Relief Valve Replacement - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Compressor

Relief Valve Replacement

1. Remove the relief valve and the O-ring.
NOTE:
• Do not let the compressor oil run out.
• Make sure that no foreign matter enters the sys-
tem.
2. Clean the mating surfaces.
3. Replace the O-ring with a new one at the relief valve,
and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before installing
it.
NOTE:
• To avoid contamination, do not return the oil to
the container once dispensed, and never mix it
with other refrigerant oils.
• Immediately after using the oil, reinstall the cap
on the container, and seat it to avoid moisture
absorption.
• Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it
may damage the paint; if the refrigerant oil con-
tacts the paint, wash it off immediately.
4. Install and tighten the relief valve.
5. Charge the system (see page 22-89), and test its
performance (see page 22-76).
O-RING
Replace.
RELIEF VALVE
13.2 N-m (1.35 kgf-m, 9.76 Ibf-ft)