Coolant: Service and Repair

Coolant Replacement

1. Start the engine. Set the heater temperature control dial to maximum heat, then turn off the ignition switch. Make sure the engine and radiator are cool to the touch.

2. Remove the radiator cap.

3. Remove the splash shield. Engine Removal

4. Loosen the drain plug (A), and drain the coolant.






5. Install a rubber hose (A) on the drain bolt (B) located at the rear of the engine block, then loosen the drain bolt.

6. When the coolant stops draining, tighten the drain bolt. Remove the rubber hose.

7. Tighten the radiator drain plug securely.

8. Install the splash shield. Engine Installation

9. Remove, drain, and reinstall the reserve tank.






10. Fill the reserve tank to the MAX mark (A) with Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (P/N OL999-9001).






11. Pour Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into the radiator up to the base of the filler neck.

NOTE:

- Always use Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (P/N OL999-9001). Using a non-Honda coolant can result in corrosion, causing the cooling system to malfunction or fail.

- Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 is a mixture of 50 % antifreeze and 50 % water. Do not add water.





12. Install the radiator cap loosely.

13. Start the engine and let it run until it warms up (the radiator fan comes on at least twice).

14. Turn off the engine. Check the level in the radiator and add Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2, if needed.

15. Put the radiator cap on securely, then run the engine again, and check for leaks.

16. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.

17. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC). Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

18. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the powertrain control module (PCM) If it does not communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit.. Testing and Inspection

19. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

20. Select BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.

21. Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGE MENU with the HDS.

22. Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.

23. Select MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM 5 RESET with the HDS.