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Thermostat Replacement: Installation

  1. Remove old liquid gasket from the thermostat housing mating surfaces, bolts and bolt holes.
  2. Apply 1.5 mm wide bead of the liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, along the broken lines. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.
    NOTE:
    • If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be installed within 4 minutes.
    • If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.
      • Fig 1: Identifying Liquid Gasket
      G05454401Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Install the rubber seal (A) on the thermostat (B), then install the thermostat with the pin (C) on the top side.
    Fig 2: Rubber Seal, Thermostat And Thermostat Pin With Torque Specification
    G05454402Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Install the thermostat housing (D).
    NOTE:
    • Wait at least 30 minutes to allow liquid gasket to cure before filling the engine with engine coolant.
    • Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the thermostat housing.
  5. Install the harness holder (A), ground cable (B), harness clamps (C), water bypass hose (D) and engine junction connector clamp (E).
    Fig 3: Identifying Harness Holder, Ground Cable, Harness Clamps, Water Bypass Hose And Engine Junction Connector Clamp
    G05454403Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install the radiator hoses (see step 21 on ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
  7. Install the air cleaner assembly (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
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