Honda Element. Manual — part 584

installing them. Be sure to use the correct O-rings for HFC-134a (R-134a) to avoid leakage.

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Immediately after using the oil, reinstall the cap on the container, and seal it to avoid moisture
absorption.

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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.

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Be careful not to damage the radiator or the A/C condenser fins when installing the A/C condenser.

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Charge the system (see SYSTEM CHARGING ).

RECEIVER/DRYER DESICCANT REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the A/C condenser (see A/C CONDENSER REPLACEMENT ).

2. Remove the cap (A) from the bottom of the A/C condenser, then remove the O-rings (B), the filter (C)

and the desiccant (D).

Fig. 103: Removing O-Rings, Filter And Desiccant
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. Install the desiccant in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

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Replace the O-rings with new ones, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil (DENSO ND-OIL 8)
before installing them.

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Be sure to use the correct O-rings for HFC-134a (R-134a) to avoid leakage.

REFRIGERANT RECOVERY

Use only service equipment that is U.L-listed and is certified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to remove
HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioning system.

CAUTION:

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Air conditioning refrigerant or lubricant vapor can irritate your eyes,
nose, or throat.

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Be careful when connecting service equipment.

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Do not breathe refrigerant or vapor.

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If accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate the work area before resuming service.

Additional health and safety information may be obtained from the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.

1. Connect an R-134a refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging station (A) to the high-pressure service port

(B) and the low-pressure service port (C), as shown, following the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

Fig. 104: Connecting R-134A Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling/Charging Station To High-Pressure
Service Port And Low-Pressure Service Port
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2. Measure the amount of refrigerant oil removed from the A/C system after the recovery process is

completed. Be sure to put the same amount of new refrigerant oil back into the A/C system before
charging.

SYSTEM EVACUATION

Use only service equipment that is U.L.-listed and is certified to meet the requirements of SAEJ2210 to remove
HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioning system.

CAUTION:



Air conditioning refrigerant or lubricant vapor can irritate your eyes,
nose, or throat.



Be careful when connecting service equipment.



Do not breathe refrigerant or vapor.

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If accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate the work area before resuming service.

Additional health and safety information may be obtained from the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.

1. When an A/C system has been opened to the atmosphere, such as during installation or repair, it must be

evacuated using an R-134a refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging station. (If the system has been open
for several days, the receiver/dryer should be replaced, and the system should be evacuated for several
hours.)

2. Connect an R-134a refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging station (A) to the high-pressure service port

(B) and the low-pressure service port (C), as shown, following the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
Evacuate the system.

Fig. 105: Connecting R-134A Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling/Charging Station To High-Pressure
Service Port And Low-Pressure Service Port
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. If the low-pressure does not reach more than 93.3 kPa (700 mmHg, 27.6 in.Hg) within 15 minutes, there

is probably a leak in the system. Partially charge the system, and check for leaks (see step 3 ).

SYSTEM CHARGING

CAUTION:



Air conditioning refrigerant or lubricant vapor can irritate your eyes,
nose, or throat.



Be careful when connecting service equipment.

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Use only service equipment that is U.L-listed and is certified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to remove
HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioning system.

If accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate the work area before resuming service.

Additional health and safety information may be obtained from the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.

1. Connect an R-134a refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging station (A) to the high-pressure service port

(B) and the low-pressure service port (C), as shown, following the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

Fig. 106: Connecting R-134A Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling/Charging Station To High-Pressure
Service Port And Low-Pressure Service Port
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2. Evacuate the system (see SYSTEM EVACUATION ).

3. Add the same amount of new refrigerant oil to the system that was removed during recovery. Use only

DENSO ND-OIL 8 refrigerant oil.

4. Charge the system with the specified amount of R-134a refrigerant. Do not overcharge the system; the

A/C compressor will be damaged.

Select the appropriate units of measure for your refrigerant charging station.

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Do not breathe refrigerant or vapor.

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