Originally Posted By: KrisZ
Originally Posted By: Recalculating
Originally Posted By: KrisZ
Personally compressor replacement would be the last resort, especially since the problem most likely lies with the clutch and coil, not compressor internals. Opening the system up is always risky. It all sounds good on paper, but the reality is different.
Plus I don't think Honda AC compressors have a pressed in clutch and coil, it's just held by a bolt. Removal should be quite easy.
You are correct that the clutch and coil are easy to remove. Where it is situated when mounted, it is not feasible. The clutch is less that half its width from the frame. I'd like to be able to get away from opening the system up.
Jack up the engine from the oil pan a little, the rubber mounts should give and create the space necessary. You may need to disconnect the passenger engine mount if more movement is required. I had to do that on my Mazda 3 in order to replace the passenger side control arm.
I see what was done on a '08 CR-V U-Tube video but its deceiving in that its a European version 2.0L and the electrical connections are on the bottom of the compressor. In this case, the four mounting bolts would need to be removed to lower it enough to release the harness and gain access to enough space to remove the clutch, pivoted on angle to get a t the c-clips but mindful not to pinch, crack or bend the aluminum piping holding the charge. Once this compressor is released between the radiator frame and the engine, there is little room to do the above. I've done enough engine and transmission mount replacements to understand the feasibility of moving the engine a tad but I'm not sure two hand are enough to complete the task you suggest.
If you or another has done so on this American CR-V model, I'd like to hear it.
Originally Posted By: Recalculating
Originally Posted By: KrisZ
Personally compressor replacement would be the last resort, especially since the problem most likely lies with the clutch and coil, not compressor internals. Opening the system up is always risky. It all sounds good on paper, but the reality is different.
Plus I don't think Honda AC compressors have a pressed in clutch and coil, it's just held by a bolt. Removal should be quite easy.
You are correct that the clutch and coil are easy to remove. Where it is situated when mounted, it is not feasible. The clutch is less that half its width from the frame. I'd like to be able to get away from opening the system up.
Jack up the engine from the oil pan a little, the rubber mounts should give and create the space necessary. You may need to disconnect the passenger engine mount if more movement is required. I had to do that on my Mazda 3 in order to replace the passenger side control arm.
I see what was done on a '08 CR-V U-Tube video but its deceiving in that its a European version 2.0L and the electrical connections are on the bottom of the compressor. In this case, the four mounting bolts would need to be removed to lower it enough to release the harness and gain access to enough space to remove the clutch, pivoted on angle to get a t the c-clips but mindful not to pinch, crack or bend the aluminum piping holding the charge. Once this compressor is released between the radiator frame and the engine, there is little room to do the above. I've done enough engine and transmission mount replacements to understand the feasibility of moving the engine a tad but I'm not sure two hand are enough to complete the task you suggest.
If you or another has done so on this American CR-V model, I'd like to hear it.
