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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2005ACCORD L4-2.4LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCONDENSER HVACSERVICE AND REPAIR
2005 Honda Accord L4-2.4L
Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
2005 Honda Accord L4-2.4LSECTION Service and Repair
Condenser Replacement
1. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.
2. Remove the front bulkhead cover.
3. Remove the clips (A), then remove the air intake cover (B) and the air intake tube or duct (C).
4. Remove the bolts and radiator upper mount brackets.
5. Remove the bolt, then disconnect the receiver line (A) from the condenser. Disconnect the A/C pressure switch connector (B).
6. Remove the bolts from the condenser.
7. Remove the nut, then disconnect the discharge line from the condenser.
8. Remove the condenser by lifting it up. Be careful not to damage the radiator and condenser fins when removing the condenser.
9. Install the condenser in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If you're installing a new condenser, add refrigerant oil (DENSO ND-OIL 8).
- 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.
- Immediately after using the oil, reinstall the cap on the container, and seal it to avoid moisture absorption.
- Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if 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.
1. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.
2. Remove the front bulkhead cover.
3. Remove the clips (A), then remove the air intake cover (B) and the air intake tube or duct (C).
4. Remove the bolts and radiator upper mount brackets.
5. Remove the bolt, then disconnect the receiver line (A) from the condenser. Disconnect the A/C pressure switch connector (B).
6. Remove the bolts from the condenser.
7. Remove the nut, then disconnect the discharge line from the condenser.
8. Remove the condenser by lifting it up. Be careful not to damage the radiator and condenser fins when removing the condenser.
9. Install the condenser in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If you're installing a new condenser, add refrigerant oil (DENSO ND-OIL 8).
- 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.
- Immediately after using the oil, reinstall the cap on the container, and seal it to avoid moisture absorption.
- Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if 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.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.