Air conditioning condenser- removal and installation
Warning: The air conditioning system is under high pressure. Do not loosen any hose fittings or remove any components until after the system has been discharged. Air conditioning refrigerant must be properly discharged into an EPA-approved recovery/recycling unit at a dealer service department or an automotive air conditioning repair facility. Always wear eye protection when disconnecting air conditioning system fittings.
Caution: When replacing entire components, additional refrigerant oil should be added equal to the amount that is removed with the component being replaced. Be sure to read the can before adding any oil to the system, to make sure it is compatible with the R-134a system.
Removal
1. Have the refrigerant discharged andrecovered by an air conditioning technician.
4. Remove the condenser brackets (seeillustration) and on CR-V models, remove the upper radiator mount brackets.
i.4 Condenser brackets and mounting bolts
5. Disconnect the condenser line and dis-charge line (see illustration) from the condenser. Cap the fittings on the condenser and lines to prevent entry of dirt or moisture.
i.5 Remove the discharge line-to-condenser mounting bolt
6. Remove the condenser by lifting it from its lower mounts.
Installation
7. Installation is the reverse of removal.Assemble all connections with new 0-rings, lightly lubricated with R-134a refrigerant oil.
If a new condenser was installed, add the proper amount of fresh refrigerant oil to it.
) 2-door Civic and all CR-V models (including receiver-drier): 1 2/3-ounce (50 mL)
