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Radiator Replacement

  1. Remove the engine compartment covers (see ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT ).
  2. Drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK  ).
  3. Remove the air intake duct splash separator (see ENGINE REMOVAL ).
  4. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
  5. Remove the front splash shield (see FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
  6. Disconnect the A/C condenser fan motor connector (A), and remove the harness clamp (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying A/C Condenser Fan Motor Connector And Harness Clamp
    G08069246Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Disconnect the radiator fan motor connector (A) and the ECT sensor 2 connector (B), then remove the harness clamps (C).
    Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Fan Motor Connector, ECT Sensor Connector And Harness Clamps
    G08069247Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Disconnect the lower radiator hose (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Lower Radiator Hose, Clamp And ATF Cooler Hoses
    G08069248Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. A/T model: Remove the harness clamp (B). Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses (C) from the radiator, then plug the cooler hoses and the lines (see ATF COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT ).
  10. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  11. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A) and remove the coolant reservoir (B).
    Fig 4: Identifying Upper Radiator Hose And Coolant Reservoir
    G08069249Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Remove the upper brackets (A), then pull up the radiator (B) with fan shrouds (C).
    Fig 5: Upper Brackets, Radiator And Fan Shrouds With Torque Specifications
    G08069250Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Remove the fan shrouds and other parts from the radiator.
  14. Install the radiator in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the upper and lower cushions are set securely.
  15. A/T model: Refill the transmission with ATF (see ATF REPLACEMENT ).
  16. Fill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system (see COOLANT CHECK  ).
  17. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.
  18. Install the engine compartment covers (see ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT ).
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