Honda Accord: A/C Condenser Replacemen
1. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling charging station (see page 21-80).
2. Remove the front grille cover (see page 20-274).
3. Remove the intake air duct and the water separator (see page 10-13).
4. Remove the clips (A) and the duct (B). Remove the bolts and the radiator upper mount brackets (C).
5. Remove the bolt, then disconnect the receiver pipe (A) from the A/C condenser.
6. Remove the bolt, then disconnect the discharge hose (A) from the A/C condenser.
7. Remove the coolant reservoir (A).
8. Remove the bolts, then remove the A/C condenser upper mount brackets (B). Remove the A/C condenser (C) by lifting it up. Be careful not to damage the radiator or condenser fins when removing the A/C condenser.
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 (DENSO ND-OIL8) (see page 21-6).
• 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 page 21-81).
A/C Compressor Relief Valve
Replacement
1. Recover the refrigerant with a
recovery/recycling/charging station (see page 21-80).
2. Raise the vehicle on a lift.
3. Remove the relief valve (A) and the O-ring (B). Plug
the opening to k ...
Receiver/Dryer Desiccant
Replacement
NOTE: Install the receiver/dryer as quickly as possible to
prevent the system from absorbing moisture from the
air.
1. Remove the A/C condenser (see page 21 -77).
2. Remove the bolts from the ...
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Console Accessory Power Socket
Test/Replacement
NOTE: If all of the front and console accessory power
sockets do not work, check the No. 1 8 (7.5 A) fuse in the
driver's under-dash fuse/relay box and ground (G503)
first.
1. Remove the center ...
CMP Pulse Plate B Replacement
1. Remove the cylinder head cover (see page 6-73).
2. Remove camshaft position (CMP) sensor B (see page
11-198).
3. Hold the camshaft with an open-end wrench, then
loosen the bolt.
4. Remov ...