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Water Passage Replacement

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  1. Remove the engine compartment covers (see ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT )
  2. Drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK )
  3. Do the battery removal procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION )
  4. Remove the make manifold (see REMOVAL )
  5. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A), the lower radiator hose (13), the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 1 connector (C), and the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve connector (D)
    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector And Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Connector
    G05987147Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Disconnect the water bypass hose (A) and the heater hose (B)
    Fig 2: Identifying Water Bypass Hose And Heater Hose
    G05987148Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the EGR pipe (see EGR VALVE REPLACEMENT )
  8. Remove the water passage (A), then remove the EGR valve (B), the ECT sensor 1 (C), and the water bypass hose (D)
    Fig 3: EGR Valve, ECT Sensor And Water Bypass Hose With Torque Specifications
    G05987149Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Install the water passage with new gaskets (E) in the reverse order of the removal
  10. Do the battery installation procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION )
  11. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system with the heater valve open (see step  8)
  12. Clean up any spilled engine coolant
  13. Install the engine compartment covers (see ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT )
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