1994 ACURA INTEGRA Valve

Defroster Door Adjustment
Set the mode control switch on HEAT.
Loosen the adiusting screw.
Turn the adjusting arm to the left, as shown, so that
there will be no heat leakage from the defroster door,
Tighten the sdjusting screw.4.
CE]TTER AIR VEI{T
4. Remove the four self-tapping screws and the centerair v€nt.
Install in the reverse order of removal. and adjust theair mix control cable at the heater unit lsee page21-27). lf necessary, adjust the heater valve cablelsee page 21-27).
REAR WITIDOWDEFOGGERswtTcH
Heater Control Panel
Replacement
Disconned the air mix control cable from the heat-er unit lsee page 21-271.
Remove the rear window defogger switch and thehazard warning switch.
Remove the two self-tapping screws, then pull outthe heater control panel and the center air vent. Dis-connect the connectots, and remove the heater con-trol panel and the center air vent.
NOTE: The locking tabs of the hazard warningswitch and heater control panel connectors are onthe bottom.
AD.'USTII{G ARM
ADJUSTI G SCREW
AIR MIX CONTROL CABLE
CENTEB AIR VE T
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Heater Valve Gable
Adjustment
Disconnect the heater valve cable from the heatervalve arm and the clamp, and from the heater con-trol arm and the clamp.
Set the temperature control lever to MAX. HEAT.
Turn the heater control arm as shown. and connectthe end of the heater valve cable to the heater con-trol arm.
Gently slide the heater valve cable housing back fromthe end enough to take up any slack in the heatervalve cable, but not enough to make the tempera-ture control lever move. Hold the end of the heatervalve cable housing against the stop, then snap theheater valve cable housing into the clamp.
2.
Air Mix Control Cable
Adjustment
'l . Disconnect the air mix control cable from the air maxcontrol arm and the clamp.
2. Set the temperature control lever to MAX, HEAT.
3, Turn the air mix control arm as shown. and connectthe end of the air mix cont.ol cable to the air mixcontrol arm.
4. Gently slide the air mix control cable housing backtrom the end enough to take up any slack in the airmix controlcable, but not enough to make the tem-pe.ature control lever move, then snap the air mixcontrol cable housing into the clamp.
NOTE: The heater valve cable should always be ad-justed whenever the air mix control cable has beendisconnected.
HEATER COIITBOLARMHEATEB VALVECABLE
AIR MIX CONTROLCABLEAIB MIX CONTROLARM
5. Turn the heate. valve arm as shown, and connectthe end of the heater valve cable to the heater valve
arm.
Gently slide the heater valve cable housing back from
the end enough to take up any slack in the heatervalve cable, but not enough to make the tempera-ture control lever move, then snap the heater valve
cable housing into the clamp,
NOTE: The air mix control cable should always beadjusted whenever the heater valve cable has beendisconnected.
CLAMP
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lllustrated Index
CAUTION:
. All SRS electrical wiring harnossos are cover€d withyellow insulation.
. B€fors disconnacting any part of the SRS wire har-ness, connsct the 3hort connsctor(s).. Replace the entirs affscted SRS harness assembly itit has an open circuit or damaged wiring.
NOTE; The original radio has a coded theft protection
circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code number
before- disconnecting the battery.- removing the No.32 (7.5 A) fuse from the under-
hood fuse/relay box.- removing the radio.
After service, reconnect Dower to the radio and turn it
on. When the word "CODE" is displayed, enter the cus-
tomer's 5-digit code to restore radio operation.
SRS MAIN HARNESSlcover€d with yellow insulationl
EVAPORATORReplacement, page 22-26Ovethaul. Oase 22.27
SERVICE VALVE(LOW PRESSURE SIDEI
SERVICE VALVEIHIGH PRESSURE SIDE)
RECEIVER/DRYER
CONDENSERReplacement, page 22,37
A/C PRESSURE SWITCHCOMPRESSORReplacement, page 22-30When the refrigerant pressure is below 200 kpa (2.0kqflcm,,28 psi) due to refrigerant leakage or above 3]OOkPa (32 kgf/cm,, 460 psi) due to coolant btockage, the A,/Cpressure switch opens the circuit to the A"/C switch andstops the air conditionang to protect the compressor.
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Description
Outline
The air conditioner system delivers cooled air into the passenger compartment by circulating refrigerant through the sys-
tem as shown below.
CONDENSOR
This car uses HFC-134a {R-134a) refrigerant which does not contain chlorofluorocarbons Pay attention to the following
service items:
. Do not mix refrigerants CFC-I2 (R-l21 and HFC-134a (R-134a) They are not compatible'
. Use onty the recommended potyatkytenegtycol {PAG) refrigerant oil (ND-OIL 8: P/N 38899-PR7-A01) designed for the R-
134a compressor. Intermixing the recommended (PAG) refrigerant oil with any other refrigerant oil will result in com-
pressor tailure.
.A||lvcsystemparts(compressor.dischargeIine,suotionIine,evaporator,condenser.receiver/dryer,expansionva|ve.
o-ringsforioints}havetobeproperforre'rigerantR-l34a.DonotconfusewithR.l2parts.
. Use a halogen gas leak detector designed for refrigerant R-134a'
. R-.12 and C-l34a refrigerant servicing equipment are not interchangeable. Only use a Recovery/Recyclins/Charging
System that is U.L.-listed and is certifLd to meet the requirements of sAE J2210 to service R-134a air conditioning sys-
rems.
. Always recover the refrigerant R-134a with an approved Recover/Recycling/Charging System before disconnecting any
A,/C fitting.
coMpRESsoR -coNDENSER - RECEIVER/DRYER
High temperature/
high pressure gas
Suction and comPression
Less moisturized
low pressure vaPor
High temperature/ Traps debris High temperature/
hilh pressure liquid and removes high pressure liquid
Radiation of heat molsture
More liquidified
low Pressure vaPor
Absorption of heat
EVAPORATOR <-'----------.- EXPANSION VALVE
EVAFORATOR
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Pressure Test Chart
NOTE: Performance Test on page 22-24.
TEST RESULTSRELATED SYMPTOMSPROAABLE CAUSEREMEDYDischsrge(high) pressureabnormallynrgn
AftEr stopping compressor, pressuredrops to about 200 kPa (2.0 kof/cmr. 28psi) quickly, and then falls gr;dua y.
Air in systemRecover, evacuate and recharqowith sDecified amount. -
Evacuation: see Daqe 22-38Charoino: se6 D;op--2?-?qNo bubbles in sight g16ss when con-denser is cooled bv water.E-\cessive refrigerant in sys-Recover, evacuate and recharqewith specitied amount. -
Reduced or no air flow through con-oenser.Clogged condenser orradiato. finsCondenser o. radiator fannot working properly
CleanCheck voltage and fan rpmunecK lan ofeclton
Line to condenser is excessivelv hot.Restricted flow of refriger-ant In syslem. Restricted lines
Discharge pres-su re abnormal-Excossive bubbles in sight glass;condenser is not hot.Insuff icient refrigerant insyslemCheck for leakCharge systemHigh and low pressures are balancedsoon after stopping compressor. Lowside is higher than normal,
Faulty compressor dis-cnarge vaNsFaulty compressor seal
Replace the compressor.
Outlet of expansion vslve is not frost-ed, low pressure gauge indicates vacu-um,
. Faulty expansion valve. Moisture in sysiem. Replace. Recover, evacuate and recharoewith specified amount. -
Suction (lowlpressureabnormally low
Excessive bubbles in sight glass;conqenser rs not hot_Insuff icient ref rigerantReoair the leaks.Reaover, evacuate and recharoewith sDecifisd amount. -
Charqe as required.Expansion valve is not trosted and lowpressur€ line is not cold. Low pressuregauge Inorcates vacuum.
Frozen expansion valveFaulty expansion valveReplace the expansion valve.
Discharge temperaturg is low and theair flow from vents is restricted.Froren evaporatorRun the tan with comoressor oftthen check Ay'C thermostat.Expansion valve is frost€d.Clogged expansion valveCl€an or replace.Receiver/dryer outlet is cool and inletisrryarm (should be warm during oper-Clogged r€ceiver/dry€rReplace
Suction pres-su re abnormal-ly high
Low pressure hose and check joint arecooler than the temDeraturo aroundevaDorator.
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ffin"nsion u"lu" oD"n too
. Loose expansion capillary
Repair or replace.
Suction pressure is lowered when con-denser is cooled by water,Excessive refrigerant in sys-remRecover, evacuate and recharqewith sDecifi€d amount. -
High and low pressure are equalizedas soon as the compressor is stopped,and both gauges fluctuate while run-nrng.
Faultv oasketFaulty Figh pressure valveForeign particle stuck inhigh pressure valve
Replace the compressor.
Suction anddischarg€ pres-sufes aonor-mally high
Reduced air flow through condenser.. Clogged condenser orradiator fins. Condenser or radiator fannot working properly.
Clean condenser and radiatorCheck voltage and fan rpmCheck fan direcrion
No bubbles in sight glass when con-cl€nser is cooled bv water.Excessive refrigerant in sys-remRgcover, €vacuate and recharoewith sp€cified amount.Suction snddischarge pres-su r€ abnormal-
Low pressure hose and metal endafeas are cooler than evaDorator.Clogged or kinked tow pre€-sure nos€ pansFepair or replace.
Temperature around expansion valveis too low compared with that aroundrecerver/orver.
Clogged high pressure lineRepair or replace.
Refrig€rantleaksCompressor clutch is dirty.Compressor shaft seal leak-IngReplace the comDressor.
Compressor bolt(s) are dirty.Leaking around bolt(s)Tighten bolt(sl or replace com-pressor.Compressor gasket is wet with oil. IGasket leakingReplace the compressor.
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Overhaul
L Pull out the Ay'C thermostat sensor from the evapo-rator fins.
2. Remove the self-tapping screws and clamps fromthe housing.
3. Carefully separate the housings and remove theevaporator.
4. lf necessary, remove the expansion valve.
NOTE: When loosening the expansion valve nuts.use a second wrench to hold the expansion valve orevaporator pipe. Otherwise, they can be damaged.
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly, and:
. feplace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting,and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil (ND-OIL 8:P/N 38899 - PR7 - A01) before installing them.NOTE: Be sure to use the right O-rings for HFC-134a {R-134a) to avoid leakage.. install the expansion valve capillary tube withthe capillary tube in contact with the suction linedi.ectly, and wrap it with tape.. reinstall the Ay'C thermostat sensor to its originallocation.
A/C THERMOSTATTest. page 22-19
8 N.m (0.8 kgf'm, 6 lbf.ftl
CAPILLARY TUBE
5.
EVAPOAATORblow dirt out of finswith compressed air.
16 N,m 11.6 kgl.m,12 tbt.ttl
24 N.m (2.i1 kg{.m,17 rbt.ftl
EXPANSION VALVE
TAPEReplace.Make sure there is no foreign matter stuck betweenthe capillary tube and outlet line.
6 th fin trom inlet 3id6
12015 mm14.72 ! 0.2 inl
LOWER HOUSING
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lllustrated lndex
CENTER BOLT
CLUTCHSETInspoc!on,page 22-32
SNAP RING AReplace.
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colLInspection, pag6 22 32
RELIEF VALVE
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Replacement, page 22-34
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Compressor
Clutch Overhaul (cont'dl
Remove the screw from the field coil ground terma-
nal. Remove snap ring A with snap rjng pliers, then
remove the field coil.
NOTE:
. Be careful not to damage the field coil
pressor during removal/installation.
. Once snap ring A is removed, replace
new one.
SNAP RING AReplace.
FIELDcorL
5. lnstall in the reverse order of removal, and:
install the field coil with the wire side facing
down (see above).
clean the pulley and compressor sliding surfaces
with non-petroleum solvent.
check the pulley bearings for excessive play.
make sure the snap rings are in the groove prop-
efly.
apply locking agent to the threads of the center
bolt, and tighten it securelY
make sure that the pulley turns smoothly after
it's reassembled.
1. Remove the relief valve and the O-ring.
NOTE:
. Do not let the compressor oil run out.
. Make sure there is no foreign matter in the sys-
tem.
RELIEF VALVE13.2 N.m {1.35 kgtm,9.76lbtftl
2. lnstall and tighten the relief valve.
Clean the mating surfaces.
Replace the O-ring with a new one at the relief
valve, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oal
(ND-OIL 8: P/N 38899 - PR7 - A01) before install-
ing it.
NOTE:
. To avoid contamination, do not return the oil
to the container once dispensed, and never
mix it with other refrigerant oils.
. lmmediately after using the oil, replace the
cap on the container, and seal it to avoid
moisture absorption.
. Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the car; lt
may damage the painu if the refrigerant oil
contacts the paint, wash it off immediately.
Check for leaks, and insert the cap in the top of
the valve.
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