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A/C Condenser Replacement

  1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio and the navigation system, then wire down the XM radio channel presets.
  2. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling charging station (see REFRIGERANT RECOVERY  ).
  3. Remove the front bulkhead cover (see FRONT GRILLE LOWER MOLDING REPLACEMENT ).
  4. Make sure the ignition is OFF, then remove the battery and the battery box.
  5. Remove the clips (A), then remove the air intake cover (B).
    Fig 1: Removing Clips & Air Intake Cover
    G03661957Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the bolts and the radiator upper mount brackets.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolts & Radiator Upper Mount Brackets
    G03661958Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the bolt, then disconnect the receiver line (A) from the A/C condenser. Disconnect the A/C pressure switch connector (B).
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Receiver Line From A/C Condenser & Disconnecting A/C Pressure Switch Connector
    G03661959Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the bolts from the A/C condenser.
    Fig 4: Removing A/C Condenser Bolts
    G03661960Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Remove the bolt, then disconnect the discharge line from the A/C condenser.
    Fig 5: Removing Bolt & Disconnecting Discharge Line From A/C Condenser
    G03661961Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Remove the A/C condenser by lifting it up. Be careful not to damage the radiator and A/C condenser fins when removing the A/C condenser.
    Fig 6: Removing A/C Condenser
    G03661962Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Install the A/C condenser in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • If you're installing a new A/C condenser, add refrigerant oil (DENSO ND-OIL 8) (see A/C SERVICE TIPS AND PRECAUTIONS ).
    • Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before installing them. Be sure to use the correct O-rings for HFC-134a (R-134a) to avoid leakage.
    • Immediately after using the oil, reinstall the cap on the container, and seal it to avoid moisture absorption.
    • Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if the refrigerant oil contacts the paint, wash it off immediately.
    • Charge the system (see SYSTEM CHARGING  ).
    • Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the customer's XM radio channel presets.
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