Can you replace the a/c compressor from underneath on an 03 Honda Civic SI?

Question

My a/c compressor went out and I have the new one. I am wondering if you are able to replace it from underneath the vehicle. It looks like it is hard to get to. It looks like you would have to maybe move the motor if you did it from the top. The car is a 2003 Honda Civic SI 2.0L. Thanks :)

Thank you! That was exactly what I needed to know! I really appreciate it!

Answer 1

The compressor comes out from the bottom but you have to do a lot to get to that point. Here's a recap of honda's instructions for the replacement of the compressor on that vehicle.

before you do that, be sure that your blower motor works. On Hondas of that vintage if the blower motor didn't work on all speeds it could prevent the compressor from working. So before you go taking everything apart, be sure the blower mtoor works.

Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.

Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable.

Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.

Remove the front bumper.

Remove the right side headlight.

Remove the reserve tank from the bracket.

Remove the drive belt.

Remove the three bolts securing the alternator

Remove the alternator.

Remove the A/C condenser fan assembly.

Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch connector (A), remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction line (B) and the discharge line (C) from the A/C compressor. Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.

Remove the mounting bolts and the A/C compressor.

Install the A/C compressor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

Answer 2

03 Civic Si