1996 HONDA CIVIC replace

Overhaul
1.
3.
Pull out the A,/C thermostat sensor from the evapo-
rator fins.
Remove the self-tapping screws and clamps from
the housings.
Carefully separate the housings, then remove the
evaporator.
lf necessary, remove the expansion valve.
NOTE: When loosening the expansion valve nuts, use
a second wrench to hold the expansion valve or the
evaporator pipe. Otherwise, they can be damaged
5. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly Make
note of following items.
. Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting,
and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil 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 so that
it is in direct contact with the suction line. Then
wrap wath taPe.
. Reinstall the Ay'C thermostat sensor to its original
location.
6th tin lrom inld side
Serpentine type:
Laminate typo:
TAPEReplace.lvake sure there is no foreign matter stuck between
60t5mml'2.1! O.2 inl
EVAPORATORblow din out of linswith compressed air,
HOUSING
8 N.m 10.8 kgt m,6 tbf.ftl
6th fin lrom outle't sideCAPILLARY TUAE
VALVEN
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6\N.m (2.it kgt.m,17 tbtftl1l
A/C THERMOSTfesr page 22 21
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EVAPORA
LOWER
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Compressor (SANDENI
Replacement
1.lf the compressor is marginally operable, run the
engine at idle speed, and let the air conditioner
work for a few minutes. then shut the engine off.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/
charging station (see page 22-27l..
Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction and
discharge lines from the compressor.
NOTE: Plug or cap the lines immediately after dis-
connecting them to avoid moisture and dust con-
tamination.
6xl.0mm
Remove the condenser (see page 22-44).
NOTE: Do not disconnect the discharge hose from
the condenser.
Remove the power steering pump belt (see section
17 t.
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24 N.m l2.ia kgt.m, 17 lbf.ftl
7. Loosen the center nut of the idler pulley and the
adjusting bolt. then remove the A,/C compressor belt
from the pulleys. Remove the two mounting bolts
from the left front mount, then remove the ly'C com-pressor belt by passing it through the gap befiiveen
the bodv and the left front mount.
ADJUSTING BOLT
1.0 x 1.25 mmaa N.m 14.5 kgf,m, 33 bnft)
8. Remove the four mounting bolts and the compressor.
CENTER NUT
COMPRESSOR

9. lf necessary, remove the compressor bracket as fol-
lows.
. Remove the nut and the washer.
NOTE: When tightening the nut of the left front
mount, make sure the washer is set properly on
the left front engine mount as shown.
. Remove the four mounting bolts and the com-
pressor bracket.
12 x 1.25 rrirn59 N.m 16.0 kgt'm,43 tbf.ft)
COMPRESSORBRACKET
WASHER
1.0 x 1.25 mm44 N.m (i1.5 kg{.m, 33 lbl.ft)
LEFT FRONTMOUNT
10. lnstall in the reverse order of removal. Make note of
the following items.
. lf you're installing a new compressor, drain all
the refrigerant oil from the removed compressor,
and measure its volume. Subtract the volume of
drained oil from '130m? 14 1/3 tl'o2,4 6 lmp'oz);
the result is the amount of oil you should drain
from the new compressor (through the suction
fifting).
. Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fit-
ting, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil
before installing them
NOTE: Be sure to use the right O-rings for HFC-
134a (R-134a) to avoid leakage
. Use refrigerant oil (SP-10) for R-134a Sanden and
Hadsys spiral type compressors only'
o 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 vehicle; it
may damage the painu if the refrigerant oil con-
tacts the paint, wash it off immediately
. Adjust the Ay'C compressor belt (see page 22-43)
and the power steering pump belt (see section 17)'
. Charge the system (see page 22-46), and test its
oerformance (see Page 22-241
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Gompressor (SANDEN)
lllustrated Index
CENTER NUTReplace.
<-- ARMATURE PLATElnspection, page 22-33
SNAP RING BReplace.
ROTOR PULLEYInspection, page 22-33
SNAP RING AReplace.
FIELD COILlnspection, page 22-33
sHrM(s)Replace.
COMPRESSoR ](Do not disassembte ) ---------------->l
Replacement. page 22,36
THERMAL PROTECTORReplace.Inspection, page 22-33Replacement, page 22-36
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Clutch InsPection
Check the plated parts of the armature plate for color
changes, peeling or other damage lf there is dam-
age. replace the clutch set.
Check the rotor pulley bearing play and drag by rotat-
ing the rotor pulley by hand Replace the clutch set
with a new one if it is noisy or has excessive play/drag
Measure the clearance between the rotor pulley and
the armature plate all the way around lf the clear-
ance is not within specified limits, the armature plate
must be removed and shims added or removed as
required, following the procedure on page 22-34
Cl€arance: 0.5 ! 0.15 mm {0.020 t 0.006 in)
NOTE: The shims are available in four thicknesses:
0.1 mm,0.2 mm,0.4 mm and 0.5 mm
. Release the field coil connector from the holder' then
disconnect it. Check the thermal protector for conti-
nuity. lf there is no continuity. replace the thermal
protecror,
NOTE: The thermal protector will have no continuity
above 251.6 to 262.4oF 1122lo 128'C). When the tem-
perature drops below 240 8 to 219.8"F (116 to 104"C),
the thermal protector will have continuity
. Check resistance of the field coil
Field Coil Resistance: 3.05 to 3.35 O at 68"F (20"C)
lf resistance is not within specifications, replace the
field coil.
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Compressor {SANDEN)
Clutch Overhaul
1. Remove the center nut while holding the armatureplate with the tool.
CENTER NUT17.6 N.m {1.8 kg{.m,'t3 tbnft}
2. Remove the armature plate by pulling it up by hand.
ARMATURE PLATE
A/C CLUTCH HOLDER{Commerciallv aveilable)Robinair: P/N 10204Kent-Moore: P/N J37872
22-34
3. Remove snap ring B with snap ring pliers.
NOTE:
. Be careful not to damage the rotor pulley and
compressor during removal/installation.. Once snap ring B is removed, replace it with anew one.
A
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Remove the rotor pulley from the shaft with a puller
and the special tool.
NOTE: Place the claws of the puller on the back of
the rotor pulley, not on the belt area; otherwise the
rotor pulley can be damaged.
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TWO JAW PULLER{Commercially

5. Remove the screw from the field coil ground termi-
nal, then disconnect the field coil connector.
Remove snap ring A with snap ring pliers, then
remove the field coil
NOTE:
. Be careful not to damage the field coil and com-
pressor during remove/installation.
. Once snap ring A is removed, replace it with a
new one.
. When installing the field coil, align the boss on
the field coil with the hole in the compressor.
SNAP RING AReplace.
Position the rotor pulley squarely over the field coil.
Press the rotor pulley onto the compressor boss
with the special tool. lf the rotor pulley does not
press on straight, remove it, and check the rotor
pulley and compressor boss for burrs or damage.
CAUTION: Maximum press load: 39,200 kPa
(,[00 kgf/cm', 5,590 Psi)
Press
THUB ASSEMBLYGUIDE ATTACHMENT07965 - 6920500
ROTORPULLEY
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7. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly
Make note of the following items.
. lnstall the field coil with the wire side facing down.
. Clean the rotor pulley and compressor sliding
surfaces with non-petroleum solvent.
. Make sure the snap rings are fully seated in the
groove.
. Make sure that the rotor pulley turns smoothly
after it's reassembled
. Route and clamp the wires properly or they can
be damaged bY the rotor Pulley.
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Compressor (SANDENI
Thermal Protestor Replacement
1. Remove the bolt, the ground terminal and the hold-er. Disconnect the field coil connector. then removethe thermal Drotector.
7.{ N.m 10.75 ksf.m,5lbtfr)
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SILICONE SEALANT
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
GROUNDIERMINAL
HOI.I'ER
PNOTECTOR
Replace the thermal protector with a new one. andapply silicone sealant to the top of the thermal pro-
tector.
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Relief Valve Replacement
'1.Remove the relief valve and the O-ring.
NOTE:
. Do not let the compressor oil runout.. Make sure that no foreign matter enters the sys-tem,
RELIEFVALVE9.8 N.m {1.0 kgl.m,7.2 tbl.lrl
O.RINGReplace.
Clean the mating surfaces.
Replace the O-ring with a new one at the relief valve.and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil beforeinstalling it.
NOTE:
. To avoid contamination. do not return the oil tothe container once dispensed, and never mix it
with other refrigerant oils.o lmmediately after using the oil, replace the capon the container, and seal it to avoid moistureabsorption.
. Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; itmay damage the paint; if the refrigerant oil con-tacts the paint, wash it off immediately.
Install and tighten the relief valve.
Charge the system {see page 22-461, and test itsperformance 1se6 page 22-241.