Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.
Remove the front bulkhead cover.
Remove the two mounting bolts (A) from the front grille.
Remove the bolts, then disconnect the discharge hose (A) from the A/C condenser. Remove the O-ring (B).
Remove the bolt, then disconnect the front receiver line (A) from the A/C condenser. Remove the O-ring (B).
Remove the bolts and the A/C condenser upper mount brackets (A).
Remove the A/C condenser (A) by lifting it up. Be careful not to
damage the radiator and A/C condenser fins when removing the A/C
condenser.
Install the A/C condenser in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
If you're installing a new A/C 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 A/C condenser fins when installing the A/C condenser.
Honda Odyssey Owners Manual > Maintenance Under the Hood: Adding Engine Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap. 2. Add oil slowly. 3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten it securely. 4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the engine oil dipstick. If any oil spills, wipe it up immediately. Spilled oil may damage the engine compartment components. NOTICE ...
