1. | Start the engine. Set the heater temperature control dial to maximum heat, then turn off the ignition switch. Make sure the engine and radiator are cool to the touch. |
2. | Remove the radiator cap. |
3. | Remove the engine undercover. |
4. | Loosen the drain plug (A), and drain the coolant.
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5. | Remove the drain bolt (A) located at the front of the engine block.
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6. | After the coolant has drained, apply liquid gasket to the drain bolt threads, then reinstall the bolt with a new washer and tighten it securely. |
7. | Tighten the radiator drain plug securely. |
8. | Install the engine undercover. |
9. | Drain the engine coolant from the reserve tank. |
10. | Fill the reserve tank to the MAX mark (A) with genuine Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (P/N OL999-9001).
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11. | Pour genuine Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into the radiator up to the base of the filler neck. NOTE:
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12. | Loosely install the radiator cap. |
13. | Start the engine, and let it run until it warms up (the radiator fan comes on at least twice). |
14. | Turn off the engine. Check the level in the radiator and add genuine Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2, if needed. |
15. | Put the radiator cap on tightly, then run the engine again, and check for leaks. |
16. | Clean up any spilled engine coolant. |