Thermostat Replacement - Honda Accord 2008 Manual

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Thermostat Replacement

1. Drain the engine coolant (see page 10-6).

2. Clean any dirt off the quick connector (A), the

thermostat cover, and the lower radiator hose.

3. Pull out the lock (B) by hand, then wiggle the quick

connector loose, and remove it from the thermostat

cover. Do not use any tools to remove the quick

4. Remove the thermostat (A).

5. Install a new thermostat with a new O-ring (B).

12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lbf·ft)

6. Check the quick connector (A) and set ring (B) for

cracks or damage. If the connector and/or set ring

are cracked or damaged, replace the connector.

7. Make sure the set ring is in place inside the quick

connector. If the set ring is off the connector,

replace the quick connector.

8. Replace the O-ring (C) in the quick connector.

9. Check the lock (D). If the lock is damaged or

deformed, replace it. When installing the new lock

to the connector, push it straight down along the

10. Clean the connecting surface of the thermostat

cover (E), then apply clean engine coolant around

the connecting surface.

11. Push the lock (A) down, then push the quick

connector (B) onto the thermostat cover until you

hear it click.

12. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed

air from the cooling system with the heater valve

open (see step 6 on page 10-6).

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