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Water Passage Replacement

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  1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped). Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
  2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable. Remove the battery.
  3. Drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK  ).
  4. Disconnect the breather pipe, then remove the intake air duct (see step 10 in ENGINE REMOVAL ).
  5. Disconnect the upper radiator hose, lower radiator hose, heater hoses, and water bypass hoses from the water passage. Remove the water passage.
    Fig 1: Water Passage Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
    G05457853Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install the water passage in the reverse order of removal.
  7. Install the battery.
  8. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, then bleed air from the cooling system (see step  8 ).
  9. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.
  10. Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped).
  11. Set the clock (on vehicles without navigation).
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