Evaporator Temperature Sensor Test - Honda CR-V 1997 Service Manual

Overhaul
1, Remove the filter lid, then pull out the
NC
filter
assembly.
2. Pullout the evaporator temperature sensor from
the evaporator fins.
3. Remove the self-tapping screws and the clamps
from the housings.
4. Carefully separate the housings, then remove the
evaporator.
5. If
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.
SO ± 5
mm
12.4 ± 0.2 in)
EVAPORATOR
TEMPeRATURE
SENSOR
Test, page 22-44
EVAPORATOR
Blow dirt out of fins
with compressed air.
FILTER LID
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 IR-134al to avoid leakage,
• Install the expansion valve capillary tube with
the capillary tube in contact with the outlet line
directly, and wrap it with electrical tape.
• Reinstall the evaporator temperature sensor to
its original location.
• Make sure that there is no air leakage.
ELECTRICAL TAPE
Replace.
Make sure there is no foreign matter stuck between
the capillary tube and outlet line.
CAPILLARY TUBE
EXPANSION VALVE
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LOWER HOUSING
AIC FILTER ASSEMBLY
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