Honda Civic. Manual — part 383

20. Install the intake manifold (see INSTALLATION ).
21. Install the A/C compressor (see step 24 on ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
22. Install the condenser fan shroud assembly.
23. Install the alternator (see INSTALLATION ).
24. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling

system with the heater valve open (see step 6 on ).

WATER OUTLET REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL

1. Drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK ).
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly (see AIR CLEANER

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

3. Remove the harness holder (A) from the bracket, then remove the harness

holder bracket (B).

Fig. 20: Identifying Harness Holder Bracket
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4. Remove the upper radiator hose (A), heater hose (B), and water bypass hose

(C).

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2006-08 ENGINE Cooling System (K20Z3) - Civic (All Except Si)

Fig. 21: Identifying Upper Radiator Hose, Heater Hose, And Water
Bypass Hose
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5. Remove the air cleaner housing brackets.

Fig. 22: Identifying Air Cleaner Housing Brackets
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6. Remove the water outlet.

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2006-08 ENGINE Cooling System (K20Z3) - Civic (All Except Si)

Fig. 23: Identifying Water Outlet
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

7. Remove the EGR plate.

Fig. 24: Identifying EGR Plate
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INSTALLATION

1. Install the EGR plate (A) with a new gasket (B).

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Cooling System (K20Z3) - Civic (All Except Si)

Fig. 25: Identifying EGR Plate With Gasket (With Torque Specifications)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2. Install the water outlet (A) with a new gasket (B).

Fig. 26: Identifying Water Outlet With New Gasket (With Torque
Specifications)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. Install the air cleaner housing brackets.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Cooling System (K20Z3) - Civic (All Except Si)