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Radiator Replacement

  1. Drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT REPLACEMENT  ).
  2. Remove the bulkhead cover (see FRONT BULKHEAD COVER REPLACEMENT ).
  3. Do the battery removal procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  4. Remove the battery base (see step 10 ENGINE REMOVAL ).
  5. Remove the A/C condenser fan shroud assembly, (see A/C CONDENSER FAN SHROUD REMOVAL  ).
  6. Remove the radiator fan shroud assembly (see RADIATOR FAN SHROUD REMOVAL  ).
  7. Disconnect the lower radiator hose (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying ATF Cooler Hoses, Lower Radiator Hose And Power Steering Hose Clamp
    G08075416Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the power steering hose clamp (B).
  9. Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses (C) from the transmission, then plug the ATF cooler hoses and the lines.
  10. Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses (A), then plug the ATF cooler hoses and the lines.
    Fig 2: Identifying ATF Cooler Hoses
    G08075417Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Remove the radiator upper brackets (A), then pull up the radiator (B).
    Fig 3: Radiator Upper Brackets And Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G08075418Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Remove the other parts from the radiator.
  13. Install the radiator in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the upper and lower cushions are set securely.
  14. Install the battery base (see step 54 under ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
  15. Do the battery installation procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  16. Refill the transmission with ATF (see ATF LEVEL CHECK ).
  17. Fill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system (see COOLANT CHECK  ).
  18. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.