Aircon almost removed!
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Aircon almost removed!
Just spent the last 2 hours removing the aircon!!
I've managed to remove any trace of it from the engine bay including, pump, radiator, fan, something that goes next to the washer bottle and all the pipework right up to the join on the bulkhead behind the battary.
The only piece left in the engine bay is the aircon pump bracket that goes between the pump and the engine block. Can i remove it safely?
The reason I ask it cos it is connected to some kind of mount thats attached to the underside of the bodywork by the washer bottle.
Also any fuses I can pull to futher kill the system... i'm a bit worried about hitting the aircon buttom incase something shorts out.. (i've insulated the loom connector in the engine bay ).
Oh its alot cleaner looking now, less pipes to try and clean round!
I've managed to remove any trace of it from the engine bay including, pump, radiator, fan, something that goes next to the washer bottle and all the pipework right up to the join on the bulkhead behind the battary.
The only piece left in the engine bay is the aircon pump bracket that goes between the pump and the engine block. Can i remove it safely?
The reason I ask it cos it is connected to some kind of mount thats attached to the underside of the bodywork by the washer bottle.
Also any fuses I can pull to futher kill the system... i'm a bit worried about hitting the aircon buttom incase something shorts out.. (i've insulated the loom connector in the engine bay ).
Oh its alot cleaner looking now, less pipes to try and clean round!
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Re: Aircon almost removed! (ibme_uk)
you cannot remove the A/C bracket, because it's connected to the drivers side lower engine mount. lol
There is a lightweight version of that bracket though... i think it came specifically in some newer model CRV's here in usa (it's an aluminum bracket)
There is a lightweight version of that bracket though... i think it came specifically in some newer model CRV's here in usa (it's an aluminum bracket)
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Re: Aircon almost removed! (drifter_X)
I'll sort one out... :-) Pics Below
Please excuse the state of the engine bay
Engine bay before
Engine bay after
Pump Mount
Something used to be here..
A/C Fan used to be here
A/C Radiator used to ber here... plenty of room to relocate the intake filter
Manifold where the A/C pipes were routed to the cabin
Modified by ibme_uk at 8:03 AM 5/22/2005
Modified by ibme_uk at 8:05 AM 5/22/2005
Modified by ibme_uk at 8:36 AM 5/23/2005
Please excuse the state of the engine bay
Engine bay before
Engine bay after
Pump Mount
Something used to be here..
A/C Fan used to be here
A/C Radiator used to ber here... plenty of room to relocate the intake filter
Manifold where the A/C pipes were routed to the cabin
Modified by ibme_uk at 8:03 AM 5/22/2005
Modified by ibme_uk at 8:05 AM 5/22/2005
Modified by ibme_uk at 8:36 AM 5/23/2005
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Re: Aircon almost removed! (ibme_uk)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ibme_uk »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">... i'm a bit worried about hitting the aircon buttom incase something shorts out.. (i've insulated the loom connector in the engine bay ). </TD></TR></TABLE>
I removed the AC this winter. What you need to do is order Acura part #79612-ST7-023 (14 in diagram below). It is a blank that will fill the A/C button location. It will stop people from pushing it on hot days and finishes of the AC removal nicely...
I removed the AC this winter. What you need to do is order Acura part #79612-ST7-023 (14 in diagram below). It is a blank that will fill the A/C button location. It will stop people from pushing it on hot days and finishes of the AC removal nicely...
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Flux »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I removed the AC this winter. What you need to do is order Acura part #79612-ST7-023 (14 in diagram below). It is a blank that will fill the A/C button location. It will stop people from pushing it on hot days and finishes of the AC removal nicely...
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Thanks, going to Honda today so will ask!
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by KOALA YUMMIES »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You're not done, you can pull out this thing too, its like a mini intercooler looking thing behind the dash.
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Is there much more, not looked yet? also is it easy to tell what aircon and what heating etc.?
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by skylinedo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dude, is your teg RHD? I noticed the fuses, battery, brake booster/etc are on the other side. BTW looks as roomy as my RS
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FYI: you're getting low on power steering fluid
Yeah imported the car from japan to uk last year, power steering fluid is getting flushed this week
Modified by skylinedo at 9:18 PM 5/22/2005</TD></TR></TABLE>
I removed the AC this winter. What you need to do is order Acura part #79612-ST7-023 (14 in diagram below). It is a blank that will fill the A/C button location. It will stop people from pushing it on hot days and finishes of the AC removal nicely...
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Thanks, going to Honda today so will ask!
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by KOALA YUMMIES »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You're not done, you can pull out this thing too, its like a mini intercooler looking thing behind the dash.
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Is there much more, not looked yet? also is it easy to tell what aircon and what heating etc.?
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by skylinedo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dude, is your teg RHD? I noticed the fuses, battery, brake booster/etc are on the other side. BTW looks as roomy as my RS
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FYI: you're getting low on power steering fluid
Yeah imported the car from japan to uk last year, power steering fluid is getting flushed this week
Modified by skylinedo at 9:18 PM 5/22/2005</TD></TR></TABLE>
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There is also weight to be saved by removing the A/C parts under your dash behind the glove box. Replace with a simple heater duct. Acura Part# 79810-SR3-A01.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ibme_uk »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Is that the same p/n for RHD? </TD></TR></TABLE>
good question, not sure about that...
good question, not sure about that...
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ibme_uk »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Is that the same p/n for RHD? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Heh, probably not. I just noticed this was a RHD. Silly me. But yeah the behind dash A/C raditator thing sits in a black box thats separate from the heat, and if you replace the black box it bassically turns it from a big heavy box with the metal raditor into a thinner tunnel connecting the fan motor, to the heater core, and the rest of the ducting.
Heh, probably not. I just noticed this was a RHD. Silly me. But yeah the behind dash A/C raditator thing sits in a black box thats separate from the heat, and if you replace the black box it bassically turns it from a big heavy box with the metal raditor into a thinner tunnel connecting the fan motor, to the heater core, and the rest of the ducting.
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Re: (KOALA YUMMIES)
Just incase there are any RHD people doing this mod, the part number for the switch cover is valid in the uk and the air duct is the same p/n but ends in 001 not A01 and fits a RHD teg..
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Re: Aircon almost removed! (ibme_uk)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ibme_uk »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I thought the engine only had 3 mounts? one at each side and one at the back?
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2 on each side + 1 in the rear = 5.
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2 on each side + 1 in the rear = 5.
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To remove the AC button i just stuck on a piece of electric tape over the A/C light and no one even questions it.
The AC fan is on the drivers side correct and only is used for AC?
The AC fan is on the drivers side correct and only is used for AC?
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I have done this full removal also. Len was nice enough to help me do it in his driveway . I've had cars with A/C. Never used the systems. I figured since I'm a 5'8" skinny *** *****, I know I get cold easy enough....why do I need A/C? Rolling down the windows at speed is good enough for me.
Nice work!
Nice work!
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Re: Aircon almost removed! (1993sir05)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1993sir05 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why do u have a type r?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Probably because he wanted one.
I find that's a common reason for owning an ITR.
Probably because he wanted one.
I find that's a common reason for owning an ITR.
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Probably because he wanted one.
I find that's a common reason for owning an ITR. </TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah me too, and if you werent a mod, would you be banned with that smart mouth of yours.
Probably because he wanted one.
I find that's a common reason for owning an ITR. </TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah me too, and if you werent a mod, would you be banned with that smart mouth of yours.
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Re: Aircon almost removed! (1993sir05)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1993sir05 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah me too, and if you werent a mod, would you be banned with that smart mouth of yours.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I don't have a smart mouth, you simply asked a stupid question.
In case you forgot, you asked this:
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1993sir05 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why do u have a type r?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Does that make any sense to you?
I don't have a smart mouth, you simply asked a stupid question.
In case you forgot, you asked this:
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1993sir05 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why do u have a type r?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Does that make any sense to you?