ECT Sensor 2 Removal And Installation

ECT Sensor 2 Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Vehicle Lift

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.

2. Front Splash Shield





1. Remove the bolts (A), then remove the clips (B) that secure the front inner fender and the front splash shield (C) to the body.

2. From under the front bumper (D), remove the clips (E).

3. From under the body, remove the clips (F), then pull out the front splash shield.

3. Radiator Cap

1. Wait until the engine is cool, then carefully remove the radiator cap.

4. Radiator Coolant - Replacement





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

2. After the coolant has drained, tighten the drain plug securely.

5. ECT Sensor 2





1. Remove ECT sensor 2.

Installation

1. ECT Sensor 2





1. Install ECT sensor 2 (A) with a new O-ring (B).

2. Front Splash Shield





1. Install the front splash shield (A), then install the bolts (B) and the clips (C, D). Make sure the clips snap into place securely.

3. Radiator Coolant - Replacement

1. Follow the chart and pour coolant into the radiator up to the base of the filler neck.

NOTE:
* Always use Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 or Honda Extreme Cold Weather Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. 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. Honda Extreme Cold Weather Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 is a 100% concentration coolant. Do not add water to either coolant.
* If the vehicle is regularly used in very low temperatures (under -22 °F (-30 °C)) a 60% concentration of coolant should be used.








*: When you want to winterize the coolant with the minimum amount of coolant change but the current coolant concentration in the vehicle is unknown, you must drain all coolant from the cooling system.













2. Loosely install the radiator cap.

3. Start the engine and let it run until the radiator fan comes on at least twice. Do not operate the air conditioning system.

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

5. Put the radiator cap securely, then start the engine again, and check for leaks.

6. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.





7. Fill the coolant reservoir to the MAX mark (A) with Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.

4. HDS DLC - Connection





1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.

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

3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle. If it does not communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.

5. Maintenance Minder Reset

1. Reset the Maintenance Minder. Description and Operation