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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 grille cover (see FRONT GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT ).
  3. Remove the nut, then disconnect the discharge hose (A) from the A/C condenser. From the discharge hose, remove the O-ring (B).
    Fig 1: Bolt With Torque Specifications, Discharge Hose And O-Ring
    G06431409Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the bolt, then disconnect the receiver line (A) from the A/C condenser. From the receiver line, remove the O-ring (B).
    Fig 2: Receiver Line With Torque Specifications And O-Ring
    G06431410Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the bolts and the condenser brackets (A).
    Fig 3: Condenser Brackets With Torque Specifications
    G06431411Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the bolts and the radiator brackets.
  7. Remove the hood latch (see HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT ).
  8. Remove the air duct bracket (see step 4 ).
  9. Push the radiator backward, and pull up the A/C condenser from behind the bulkheads.
    • Do not grab the upper seal.
    • Be careful not to damage the radiator and A/C condenser fins when removing the A/C condenser.
    Fig 4: A/C Condenser And Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G06431412Courtesy 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 (SP-10) (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.
    • Charge the system (see SYSTEM CHARGING  ).
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