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A/C Compressor Relief Valve Replacement

  1. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station (see REFRIGERANT RECOVERY ).
  2. Raise the vehicle on a lift, then remove the front splash shield (see FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
  3. Remove the relief valve (A) and the O-ring (B). Plug the opening to keep foreign matter from entering the system, and the A/C compressor oil from running out.
    Fig 1: Relief Valve And O-ring With Torque Specifications
    G05968471Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Clean the mating surfaces.
  5. Replace the O-ring on the relief valve with a new one, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before installing it.
  6. Remove the plug installed in step 3, then install and tighten the relief valve.
  7. Charge the system (see SYSTEM CHARGING ).
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