NOTE: Install the receiver/dryer as quickly as possible to prevent the system from absorbing moisture from the air.
Remove the A/C condenser.
Remove the bolts from the A/C condenser, then remove the receiver/dryer (A), the bracket (B), and the O-rings (C).
Install the receiver/dryer in the reverse order of removal. Replace the O-rings with new ones, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil (SP-10) before installing them. Be sure to use the correct O-rings for HFC-134a (R-134a) to avoid leakage.
A/C Refrigerant Oil Replacement (With A/C)
Special Tools Required
Oil Injector Tool Robinair ROB16256, commercially available
*This tool is available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call
888-424-6857
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* 1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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A/C Refrigerant Recovery (With A/C)
caution
Air conditioning refrigerant or lubricant vapor can irritate your
eyes, nose, or throat.
Be careful when connecting service equipment.
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