Honda Odyssey Service Manual: A/C Condenser Replacement

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.

• Charge the system.