A/C Refrigerant Oil Replacement

Service Information

A/C Refrigerant Oil Replacement





*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857

Replacement

1. A/C Refrigerant Oil - Replacement

WARNING:
Using the wrong refrigerant oil increases the chance of electric shock or death.

* Use only SANDEN SE-10Y refrigerant oil when servicing the A/C system.

Required POE refrigerant oil: SANDEN SE-10Y
* P/N 38899-RCJ-A01: 120 mL (4 floz)
* P/N 38899-RMX-A01: 50 mL (1 2/3 floz)

The A/C compressor in this vehicle is powered by the high-voltage IMA battery module, and this oil is required because it has unique electrical insulting qualities.

It is important to have the correct amount of refrigerant oil in the A/C system to ensure proper lubrication of the A/C compressor. Too little oil damages the A/C compressor; too much oil reduces the cooling capacity of the system, and can produce high vent temperatures.

Adding refrigerant oil to the system

NOTE:
* To avoid contamination, do not return the oil to the container once dispensed, and never mix it with other refrigerant oils
* Use immediately after opening can and do not store any remaining oil. Electrical insulating properties degrade quickly due to moisture absorption.
* Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if it gets on the paint, wash it off immediately.

Add the recommended refrigerant oil to the suction port of the A/C compressor in the amount listed if you replace any of the following parts.






NOTE: Even if no oil is drained from the removed A/C compressor, do not drain more than 50 mL (1 2/3 floz) from the new A/C compressor.






Repairs needed if the wrong refrigerant oil was added

Use only the required Polyol Ester (POE) refrigerant oil SANDEN SE-10Y designed for the R-134a compressor. Intermixing the recommended (POE) refrigerant oil with any other refrigerant oil will result in A/C compressor failure. Using the wrong refrigerant oil can also be a safety hazard.

If the wrong refrigerant oil was added, and the A/C system is operated, the following components must be replaced:
* A/C compressor
* A/C condenser
* Evaporator
* Receiver/dryer
* A/C system lines and hoses

If the A/C system was not operated, then only the A/C compressor needs to be replaced.