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
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
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Damper/Spring
Damper/Spring Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), then turn on the
windshield wipers. Turn the ignition switch off
when the wipers are near the A-pillars.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the
proper locations.
3. Remove th
Resetting the Engine Oil Life Display
Your dealer will reset the display
after completing the required
maintenance service. You will see
‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the information
display the next time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If maintenance service is done by
someone other than your dealer,
