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Radiator and Fan Replacement

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  1. Drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK  ).
  2. Remove the front bulkhead cover (see FRONT BULKHEAD COVER REPLACEMENT ).
  3. Disconnect the radiator fan motor connector (A) and engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 2 connector (B), then remove the harness clamps (C) and radiator lower hose (D).
    Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Fan Motor Connector And Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Connector
    G05457854Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. A/T model: Remove the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler pipe mount bolts (E) and disconnect the ATF cooler hoses (F), then plug the line and hoses.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Disconnect the A/C condenser fan motor connector (A), harness clamps (B) and remove the radiator upper hose (C).
    Fig 2: Identifying A/C Condenser Fan Motor Connector And Harness Clamps
    G05457855Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the upper bracket cushions, then pull up the radiator.
    Fig 3: Radiator And Fan Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
    G05457856Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the fan shroud assemblies and other parts from the radiator.
  9. Install the radiator in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the upper and lower cushions are set securely.
  10. A/T model: Fill the transmission with ATF (see ATF REPLACEMENT ).
  11. Fill the radiator with engine coolant, then bleed air from the cooling system (see step  8 ).
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