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Acura RSX Honda Integra. Manual - part 412

21-55

Heater Valve Cable Adjustment

1. From under the hood, open the cable clamp (A),

then disconnect the heater valve cable (B) from the
heater valve arm (C).

2. From under the dash, disconnect the heater valve

cable housing from the cable clamp (A), and
disconnect the heater valve cable (B) from the air
mix control linkage (C).

3. Set the temperature control dial on Max Cool with

the ignition switch ON (II).

4. Attach the heater valve cable (B) to the air mix

control linkage (C) as shown in step 2. Hold the end
of the heater valve cable housing against the stop
(D), then snap the heater valve cable housing into
the cable clamp (A).

5. From under the hood, turn the heater valve arm (C)

to the fully closed position as shown, and hold it.
Attach the heater valve cable (B) to the heater valve
arm, and gently pull on the heater valve cable
housing to take up any slack, then install the heater
valve cable housing into the cable clamp (A).

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21-56

Climate Control

A/C Compressor Replacement

6 x 1.0 mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)

8 x 1.25 mm
22 N·m
(2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)

1. If the A/C compressor is marginally operable, run

the engine at idle speed, and let the air
conditioning work for a few minutes, then shut the
engine off.

2. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,

then write down the frequencies for the radio’s
preset buttons.

3. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

4. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/

charging station (see page 21-62).

5. Remove the alternator (see page 4-46).

6. Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction line

(A) and the discharge line (B) from the A/C
compressor. Plug or cap the lines immediately after
disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust
contamination.

7. Remove the mounting bolts and the A/C

compressor.

8. Install the A/C compressor in the reverse order of

removal, and note these items:

• If you’re installing a new A/C compressor, you

must calculate the amount of refrigerant oil to be
removed from it (see page 21-6).

• Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting,

and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before
installing them. Be sure to use the correct O-rings
for HFC-134a (R-134a) to avoid leakage.

• Use refrigerant oil (KEIHIN SP-10) for HFC-134a

KEIHIN spiral type A/C compressor only.

• To avoid contamination, do not return the oil to

the container once dispensed, and never mix it
with other refrigerant oils.

• Immediately after using the oil, reinstall 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 paint. If the refrigerant oil
contacts the paint, wash it off immediately.

• Charge the system (see page 21-64).
• Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see page

11-349).

• Do the power window control unit reset

procedure (see page 22-148).

• Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter

the customer’s radio station presets.

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Clearance:

0.35

0.65 mm (0.016

0.026 in.)

Field Coil Resistance:

3.05

3.35

at 68 °F (20 °C)

21-57

A/C Compressor Clutch Check

1. Check the armature plate for discoloration, peeling,

or other damage. If there is damage, replace the
clutch set (see page 21-58).

2. Check the rotor pulley bearing play and drag by

rotating the rotor pulley by hand. Replace the
clutch set with a new one if it is noisy or has
excessive play/drag (see page 21-58).

3. Measure the clearance between the rotor pulley (A)

and the armature plate (B) all the way around. If the
clearance is not within specified limits, remove the
armature plate (see step 2 on page 21-58) and add
or remove shims as needed to increase or decrease
clearance.

NOTE: The shims are available in four thicknesses:
0.1 mm, 0.2 mm, 0.4 mm, and 0.5 mm.

4. Release the field coil connector from the holder,

then disconnect it. Check the thermal protector for
continuity. If there is no continuity, replace the
thermal protector (see page 21-60).

NOTE: The thermal protector will have no
continuity above 252 to 270 °F (122 to 132 °C).
When the temperature drops below 241 to 219 °F
(116 to 104 °C), the thermal protector will have
continuity.

5. Check resistance of the field coil. If resistance is not

within specifications, replace the field coil
(see step 3 on page 21-58).

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Special Tools Required

21-58

Climate Control

A/C Compressor Clutch Overhaul

A
17.6 N·m
(1.8 kgf·m,
13 lbf·ft)

7.4 N·m
(0.75 kgf·m,
5 lbf·ft)

A/C clutch holder, Robinair 10204, or Kent-Moore
J37872, or Honda Tool and Equipment KMT-J33939,
commercially available

1. Remove the center nut (A) while holding the

armature plate with a commercially available A/C
clutch holder (B).

2. Remove the armature plate (A) and shim(s) (B),

taking care not to lose the shim(s). If the clutch
needs adjustment, increase or decrease the
number and thickness of shims as necessary, then
reinstall the armature plate, and recheck its
clearance (see page 21-57).

NOTE: The shims are available in four thicknesses:
0.1 mm, 0.2 mm, 0.4 mm, and 0.5 mm.

3. If you are replacing the field coil, remove the snap

ring (A) with snap ring pliers, then remove the rotor
pulley (B). Be careful not to damage the rotor pulley
and A/C compressor.

4. Remove the bolt and holder (A), then disconnect

the field coil connector (B). Loosen the clamp screw
(C) to free the field coil wire. Remove the snap ring
(D) with snap ring pliers, then remove the field coil
(E). Be careful not to damage the field coil and A/C
compressor.

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