Honda HR-V: Outside Air Temperature Sensor Removal, Installation, and Test

Removal & Installation

1. Front Bumper - Remove

2. Outside Air Temperature Sensor - Remove

1. Disconnect the connector (A)
2. Lift the tab (B) to release the lock, then remove the outside air temperature sensor (C).

3. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

Test

NOTE:

• Before testing the motor, check for climate control DTCs - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Climate Control System, or How to Troubleshoot the Body Electrical. (With Climate Control)
• Before testing the motor, check for HVAC control DTCs. (Without Climate Control)

1. Outside Air Temperature Sensor - Test

1. Dip the sensor in ice water, and measure the resistance. Then pour warm water on the sensor, and check for a change in resistance
2. Compare the resistance reading between terminals No. 1 and No. 2 of the outside air temperature sensor with the specifications shown in the graph; the resistance should be within the specifications
3. If the resistance is not as specified, replace the outside air temperature sensor.

REAR AIR OUTLET REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Removal & Installation

1. Rear Bumper - Remove

2. Rear Air Outlet - Remove

3. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

RECEIVER/DRYER DESICCANT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Removal & Installation

1. A/C Condenser - Remove

2. Desiccant - Remove

3. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • Install the desiccant as quickly as possible to prevent the system from absorbing moisture from the air.
   • If you are installing a new desiccant, add the appropriate refrigerant oil for the A/C compressor which installed to the vehicle.
   • 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.

SUNLIGHT SENSOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Removal & Installation

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the sunlight sensor and the dashboard.

1. Sunlight Sensor - Remove

1. Pull out the sunlight sensor (A)
2. Disconnect the connector (B).

2. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

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