Coolant Replacement

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Remove the engine compartment covers (see ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT )
Wait until the engine is cool, then carefully remove the radiator cap
Loosen the drain plug (A), and dram the coolant

Fig 1: Loosening Drain Plug
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Install a rubber hose (A) on the dram bolt (B) located at the rear of the engine block, then loosen the dram bolt

Fig 2: Rubber Hose On Dram Bolt With Torque Specification
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When the coolant stops draining, tighten the dram bolt Remove the rubber hose
Tighten the radiator dram plug securely
Remove, dram, and reinstall the coolant reservoir
Fill the coolant reservoir to the MAX mark (A) with Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2

Fig 3: Identifying Coolant Reservoir MAX Mark
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Pour Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into the radiator up to the base of the filler neck
NOTE:
- Always use Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 Using a non-Acura coolant can result in corrosion, causing the cooling system to malfunction or fail
- Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 is a mixture of 50 % antifreeze and 50 % water Do not add water
Engine Coolant Refill Capacities (Including the coolant reservoir capacity of 0.69 L (0.182 US gal))

At Coolant Change

6.3 L (1.66 US gal)

After Engine Overhaul.

8.3 L (2.19 US gal)

Fig 4: Filling Engine Oil
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Loosely install the radiator cap
Set the heater temperature control to maximum heat
Start the engine, and let it run until it warms up (the radiator fan comes on at least twice)
Turn off the engine Check the level in the radiator, and add Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2, if needed
Put the radiator capon securely, then run the engine again, and check for leaks
Clean up any spilled engine coolant
Install the engine compartment covers (see ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT )
If the maintenance minder required engine coolant replacement, reset the maintenance minder (see MAINTENANCE MINDER ), and this procedure is complete If the maintenance minder did not require engine coolant replacement, go to step 19
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode
Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC) (see step 2 on GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION )
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode
Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the powertrain control module (PCM) If it does not communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING )
Select GAUGES in the BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS
Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGES with the HDS
Select MAINTENANCE MINDER in the ADJUSTMENT with the HDS
Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS
Select MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM 5 RESET with the HDS