Honda Accord ESM 2003 · Service Manual Service Manual 2003

Thermostat Replacement

Thermostat Replacement

1.Drain the engine coolant.

2.Remove the splash shield.

3.Remove the lower hose, then remove the thermostat.

SEA3E00A14400059301KBAD01LOWER HOSETHERMOSTAT6 x 1.0 mm
9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
O-RING
Replace.

4.Install the thermostat with a new O-ring, then install the lower hose.

5.Install the splash shield.

6.Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed air from the cooling system with the heater valve open.