Compressor Replacement - Honda 2004 Odyssey Service Manual

Compressor Replacement

1. If 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.
2. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio
and the navigation system, then write down the
frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
3. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
4. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/
charging station (see page 21-56).
5. Remove the alternator (see page 4-27).
6. Remove the splash shield (see step 28 on page 5-6).
7. Remove the bolt and the nuts, then disconnect the
suction line (A) and 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 mm
9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
B
A
8. Disconnect the compressor clutch connector, then
remove the mounting bolts and the compressor.
8 x 1.25 mm
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
9. If necessary, remove the mounting bolts and the
compressor bracket.
10 x 1.25 mm
44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
(cont'd)
21-49