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A/C Condenser Replacement

  1. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station (see REFRIGERANT RECOVERY  ).
  2. Remove the nut, then disconnect the discharge hose (A) from the A/C condenser. Remove the O-ring (B), from the discharge hose.
    Fig 1: Discharge Hose & O-Ring With Torque Specifications
    G05959853Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the bolt, then disconnect the receiver line (A) from the A/C condenser. Remove the O-ring (B), from the receiver line.
    Fig 2: Receiver Line & O-Ring With Torque Specifications
    G05959854Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the bolts (A) and the radiator upper mount brackets (B).
    Fig 3: Radiator Upper Mount Brackets, Bolts, Fan Motor Connector & Harness Clamp With Torque Specifications
    G05959855Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Disconnect the fan motor connector (C), then remove the harness clamp (D).
  6. Remove the front grille cover (see FRONT GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT ).
  7. Remove the bolts (A) and the condenser upper mount brackets (B).
    Fig 4: Condenser Upper Mount Brackets & Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G05959856Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the A/C condenser (A) by lifting it up.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the radiator or condenser fins when removing the A/C condenser.
    Fig 5: Identifying A/C Condenser
    G05959857Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. 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 (SP-10) (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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