replacing radiator
Hanover13
04-12-2004, 11:41 PM
i am replacing my radiator tomorrow (it finally got here) and i was wondering if there is anything i should look out for? i have a 97 av6 accord, and it looks just like a simple replacement. i just take out my old one, which looks relatively easy, and throw in the new one, anyone with experience with this? please give feedback, thanks.
BullShifter
04-13-2004, 03:41 AM
You got it, remove the old & install the new.
1. Remove rad. cap / Drain rad. (may have to remove lower spash shield)
2. Disconnect electrical connection(3)
3. Remove upper rad. hose / over flow hose/tank
4. Remove support brackets
5. Lift up & remove lower hose
6. Swap fans & re-install
Now is a good time to replace hoses & clamps. After the coolant has been topped off, run car until fan comes on then crack open air bleeder near thermostat.
1. Remove rad. cap / Drain rad. (may have to remove lower spash shield)
2. Disconnect electrical connection(3)
3. Remove upper rad. hose / over flow hose/tank
4. Remove support brackets
5. Lift up & remove lower hose
6. Swap fans & re-install
Now is a good time to replace hoses & clamps. After the coolant has been topped off, run car until fan comes on then crack open air bleeder near thermostat.
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