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Connecting Pipe Replacement

  1. Drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK ).
  2. Remove the intake manifold (see REMOVAL ).
  3. Remove the upper radiator hose (A), the heater hoses (B), and the water bypass hose (C).
    Fig 1: Identifying Upper Radiator Hose, Heater Hoses And Water Bypass Hose
    G07767250Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. A/T model: Disconnect the water bypass hose (D).
  5. Remove the connecting pipe mounting bolts (A).
    Fig 2: Water Bypass Hoses And Connecting Pipe Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G07767251Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. A/T model: Disconnect the water bypass hoses (B).
  7. Remove the connecting pipe (C).
  8. Install the connecting pipe with a new O-ring (D).
  9. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system (see COOLANT CHECK ).
  10. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.