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Old 06-26-2014, 11:12 AM
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Re: Honda Pilot - Air Conditoner Works when Idling

Honda dealer quoted $714 to replace the radiator. I bought one from Rockauto and did the job myself. It's definitely a bit of work to remove everything just to get to the radiator. It took about 6 hours total. Here are some lessons learned and tips for others:
1. Buy some extra plastic clips for the bumper cover and splash panels. Some clips will break.
2. Cleaning solution and hot water (from a garden hose) really simplify cleaning the old (leaked) antifreeze out of the engine compartment
3. Buy 2 gallons of Honda antifreeze (even if the dealer suggests only one). I used about 1.25.
4. Two 3/8" bolts make good plugs for the transmission lines when disconnecting them.
Overall it was a good project.
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