Honda Repair: 2001 Odyssey, amp fuse, fuse panel

Question
I have to replace the A/C compressor and I am a fair mechanic. Is this a fix you would advise me to do on my own and if so can you give me some pointers to shortcut the process. I have never gotten into an A/C system and do not know if it needs to be evacuated or what.

Issue #2- drivers side auto door is not working. What would you reccomend to isolate the problem. I assume it is the motor but would like to verify. The alarm sounds when the door is closed unless you turn off the door switch located on the dash. This indicates to me that it thinks the door is not closed, but I have checked for obstructions and see none.

Answer
You will need to have someone recover the refrigerant before you do anything.  Its highly illegal to vent it to the air.  You could probably replace the compressor yourself, but I would pay someone to recover and recharge the system.  The easiest way to replace the compressor is from the bottom.  

They had a lot of problems with the doors.  Does it move and just not close?  You can reset the power doors by removing the backup/clock fuse from the pass side fuse panel.  Its #13 7.5 amp fuse.  But I have replaced a lot of door junction switches and latches in these doors.  Haven't had much motor problems.