Honda HR-V: Thermostat Removal, Installation, and Test
Removal and Installation
1. Engine Coolant - Drain
2. Thermostat - Remove
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Fig. 3: Thermostat - Exploded View With Torque Specifications
- Remove the harness bracket (A)
- Remove the thermostat.
3. All Removed Parts - Install
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
- Make sure the pin up when installing the thermostat.
- After installing all the removed parts, refill the radiator with
engine coolant, and bleed the
air from the cooling system.
Test
Replace the thermostat if it is stuck in the open position at room
temperature.
1. Thermostat - Test
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To test a closed thermostat:
- Suspend the thermostat (A) in a container of water. Do not let the
thermostat
and the thermometer (B) touch the bottom of the hot container
- Heat the water, then check the temperature with a thermometer. Check the
temperature when the thermostat first opens, and when it is fully open
- Measure the lift height of the thermostat when it is fully open.
Lift Height: 8.0 mm (0.315 in) min.
Starts Opening: 176-183 ºF (80-84 ºC)
Fully Open: 203 ºF (95 ºC)
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Removal
1. Engine Coolant - Drain
2. Connector (CMP Sensor) - Disconnect
3. Connector (ECT Sensor 1) - Disconnect - Refer to: ECT Sensor 1 Removal and
Installation, or ECT
Sensor 2 Removal and Instal
WATER PUMP INSPECTION
Inspection
1. Water Pump Pulley Mounting Bolt - Loosen
Loosen the bolts (A).
2. Drive Belt - Remove
3. Water Pump Pulley - Remove
4. Water Pump - Inspect
Turn the water p
SEE MORE:
NOTE:
Check the vehicle 12 volt battery condition first.
This navigation DTC sets when there is an internal GPS receiver problem
(reboot error).
Aftermarket metallic window tint or electronic devices located near the
audio-navigation unit or GPS
antenna can potentially interfere with the op
AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRRORS SYSTEM DESCRIPTION - CONTROL/FUNCTION
When the automatic dimming off button is turned ON, the control unit receives
signals from each sensor. Based
on the difference between the two lux levels (the light outside the vehicle and
the light from the headlights of
the other v