Radiator Installation Instructions for Honda Civic

The Honda Civic radiator is constructed with plastic tanks and an aluminum core. The nice quality steel radiators are now not used, in favor of the more lucrative and simply manufactured plastic versions. The middle core is solely crimped to the plastic tanks with a gasket between the core and tank. This creates a multitude of potential leaks; however, the most typical cause for leaks on the Civic radiator is cracks on the highest tank next to the radiator cap. The stress within the radiator splits the higher tank, leading to a long crack simply above the core. It is a good suggestion to strain check the radiator if no apparent cracks are seen.
1. Elevate the automobile with the ground jack. Place the jack stands below the automotive, so it does not accidentally fall and break your day. Place the drain pan below the passenger facet of the radiator. Use the pliers to open the petcock. Permit the antifreeze to empty into the pan, holding in mind that antifreeze is enticing to animals. It tastes good to them however is deadly, so dispose of it properly.
2. Remove the upper and decrease radiator hoses, using the pliers to compress the spring clamps and remove them. Pull the sensor out of the radiator next to the hose pipe (an o-ring holds the pipe in the radiator).
3. Place the pan beneath the transmission cooler lines. Take away the 2 transmission cooler lines on the bottom of the radiator, utilizing a wrench. Unplug the electrical connectors to the radiator fan.
4. Take away the 10mm bolts that secure the radiator to the help shroud, utilizing a socket. Pull the radiator overflow hose off the radiator cap neck. Lift the radiator and fan (as a unit) out of the car. The radiator could simply be unbolted once it’s out of the car.
5. Set up the new radiator and associated elements in reverse order of removal. Fill the radiator with a 50-50 mixture of antifreeze and water (one gallon of antifreeze, one gallon of water).
Maintain your arms out in entrance of you, if there are any cuts put on gloves. Antifreeze in a cut may cause staph infection, not very nice, so shield your hands.