Radiator replacement HONDA CR-V 2000 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Workshop Manual

Cooling
f ffustrated Index ........... ..... 1O-2
Radiator
Rep|acement ...........,....,...................... 10-4
Engine Coolant Refilling and
Bleeding ..,.,................. 10-5
Cap Testing .................... 10-7
Testing ......10-7
Thermostat
Rep|acement ....................................... 10-8
Testing ...... 10-9
Water Pump
lllustrated lndex ....,..... .. 10-10
Inspection . 10-1 1
Replacement ....................................,.. 10-1 1
Fan Gontrol
Component Location Index ............... 10-12
Circuit Diagram ............. 10-13
Fan Motor Testing ......... 10-14
Radiator Fan Switch Testing ............. 10-14
Coolant Temperature Gauge
Gauge Testing ............... 10-15
Coolant temperature Sending
Unit Testing ........,....... 10-15
www.emanualpro.com

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
www.emanualpro.com

A/C FilterHeater Unit
Replacement
1.Remove the glove box (see section 20).
Remove the glove box frame {see page 22-4A).
Release the wire harness from the clamps on the
evaporator. Remove the filter lid, then pull out the
,VC filter assembly from the evaporator housing.
A/C FILTER ASSEMELY
Remove the A/C filter from the filter housing.
Replace the Ay'C filter according to the maintenance
schedule in the owner's manual.
Install in the reverse order of removal. Make sure
that there is no air leakage.
22-50
Replacement
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section {24) before performing repairs or ser-
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. From under the hood, open the cable clamp, then dis-
connect the heater valve cable from the heater valve
arm. Turn the heater valve arm to the fullv ooened
oosition as shown.
When the engine is cool, drain the engine coolant
from the radiator (see section 10).
@ Do not remove the rldiator cap when
the engine is hot; the engine coolant is under pres-
sure and could sevo.ely scald you.
HEATER VALVE ARM
HEATER VALVE CABLE
www.emanualpro.com

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- -:
i..
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
www.emanualpro.com