Water Passage Removal And Installation

Water Passage Removal and Installation

*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857.

Removal

1. Radiator Cap

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

2. Vehicle Lift

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

3. 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.

4. Radiator Coolant - Replacement

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

5. Intake Air Duct

1. Remove the intake air duct.

6. Throttle Body - Move

1. Disconnect the EVAP canister hose (A) and the brake booster vacuum hose (B).

2. Disconnect the connector (A).

3. Remove the harness clamp bracket (B).

4. Move the throttle body without disconnecting the hoses.

7. Intake Manifold Assembly

1. Remove the intake manifold lower bracket.

2. Remove the intake manifold (A).

3. Disconnect the PCV hose (A).

8. Drive Belt

1. Move the auto-tensioner (A) using the belt tension release tool in the direction of the arrow to relieve tension from the drive belt, then remove the drive belt.

9. Idler Pulley Base Assembly

1. Remove the idler pulley base.

10. Auto-Tensioner Assembly

1. Remove the auto-tensioner.

11. Alternator

1. Remove the three bolts securing the alternator.

2. Disconnect the connector and the cable.

3. Remove the alternator.

12. Compressor Assembly - Move

1. Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses. Do not bend the A/C hoses excessively.

NOTE: Hang the A/C compressor with a wire tie.

13. Radiator Connecting Pipe

1. Disconnect the heater hose (A), the ATF warmer hose (B), and the water bypass hose (C).

2. Remove the harness clamp (D) and the connecting pipe mounting bolt (E).

3. Remove the connecting pipe (A).

14. Water Passage Assembly

1. Disconnect the PCV hose (A) and water bypass hose (B).

2. Remove the water passage (C).

15. Thermostat Housing

1. Remove the thermostat housing (A).

16. Water Pump Assembly

1. Remove the water pump (A).

Installation

1. Water Pump Assembly

1. Install the water pump (A) with a new O-ring (B)

2. Thermostat Housing

1. Install the thermostat housing (A) with a new O-ring (B).

3. Water Passage Assembly

1. Clean and dry the water passage mating surfaces.

2. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08718-0004 or 08718-0009) to the engine block mating surface of the water passage, and to the inside edge of the threaded bolt holes. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.

NOTE:
* Apply a 2.5 mm (0.098 in) diameter bead of liquid gasket along the broken line (A).
* If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.

3. Install the water passage (A) with a new O-ring (B).

NOTE:
* Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with coolant.
* Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the water passage.

4. Connect the PCV hose (C) and the water bypass hose (D).

4. Radiator Connecting Pipe

1. Install the connecting pipe (A) with a new O-ring (B).

2. Install the connecting pipe mounting bolts (A) and the harness clamp (B).

3. Connect the heater hose (C), the ATF warmer hose (D) and the water bypass hose (E).

5. Compressor Assembly - Move

1. Install the A/C compressor.

6. Alternator

1. Connect the connector and the cable.

2. Install the alternator.

3. Install the three bolts securing the alternator.

7. Auto-Tensioner Assembly

1. Install the auto-tensioner.

8. Idler Pulley Base Assembly

1. Install the idler pulley base.

9. Drive Belt

1. Install the drive belt.

10. Intake Manifold Assembly

1. Connect the PCV hose (A).

2. Install the intake manifold (A) with new gaskets (B).

3. Install the intake manifold lower bracket.

11. Throttle Body - Move

1. Install the throttle body (A) with a new gasket (B).

2. Install the harness clamp bracket (A).

3. Connect the connector (B).

4. Connect the EVAP canister hose (A) and the brake booster vacuum hose (B).

12. Intake Air Duct

1. Install the intake air duct.

13. 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.

14. Intake Manifold After Install - Check

1. After installation, check that all tubes, hoses, and connectors are installed correctly.

15. 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.

16. Reservoir Coolant - Replacement

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

17. 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.

18. Maintenance Minder Reset

1. Reset the Maintenance Minder. Description and Operation