Honda HR-V: Evaporator Core Removal and Installation
Removal & Installation
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the evaporator core.
1. HVAC Unit - Remove
2. Heater Unit - Remove
3. Air Mix Control Motor - Remove (With Climate Control)
4. Mode Control Motor - Remove (With Climate Control)
5. Evaporator Core - Remove
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- Remove the heater unit case (A)
- Remove the heater unit case D.
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- Remover the evaporator core (A) and the plate (B).
6. Evaporator Temperature Sensor - Remove
7. All Removed Parts - Install
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: Make sure that there is no air leakage.
EVAPORATOR EXPANSION VALVE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal & Installation
1. A/C Refrigerant - Recover
2. A/C Lines - Disconnect
3. Expansion Valve - Remove
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- Remove the expansion valve (A).
NOTE:
- Screw the A/C pipe fixing both in the expansion valve about 4 to 6 heads. Hold the bolts and pull them out.
- Be careful not to damage the expansion valve.
4. All Removed Parts - Install
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- New O-rings should be used at each fitting. Prior to installation, apply a thin coat of the same refrigerant oil used in the A/C compressor. Be sure to use the correct O-rings for HFC-134a (R-134a) to avoid leakage.
- Charge the system with the specified amount of R-134a refrigerant.
EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR REMOVAL, INSTALLATION, AND TEST
Removal & Installation
1. Evaporator Core - Remove
2. Evaporator Temperature Sensor - Remove
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- Remove the evaporator temperature sensor (A)
- Remove the clip (B).
3. All Removed Parts - Install
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- Install the evaporator temperature sensor (A) in the evaporator core, and note these items: Refer to the following position list.
Dual A/C type
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Except dual A/C type
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Test
1. Evaporator Temperature Sensor - Test
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- Dip the sensor in ice water, and measure the resistance between terminals No. 1 and No. 2
- Then pour warm water on the sensor, and check for a change in resistance
- Compare the resistance readings with the specifications shown in the graph; the resistance should be within the specifications
- If the resistance is not as specified, replace the evaporator temperature sensor.
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Outside Air Temperature Sensor Removal, Installation, and Test
Removal & Installation
1. Front Bumper - Remove
2. Outside Air Temperature Sensor - Remove
Disconnect the connector (A)
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NOTE:
Check the vehicle 12 volt battery condition first.
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Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
1. Problem verification.
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increases.
Does the
Throttle Body Removal and Installation
Removal
Do not insert your fingers into the installed throttle body when you turn the
vehicle to the ON mode, or while
the vehicle is in ON mode. If you do, you will seriously injure your fingers if
the throttle valve is activated.
NOTE: If you are replacing the throttle body, start at 1st proced
