Honda Civic. Manual — part 775

Fig. 110: Disconnecting Discharge Hose (With Specifications)

4. Remove the bolt, then disconnect the receiver line (A) from the A/C condenser.

Fig. 111: Disconnecting Receiver Line (With Specifications)

5. Remove the bolts and the A/C condenser upper mount brackets (A).

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 HVAC Heating/Air Conditioning - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 112: Removing A/C Condenser Upper Mount Brackets (With
Specifications)

6. Lift the tab (A) to release the lock, then remove the outside air temperature

sensor (B) from the receiver/dryer desiccant bracket. Disconnect the 2P
connector (C) then remove the clip (D).

Fig. 113: Disconnecting 2P Connector And Removing Clip

7. Remove the A/C condenser (A). Be careful not to damage the radiator and A/C

condenser fins when removing the A/C condenser.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 HVAC Heating/Air Conditioning - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 114: Removing A/C Condenser

8. 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 (SP-10) (see
A/C REFRIGERANT OIL REPLACEMENT ).

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.

Charge the system (see SYSTEM CHARGING ).

RECEIVER/DRYER DESICCANT REPLACEMENT

4-DOOR

1. Remove the A/C condenser (see A/C CONDENSER REPLACEMENT ).
2. Remove the bolts from the A/C condenser, then remove the receiver/dryer (A),

the bracket (B), and the O-rings (C).

NOTE:

Install the receiver/dryer as quickly as possible to prevent
the system from absorbing moisture from the air.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 HVAC Heating/Air Conditioning - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 115: Removing Receiver/Dryer, Bracket And O-Rings (With
Specifications)

3. 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.

2-DOOR

1. Remove the A/C condenser (see A/C CONDENSER REPLACEMENT ).
2. Remove the cap (A) from the bottom of the A/C condenser. Remove the O-

rings (B) and the desiccant (C).

NOTE:

Install the receiver/dryer as quickly as possible to prevent
the system from absorbing moisture from the air.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 HVAC Heating/Air Conditioning - Civic (All Except Hybrid)