Honda CR-V: Water Passage Replacement
1. Drain the engine coolant.
2. Remove the alternator.
3. Remove the condenser fan shroud assembly.
4. Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting
the A/C hoses (see step 34).
5. Remove the intake manifold.
6. Remove the bolt (A) securing the connecting pipe.

7. Remove the lower radiator hose (B), connecting
pipe (C), water bypass hose (D), and harness clamp
(E).
8. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV)
hose (A). then remove the water passage (B).

9. Remove the thermostat housing.

10. Remove the water pump.
11. Install the water pump.
12. Install the thermostat housing (A) with a new O-ring
(B).

13. Clean and dry the water passage mating surfaces.
14. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004,08718-0001,
08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the engine
block mating surface of the water passage. 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.

15. Install the water passage (A) with a new O-ring (B).
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 water passage.

16. Install the PCV hose (C).
17. Install the connecting pipe (A) with a new O-ring (B).

18. Install the lower radiator hose (C), water bypass
hose (D), and harness clamp (E).
19. Tighten the bolt (F) securing the connecting pipe.
20. Install the intake manifold.
21. Install the A/C compressor (see step 23).
22. Install the condenser fan shroud assembly.
23. Install the alternator.
24. 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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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 h
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
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
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