
. Headliner (rear edge, see page 20-44)
GROMMET
(cont'd)
20-101
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}-Overhaul
1. Remove the filter lid. then pull out the A/C filter
assembly.
Pull out the evaporator temperature sensor from
the evaporator fins.
Remove the self-tapping screws and the clamps
from the housings.
Carefully separate the housings, then remove the
evaporator.
lf necessary, remove the expansion valve When
loosening the nuts of the expansion valve, use a sec-
ond wrench to hold the expansion valve or the evapo-
rator line. Otherwise, they can be damaged.
6. Reassemble the evaporator in the reverse order of
disassembly. Make note of these items.
. Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting,
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.
. Install the expansion valve capillary tube with
the capillary tube in contact with the outlet line
directly, and wrap it with electricaltape.
. Reinstall the evaporator temperature sensor to
its original location.
. Make sure that there is no air leakage.
ELECTRICAL TAPEReplace.Make sure there is no foreign matter stuck between
the capillary tube and outlet line.
CAPILLARY TUAE
EXPANSION VALVE
4.
TEMPERATURESENSORlest, page 22-41
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A/C System Service
Pressure Test Chart
NOTE: Performance Test is on page 22-56.
Test resultsRelatad symptomsPrcbable caus€Remody
Discharge (high)pressure 6bnormallyhagh
After stopping compressor, pressuredrops to about 200 kPa 12.0 kgtlcm,,28 psi) quickly, and then lalls gradualty.
Air in systemDischarge, evacuate, and rechargewith specified amount.Evacuation: see page 22-60Charging: see page 22-61No bubbles in sight glass whencondenser is cooled by waterExcessive refrigerant in systemDischarge, evacuate, and rechargewith specilied amount.Reduced or no air flow throughcondenser. Clogged condenser or radia-tor fins. Condenser or radiator fannot wo.king properly
CleanCheck voltage and fan rpm.Check fan direction.
Line to condensor is excossivelv hot.Restricted flow of relrigerant insy$emFestricted lines
Discharge pressureabnormally lowExcessive bubbles in sight glass;condenser is not hot.Insufficient retrigerant inCheck for leak.Charge system.High and low pressures are balancedsoon after stopping compressor. Lowside is higher than normal.
. Faulty compressor discharge
. Faulty compressor seal
Replace the comprossor.
Outlet ot expansion valve is notfrosted, low-pressure gauge indicates
' Faulty expansion valve. Moisture in system. Replace. Discharge, evacuate, andrecharge with specified amount.Suction {low) pros,sure abnormallyExcessive bubbles in sight glass;condenser is not hot.Insufficiont relrigerant inRepair the leaks.Discharge, evacuate, andrecharge with specified amount.Charge as r€quired.Expansion valve is not frosted, andlow-pressure line is not cold. Low-pressure gauge indicates vacuum.
' Frozen expansion valvelMoisture in system). Faulty expansion valve
. Discharge, evacuate, andrecharge with specitied amount.. Replace th€ expansion valve.Discharge temperature is low, and theair llow trom vents is restricted.Frozen evaporatorRun the fan with compressor off,then check evaporator tempera,ture sensor.Expansion valve is frosted.Clogged expansion valveClean or replace.Feceiver/dryer outlet is cool, and inlotrs w6rm (should be warm duringoperation).
Clogged receiver/dryerReplace
Suction pressureabnormally highLow-pressure hose and check joint arecooler than tho temperature aroundevaporator.
. Expansion valve open too long. Loose expansion capillarytube
Repair or roplace.
Suction pressure is lowored whencondenser is cooled by water.Excessive refrigerant in systemDischarge, evacuate, and rechargewath specified amount.High and low-pressure are equalizedas soon as tho compressor is stopped,and both gauges tluctuate whilerunning.
Faulty gasketFaulty high-pressure valveForeign panicle stuck in high-
Replace the compressor.
Slction and dis,charge pressutesabnormally high
Reduced air flow through condens€r,. Clogged condenser orradiator tins. Condenser or radiator fannot working properly
CleanCheck voltage and fan rpm.Check Ian direction.
No bubbles in sight glass whencondenser is cooled by walerExcessive refrigerant jn systemDischarge, evacuate, and rechargewith specified amount.Suction and dis-charge pressureabnormally low
Low-pressure hose and motalendareas are cooterlhan evaporator.Clogged or kinked low-pressure hose pansRepair or replace.
Temperature around expansion valvers too low compared with that aroundClogged high-pressure lineRepair or replace.
Refrigerant leaksCompressor clutch is diny.Compressor shaft seal leakingReplace the compressor.Compressor boltls) are dirty.Leaking around bolt(s)Tighton bolt{s) or replacecompressor.Compressor gasket is wet with oil.Gasket leakingReplace the compressor,
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Connector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Left Side Wire Harness
Connector oI
Terminal
Number of
CavitiesLocaiionConnects toNot6s
c551
c552
c554
c556
c558
c559
c559
c560
c562
c563
c563
c564
c565
c566
c568
c569
c570
c572
c573
c57 4
c575
c576
c578
c579
c580
c581
8
16
10
14'I
14
16
20
20
24
)
1
5
1
1
6
1
2
14
1
1
6
1
6
Behind under-dash fuse/relay box
Behind under-dash fuse/relay box
Left side of steering wheel
Left side of steering wheel
Left side of steering wheel
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Driver's door
Behind left kick panel
Behind left kick panel
Behind left kick panel
Left side offloor
Left quaner panel
Fueltank
On left half of rear cross beam
On left half of rear cross beam
Left quarter panel
Left quarter panel
Left quarter panel
Left quarter panel
Left quarter panel
Left quarter panel
On left half of rear cross beam
Right quarter panel
Right quarter panel
Left quarter pillar
Left side of floor
Left B-piller
Left B-piller
Behind left kick panel
Behind left kick panel
Under left side of dash
Left B-piller
Fueltank
Left side of steering wheel
Under-dash fuse/relay box (C921)
Under-dash fuse/relay box (C923)
Power mirror switch
Power window master switch
Power window master switch
Dashboard wire harness {C505)
Dashboard wire harness 1C505)
Driver's door wire harness (C661)
Main wire harness (C403)
Main wire harness (C404)
Main wire harness (C404)
Driver's seat belt switch
Left rear door switch
Fuel unit
Left rear ABS wheel sensor
Left rear ABS wheel sensor
Rear accessory socket connector {+}
Rear accessory socket connector (-)
Rear bumper wire harness 1C641)
Trailer lighting connector
Tailgate door latch switch
Left rear speaker
Right rear ABS wheel sensor
Rear wire harness (C611)
Right rea. door switch
Left taillight
Parking brake switch
Left rear door wire harness (C681)
Driver's door switch
Select unlock relay (for security alarm
system)
Junction connector (for power door
locks)
SRS main harness (C807)
Driver's seat belt tensioner
Fuel tank pressure sensor sub-harness(c645)
Power window master switch
'97 - 98
mooets'99 - 00
models
'97 model'98 - 00
models
Optional
'97 model'98 - 00
models
'98 - 00
mooets'98 - 00
models'98 - 00
mooets'99 - 00
mooets
G551
G553
Behind left kick panel
Left side ot floor
Left quarter piller
Body ground, via left side wire harness
Body ground, via left side wire harness
Body ground, via left side wire harness
23-26
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JFront Seat Belt RePlacement
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations, precautions, and procedures in this
section (24) before performing repairs or service ('98 - 00
models).
CAUTION: Check the front seat bslts for damago. and
replaco thom if necessary. Be careful not to damage
them during removal and in3tallation'
Front scat bolt:
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the
radio, then write down the frequencies for the pre-
set buttons.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable, and wait at
least three minutes before beginning work.
3. Slide the front seat forward fully.
4. Bemove (see section 20):
. Center pillar lower trim Pane
. Kick oanel
. Front side trim
5. '97 model: Remove the upper anchor cover and the
lower anchor caP.'98 - oO models: Remove the upper anchor cover
and pull the lower anchor cover back.
UPPEN ANCHOR BOLT
7/1&20 UNF32 N.m (3.3 kgt'm.24 tbf.ft)
SHOULDERANCHORADJUSTER
Apply liquid threadlock.
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt.m,?.2 tbtft)
UPPERCOVER
RETRACTORMOUNTING BOLTZ,,Gx1.0mm ./
SEAT BELTTENSIONER
{'98 - 0o modols)
REAR SIDE
ANCHORCOVERl'98 - 00 models)
ANCHORCAP('97 modell
RETRACTOR BOLT7/1&20 UNF32 N.m 13.3 kgt m,24 tbt.ft)
LOWER ANCHOR BOLT?,/1&20 UNF32 N.m {3.3 kgf.m, 2,1 lbf.ftl
o.Disconnect the seat belt tensiongr connector.
@ To avoid accidontal deployment and
possibte inlury, always disconnect the soat bsh ton-
sion€r connoctor bofore rsmoving th6 retractor l'98
- 00 modsls, se€ pa ge 21-231 .
Remove the uDDer and lower anchor boits, the
retractor bolt, the retractor mounting bolt, and
remove the front seat belt and retractor.
Remove the center pillar upper trim (see section 20).
Remove the shoulder anchor adjuster.
7.
9.
8.
I x 1.25 mm23 N.m 12.3 kgt.m,1? tbf.ft)
SHOULDERANCHORADJUSTER
10. lnstallation isthe reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
Check that the retractor locking mechanism func-
tions as described on Page 24-9.
Assemble the washers, collar and bushing on the
uooer and lower anchor bolts as shown.
Eefore installing the anchor bolts, make sure there
are no twists or kinks in the front seat belt.
Make sure the seat belt tensioner connector ls
connected securelv.
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter
the customer's radio station presets
(cont'd)
24-3
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Precautions/Procedures
Disconneeting the Airbag Connectors and the Seat Belt Tensioner
Connectors (cont'd)
1.Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-
nect the positive cable from the battery. and wait at
least three minutes.
Disconnect the airbag and tensioner connectors
lsee page 24-22).
Driver's Airbag:
. Remove the access panel from the steering
wheel, then disconnect the 2P connector
between the driver's airbag and cable reel. When
disconnected, the airbag connector is automati-
callv shorted.
DRIVER'S AIRBAG2P CONNECTOR
Front Passsng€/sAirtag:
. Disconnect the 2P connector between the front
passenger's airbag and SRS main harness. When
disconnected. the airbag connector is automati-
callY shorted.
24-24
ACCESS PANEL
Seat Bslt Tensioner (38 - 00 modebl:
. Remove the left and (or) right center pillar lower
trim panels (see section 20).
. Disconnect the seat belt tensioner 2P connectors
from the left side wire harness (driver's side) and
(or) the right side wire harness (front passenger's
side). When disconnected. the seat belt tensioner
is automatically shorted.
CLIPS
DRIVER'S SIDE: LEFT SloE WIRE HARNESSFRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE: RIGHT SIDE WIREHARNESS
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SRS Unit
).0Replacement
CAUTION:
. Before disconnecting any part of the SRS wire har-
nesg, disconnect the airbag connoctors (and soat beh
tensioner connectorsl.
. During installation or replacament, do not bump(impact wrench, hammer etc.) the area near the SRS
unit.
Do not damage the SFS unit terminalg or connsc-
lors.
Do not disassemble the SRS unit it has no saryice-
able parts,
Store the SRS unit in a clean, dry area.
Do not use any SRS unit which has been subiected
to water damage or shows signs ot being dropped orimproperly handlgd, such as dents, cracks or defor-
mation.
Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-
nect the positive cable from the battery, andwaitat
least three minutes.
Disconnect the airbag connectors (and seat belt ten-
sioner connectors). (When disconnected, the airbag
and seat belt tensioner connectors are automatical-
ly shorted.)
Driver's Side:
. Remove the access panel from the steering
wheel, then disconnect the 2P connector
between the driver's airbag and cable reel (see
page 24-231.
Front Passenger's Side:. Disconnect the 2P connector between the frontpassenger's airbag and SRS main harness (see
page 24-231.
Soat Beh Tensionor ('98 - 00 modelsr:. Remove the left and right center pillar lower trimpanels (see section 20).
. Disconnect the seat belt tensioner 2P connectors
from the left side wire harness (driver's side) and
the right wire harness (front passenger's side)(see page 24'231.
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3. Remove the right side cover from the SRS unit.
SRS UNIT
TORXAOLTSUse a TorxT30 bir.
COVER
Remove the left slde cover from the SRS unit. then
disconnect the SRS main harness 18P connector
from the SRS unit.
sRsHARNESS18P CONNECTOR
TORXBOLTSUs€ a TorxT30 bir.
stoECOVER
Remove the four Torx bolts from the SRS unit. then
oull out the SRS unit from the driver's side.
(cont'd)
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