Compressor Replacement - Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual

Climate Gontrol
Gompressor Replacement
1 . lf the compressor is marginally operable. run the
engine at idle speed, and let the air conditioning
work for a few minutes, then shut the engine off.
Make sure Vou have the anti-theft code for the radio,
then write down the {requencies for the radio's
preset bunons,
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/
charging station (see page 21-60).
Remove the alternator {see page 4-35).
Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction line
(A) and the discharge line (B) from the compressor.
Plug or cap the lines immediately after
disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust
contamination.
6 x 1 . 0 m m
9 . 8 N m
(1.0 kgf.m,7.2lbf.ftl
21-54
a
7. Remove the mounting bolts and the compressor.
8 x 1,25 mm
22 N.m
(2.2 kgt.m. 16lbl.ft)
Install the compressor in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
. lf you're installing a new compressor, you must
calculate the amount of refrigerant oil to be
removed from it {see page 21-6).
. 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
for HFC-134a (R-134a)to avoid leakage.
. Use refrigerant oil (KElHlN SP-10)for HFC-134a
KEIHIN spiral type compressor only.
. To avoid contamination, do not return the oil to
the container once dispensed, and never mix it
with other refrigerant oils.
. lmmediately after using the oil, reinstall the cap
on the container, and seal it to avoid moisture
absorotion.
. Oo not spillthe refrigerant oil onthevehicle;it
may damage the paint. lf the refrigerant oil
contacts the paint, wash it off immediately.
. Charge the system (see page 21-62).
. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see page
1 1 - 1 4 9 ) .
. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio. then enter
the customer's radio station oresets.