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A/C Condenser Replacement

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  1. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station (see RECEIVER/DRYER DESICCANT REPLACEMENT )
  2. Remove the front bumper (see FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
  3. Remove the intake duct (see THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
  4. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION )
  5. Remove the bolt, then disconnect the receiver line (A) from the A/C condenser Remove the O-ring (B)
    Fig 1: A/C Condenser O-Ring And Receiver Line Bolt With Torque Specification
    G05988744Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the bolt, then disconnect the discharge hose (A) from the A/C condenser Remove the O-ring (B)
    Fig 2: Identifying A/C Condenser O-Ring And Discharge Hose Bolt
    G05988745Courtesy 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: Radiator Upper Mount Brackets And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G05988746Courtesy 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 And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G05988747Courtesy 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 condenser fins when removing the condenser
    Fig 5: Identifying A/C Condenser
    G05988748Courtesy 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 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
    • 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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