How to remove and replace A/C Compressor on Honda Civic 2006 2011

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[@bggraham83]

I actually found that taking the bumper off you can remove compressor easier for bottom mount bolts.

[@glzach100]

That was a good joke I 😂

[@matthewunderwood9351]

I replaced my AC Compressor and serpentine belt today in my 2006 Honda Civic. This video was spot on with locations, tools required, and made the job easy. Thank you for the detailed video.

[@kenziemaxwell5135]

What size is the compressor?

[@hockeyplayer8372]

@@kenziemaxwell5135 🙌🏼 about that big

[@chevchelios7338]

@@hockeyplayer8372 🧐🤣

[@jeremy8715]

Do you remember how long it took you (how many hours)?

[@jimwilkins8234]

Thanks for keeping it simple, straight forward and all about the job, not about you.....like so many do. Great video and really appreciate specifying wrench/socket size etc !!

[@UtubeAdviser]

After watching this video it was super easy. I just traded in my old honda and got a new 2022 honda accord and now my ac works perfect!!!

[@raysplace6548]

Aayyee.. My dude over here just dropping knowledge.. 😂🍻🍻

[@the_m1sa]

😂

[@HanifFree.]

did u pull a vacum?

[@cognac8297]

Lol heck yeah

[@lovehemp4953]

Yeah and now your in even more debt congratulations 🎉

[@mohammadkarimi6748]

I changed mine too and your video helped a lot. Couple of challenges. Putting back the serpentine belt is not easy by one person. Also I had to look into the service manual to check the torque for the bolts. use 16 lb.ft for 12mm and 7.2 lb.ft for 10 mm bolts. Every foot is 12 inch just in case the torque ranch is using lb.inch multiply those by 12

[@johnmp1470]

THANK YOU

[@sheldonbenally595]

I got this to do this evening. I don't own any garage so i work outside but I manage to fix everything. So this video will be a huge help to me. Hopefully I don't break anything because I'm still learning and my family depends on me to do this kind of work for them.

[@HanifFree.]

how did it go?

[@thatkidfromsubway3702]

we need an update man, i wanna do this to my car too

[@WhiteMousse1980]

In Soviet Russia AC COMPRESSOR REPLACE YOU

[@CP-mt1st]

Da

[@johnnyt6623]

​@@CP-mt1st niiet lol

[@Andre-zu6os]

This aged well.

[@dancupryk9661]

Great video to guide me in replacing my ac compressor on a 2007 Honda Civic. I would not have attempted the job without this video.

[@HanifFree.]

did u pull a vacum?

[@pedrodelasancha516]

Excellent video. Very instructional and straight to the point. Important note for anyone attempting to do the job at home. Take your car to a shop to get your system evacuated and after installing the compressor, vacuum must be done prior to recharging with refrigerant. 👍🏼

[@JohnDoe-ky4qk]

Or just press the low pressure relief valve 😉

[@kupokraft3685]

@@JohnDoe-ky4qk But that's illegal and totally not exactly what the shop will just do for 100 bucks anyways...

[@justinwiltshire9433]

I'm going to do it at home myself, and I don't have a way to evacuate the freon, does it matter which side I take off first will one be better than the other? Sorry definitely no mechanic here just broke and out of options. Any info helps. Thanks from idaho

[@pedrodelasancha516]

@@justinwiltshire9433 You do not want to remove any of the AC Lines without first safely removing the freon. Opening the lines with Freon is very, very dangerous. Not to mention is not legal. Not telling you what to do. Just be safe and hopefully no nousy neighbor will get you in trouble. If you must do it at home. Press the valve on the low pressure side. It's the smaller one. With a phillips screwdriver. Make sure you wear safety glasses. Good luck 👍

[@dumbluck83]

Just competed my ac compressor replacement. This video helped a lot!! Thank you!

[@stephen-hall]

is it still working?

[@johnfriesen3961]

Excellent video, very descriptive! Much appreciated, just wondering how much oil/freon do you need to add after?

[@Richardanator2]

A good thing to note here is that the tensioner is not a bolt. Dont whale on it too hard or you will break it.

[@1fnjo790]

Don't be tempted to use the open end of a combination wrench on the belt tensioner either . The turd hex is hollow and will fracture. Luckily it still had enough left to still get the box end on it. Lol

[@anthonymoore8480]

Excellent tutorial, as usual!!!😊 Thanks 😇

[@tomschmude4815]

How do you release the pressure from the system?

[@donarmstrong7242]

Simple, fast and to the point! Thanks.

[@garbagemann9167]

Great video thanks for taking the time to make it…you just saved me $600

[@danieljohnson2551]

Well, done video. We'll watch again before doing the job! Thanks!

[@georgesviderski2469]

This dude is cool. No fluff . All business my comarad.

[@stephen-hall]

i’ve read that you need to also replace the expansion device and the accumulator/drier to prevent the compressor from going bad again…have those of you who have avoided those steps been fine without? and did you not need to put lubricant in the compressor before installation?

[@evancart]

Usually warranty’s would require replacement of the drier and orifice tube. I’ve never had an issue just replacing the compressor alone though. And on the oil it depends, some compressors come prefilled and some require oil to be added. Should have a sticker over the a/c line holes

[@clydecalamity6520]

For an 8th gen Civic, I took off the bolts to the subframe and lowered it with a transmission jack to get the compressor out from the bottom. Because it's so much harder taking the alternator off first to squirm your way up carefully from above. I can't imagine doing this without a shop lift.

[@drewrinker2071]

I actually thought about doing this seems Easier and should only have to remove one bolt from subframe

[@jasonmondelo3748]

My problem and watching videos on how to repair a car is they just tell you they don't show you they do a time lapse like I'm going to take this bolt out and this bolt out and then they just skip ahead to when it's out thank you for actually showing where they are

[@johanfehr1818]

I’m so thankful for people like you!!! Literally saving lives

[@international-arms-dealer]

literally saving lives? I hope you're not leaving babies in a hot car or something...

[@BestYouTubeVids123]

You can do whatever you want but a good rule is to always remove necklaces, bracelets, watches, rings, all jewelry, take it off. We've had many lose a finger or almost their face because they were so used to working on vehicles with jewelry. Of course safer when the vehicle is off but sometimes we forget from bad habits. 👍 be safe

[@robertcunningham4265]

Great video saw another one didn't say the size of the tool couldn't here thanks your video much better

[@taz211lama]

Hello i love your videos as you are working on all cars i have, odyssey, civic anyway i just had a quick question. I have a/c coming although not too cold but i have noise coming from the pulleys. I thought it might be the tensionar but after removing the belt and spinning it is really quiet and no noise..so then tried a/c compressor pulley and it was making a scratchy noise. So my question is do i just need to replace the pulley or the whole compressor. Please help. thank you subscribed

[@joelmaass5802]

Very informative video. This really helped me out a lot when I needed to install a new compressor. Thanks!

[@wc4201]

Dude! Thanks... going to swap mine out next weekend!

[@luisbriceno7733]

EXCELLENT VIDEO BRO ..VERY HELPFUL THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@BCAJ-FGC]

Yo should also show how to put it back together. I mean I’m sure we can figure it out but for convenience purposes

[@lawrencewiley6543]

great job. Thanks for helping save money. Trying to survive. More videos Please

[@Sanmiguelforever]

Hi great video 👍👍👍 2008 civic i meed to get a new compressor. Where can i buy it from ????🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨

[@christophera-realone9834]

This video saved me $1800 🙌🔥🙌

[@familyasianmarket5866]

is the removal of the compressor in your video the same with a 2019 honda civic? I saw another video where he did not remove the alternator, he went under the car and remove it from there. but your video shows it is much easier to remove the compressor.

[@wisdomotchie3102]

I like the tuition.

[@Young_Renzel]

Do you have link to ac compressor ?? Thank you

[@zunairukani5985]

how can you remove the pressure from the system?

[@146fx]

You need a ac machine to drain the system unfortunately

[@universityautorepairs70]

great job man even i enjoy your acent bro. bye

[@peacefulsalvation]

He is de Russian hitman

[@Jamali31748]

Borat as a mechanic!

[@1Rancor1]

I wish you provided the link to the installation. KZbin search is not finding it.

[@leelandhackbarth2194]

Great Job explaining. Question: My refrigerant is good right now... If I remove the A/C compressor, will the old refrigerant be displaced? Will I need to replace the refrigerant?

[@jimbellraposala2345]

Leeland Hackbarth u have to evacuate it

[@MrTommy2977]

Yes you will need to replace the refrigerant because it contains debris from the compressor burnout

[@lynfordfoster9918]

Great video guys

[@zerodegrekelvin2]

Super cool your video! Thanks for taken the time to teach us.

[@m19710310]

Question: why did not you start (after loosening the belt) with the removal of the alternator?

[@rmcustom9573]

Because they DONT KNOW What the hell they're doing ! Thats why !

[@m19710310]

@@rmcustom9573 that is what I thought, thanks

[@michaelmorris6575]

Good video! Thanks for sharing.

[@OfficialPaulieFresh]

Does anyone know how to empty out the existing Freon or make sure it's empty before taking out the AC compressor..?

[@ronniedueitt4524]

PaulMalott Ac recovery machine. One of the major reasons why it should be done at a shop not only for recovery but you have to vacuum system down then add the exact amount of freon your specific car is.

[@timothyodum4994]

Just ask a shop to empty it for you.

[@BRENDAJASON1]

Yea got a 07 civic mine gets cold and then blows cool and then cold. What was the issues with yours?

[@superbaron01]

Thanks for the video. It saved me it explained it good enough I was able to change it myself. Much appriciated!

[@christinamarie536]

Amazing vid! Thanks a bunch

[@ojedafamily5647]

How you release the air?

[@beaugus1]

You need a reclaim machine to suck out the freon. Cause we all know how illegal it would be to depress the Schrader valve on your service ports and bleed the system into a rag. (Edit: ALSO, once the system is dry, you would still need a vacuum pump to pull a vacuum on the system before adding fresh freon.)

[@rookiewrenching938]

Beau Tanner I’m cracking up 😂

[@dwaynerivera]

Wouldn’t it have been easier to remover the front bumper, the condenser and the fans to be able to reach it? Or is it not? Thank you for the video!

[@69ztang]

Since it's recomended that the condenser be replaced with the new compressor , I'd do that. But he said it was probably a bad clutch so no contamination of the condenser or expansion valve. I think mine is a bad clutch also so I'll just replace the clutch and not have to fill with freon.

[@hectoralonzo5866]

Good video It help Me a lot, TNX,

[@earlewadlington5187]

You guys saved me! Thanks a lot! Your video helped out tremendously. I appreciate it. I’ve subscribe to your channel! Keep up the awesome work.

[@TimmyDLC]

How do i get rid of the pressure in the system? Remove the freon?

[@MudFlap62]

Great video. Well done. Thank you.

[@CpenaHDC]

Hello , where did you buy the compressor ??

[@nordmusic6660]

7:11 please please what is that metal pipe called? coolant flows through there!

[@chasekolar8847]

Are you talking bout the next pilly up if coolant comes out it's probly the water pump

[@nordmusic6660]

@@chasekolar8847 water pump is fine, the pipe rusted out and leaks coolant

[@Z0N1C38]

when i did my compressor, there was a star post that needed an e star socket. any idea what size it needs?

[@kriszellers9718]

Good job thanks for posting

[@J_3564]

Would you be able to run the car by removing the belt to a seized up compressor or does the belt run for other things?

[@69ztang]

Serpentine belts needed to run other things, alternator, power steering.

[@richardreese5377]

Yes ! Get a belt for a car without A/c . It simply bypasses the compressor. I did just this on my 2006 over the winter. Seems the bearings on these are notorious for going bad. Now that it’s summer, I’m replacing the compressor

[@RobVaughan1984]

Great video Thanks

[@JrFreak300]

What else should be replaced when installing a new compressor? I read that the condenser, the filter drier and the expansion valve also. Is this correct?

[@peacedoggism9913]

JrFreak300 have you found any answers ?

[@JrFreak300]

Just those 3 items. Don't really need to replace the condenser if you flush the system out real well.

[@btx5740]

He did it 10:38 My mechanic will charge me 4 hrs labor Would it have been easier to get it from the bottom

[@69ztang]

The vids I've seen work better the way he did it. I would remove the alternator first before removing anything on the compressor.

[@hecks_k20_fa5]

Should of moved the alternator to the side first to have more space to work on the ac compressor!

[@_takeit3z]

Hello. You mentioned you need to remove the pressure or no freon before doing anything else. How do you exactly do that? What if the ac compressor had stopped working for a few months while still using the car and ac fans... does that remove the freon?

[@chicuco84]

Nice job

[@DimaKilla]

nice video thank you.

[@JM-tg6ks]

I just got quotes from 1200.00 to 1700.00 to do this on our 07 Honda Civic.

[@STREETFIGHTER50]

Can u let us know which brand & where online did u order the compressor?

[@dannymayo1151]

Got mine for 89 bucks at rycompressors.com

[@Tech875O]

The freon was spraying out the entire video. Is there a way to prevent that?

[@JohnBaker3000]

Very nice tutorial. Thank-you!

[@tonyfig713]

How do I make sure the system has no pressure?

[@jokeropsairsoft1706]

do you need gaskets for this?

[@sherlockholmes6956]

a rat chewed out all the wires on the compressor of my Civic. Is it possible to replace the wires without removing the compressor? I am willing to remove the bumper, radiator, and other things from the front of the car.

[@ErickGonzalez-tz8ub]

Where u at in Oklahoma? Wanna replace mine? 09 civic

[@code3responsevideos872]

Does anyone have this video in English or subtitles?

[@MrChakamaka]

Bravo momcheta super video :)

[@Grandmastercraig]

Thank you Sir.

[@sgt.davideswigerusmc5113]

After removing all the top bolts, I don't understand why you didn't remove it from the bottom. So much easier.

[@RobVaughan1984]

Huh

[@BDChupacabra]

He took the bottom ones out first to keep it from being in a bind

[@shamanjitsingh7267]

You don't need to fill the oil?

[@JulianFRosales]

Where did you get your ac Ccompressor??

[@michaeljimenez410]

Julian bro go to any junker and get one or just look online for aftermarket

[@GarriTrooper]

I read somewhere that the clutch might not be engaging because there's not enough freon/refrigerant/R134A in it. Is this the case? And if so, should I first just try to add refrigerant before doing any other diagnostics? I'm saying should that be the first thing I do if the air is running warm. Or should I first check to see if the condenser clutches are engaging/spinning. And then add freon? In other words, even if the clutches are not engaging should I first add freon before trying to get them engaged. Because the lack of freon might be the cause of the clutch not engaging? I'm working on a 2006 Honda Civic. I'm also a straight up layman (aka don't know 💩).

[@TheAtqthe30th]

Liebe Dich lol we are on the same page. My 2006 honda civic coupe has no AC as of friday. I tried recharging my refrigerant but the clutch compressor would never engage. Checked relay and fuses and it was good. I'm thinking my AC clutch is busted or bad electrical. Did you solve yours?

[@bmorici1]

You can purchase a cheap gauge from any local store to check low pressure side of A/C, if that is within range the ac should kick on. If it's not it could be many other reasons including the switch, relay, electronics, or clutch coil or gap. If the a/c clutch engages sometimes and stops after awhile it could be the air gap is off which is cheap/free to fix. All of this info is online - just search

[@TheAtqthe30th]

Yeah got my car back from a local family shop in town that I trust. My AC compressor was busted sadly... Going to cost about 1300$ CND for a new one plus extra parts.

[@bmorici1]

@@TheAtqthe30th I would find somewhere to do it for less. Ac compressor is about 120US. Have a shop evacuate the system, remove and install the new comp, have a shop vacuum and refill. Should be able to get it done for 2-300 if you install yourself

[@TheAtqthe30th]

@@bmorici1 I like to generally fix most of my car repairs but with this one it's honestly not much cheaper. I live in a small town and the shipping is expensive and renting equipment is kinda not possible. I don't like paying big bucks but this will be my first time with this car(which is ok) . The cheapest compressor out here is about 300-350$ and they're not good quality. By the time I get the tools,parts and take time off of work to repair it, I would be already hitting the same price but I could mess it up haha(unlike the shop that would come out of their pocket). Also easier to deal with warranty issues with the compressor if it fails during Canadian winters(shop covers 2 years).

[@indigo_dreamz]

Ok... Um.. so when can you come and replace mine please cuz its burning up in Cali now😭

[@h22sparkle]

do headgasket for civic si

[@nipsey3221]

How much oil do i add ?

[@arturosanchez835]

HOW I CAN EMPTYED THE FREON???

[@namechange9470]

Seems to be much easier than a 07 Mazda 6 🙄🥺

[@seangoodwin2202]

Easier to take the fan and radiator bracket out first

[@jztech159]

Remove fan next time it gives you more space

[@ScruffyNerf_Herder]

So my wife's air compressor on her civic just crapped out. It's an 06 coupe. I've had a friend try to help me remove it while I was deployed. He said he couldn't reach it from the top cuz it was a different year/model. Is this really true? Seeing this video basically gave me enough reason not to send the car to pep boys. I only have experience with Fords and BMW. Any help would be appreciated cuz it's hotter than hell out.

[@buttmeister]

take it to the shop

[@GarriTrooper]

You probably need to remove it from the bottom. And might need to remove the front wheel. I'm not a mechanic though

[@optimalorlando]

Taking off the watch helped i see

[@guepardo8648]

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[@coreyhamby2989]

How the hell you get bottom bolts it's a pain in my ass

[@mikebk]

just bought new a/c compressor for my Civic 2006. How much oil i need to put in it?

[@georgeparker555]

michael tv I've read somewhere that it's 2.5-3 oz's

[@georgeparker555]

michael tv let me know how much you put in in wondering the same thing

[@mikebk]

George Parker I found very different advice's from 1.5 to 3 Oz, guys from eBay advised me to put 5.5 for my Honda. I putted 5 Oz. Still can't say if AC is working very good right now because it's pretty cold outside)

[@pokerplaya1010]

so is it obserd for pep boys to want to charge me 3 hours labor for changing the compressor considering you had it removed in 15 minutes

[@marcsmith3881]

Not at all. Nuts and bolts are not the entire job. I charge more than that for the complete job because I spend 1 hour vacuuming out the system, leak check and charge. Not to mention replacing the receiver drier.

[@michaelkuhn1553]

The book actually calls for 2 hours you have to pull the fans off do get the compressor out

[@samydean213]

I just remove the the radiator it's easier

[@moamed4347]

you could reach it from the bottom of the car isnt???

[@Kevin_Reems]

I was wondering this too. I know the clutch can be pulled from the side if you take the tire off. Seems like if you removed the plastic on the bottom you'd be able to get at the compressor. Although those bolts look hard to get at from any angle.

[@srikrishnavideos]

Background music is simply annoying.

[@h22sparkle]

2008

[@carlmontemayor3387]

why didnt you guys just remove it from the bottom? lol

[@Mattleffert63050]

Carl Montemayor because the frame is in the way

[@joevega9855]

Ricky booby