Honda Civic. Manual - part 385

Fig. 34: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) And Harness
Clamp
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11. Remove the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
12. Remove the condenser bracket mounting bolts (A), then remove the bulkhead

(B).

Fig. 35: Identifying Condenser Bracket Mounting Bolts And Bulkhead
(With Torque Specifications)
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2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Cooling System (K20Z3) - Civic (All Except Si)

13. Pull up the radiator, then remove the fan shroud assemblies and other parts

from the radiator.

Fig. 36: Identifying Fan Shroud Assemblies And Parts From Radiator
(With Torque Specifications)
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14. Install the radiator in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the upper and

lower cushions are set securely.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Cooling System (K20Z3) - Civic (All Except Si)

15. Install the bulkhead in the reverse order of removal. Apply body paint to the

bulkhead mounting bolts.

16. Install the battery, and connect the positive cable to the battery first, then

connect the negative cable.

17. Enter the anti-theft code for the audio system and the navigation system (if

equipped), then enter the audio preset. Set the clock.

18. Fill the radiator with engine coolant and bleed the air (see step 6 ).

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Cooling System (K20Z3) - Civic (All Except Si)

2006-08 ENGINE

Cooling System (R18A1) - Civic (Except Hybrid)

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX

Fig. 1: Identifying Component Location Index
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RADIATOR CAP TEST

NOTE:

Refer to the COOLING SYSTEM (GX) (SUPPLEMENT) article
for additional information for the GX model.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Cooling System (R18A1) - Civic (Except Hybrid)

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Cooling System (R18A1) - Civic (Except Hybrid)