Water Passage Replacement
  1. Remove the condenser fan shroud assembly.
  1. Remove a bolt (A) securing the connecting pipe.
  1. Remove the lower radiator hose (B), connecting pipe (C), water bypass hose (D), and harness clamp (E).
  1. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose (A), then remove the water passage (B).
  1. Remove the thermostat housing.
  1. Install the thermostat housing (A) with a new O-ring (B).
  1. Clean, and dry the water passage mating surfaces.
  1. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08C70-K0234M, 08C70-K0334M, or 08C70-X0331S, evenly to the engine block mating surface of the water passage.
    NOTE: Do not install the parts if 5 minutes or more have elapsed since applying liquid gasket. Instead, reapply liquid gasket after removing old residue.
  1. Install the water passage (A) with a new O-ring (B).
    NOTE:
    • Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
    • Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the water passage.
  1. Install the PCV hose (C).
  1. Install the connecting pipe (A) with a new O-ring (B).
  1. Install the lower radiator hose (C), water bypass hose (D), and harness clamp (E).
  1. Tighten a bolt (F) securing the connecting pipe.
  1. Install the condenser fan shroud assembly.
  1. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system with the heater valve open.