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Radiator and Fan Replacement

  1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio system. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
  2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then disconnect the positive cable.
  3. Remove the battery.
  4. Drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK ).
  5. Remove the front bumper (see FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  6. Remove the air cleaner assembly (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  7. Remove the air cleaner housing bracket (A) and reserve tank (B).
    Fig 1: Air Cleaner Housing Bracket And Reserve Tank With Torque Specification
    G05454405Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the hood latch cover (A) and connector (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Hood Latch Cover And Connector
    G05454406Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Remove the front bulkhead center bracket (A).
    Fig 3: Front Bulkhead Center Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G05454407Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. With A/C: Remove the A/C condenser upper brackets (A) and clip (B).
    Fig 4: A/C Condenser Upper Brackets And Clip With Torque Specification
    G05454408Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Remove the radiator upper brackets (A).
    Fig 5: Radiator Upper Brackets With Torque Specification
    G05454409Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Remove the air guide plate (A).
    Fig 6: Identifying Air Guide Plate
    G05454410Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A) and the lower radiator hose (B).
    Fig 7: Identifying Radiator Upper Hose And Lower Radiator Hose
    G05454411Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Remove the splash shield (see step 24 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
  15. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ETC) sensor 2 connector (A).
    Fig 8: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature (ETC) Sensor 2 Connector
    G05454412Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. A/T model: Disconnect the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses (B).
  17. With A/C: Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch connector (C), then loosen the A/C condenser fan shroud mounting bolt (D).
  18. Without A/C: Disconnect the radiator fan motor connector (A).

    With A/C: Disconnect the radiator fan motor connector (A) and A/C condenser fan motor connector (B).

    Fig 9: Identifying Radiator Fan Motor Connector And A/C Condenser Fan Motor Connector
    G05454413Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  19. Without A/C: Remove the radiator fan shroud (C).

    With A/C: Remove the radiator fan shroud (C), then remove the A/C condenser fan shroud (D).

    NOTE: Move the A/C condenser fan shroud toward the left side of the vehicle to allow for enough space to lift it up and away from the A/C condenser fan assembly.
  20. Move the A/C condenser towards the front of the vehicle to allow for removal of the radiator. Then carefully pull the radiator forward and upward until it is completely removed.
  21. Remove the remaining fan shroud components and hardware from the radiator.
    Fig 10: Fan Shroud Replacement Components And Hardware With Torque Specifications
    G05454414Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  22. Install the radiator in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the upper and lower cushions are set securely.
  23. Install the bulkhead in the reverse order of removal. Apply body paint to the bulkhead mounting bolts.
  24. Fill the radiator with engine coolant and bleed the air (see COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).
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