Radiator and A/C Condenser Fan Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Honda Odyssey and 2005 Honda Odyssey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
- To avoid damaging the wires and terminals, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
- Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection. Also, be sure that they do not contact any other wiring or hoses, or interfere with any other parts.
- Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and navigation system, then write down the customer's audio presets. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
- Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable.
- Remove the front grill cover (see FRONT GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT ).
- Remove the battery.
- Remove the engine wire harness connectors (A) from the battery base.
- Remove the three mounting bolts (B) and loosen mounting bolt (C), then remove the battery base (D).
- Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch connector (A) and fan motor connectors (B).
- Disconnect the hood switch connector (C).
- J35A6 engine: Disconnect the engine mount control solenoid valve connector (A) and vacuum hoses (B).
- Remove the ground cable (C) and harness clamp (D).
- Remove the two bolts securing the reservoir, then remove the reservoir.
- Remove the two bolts (A) securing the radiator fan shroud, then remove the radiator fan shroud assembly (B) from the battery side.
- Remove the two bolts (C), and loosen the two bolts (D) securing the A/C condenser fan shroud, then remove the A/C condenser fan shroud assembly (E) from the battery side.
- Install the radiator and A/C condenser fans in the reverse order of removal.
- Install the battery. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper, then assemble them and apply grease to prevent corrosion.
- Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the customer's audio presets.
- Set the clock.