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A/C Condenser Replacement

  1. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station (see REFRIGERANT RECOVERY  ).
  2. Remove the upper grille cover (see UPPER GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT ).
  3. Do the battery removal procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  4. Remove the clip (A) and the harness (B), then remove the air intake ducts (C).
    Fig 1: Removing Clip And Harness
    G07354749Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the bolt, then disconnect the receiver line (A) from the A/C condenser.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Receiver Line From A/C Condenser With Torque Specifications
    G07354750Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the bolt, then disconnect the discharge hose (A) from the A/C condenser.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Discharge Hose From A/C Condenser With Torque Specifications
    G07354751Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the bolts and the radiator upper mount brackets (A).
    Fig 4: Removing Bolts And Radiator Upper Mount Brackets With Torque Specifications
    G07354752Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the bolts and the A/C condenser upper mount brackets (A).
    Fig 5: Removing Bolts And A/C Condenser Upper Mount Brackets With Torque Specifications
    G07354753Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Remove the A/C condenser (A) by lifting it up. Be careful not to damage the radiator and the A/C condenser fins when removing the A/C condenser.
    Fig 6: Removing A/C Condenser
    G07354754Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. 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 REFRIGERANT OIL REPLACEMENT  ).
    • 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.
    • Be careful not to damage the radiator and the A/C condenser fins when installing the A/C condenser.
    • Charge the system (see SYSTEM CHARGING  ).
  11. Do the battery installation procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
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