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2002 Honda Civic Si

Radiator Replacement

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Radiator Replacement
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NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
  1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the customer's audio presets. Make sure the ignition switch OFF.
  2. Drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK  ).
  3. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable.
  4. Remove the battery.
  5. Remove the front grill cover (see FRONT GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT ) and the front grille (see FRONT GRILLE REPLACEMENT ).
  6. Remove the upper radiator hose.
    Fig 1: Removing Upper Radiator Hose
    G03704131Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the radiator and A/C condenser fans (see RADIATOR AND A/C CONDENSER FAN REPLACEMENT  ).
  8. Remove the lower radiator hose (A) and automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses (B). Plug the ATF cooler hoses and lines.
    Fig 2: Removing Lower Radiator Hose And ATF Cooler Hoses
    G03704132Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Remove the radiator upper brackets/cushions (A).
    Fig 3: Removing Radiator Upper Brackets/Cushions
    G03704133Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Remove the engine hood latch (B) (see HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT ).
  11. Pull up the radiator assembly (A), then remove the lower cushions (B).
    Fig 4: Pulling Radiator Assembly
    G03704134Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Install the radiator and fans in the reverse order of removal.
  13. Set the upper and lower cushions securely.
  14. Fill the radiator with engine coolant and bleed the air from the system (see step 8 in COOLANT REPLACEMENT  ).
  15. Adjust the engine hood latch (see ADJUSTMENT ).
  16. Install the battery. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper, then assemble them and apply grease to prevent corrosion.
  17. Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the customer's audio presets.
  18. Set the clock.
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