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Water Outlet Removal And Installation: Installation

  1. Install ECT sensor 1 (A) with new O-ring (B).
    Fig 1: ECT Sensor 1, O-Ring Water & Bypass Hose With Torque Specifications
    G05952733Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Install the water bypass hose (C).
  3. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the water outlet mating surfaces, the bolts, and the bolt holes.
  4. Clean and dry the water outlet mating surfaces.
  5. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009) to the cylinder head mating surface of the water outlet and to the inside edge of the bolts holes. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.
    NOTE:
    • Apply liquid gasket about 2.5 mm (0.098 in.) diameter bead along the broken line (A).
    • 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 2: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area On Cylinder Head Mating Surface
      G05952734Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install the water outlet, then reconnect the ECT 1 connector (A).
    NOTE:
    • Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
    • Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the chain case.
      Fig 3: ECT 1 Connector & Bolts With Torque Specifications
      G05952735Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Install the upper radiator hose (A) and the heater hose (B).
    Fig 4: Identifying Upper Radiator Hose & Heater Hose
    G05952736Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the harness holder (A), then tighten the harness holder mounting bolt (B) and the heater hose clamp bracket mounting bolt (C).
    Fig 5: Harness Holder, Harness Holder Mounting Bolt & Heater Hose Clamp Bracket Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G05952737Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Install the water bypass hose (D).
  10. Install the air cleaner housing assembly (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  11. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system with the heater valve open (see step  8).
  12. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.
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