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A/C Condenser Replacement

  1. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station (see REFRIGERANT RECOVERY  ).
  2. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
  3. Remove the front bumper (see FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  4. Remove the intake duct (see THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  5. Remove the bolt, then disconnect the receiver line (A) from the A/C condenser. Remove the O-ring (B).
    Fig 1: Receiver Line And O-Ring With Torque Specifications
    G08071094Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the bolts, then disconnect the discharge hose (A) from the A/C condenser. Remove the O-ring (B)
    Fig 2: Discharge Hose And O-Ring With Torque Specifications
    G08071095Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the bolts and the radiator upper mount brackets (A). Remove the clips and the front bulkhead brace cover (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Radiator Upper Mount Brackets And Bulkhead Brace Cover
    G08071096Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the bolts and the A/C condenser upper mount brackets (A).
    Fig 4: A/C Condenser Upper Mount Brackets With Torque Specifications
    G08071097Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Remove the A/C condenser (A) by lifting it up. Be careful not to damage the radiator or the A/C condenser fins when removing the A/C condenser.
    Fig 5: Lifting A/C Condenser To Remove It
    G08071098Courtesy 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 SYSTEM INSPECTION  ).
    • 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 or the A/C condenser fins when installing the A/C condenser.
    • Charge the system (see SYSTEM CHARGING  ).
  11. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
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