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Water Passage Replacement

  1. Drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK  ).
  2. Remove the alternator (see ALTERNATOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  3. Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses (see step 49 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
  4. Remove the intake manifold:
  5. Remove a bolt (A) securing the connecting pipe.
    Fig 1: Removing Pipe Bolts
    G03650483Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the lower hose (B), connecting pipe (C), water bypass hose (D), and positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose (E).
  7. Remove the water passage (A).
    Fig 2: Removing Water Passage
    G03650484Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the thermostat housing (B).
  9. Remove the water pump (see WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT ).
  10. Clean and dry the water passage mating surfaces.
  11. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0002, 08718-0001, or 08718-0009 evenly to the cylinder block mating surface of the water passage.
    NOTE: Do not install components if too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket (for P/N 08718-0002, no more than 4 minutes, for all others, no more than 5 minutes). Instead, remove the old residue and reapply the liquid gasket.
    Fig 3: Applying Liquid Gasket To Cylinder Block Mating Surface Of Water Passage
    G03650485Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Install the water pump (see WATER PUMP INSPECTION ).
  13. Install the thermostat housing (A) with a new O-ring (B).
    Fig 4: Installing Thermostat Housing With New O-Ring And Torque Specifications
    G03650486Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Install the water passage (C) with a new O-ring (D).
    NOTE: Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with coolant.
  15. Install the lower hose (A), water bypass hose (B), and positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose (C).
    Fig 5: Installing Lower Hose, Water Bypass Hose And Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose With Specified Torques
    G03650487Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Install the connecting pipe (D) with a new O-ring (E).
  17. Tighten a bolt (F) securing the connecting pipe.
  18. Install the intake manifold:
  19. Install the A/C compressor (see step 3 on ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
  20. Install the alternator (see ALTERNATOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
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