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.
Important Safety Precautions
You’ll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout
this manual.
The recommendations on this page are the ones we consider to be the most important.
Always Wear Your ...
Installation
Hold the gearbox housing using a C-clamp (A) and wooden blocks (B) to a
workbench as shown. Do not clamp the cylinder part of the gearbox housing in
a vise.
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Modifications
Do not modify your vehicle or use non-Honda components that can affect its
handling, stability, and reliability.
Overall vehicle performance can be affected. Always make sure all equipment is
pro ...