Condenser Replacement - Honda EP3 Service Manual

Heating and Air Conditioning
Gondenser Replacement
1 .
6 x 1 . 0 m m
9.8 N.m ('1.0 kgf.m,7.2lbf.ft)
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/
charging station (see page 21-53).
Remove the front bumper {see page 20-85).
Remove the bolts, then disconnect the discharge
line (A) and the condenser line (B) from the
condenser. Plug or cap the lines immediately after
disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust
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6 x 1 . 0 m m
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt.m.7.2lbf.ft)
21-52
4, Remove the mounting bolts, then remove the
condenser by lifting it up. Be careful not to damage
t h e r a d i a t o r o r t h e c o n d e n s e r f i n s w h e n r e m o v i n o
the condenser.
6 x '1.0 mm
9.8 N.m ('1.0 kgf.m,
7.2 tbl.ftl
5 . l n s t a l l t h e c o n d e n s e r i n t h e r e v e r s e o r d e r o f
removal, and note these items.
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r e f r i g e r a n t o i l ( K E l H l N S P - 1 0 ) l s e e p a g e 2 1 ' 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
f o r H F C - 1 3 4 a ( R - ' 1 3 4 a ) t o a v o i d l e a k a g e .
. lmmediately after using the oil, reinstallthe cap
on the container, and seal it to avoid moisture
absorption.
. D o n o t s p i l l t h e r e f r i g e r a n t o i l o n t h e v e h i c l e ; i t
may damage the paint. lf 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 21-55).
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