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A/C Condenser Replacement

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  1. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station (see REFRIGERANT RECOVERY  ).
  2. Remove the front bulkhead cover (see FRONT BULKHEAD COVER REPLACEMENT ).
  3. Remove the two mounting bolts (A) from the front grille.
    Fig 1: Front Grille Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G06968194Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the bolts, then disconnect the discharge hose (A) from the A/C condenser. Remove the O-ring (B).
    Fig 2: Discharge Hose, O-Ring With Mounting Bolts Torque Specification
    G06968195Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the bolt, then disconnect the front receiver line (A) from the A/C condenser. Remove the O-ring (B).
    Fig 3: Front Receiver Line, O-Ring With Mounting Bolt Torque Specification
    G06968196Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the bolts and the A/C condenser upper mount brackets (A).
    Fig 4: A/C Condenser Upper Mount Brackets With Mounting Bolts Torque Specification
    G06968197Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the A/C condenser (A) by lifting it up. Be careful not to damage the radiator and A/C condenser fins when removing the A/C condenser.
    Fig 5: Removing A/C Condenser
    G06968198Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. 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 or the A/C condenser fins when installing the A/C condenser.
    • Charge the system (see SYSTEM CHARGING  ).
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