Condenser HONDA CR-V 1999 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Owner's Manual

Compressor
Replacement
lf the compressor is marginally operable. run the
engine at idie speed, and let the air conditioner
work for a few minutes. then shut the engine off.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/
charging station (see page 22-59).
Disconnect the condenser fan connector. Remove
the compressor clutch connector and the wire har-
ness clip from the condenser fan shroud, then dis-
connect the compressor clutch connector. Remove
the mounting bolts and the condenser fan shroud,
CONDENSER FANCONNECTOR
6x1.0mm7 N.m 10.7 kg{.m, 5 lbl.ftl
'L
2.
5. Remove each bolt, then disconnect the suction and
discharge lines from the compressor. 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 lbf.ft)
DISCHARGE LINE
Remove the power steering pump belt (see section
17t.
Loosen the pivot bolt of the idler pulley bracket and
the adiusting bolt, then remove the Ay'C compressor
belt from the pulleys. lf necessary, remove themounting bolts from the left front mount, thenremove the A,/C compressor belt through the gap
between the bodv and the left front mount.
6.
7.
PIVOT BOLT10 x 1.25 mmAIUUSTING 4,t N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 tbf.ftlt€FTFRONTMOUltlT
10x 1.25 mm COMPRESSOR/t4 N.m (4.5 kgl.m,33 lbtftl BELI
LINE
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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/
ait- -:
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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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Gonnector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Engine Compartment Wire Harness
Connector ol
Terminal
Number of
CavitiesLocationConnects toNotes
c20'l
c202
c203
c204
c205
c206
c207
c208
c209
c210
c212
c213
c2't4
c215
c216
c217
c21A
c218
14
2
2
1'l
2
10
Left side of engine compartment
Left side of engine compartment
Behind front bumper
Behind right headlight
Behind front bumper
Behind right headlight
Left side of engine compartment
Left side of engine compartment
Left side of engine compartment
Behind left headlight
Left side of engine compartment
Behind front bumper
Behind front bumper
Right side of engine compartment
Behind right headlight
Behind right headlight
Behind right headlight
Right side of engine compartment
Right side of engine compadment
Main wire harness (C307)
Cruise actuator
Rear window washer motor
Left front turn signal/side marker lights
Windshield washer motor
Left front parking light
Condenser fan motor
Front fog lights
IVC compressor clutch
Left headlight
IVC pressure switch
Left horn
Right horn
Radiator fan motor
Right headlight
Right front turn signal/side marker
lights
Right front parking light
Main wire harness 1C357)
Main wire harness (C357)
Optional
'97 - 98
models'99 - 00
mooets
G201
G202
Right side of engine companment
Left side of engine compartment
Body ground, via engine compartment
wire harness
Body ground, via engine compartment
wire harness
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Power Distribution
Fuse-to-Gomponent(sl Index (numerical sequence)
Under-hood Fuse/Rolay Box:
41
43
44
46
47
48
49
50
52
Capacity
'100 A
40A
7.5 A
15 A
40A
7.5 A
30A
204
204
15 A
10A
40A
40A
204
20A
Capacity
40A
204
7.5 A
wiro ColorFuseCircuit(s) Prot€cted
A
lgnition switch (BAT)
lntegrated control unit
Ceiling lights
Spotlights
PGM-Fl main relay
Not used
No. 7, 8, 10, 11 fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
Audio unit
Clock {'98 - 00 models)
Data link connector ('98 - 00 models)
ECM (VBU) {'98 - 00 models: M/T)
Heater control panel
PCM (VBU) (A./T)
Combination light switch (via under-dash fuse/relay box)
No. 20, 33 fuse in the under-dash fuss/relay box
Not used
Rear window defogger (via relay)
Door lock control unit
Hatch glass opener solenoid
Keyless door lock control unit ('98 - 00 models)
Horn relay
Horns (via relay)
via brake switch:
ABS control unit
Brake lights
Cruise control unit
ECM ('98 - 00 models: M/T)
High mount brake iight
PCM (4./T)
Trailer lighting connector
Turn signal/hazard relay (via switch)
Option connector (+B)
No. 6 fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
Blower motor (via relay)
Condenser fan motor (via relay)
Ay'C compressor clutch (via relay)
Radiator fan motor (via relay)
Wire Color Circuitls) Protoct
53
54
50
WHT/BLK
WHT/RED
WHT/BLK
WHT/BLU
WHT/BLU
WHT
WHT/GRN
WHT/GRN
WHT/GRN
WHT/BLK
WHT/RED
BLU/WHT
WHT
RED
BLK/RED
Under-hood ABS Fuss/nehy Box:
Fusg
61WHT
WHT/GRN
BRN/YEL
ABS pump motor {via relay}
ABS control unit
ABS control unit
{cont'd)
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Power Distribution
Fuse
1
3
5
6
7
I
9
10
11
12
13
14
"^
RED/B LU
RED/GRN
WHT/BLK
RED/VVHT
YEUBLK
RED
GRN/BLK
BLU/BLK
YEVBLK
YEUGRN
RED
BLK/YE L
BLK/VVHT
17
7.5 A
7.5 A
BLVBLU
BLKA/EL
18
19
20
22
7.54
7.54
l0 A
10 A
YEUBLK
YEVRED
BLKAr'YHT
RED /VHT
RED/YE L
Fuse-to-Component(sl Index (numerical sequencel (cont'dl
Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box:
Capacity
10 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
20A
204
15A
204
204
7.5 A'15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
Wire ColorCircuit{s) Protected
Not used
Not used
Rear window washer motor (via switch)
Rear window wiper control unit ('97 model)
Rear window wiper motor
Daytime running rights resister {Canada)
Right headlight {High beam}
Daytime running rights resister (Canada)
High beam indjcator light
Left headlight (High beam)
Rear accessory socket (via relay)
Left rear power window motor (via switch)
Right rear power window motor (via switch)
Distributor (ignition control module)
Front passenger's power window motor (via switch)
Driver's power window motor {via switch)
Power window master switch (power window control unit)
Turn signal/hazard relay (via switch)
PGM-FI main relay
SRS unit (VA)
Cruise control unit (via switch)
Cruise main switch indicator light
Alternator
Charging system light
ELD unit (USA)
EVAP bypass solenoid valve ('98 - 00 models)
EVAP control canister vent shut valve ('98 - 00 models)
EVAP purge control solenoid valve
Primary HO2S
Secondary H02S
VSS
ABS control unit
Option connector (lG2)
Ay'C compressor clutch relay
Blower motor high relay
Blower motor relay
Condenser fan relay
Heater control panel
Left power mirror actuators (via switch)
Mode control motor
Radiator fan relay
Recirculation control motor
Right power mirror actuators (via switch)
Daytime running lights control unit (Canada)
Back-up lights
Reverse relay (A"/T)
Daytime running lights control unit (Canada)
Right headlight (Low beam)
Left headlight (Low beam)
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Ground Distribution
Ground-to-Component(sl Index
GroundWire Color
G2
G3
G 10'l
G201
G202
G351
BLIVRED
BRN
BLK
BLK
BRN/BLK
BLK
BLK
BLK
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Component or Circuits Grounded
Battery
Valve Cover
Transmission housing
A,/T gear position switch
ECM (PG1, PG2) ('98 - 00 models: M/T)
PCM (PG1, PG2l (Avrr)
PGM-FI main relay
Power steering pressure (PSP) switch
Radiator fan switch
VSS
Data link connector
ECM (1G1, LG2) ('98 - 00 models: M/T)
PCM (LGI, LG2) (IVT)
Shielding:
between ECM ('98 - 00 models: M/T) or PCM (Ay'T) and CKF sensorbetween ECM {'98 - 00 modets: M/T} or pCM (Ay'T) and CKp sensorbetween ECM ('98 - 00 models: M/T) or PCM (rVT) and CYP sensorbetween ECM ('98 - 00 models: M/T) or PCM (Ay'T) and TDC sensorbetween ECM {'98 - 00 models: M/T) or PCM (ly'T) and countershaft speed sensor (Ay'T)
between ECM ('98 - 00 models: M/T) or PCM {A,,/T) and mainshaft sp€ed sensor {!VT)between ECM ('98 - 00 models: M/T) or PCM (A,/T) and primary HO2Sbetween ECM ('98 - 00 models: M/T) or PCM (Ay'T) and secondary HO2SHorn (High)
Horn {Low}
Radiator fan motor
Right headlight
Right front parking light
Right front side marker light
Right front turn signal light
Condenser fan motor
Cruise actuator
Left front parking light
Left front side marker light
Left front turn signal light
Left headlight
Rear window washer motor
Windshield washer motor
ABS pump motor
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Normally-open type:
1. Check for continuity between the terminals.
. There should be continuity between the No. 1 and
No. 2 terminals when power and ground are con
nected to the No. 3 and No. 4 terminals
. There should be no continuitv between the No. 1
and No. 2 terminals when power is disconnected.
Terminal
t.*", ^"- t*f \
12
Drsconnected
Connectedoo
a
a
a
a
a
a
Power window relay
Radiator fan relay
Condenser fan relay
A,/C compressor clutch relay
Reverse relay (A/f)
Horn relay
Rear accessory socket relay {A,/T)
Starter cut relay
\K,
Normally-open type:
1. Check for continuity between the terminals.
. There should be continuity between the No. 4 and
No.3 terminals when power and ground are con-
nected to the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals.
. There should be no continuity between the No. 4
and No. 3 terminals when power is disconnected.
Terminal
tl**^-*
-_\3
Disconnected
Connectedo----o
. ABS pump motor relay
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