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Thermostat Replacement

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  1. Remove the engine compartment covers (see ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT )
  2. Dram the engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK )
  3. Do the battery removal procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION )
  4. A/T model: Remove harness clamps (A) and disconnect the positive starter cable (B)
    Fig 1: Harness Clamps And Positive Starter Cable With Torque Specifications
    G05987145Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. A/T model: Disconnect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector (C), and remove the bolt (D) and the harness holder (E)
  6. Remove the thermostat cover (A), then remove the thermostat (B)
    Fig 2: Thermostat Location With Torque Specification
    G05987146Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Install the new thermostat with a new rubber seal (C) in the reverse order of the removal
  8. Do the battery installation procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION )
  9. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system with the heater valve open (see step  8)
  10. Clean up any spilled engine coolant
  11. Install the engine compartment covers (see ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT )
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