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Radiator Replacement

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  1. Remove the front grille cover (see FRONT GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT ).
  2. Remove the splash separator (see step 4 in INTAKE AIR RESONATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
  4. Drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT REPLACEMENT  ).
  5. Remove the engine undercover (see step 26 in ENGINE REMOVAL ).
  6. Disconnect the A/C condenser fan motor connector (A), and remove the harness clamp (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying A/C Condenser Fan Motor Connector And Harness Clamp
    G06422412Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Disconnect the radiator fan motor connector (A) and the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 2 connector (B), then remove the harness clamp (C).
    Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Fan Motor Connector, Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 2 Connector And Harness Clamp
    G06422413Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Disconnect the lower radiator hose (A) from the radiator.
    Fig 3: Identifying Lower Radiator Hose
    G06422414Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Disconnect the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses (B) from the radiator (see ATF COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT ), then plug the ATF cooler hoses and the lines.
  10. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  11. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A) and remove the coolant reservoir (B).
    Fig 4: Identifying Upper Radiator Hose And Coolant Reservoir
    G06422415Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Remove the upper brackets (A), then pull up the radiator with fan shrouds (B).
    Fig 5: Upper Brackets And Radiator With Fan Shrouds With Torque Specifications
    G06422416Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Remove the fan shrouds and other parts from the radiator.
  14. Install radiator in the reverse order or removal. Make sure the upper and lower cushions are set securely.
  15. Refill the transmission with the ATF (see ATF LEVEL CHECK ).
  16. Fill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system (see step  7 on ).
  17. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.
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