Water Outlet Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the all of the old liquid gasket from the water outlet mating surfaces, the bolts, and the bolt holes.
Clean and dry the water outlet mating surfaces.
Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004,08718-0003, or 08718-0009) to the cylinder head mating surface of the water outlet and to the inside edge of the bolt holes. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.
NOTE:
- Apply a 2.5 mm (0.098 in) diameter bead of liquid gasket along the broken line (A).
- 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.
Fig 1: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area
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Install the water outlet.
NOTE:
- After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with coolant.
- Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the water outlet.
Fig 2: Water Outlet With Torque Specification
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Connect the upper radiator hose (A), the water bypass hose (B), and the heater hose (C).

Fig 3: Identifying Upper Radiator Hose, Water Bypass Hose And Heater Hose
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Install the harness holder (A) and the ground cable (B).

Fig 4: Harness Holder And Ground Cable With Torque Specification
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Clean up any spilled engine coolant.
Install the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system (see step 9 on page 10-8).