Honda Civic 1998 Service Manual page 1095

Condenser
Replacement
1 .
Recover the refrigerant with a Recovery/Recycling/
Charging System (see page 22 21).
Disconnect the condenser fan connector from the
A/C wire harness, then remove the Ay'C wire harness
from the condenser fan shroud.
2 .
CONDENSER
FAN
CONNECTOR
3 .
R e m o v e t h e b o l t s , t h e n d i s c o n n e c t t h e d i s c h a r g e
and condenser lines from the condenser.
NOTE: Plug or cap the lines immediately after dis-
connecting them to avoid moisture and dust con-
ramlnaton.
A/C WIRE HARNESS
6 x 1 . O m m
D T S C H A R G E L | N E 9 . 8 N . m 1 1 . 0
CONDENSER
9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbf ft)
6 x 1 . 0
22-35
4.
Remove the bolt from the suction hose bracket, and
remove the two bolts and the upper mount bracket.
Remove the condenser assembly by lifting it up
NOTE: Be carefui not to damage the condenser fins
when removing the condenser assembly.
UPPER MOUNT BRACKET
5.
lnstall in the reverse order of removal. Make note of
the following items.
.
lf you're installing a new condenser, add refriger-
ant oil (SP-10) (see Page 22-19).
. Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fit-
t i n g , a n d a p p l y a t h i n c o a t o f r e f r i g e r a n t o i l
before installing them.
NOTE: Be sure to use the right O-rings for HFc-
1344 (R-'134a) to avoid leakage.
a B e c a r e f u l n o t t o d a m a g e t h e c o n d e n s e r f i n s
when installing the condenser assembly.
. Charge the system {see page 22-37). and test its
performance {see Page 22-221
6 x 1 . 0 m m
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m.7.2lbf ftl
6 x 1 . 0 m m
9.8 N.m 11.0 kgl.m,7.2lbI.ftl