Honda Element. Manual — part 585

Refrigerant Capacity:

500 to 550 g

0.50 to 0.55 kg

1.10 to 1.21 lbs

17.6 to 19.4 oz

5. Check for refrigerant leaks (see REFRIGERANT LEAK TEST ).

6. Check for system performance (see PERFORMANCE TEST ).

REFRIGERANT LEAK TEST

Special Tool Required

Leak detector, Honda Tool and Equipment YGK-H-10PM, commercially available

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.

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

R-134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioning systems should not be pressure tested or leak tested with
compressed air.

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.

WARNING:



Compressed air mixed with R-134a forms a combustible vapor.



The vapor can burn or explode causing serious injury.



Never use compressed air to pressure test R-134a service
equipment or vehicle air conditioning systems.

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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Fig. 107: 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. Open the high pressure valve to charge the system to the specified capacity, then close the supply valve,

and remove the charging system couplers.

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

Refrigerant Capacity:

500 to 550 g

0.50 to 0.55 kg

1.10 to 1.21 lbs

17.6 to 19.4 oz

3. Check the system for leaks using an R-134a refrigerant leak detector with an accuracy of 14 g (0.5 oz) per

year or better.

4. If you find leaks that require the system to be opened (to repair or replace hoses, fittings, etc.), do the

refrigerant recovery procedure (see REFRIGERANT RECOVERY ).

5. After checking and repairing leaks, the system must be evacuated.

A/C SYSTEM TEST

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PERFORMANCE TEST

The performance test will help determine if the air conditioner system is operating within specifications.

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.

R-134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioning systems should not be pressure tested or leak tested with
compressed air.

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

1. Connect an R-134a refrigerant recover/recycling/charging station to the high-pressure service port and the

low-pressure service port, following the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

2. Determine the relative humidity and air temperature.

3. Open the glove box, then let the glove box hang down (see GLOVE BOX

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

4. Insert a thermometer (A) in the center air vent.

Fig. 108: Inserting Thermometer In Center Air Vent

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.

WARNING:



Compressed air mixed R-134a forms a combustible vapor.



The vapor can bum or explode causing serious injury.



Never use compressed air to pressure test R-134a service
equipment or vehicle air conditioning systems.

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Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

5. Place a thermometer (B) near the blower unit.

6. Test conditions:



Avoid direct sunlight.



Open the hood.



Open the front doors.



Set the temperature control dial on Max Cool, the mode control dial on Vent and the recirculation
control switch on Recirculate.



Turn the A/C switch on and the fan switch on Max.



Run the engine speed at 1,500 rpm.



No driver or passengers in vehicle.

7. After running the air conditioning for 10 minutes under the above test conditions, read the delivery

temperature from the thermometer in the center vent, the intake temperature near the blower unit and the
high and low system pressure from the A/C gauges.

8. Refer to the inspection data.

Inspection data

Example Intake temperature (dry): 86°F (30°C) Humidity level 70 %

Intake temperature (wet): 77.9°F (25.5°C)

Intake pressure: 275 kPa (2.8 kgf/cm

2

) [39.8 psi]

Delivery temperature: 67.6°F (19.8°C)

Delivery pressure: 1,363 kPa (13.9 kgf/cm

2

) [197.8 psi]

Results: Within normal range

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