Honda Civic. Manual — part 389

Fig. 16: Identifying Harness Bracket
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4. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pipe.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Cooling System (R18A1) - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 17: Identifying Exhaust Gas Recirculation Pipe
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5. Disconnect the EGR connector.
6. Remove the thermostat housing.

Fig. 18: Identifying Thermostat Housing
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7. Remove the EGR valve (A), thermostat cover (B), and thermostat (C).

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Cooling System (R18A1) - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 19: Identifying EGR Valve, Thermostat Cover And Thermostat
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INSTALLATION

1. Install the new rubber seal (A) onto the thermostat, then install the thermostat

(B) with pin (C) up, and install the thermostat cover (D).

Fig. 20: Identifying Thermostat, Pin And Thermostat Cover With
Tightening Torque

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Cooling System (R18A1) - Civic (Except Hybrid)

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2. Install the EGR valve (E) with a new gasket (F).
3. Install the thermostat housing (A), using a new gasket (B) and new O-ring (C).

Fig. 21: Identifying Thermostat Housing, Gasket And O-Ring With
Tightening Torque
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4. Connect the EGR connector.
5. Install the EGR pipe (A), using the new gaskets (B).

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Cooling System (R18A1) - Civic (Except Hybrid)