Honda HR-V: A/C Compressor Relief Valve Removal and Installation
Removal & Installation
NOTE: If the A/C compressor relief valve released refrigerant to the
atmosphere, determine and correct the
cause of the excessive system pressure, then replace the relief valve.
1. A/C Refrigerant - Recover
2. Vehicle - Lift
3. Engine Undercover - Remove
4. A/C Compressor Relief Valve - Remove
NOTE: Plug the opening to keep moisture and foreign material from entering
the system, and the A/C
compressor oil from running out.
5. All Removed Parts - Install
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the A/C compressor relief valve released refrigerant to the
atmosphere, determine and correct
the cause of the excessive system pressure, then replace the relief
valve.
- Clean the mating surfaces.
- New O-ring 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-ring for HFC-134a
(R-134a) to avoid leakage.
- Charge the system with the specified amount of R-134a refrigerant.
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Removal & Installation
NOTE:
Do not install the A/C compressor into a system unless you are
completely sure that the system is free of
contamination. Installing the A/C compressor into a cont
Removal & Installation
1. A/C Refrigerant - Recover
2. Front Bumper - Remove
3. Discharge Hose, Receiver Pipe and A/C Condenser - Remove
Disconnect the connector (B)
Disconnect the receiver pi
Exploded View
1. A/C Line - Remove and Install
Fig. 2: A/C System Diagram With Torque Specifications
A/C PRESSURE SENSOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal & Installation
1. A/C Refrigerant - Recov
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Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use
electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserting the key into the ignition switch
or
pressing t
Removal & Installation
A-Pillar Trim
1. A-Pillar Trim - Remove
Remove the front door opening seal (A) as needed
Remove the A-pillar trim (B).
2. All Removed Parts - Install
Install the parts reverse order of removal.
B-Pillar Upper/Lower Trim
3. Front Door Sill Trim - Remove - Refer to: