You can unscrew the bolts on the bracket without stripping them by using an impact drill. Hold the AC compressor with one hand and your drill with the other and push the drill towards the AC compressor when you undrill it so the socket holds the bolt tight and doesn't strip. Mine worked flawlessly on both bolts. Its still a good idea to use the bolts @Rolando Robles suggested when transferring the bracket so this doesn't become an issue in the future.
Here are some tips: The bolts on the compressor will strip easily. You can use a 5.5mm tool, but M6 bolts in 15mm are hard to find. You can use a 14mm or 16mm instead. The hard part is removing the stripped bolt. Don't waste your money on hardened steel bits-they won't even make a dent. Believe it or not, after buying every bit and getting frustrated, I did some research, and the only bit that worked was a glass ceramic bit. It tore through the bolt like it was paper. Make sure to punch a hole first and start with a small bit.
The ac manifold bolts you drilled out are factory 5.5mm heads. Def recommend some penetrating spray too to remove those small bolts. Thanks for the video, it helped me for sure.
Absolutely love the video!!!! But I guess my OCD is killing me that you didn’t attempt to wipe off or use an air tool to blow off all that debris from under the ac compressor
Everything was going well for me too today..and then I stripped one of those darn screws. Lousy design! Do you remember what size bit you used to drill it out? How did it work for you?
Hey Rolando. Was wondering if you experienced vibrations in the steering wheel with this TL? I have an 03-07 Accord which is pretty much the same as the TL in this video
it is my buddies car and he said that he hasnt hada vibration recently. but we did just put new ball joints in the last video, so he will be getting an alignment anyways. for you i would put the rear tires up front and see if you have vibration. If you still do, then its suspension/alignment problem. If not, it is something with the wheel/tire setup
Do you know if the compressor power wire is connected to the fan wire harness? My compressor is not coming on. I changed out the alternator earlier this year and wondering if I could have unplugged the compressor.
Really great video right up until the time you had to recharge the system???? FYI, I noticed that you also did not have to deal with all the splash guards underneatht the engine bay. Liked your video but once again getting the lower hose off is impossible without removal of the lower splash guards and those guards were ridiculously difficult. Had to bust at least 4 retaining bolts and basically destroy several push pin retainers to get all those guards off. Huge PIA. In addition, there are several retainer cables attached to the bottom of radiator fan shrouds that also proved to be very challenging. It would have been nice to see how all of the above was dealt with before I started my AC replacement project.
@@jnelson8629 appreaciate it. Yeah i would assume over the life of the vehicle they just decided not to put on the old sheilds back on or they got destroyed being lowered. I eould have recorded the removal if they were there. For the recharging he took it to a shop to recharge due to lask of the equipment to do it here. I juat did the replacement work
@@rhythmrain5232 most new compressor come pre filled with oil. You just have to make sure its filled with the correct amount. But like i said it ahould be prefilled
www.4s.com/media/5421/four-seasons-capacity-guide.pdf this link calls for 7 oz. But check under the hood for the AC system sticker, should give you the system specs.
Hi Rolando! First off, thank you for the video! Second, I started the compressor replacement yesterday, and tried to avoid stripping the bolts on the bracket, but it seems inevitable. Can you tell me where you bought the replacement bolts from? Thank you in advance!
i have an assortment of random bolts i built over time. they are m6x1.0 and i believe 15mm long. make sure its a round head allen key to fit in the bracket. go to any hardware store and u can pick some up. get 5mm longer and shorter with the 15mm to be safe. So you should walk out with 6 bolts total.
Really good Video - question, I don't think the oil was mentioned. If you did, I missed it. A lot of the ac compressor units indicate they include oil, but just for transit and recommend replacing the oil with the recommended amount/type. Did you have to do that? I did notice a bottle of what could be AC compressor oil on your bench right after you fixed the bolt/bracket issue. Was your prefilled for use? what amount of for Acura TL (2008) and type?
yeah i forgot to explain it. the compressor did come with a can of oil. I didnt fill the compressor with it. i told my buddy(this is his car) to take the can of oil to the shop thats gonna fill the AC system and let them fill it. There was a card with the kit instructing on how to fill it. Sorry again for not mentioning it in the video.
@@hyr0llr No problem. I found a site that indicates 7 ozs for 08 Acura TL. There are some more expensive units that are prefilled with the correct amount, but not many. I think I have enough info to do the project...Again, thanks for the excellent video!
@@hyr0llr I know this is your buddy's car and this was 2 years ago, but can you ask him how much they charged to have it filled? I'm about to try to get the AC working in my son's 2005 Acura TL, and I need to know what I'm looking at cost-wise. Also about how much it costs to have the system vacuumed out before starting the work.
@@samanthamcleod6337 he was charged about 150. but that was back then. with the cost of everything inflated it might be another 100 or so i would have to guess.
Great video. Love how you mentioned what size the head of the bolts were. I’ve always found that helpful in videos. Another question is did you go with a Honda/Acura compressor or aftermarket?
So it’s best to crack loose the two bracket bolts you stripped BEFORE you remove the bolts that hold the compressor to the engine? This way it’s being held solid rather than holding it by hand and loosing them I see you added distilled water to coolant that is not be diluted, I would not recommend that. Good video tho! Thanks
the mounting solid wasn't the problem for the 2 bracket bolts. its just the torque it had over time whether it be heat cycles or just age, Caused it to have to much resistance for the bolt head size to handle. maybe with some hood amount of heat and some shock from a mallet could help. But a few other people had the same outcome. I'm not a know all cuz i don't mess with these Acura cars on a consistent basis, so I can say 100% the reason why. The reason for the distilled was because of a time crunch so i used what i had at the time. Thanks for the info. Thank you.
Didn’t you have to vacuum the system after installing the new compressor? I just found out that my ‘04 accord v6 has a bad compressor. No mechanic wants to replace just the compressor, they want to sell me an entire kit which will exceed the price of the car! Tell me some good news.
yes. you can take it to a shop to have them vaccum the system and charge it. my buddy took his car and got that done. i didnt have the kit to service it at the time
Rolando, I just got around to doing the job myself. I had the same darn problem you had. I stripped one of the two bolts on the bracket. You are correct, it is 7/32, it’s just a bad design. How in heck did you get that frazzling thing off? Did you get the new bolts from the dealership or a hardware store? Thanks!
Short answer yes, former tech who has done just that. Long answer, you shouldn’t without somewhat knowing what you are doing. I say this for safety reasons mostly but it’s also much harder for an inexperienced person to maneuver in the much smaller space without collateral damage.
@@hyr0llr thanks man you’re a life saver would it matter if it’s a 16mm ? i just rounded the ones on my car earlier and i’m trying to figure out how to take them...what can i use to drill it out if it’s not to much to ask?
@@shanedelacruz7549 16mm long? that shouldnt be a problem. but it is random length lol... i just used drill bit no bigger than the thickness of the shank which is no bigger than 1/4 inch drill bit. and once both heads are drilled, the bracket will come off and yu can use pliers to unscrew the remaining part of the bolts
@@hyr0llr that's not bad I talked to a mobile mechanic before I saw your video and he was like 580 dollars for labor and I was like I could probably do it myself
@@jonathant-bravo3064 literally the hardest part was dealing with the stripped bolt. everything else is easy. is the $580 with the system being charged up also or just the replacement.
After you install the compressor in the Acura, is it okay to drive around with the compressor dry without refrigerant? I plan to install it myself then have a shop fill it up.
yes but do not turn on the AC on. it shouldnt turn on anywayscuz there is a pressure switch that protects it. but just double make sure sure and put a No Touch sign on it. lol
@@hyr0llr thanks for replying, right now I’m trying to fix my AC. It’s kinda blowing cold but not really that cold. The heater core valve was recently replace but now it’s stuck again and the cable isn’t pulling it back and forth. I’m trying to figure out what’s wrong with the AC before I go replacing the compressor. I’m think the heater core just might be stuck but it could be the AC motor mix not pulling the cable also well…???
@@kazemegaman honestly this is a buddies car so im not familiar with how this specific system operates as a whole. I wish i could help you more, but its just out of my experience on this car.
You forgot you have to put the 134 a back in at some point 2 duh
The video describes how to replace a compressor did it not?.
If ur looking to find out how to fill it, its pretty simple.
5.5 mm socket for those two small bolts.
You can unscrew the bolts on the bracket without stripping them by using an impact drill. Hold the AC compressor with one hand and your drill with the other and push the drill towards the AC compressor when you undrill it so the socket holds the bolt tight and doesn't strip. Mine worked flawlessly on both bolts. Its still a good idea to use the bolts @Rolando Robles suggested when transferring the bracket so this doesn't become an issue in the future.
Good tip for someone in the future
Here are some tips: The bolts on the compressor will strip easily. You can use a 5.5mm tool, but M6 bolts in 15mm are hard to find. You can use a 14mm or 16mm instead. The hard part is removing the stripped bolt. Don't waste your money on hardened steel bits-they won't even make a dent. Believe it or not, after buying every bit and getting frustrated, I did some research, and the only bit that worked was a glass ceramic bit. It tore through the bolt like it was paper. Make sure to punch a hole first and start with a small bit.
The ac manifold bolts you drilled out are factory 5.5mm heads. Def recommend some penetrating spray too to remove those small bolts. Thanks for the video, it helped me for sure.
Great explanation! Great video!! I appreciate the fast forwards.
thanks man. glad you found ithe video beneficial. good luck on your repair.
Absolutely love the video!!!! But I guess my OCD is killing me that you didn’t attempt to wipe off or use an air tool to blow off all that debris from under the ac compressor
Great video. Gonna be doing this on my buddies car looks pretty easy to do
I decided to go for it today.. everything was going well until I stripped the screws on that bracket..
Tomorrow's another day lol
a drill is your friend. wasnt expecting that to happen like you probably didnt. just take your time to drill the screws out in the middle.
Everything was going well for me too today..and then I stripped one of those darn screws. Lousy design! Do you remember what size bit you used to drill it out? How did it work for you?
@@carlorocky yep and now i dont fucking did it
Hey Rolando. Was wondering if you experienced vibrations in the steering wheel with this TL? I have an 03-07 Accord which is pretty much the same as the TL in this video
it is my buddies car and he said that he hasnt hada vibration recently. but we did just put new ball joints in the last video, so he will be getting an alignment anyways. for you i would put the rear tires up front and see if you have vibration. If you still do, then its suspension/alignment problem. If not, it is something with the wheel/tire setup
Rolando Robles Forsure thanks. I’ll give that a try. When are we going to see more 240 videos 👍🏼
Do you know if the compressor power wire is connected to the fan wire harness? My compressor is not coming on. I changed out the alternator earlier this year and wondering if I could have unplugged the compressor.
Really great video right up until the time you had to recharge the system???? FYI, I noticed that you also did not have to deal with all the splash guards underneatht the engine bay. Liked your video but once again getting the lower hose off is impossible without removal of the lower splash guards and those guards were ridiculously difficult. Had to bust at least 4 retaining bolts and basically destroy several push pin retainers to get all those guards off. Huge PIA. In addition, there are several retainer cables attached to the bottom of radiator fan shrouds that also proved to be very challenging. It would have been nice to see how all of the above was dealt with before I started my AC replacement project.
@@jnelson8629 appreaciate it. Yeah i would assume over the life of the vehicle they just decided not to put on the old sheilds back on or they got destroyed being lowered. I eould have recorded the removal if they were there.
For the recharging he took it to a shop to recharge due to lask of the equipment to do it here. I juat did the replacement work
Nonetheless, seriously, this is one of the best video's on TL AC compressor replacement. Thanks!
And thanks for giving the size on those replacement screws..
Hey there @Rolando Robles can you please tell me how long does it take to replace this part in total?
of course it depends on skill level. but even taking it slow and steady. i would say 2-3 hours
Awesome video I was wondering besides the coolant do u have to do any thing else like prefilling the compressor with oil or anything
@@rhythmrain5232 most new compressor come pre filled with oil. You just have to make sure its filled with the correct amount. But like i said it ahould be prefilled
How much oil did you add to the new compressor?
www.4s.com/media/5421/four-seasons-capacity-guide.pdf
this link calls for 7 oz.
But check under the hood for the AC system sticker, should give you the system specs.
Hi Rolando! First off, thank you for the video! Second, I started the compressor replacement yesterday, and tried to avoid stripping the bolts on the bracket, but it seems inevitable. Can you tell me where you bought the replacement bolts from? Thank you in advance!
i have an assortment of random bolts i built over time. they are m6x1.0 and i believe 15mm long. make sure its a round head allen key to fit in the bracket. go to any hardware store and u can pick some up. get 5mm longer and shorter with the 15mm to be safe. So you should walk out with 6 bolts total.
@@hyr0llr I appreciate the response!
@@CStewAmaze you arecwelcome. let me know if it works out.
Menards seems to have the best selection of bolts that you can buy one at a time. They seem to have every type you can think of.
The bolt head size is 5.5mm. I stripped one yesterday getting impatient with a 6mm and had to borrow my neighbors.
Really good Video - question, I don't think the oil was mentioned. If you did, I missed it. A lot of the ac compressor units indicate they include oil, but just for transit and recommend replacing the oil with the recommended amount/type. Did you have to do that? I did notice a bottle of what could be AC compressor oil on your bench right after you fixed the bolt/bracket issue. Was your prefilled for use? what amount of for Acura TL (2008) and type?
yeah i forgot to explain it. the compressor did come with a can of oil. I didnt fill the compressor with it. i told my buddy(this is his car) to take the can of oil to the shop thats gonna fill the AC system and let them fill it. There was a card with the kit instructing on how to fill it. Sorry again for not mentioning it in the video.
@@hyr0llr No problem. I found a site that indicates 7 ozs for 08 Acura TL. There are some more expensive units that are prefilled with the correct amount, but not many. I think I have enough info to do the project...Again, thanks for the excellent video!
@@hyr0llr I know this is your buddy's car and this was 2 years ago, but can you ask him how much they charged to have it filled? I'm about to try to get the AC working in my son's 2005 Acura TL, and I need to know what I'm looking at cost-wise. Also about how much it costs to have the system vacuumed out before starting the work.
@@samanthamcleod6337 he was charged about 150. but that was back then. with the cost of everything inflated it might be another 100 or so i would have to guess.
Great video. Love how you mentioned what size the head of the bolts were. I’ve always found that helpful in videos. Another question is did you go with a Honda/Acura compressor or aftermarket?
i believe my buddy said it was aftermarket (this is his car).
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Do toy have to take the car to a place to fill the compressor ? Or just put and play?thanks
yes. this was just a replacement video. you can recharge the system at a shop.
How did you drill out the two small bolts? I’m having the same issue.
Got a center punch in the middle of the bolt head. And slowly went up on size of drillbit until the head was completley removed
So it’s best to crack loose the two bracket bolts you stripped BEFORE you remove the bolts that hold the compressor to the engine? This way it’s being held solid rather than holding it by hand and loosing them
I see you added distilled water to coolant that is not be diluted, I would not recommend that. Good video tho! Thanks
the mounting solid wasn't the problem for the 2 bracket bolts. its just the torque it had over time whether it be heat cycles or just age, Caused it to have to much resistance for the bolt head size to handle. maybe with some hood amount of heat and some shock from a mallet could help. But a few other people had the same outcome. I'm not a know all cuz i don't mess with these Acura cars on a consistent basis, so I can say 100% the reason why.
The reason for the distilled was because of a time crunch so i used what i had at the time. Thanks for the info. Thank you.
after installed new compressor in how do you preparation for pump in R123 freon and peg?
you could either put it directly in the compressor before the lines are connected. or throught the servicing gauges.
Great video.. very well explained
thank you very much.
Didn’t you have to vacuum the system after installing the new compressor? I just found out that my ‘04 accord v6 has a bad compressor. No mechanic wants to replace just the compressor, they want to sell me an entire kit which will exceed the price of the car! Tell me some good news.
yes. you can take it to a shop to have them vaccum the system and charge it. my buddy took his car and got that done. i didnt have the kit to service it at the time
yeqh thats mechanic shops for you. that way it can save yu a bunch of money. the recharge would be like 100-150
Rolando, I just got around to doing the job myself. I had the same darn problem you had. I stripped one of the two bolts on the bracket. You are correct, it is 7/32, it’s just a bad design. How in heck did you get that frazzling thing off? Did you get the new bolts from the dealership or a hardware store? Thanks!
@@carlorocky i drilled the bolt heads out. and when the head is drilled you can remove the bracket and use pliers to unscrew the bolt studs
I use a 5.5 socket them bolts just tight might try heat with caution
Hi I have a question what’s the name for that bracket that’s so hard to remove?
i dont remember if it was the supply or pressure line but its a transfer tube to the ac compressor
Dry helping video, thank you .. How’s the compressor holding up so far? Is your ac still cold ?
its my buddies car and yes, everything working like normal at the moment.
Can’t you just drop the sub frame and access it that way without doing the radiator and hose thing?
Short answer yes, former tech who has done just that. Long answer, you shouldn’t without somewhat knowing what you are doing. I say this for safety reasons mostly but it’s also much harder for an inexperienced person to maneuver in the much smaller space without collateral damage.
You're a saint 🙏
thank you
Wow. Thanks a lot!
Your welcome. Hope your repair goes smooth
Great video. Thx! What do you use that dumbbell for? Lol
Thanks for the feedback. Use that dumbbell to hold the gate fully open when parking my brothers boat in the backyard lol
need a 5.5mm to remove the two bolts on the neck
Can anyone find the high pressure line? or is it named something different mine is leaking trying to replace it.
Rockauto?
@@hyr0llr I'm on Summit racing right now searching
What part needs to be vaccuumed out by a shop? Why is that?
The whole system when its all back together so they can then put refrigerant in.
How much does a shop charge to vacuum everything out and put new freon in ?
@@34lungbandit i would assume $100-150.
Where did you get the m6-1.0 x15mm ?
My local hardware store Ace Hardware. Should be able to find it at autozone/lowes/home deport/ or whatever hardware store that is local to you
@@hyr0llr thanks man you’re a life saver would it matter if it’s a 16mm ? i just rounded the ones on my car earlier and i’m trying to figure out how to take them...what can i use to drill it out if it’s not to much to ask?
@@shanedelacruz7549 16mm long? that shouldnt be a problem. but it is random length lol... i just used drill bit no bigger than the thickness of the shank which is no bigger than 1/4 inch drill bit. and once both heads are drilled, the bracket will come off and yu can use pliers to unscrew the remaining part of the bolts
@@hyr0llr alright thanks man, yea i search up m6-1.0 x 15mm and what comes up is 16mm instead of 15mm but thanks again brother
@@shanedelacruz7549 no problem man. let me know how it works out for you.
Ruffly how long did it take you to do the uninstall and reinstall
prolly 2-3 hours with recording.
@@hyr0llr that's not bad I talked to a mobile mechanic before I saw your video and he was like 580 dollars for labor and I was like I could probably do it myself
@@jonathant-bravo3064 literally the hardest part was dealing with the stripped bolt. everything else is easy. is the $580 with the system being charged up also or just the replacement.
@@hyr0llr just the replacement
@@jonathant-bravo3064 lol damn. well i guess he gots to make his business money. i charged my buddy a fraction of that.
What size were bracket bolts
7/32 . 7:00
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After you install the compressor in the Acura, is it okay to drive around with the compressor dry without refrigerant? I plan to install it myself then have a shop fill it up.
yes but do not turn on the AC on. it shouldnt turn on anywayscuz there is a pressure switch that protects it. but just double make sure sure and put a No Touch sign on it. lol
@@hyr0llr thanks for replying, right now I’m trying to fix my AC. It’s kinda blowing cold but not really that cold. The heater core valve was recently replace but now it’s stuck again and the cable isn’t pulling it back and forth. I’m trying to figure out what’s wrong with the AC before I go replacing the compressor. I’m think the heater core just might be stuck but it could be the AC motor mix not pulling the cable also well…???
@@kazemegaman honestly this is a buddies car so im not familiar with how this specific system operates as a whole. I wish i could help you more, but its just out of my experience on this car.
Do you know where I can buy another bracket, I couldn’t get mine off
Put the socket on it and beat it with a hammer 🔨 it work for me
Im about to try. I have no clue how to work on cars and no one to help but i also have no money lol so i have no choice. Hopefully i dont screw it up.
Good luck. Let me know how it goes.
Holy shit this is so easy
Am i the only guy who can do this job with out removing the raidiator ?
its metric man. the bracket isnt 7/32
Yeah i learned that after the fact lol
thanks man