ACURA INTEGRA 1994 Service Repair Manual

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.
'
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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A/G System Service
Performance Test
The performance test will help determine if the air con-
ditioner system is operating within specitications.
Only use service equipment that is U.L.-listed and is cer-
tified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to remove
HFC-134a {R-134a) from the air conditioner system.
CAUTION: Exposure to air conditioner relrig€rant and
lubricant vapor ot mist can irritate eyes, nose and
throat. Avoid breathing the air conditioner rstrigerant
and lubricant vapor or mi3t.
It accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work
area before resuming service.
R-134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioner sys-
tems should not be pressure tested or leak tested with
comPressed atr.
!@ some mixtures ot air and R'1344 hrv6
been shown to be combustibls at elovatod prsssurel
and can result in firg or explosion causing iniury 01
property damage. Ngvor usg compregsed ail to prossuro
t€st R-134a ssrvice equipment or vohicl€ air conditioner
syst€ms.
Additional health and safety information may be
obtained from the refrigerant and lubricant manufactur-
ers.
1. Connect a R-134a refrigerant Recovery/Recycling/
Charging System to the car, as shown, iollowing
the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
2. Insert a thermometer in the center vent outlet.
Determine the relative humidity and air temperature
by calling the local weather information line,
3. Test conditions:
. Avoid direct sunlight.
. Open hood.
. Open front doors
. Set the temperature control lever to MAX COOL,
the mode control switch on VENT and the recir-
culation control switch on RECIRCULATE.
. Slide the heater fan switch on MAX
. Run the engine at 1,500 rPm
. No driver or passengers in vehicle.
4. After running the air conditioning for 10 minutes
under the above test conditions. read the delivery
temperature from the thermometer in the dash vent
and the high and low system pressure from the A,/C
gauges.
Rocov.rylB.cycling/Ch!lging SFtrm.
PRESSURELOW
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To complete the chans:
. Mark the delivery temperaiure along th€ venical line.
o Mark the intake temperature (ambient air temperature) 8long the bottom line.
o Drsw a line strsight up from the air temperature to the humidity.
. Mark I point one line above and one line below the humidity l6vel (10 % above and 10 % below the humidity
l6vsl).
. From each point, drawa horizontal line across the delivery temparaturs.
. The delivery temperature should fall between the two lines,
. Complete the low side pressure test and high side pressur€ test in the same way.
o Any measurements outside the line may indicate the need for further inspection.
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9BOt10lt1()l
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T'EUVERYPRESSUNE
OEUVERYPRESSURE
86t30)
71l25l
68120,
59t15l
50(101
11ts)
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DEUVERYTEMPEMTURE
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INTAKE TEMPERATURE
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Evaporator
Replacement
CATION:
. All SRS eloctrical wiring harnesses are coverod with
yollow in3ulation.
. B€tore disconnocting 8ny part of tho SRS wire har-
nsss, conngqt th€ 3hort connestor{sl.
. Roplaca ths entire aftected SRS harness a$embly if
it has an op€n circuit or damaged wiring.
lcove.ed with yellow insulation)
Recover the refrigerant with a Recovery/Recycling/
Charging System lsee page 22-22]-.
Femove the bolts, and disconnect the receiver line
and the suction line from the evaporator.
NOTE: Plug or cap the lines immediately after dis-
connecting to avoid moisture and dust contamina-
tion into the svstem.
2.
L
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.019f.m,1.2 tbl.ttl
SUCTION LINE
RECEIVEB LINE
3.Remove the glove box (see section 20).
Remove the four bolts and the glove box frame.
Disconnect the connector from the Ay'C thermostat,
and remove the wire harness clips from the evapo-
rator.
Remove the four self-tapping screws, mounting bolt
and the mounting nut.
Disconnect the drain hose, and remove the evapo-
rator.
1.
6x1.0mmAPORATOR9.8Nm{1.0kg{.m,7.2 tbtft)
a
a
8. Install in the reverse order of removal. and:
it you're installing a new evaporator, add refrig-
erant oil (ND-OIL 8: P/N 38899 - PR7 - A01) (see
page 22-2'll.
replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting.
and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil (ND-OlL 8:
P/N 38899 - PR7 - A01l before installing them.
NOTE: Be sure to use the right o-rings for HFC-
134a {R-134a} to avoid leakage.
apply sealant to the grommets.
make sure that there is no air leakage.
charge the system (see page 22-39) and test its
performance (see page 22-241.
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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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Gompressor
Description
This compressor is a Nippondenso piston type compressor for HFC-134a (R-'|34a). A revolving inclined disc drives the sur-
rounding 10 reciprocating prstons. As the inclined disc revolves. it pushes the pistons, protected by a ceramic shoe, thus
compressing the ref rigerant
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lllustrated lndex
CENTER BOLT
CLUTCHSETInspoc!on,page 22-32
SNAP RING AReplace.
-t COMPRESSOR COMPLETE
f-- lDo nor disassemble)
colLInspection, pag6 22 32
RELIEF VALVE
'-f
Replacement, page 22-34
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Compressor
Glutch Inspection
Check the plated parts ot the pressure plate tor color
changes. peeling or other damage. lf there is dam-
8ge, replace the clutch set.
Check the pulley bearing play and drag by rotating
the pulley by hand. Replace the clutch set with a new
one if it is noisv or has excessive play/drag
Measure the clearance betlveen the pulley and the
pressure plate all the way around. lf the clearance is
not within specified limits, the pressure plate must be
removed and shims added or removed as required.
Jollowing the procedure on page 22-33.
Clearrnce: 0.50 t 0.15 mm {0.02 i 0.01 inl
NOTE: The shims are available in three thicknesses:
0.1 mm, 0.3 mm and 0.5 mm.
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Check resistance of the tield coil.
Fisld Coil Rosistance: 3.6 t 0.2 ohm at 68"F {20'C)
lf resistance is not within specifications, replace the
field coil.

Glutch Overhaul
l. Remove the center bolt while holding the pressure
ptate.
A/C CLUTCH HOLDERcommorcially availsbleRobinair: P/N 10204Kont.Moore: P/N J37872
CENTER BOLT13.2 N.m (1.35 kgt.m,9.76 lbf.ftl
Remove the pressure plate and shim(s), taking care
not to lose the shims.
sHrM{s)
Remove the snap ring B with a snap ring pliers,
then remove the pulley.
NOTE:
. Be careful not to damage the pulley and com-presso. during removal/installation.
a Once the snap ring B is removed, replace it with
a new one,
SNAP RING BReplace.
(cont'd)
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and com
it with a
a
a
a
a
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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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