Honda CR-V: EGR Passage Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Drain the engine coolant.
2. Remove the air cleaner housing.
3. Remove the harness holder (A) from the bracket, then remove the harness holder bracket (B).
4. Remove the upper radiator hose (A), heater hose (B), and water bypass hose (C).
5. Remove the air cleaner housing brackets.
6. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve connector.
7. Remove the EGR passage.
8. Remove the EGR valve.
Installation
1. Install the EGR valve (A) with a new gasket (B).
2. Install the EGR passage (A) with a new gasket (B).
3. Connect the EGR valve connector.
4. Install the air cleaner housing brackets.
5. Install the upper radiator hose (A), heater hose (B), and water bypass hose (C).
6. Install the harness holder bracket (A), then install the harness holder (B).
7. Install the air cleaner housing.
8. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system with the heater valve open (see step 6).
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Fan, Fan Motor, Shroud Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Remove the hood support rod, then use it as shown
to prop the hood in the wide-open position.
2. Remove the bulkhead cover.
3. Disconnect the fan motor connectors (A) and hood
switch conn
Radiator Replacement
For Japan-produced Model
1. Drain the engine coolant.
2. Remove the hood support rod, then use it as shown
to prop the hood in the wide-open position.
3. Remove the bulkhead cover.
4. Remove the co
Fan Controls
Component Location Index
RADIATOR FAN RELAY
A/C CONDENSER FAN RELAY
FAN CONTROL RELAY
A/C CONDENSER FAN ASSEMBLY
RADIATOR FAN ASSEMBLY
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
(ECT) SENSOR 1
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Boot Band Installation
Special Tools Required
Boot band tool, KD-3191 or equivalent, commercially
available
Boot band pliers, Kent-Moore J-35910 or equivalent,
commercially available
Double Loop Type
1. Fit the boot ends onto the driveshaft and the
inboard joint, then install the new double loop band
(A) onto the boot.
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If the Engine Overheats
The reading of the vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
reason (hot day, driving up a steep
hill, etc.).
If the vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indication may be the temperature
