Honda 38810-RGL-A01 Compressor

The receiver-drier should be replaced whenever the compressor is replaced. To remove it, first have the air conditioning system refrigerant discharged and recovered by an air conditioning technician. Then, disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Remove the drivebelt. On 2004 and earlier models, remove the alternator. Set the parking brake, block the rear wheels and raise the front of the vehicle, supporting it securely on jackstands. Remove the splash shield from under the engine compartment. On 2005 and later models detach the front of the inner fender and move it rearward. Disconnect the compressor clutch wiring harness. Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the compressor. Plug the open fittings to prevent entry of dirt and moisture. Remove the subframe bracket bolts, loosen the subframe mounting bolt and pivot the bracket away from the body. Remove the compressor mounting bolts. Carefully guide the compressor through the opening between the subframe and the body of the vehicle. If necessary, remove the compressor mounting bracket. Remove the compressor bracket from the engine compartment. To install, the clutch may have to be transferred from the old compressor to the new unit. Adjust the amount of refrigerant oil in the new compressor using the following calculations: Drain the refrigerant oil from the old compressor through the suction fitting and measure it in ounces. Subtract this number from 7 ounces (210 ml). The difference between these two figures is equal to the amount you should drain from the new compressor. Installation is the reverse of removal, using new 0-rings where the line fittings attach to the compressor. Tighten the subframe bracket bolts and subframe mounting bolt. Reconnect the battery. Have the system evacuated, recharged and leak tested by the shop that discharged it.

Honda and 2006 Acura vehicles will receive a new receiver-drier anytime the compressor gets replaced. First, have a licensed AC professional take the old refrigerant from your system and store it safely. When taking the compressor out but keeping it working, turn it on for several minutes as you make your way to dumping the waste gas. Park the car, remove the drivebelt, set the parking brake, and block both rear wheels. Then lift the front of the car safely on jackstands. Remove and disconnect the electrical plug connecting the compressor clutch from its place on the fan shroud in front of the alternator. When lifting the subframe, set a floor jack under it on the right side, then eliminate the subframe mounting bracket at the bottom of the compressor while keeping note that the company says it's better to attach a brand new bolt when setting the subframe back in place. Close the refrigerator lines at the compressor and put cap covers on the open ends to keep dirt and moisture from getting inside. First take out the compressor mounting bolts, then pull it down. You'll see bolts holding the compressor mounting bracket, and you can take it off by first pulling out the bottom bolt of the lower alternator. Before putting it into place, you have to move the clutch from the old compressor to the new one. Follow the special instructions to check and adjust oil when installing a fresh or rebuilt compressor. Changing compression involves putting new O-rings in place on the compressor where the line fittings connect, tightening both subframe bracket and subframe mounting bolts. Reconnect the battery, then send the unit to the same shop that took the charge from it. They will reempty, recharge, and perform leak checks.

When installing a new compressor, it may be necessary to transfer the clutch from the old compressor to the new unit. Additionally, if a new or rebuilt compressor is being installed, follow the accompanying directions to properly adjust the oil level before installing it.

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