Engine Coolant Refilling And Bleeding - Honda CR-V 1997 Service Manual

Engine Coolant Refilling and Bleeding
1. Slide the heater temperature control lever to maxi -
mum heat.
Make sure the engine and radiator are cool to the
touch.
2. Remove th e radiator cap.
3. Loosen the drain plug, and drain th e coolant.
DRAIN PLUG
4. Remove the drain bolt from the cylinder block.
WASHER
Replace.
DRAIN BOLT
78 N·m (8.0 kgf·m. 58 IbHt)
5. Apply liquid gasket to the drain bolt threads, then
reinstall the bolt with a new washer and tighten it
securely.
6. Tighten the radiator drain plug securely.
7. Remove, drain and reinstall the reservoir. Fill the
tank halfway to the MAX mark with water, then up
to the MAX mark with antifreeze.
MAX
MARK
(cont'd)
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