Honda Fit: Radiator Replacement
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Raise the vehicle on the lift.
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Drain the engine coolant.
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Disconnect the ECT sensor 2 connector (A), then remove the harness clamp (B).
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With A/C: Remove the A/C compressor clutch connector (C) from the clamp, then remove the harness clamps (D).
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Disconnect the lower radiator hose (A).
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A/T model: Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses (B), then plug the hose and line.
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Lower the vehicle on the lift.
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Remove the coolant reservoir (A).
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Disconnect the radiator fan motor connector (A), then remove the harness clamp (B).
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With A/C: Disconnect the A/C condenser fan motor connector (C), then remove the harness clamp (D).
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Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A).
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Remove the radiator upper brackets (A).
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Pull up the radiator (A).
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With A/C: Remove the A/C condenser fan shroud assembly (B).
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Remove the radiator fan shroud assembly (C), the radiator cap (D), the ECT sensor 2 (E), and the drain plug (F).
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Reassemble the radiator with new O-rings (G).
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Install the radiator. Make sure the lower cushions (H) are set securely.
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Install the radiator upper brackets (A).
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Connect the upper radiator hose (A).
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Connect the radiator fan motor connector (A), then install the harness clamp (B).
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With A/C: Connect the A/C condenser fan motor connector (C), then install the harness clamp (D).
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Install the coolant reservoir (A).
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Raise the vehicle on the lift.
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Connect the lower radiator hose (A).
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A/T model: Remove the plug from the hose and the line, then connect the ATF cooler hoses (B).
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Connect the ECT sensor 2 connector (A), then install the harness clamp (B).
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With A/C: Install the A/C compressor clutch connector (C) to the clamp, then install the harness clamps (D).
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Lower the vehicle on the lift.
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Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system.
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Clean up any spilled engine coolant.
See also:
Windshield Replacement
NOTE:
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Wear eye protection while cutting the glass adhesive with a piano wire.
Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surface.
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Flywheel Inspection
Remove the ring gear holder.
Inspect the ring gear teeth for wear and damage.
Inspect the clutch disc mating surface on the flywheel for wear, cracks,
and burning.
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A/T Secondary Shaft Sealing Ring Replacement (A/T)
The sealing rings are synthetic resin with chamfered ends. Check the
condition of the sealing rings, and replace them only if they are worn,
distorted, or damaged.
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