Condenser Replacement - Honda Civic 2002-2003 Service Manual

Heating and Air Conditioning
Condenser Replacement
1. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/
charging station (see page 21-531.
2. Remove the front bumper (see page 20-851.
3. Remove the bolts, then disconnect the discharge
line (AI and the condenser line (BI from the
condenser. Plug or cap the lines immediately after
disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust
contamination.
.•.•......
~~
~,<~-,,'
6x 1.0mm
9.8 N·m 11.0 kgf·m. 7.2Ibf·ftl
B-
21-52
f;~~j
",' J;-
-
>--
4. Remove the mounting bolts, then remove the
condenser by lifting it up. Be careful not to damage
the radiator or the condenser fins when removing
the condenser.
6x 1.0mm
9.8 N·m 11.0 kgf·m.
7.2 Ibf·ftl
5. Install the condenser in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items.
If you're installing a new condenser, add
refrigerant oil (KEIHIN SP-1 01 (see page 21-61.
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-134al 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
condenser fins when installing the condenser.
Charge the system (see page 21-551.