A/C Condenser Replacement

Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station (see REFRIGERANT RECOVERY ).
Remove the front bumper center upper beam (see FRONT BUMPER CENTER UPPER BEAM REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the cooling guide.
Remove the hood latch (see HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the horn (see HORN TEST/REPLACEMENT ).
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: A/C Condenser Discharge Hose And O-Ring With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the bolt, then disconnect the receiver pipe (A) from the A/C condenser. Remove the O-ring (B) from the receiver pipe.

Fig 2: A/C Condenser Receiver Pipe And O-Ring With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the bolts and the A/C condenser brackets (A). A.

Fig 3: A/C Condenser Brackets With Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Remove the A/C condenser (A) by lifting it up. Be careful not to damage the radiator or A/C condenser fins when removing the A/C condenser.

Fig 4: Removing A/C Condenser
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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 COMPRESSOR THERMAL PROTECTOR 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 ).