Condenser Replacement - Honda CR-V 1997 Service Manual

Condenser
Replacement
1. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recyclingl
charging station Isee page 22-591
2. Remove the front grille (see section 20).
3. Remove the coolant reservoir, but do not discon-
nect the reservoir hose from the coolant reservoir
and the radiator.
4. Remove the bolts and the suction line bracket as
shown . Remove the bolts and the upper mount
brackets from the radiator.
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6x 1.0mm
9.8 N·m 11.0 kgf·m. 7.21bMtI
UPPER MOUNT
BRACKETS
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5. 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.
6x 1.0mm
9.8 Nom 11.0 kgf·m, 7.2lbf.ftl
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m 11.0 kgf·m, 7.2 Ibf.ftl
DISCHARGE LINE
22-70
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.
CONDENSER
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m (1 .0 kgf·m, 7.2 Ibf.ftl
7. Install in the reverse order of removal. Make note of
the following items.
• If you're installing a new condenser, add refriger-
ant oillSP-101lsee page 22-54).
• 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 IR-134al 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 22-611, and test its
performance Isee page 22-561.