1999 HONDA CR-V Workshop Manual

Engine Coolant Refilling and Bleeding
1. Slide the heater lemperature control lever to maxi
mum heat.
Make sure the engine and radiator are cooi to the
touch.
2. Remove the radiator caP.
3. Loosen the drain plug, and drain the coolant.
4. Remove the drain bolt from the cylinder block.
DRAIN PLUG
DRAIN BOLT78 N.m {8.0 ksl.m, 58 lbtft}
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6.
7.
Apply liquid gasket to the drain bolt threads, then
reinstall the bolt with a new washer and tighten it
securely.
Tighten the radiator drain plug securely.
Remove, drain and reinstall the reservoir' Fill the
tank halfway to the MAX mark with water, then up
to the MAX mark with antitreeze.
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Radiator
Engine Coolant Refilling and Bleeding (cont'dl
Mix the recommended antifreeze with an equal
amount of water in a clean container.
NOTE:
. Always use Genuine Honda Antifreeze/Coolant.
Using a non-Honda coolant can result in corro-s\on, ca
sng t\e coo\
g sys\em \o ma\lunct\on
o. fail.
For best corrosion protection, the coolant con-
centration must be maintained year-round at50% minimum. Coolant concentrations less than
50% may not provide sufficient protection against
corrosion or freezing. Coolant concentrationsgreater than 60% will impair cooling efficiency
and are not recommended.
Do not use additional rust inhibitors or anti-rustproducts; they may not be compatible with the
coolant.
Engine Coolant Refill Capacity Iincluding 0.6 / 10.63US $, 0.53 lmp qtl for hoater and ressrvoirl:
A/T: 3.9 f {4.1 US $, 3.4 lmp qtl
M/T: 1.O t 14.2 US $, 3.5 lmp qrl
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9. Pour coolant into the radiator uD to the base of the
filler neck. When pouring engine coolant. do not let
coolant spill on any electrical pans or the paint. lf
any coolant spills, rinse it oft immediately.
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,
add coolant if needed.
Put the radiator cap on tightly. then run the engine
again and check for leaks.
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Cap Testing
1.
2.
Remove the radiator cap, wet its seal with engine
coolant, then install it on the pressure tester.
Apply a pressure of 93 - 123 kPa (0.95 - 1.25 kgflcm',
14 - 18 psi).
Check for a drop in pressure.
lf the pressure drops, repiace the cap.
RADIATOR PNESSURE TESTER
lCommercially available)
3.
RADIATOR
ADAPTOR(for 32 mm neck, low Profile)
2.
3.
Testing
1.Wait until the engine is cool, then carefully remove
the radiator cap and fill the radiator with engine
coolant to the top oI the filler neck.
Attach the pressure tester to the radiator, and apply
a pressure of 93 - 123 kPa (0.95 - 1,25 kgf/cm', 14 -
18 psi).
Inspect for engine coolant leaks and a drop in pres-
sure.
Remove the tester, and reinstall the radiator cap.
Check for engine oil in the coolant and/or coolant in
the engine oil.
RAOIATOR PRESSURETESTER(Commercially available)
4.
5.
ADAPTOR(for 32 mm neck,low profile)
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Thermostat
Replacement
THERMOSTAInstall with pin up.
THERMOSTATHOUSING
RUBBER SEALReplace.
RADIATOB FANswtTcH24 N.m {2.4 kgtm, l7 lbt.ftl
THERMOSTATCOVER
12 N.m (1.2 kgl.m,8.7 tbtftl
6 x '1.0 mm
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Testing
Replace the thermostat if it is open at room temperature.
To test a closed thermostat:
1. Suspend the thermostat in a container of water. Do
not let the thermometer touch the bottom of the hot
container.
THERMOMETER
THERMOSTAT
Heat the water, and check the temperature with a
thermometer. Check the temperature at which the
thermostat first opens, and at which it is fully open.
Measure the lift height of the thermostat when fully
open.
STANDARD THERMOSTAT
Lift height: above 8.0 mm (0.31 in)
Starts opening: 169 - 176'F (76 - 80'C)
Fully open: 194'F (90'C)
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Water Pump
lllustrated Index
ENGINE COOLANTTEMPERATURE IECTISENSOR18 N.m 11,8 kgt.m,13 tbt.ftl
COOLANTTEMPERATUREGAUGEUNIT
6x1.0mm9.8 N'm (1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbt frl
9 N.m {0.3 kgf.m,7 tbf.fttApply liquid gasketto the threads.
WATER OUTLETCOVERApply liquid gasker part No.087'18 - 0001 or 08718 - 0003to the mating surface.
RADIATOR FAN SWITCH2il N.m (2.i1 kgl.m,17 tbfft)
WATER PUMPlnspection, page 10-11
O-RINGReplac€.
6xl,0mm12 N.tn n.2 lgl.rn,8.7 tbf'ft)
CONNECTINGPIPE
6x1.0mm12 N.m 11.2 kgf.m,8.7 tbtftl
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Inspection
1.
2.
Remove the timing belt (see section 6)
Turn the water pump pulley counterclockwise.
Check that it turns freely.
Check for signs of seal leakage.
NOTE: A small amount ol "weeping" from the bleed
hole is normal.
BIIED HOLE
Replacement
1. Remove the timing belt (see section 6).
2. Remove the water pump by removing five bolts
3, Inspect, repair and clean the O-ring groove and the
mating surface with the cylinder block.
Replace.6x1.0mm't2 N.m 11 2 kgf m.
8.7 tbf.ftl
4. lnstall the water pump in the reverse order of removal.
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Fan Control
Component Location Index
UNDEB.HOODFUSE/RELAY BOX
RADIATOR FAN RELAYTest, see section 23
BADIATOR FAN
Removal, page 10-10Test, page 10-14
BADIATOR FAN MOTORRemoval, page 10-2
CONDENSERFAN MOTOR
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