Q: How to remove and install the A/C Accumulator for the Honda Del Sol?
A: Have the refrigerant discharged by a dealership service department or automotive air conditioning repair facility. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. If the radio in your vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft system, make sure you have the correct activation code before disconnecting the battery. Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the A/C Accumulator and cap the open fittings to prevent dirt and moisture entry. With the air conditioning system operating, inspect the sight glass in the top of the A/C Accumulator - If the refrigerant looks foamy, it's low. To remove the A/C Accumulator, disconnect both refrigerant line fittings and loosen the A/C Accumulator bracket pinch bolt. Remove the A/C Accumulator bracket bolt and lift the A/C Accumulator out of the vehicle. Installation is the reverse of removal. Have the system evacuated, charged and leak tested by a dealership service department or automotive air conditioning repair facility. If the A/C Accumulator was replaced, add 1/3 ounce of refrigerant oil.