Honda Civic. Manual — part 362

Specifications)
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4. Apply body paint to the bulkhead mounting bolts.
5. Install the radiator upper brackets (A), radiator cap base mounting bolts (B),

reservoir hose (C), and Clips (D).

Fig. 28: Installing Radiator Upper Brackets And Radiator Cap Base
Mounting Bolts (With Specifications)
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6. Connect the fan motor connectors (A) and hood switch connector (B), then

install the harness clamps (C).

Fig. 29: Connecting Fan Motor And Hood Switch Connectors

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7. Install the front grille cover (see FRONT GRILLE COVER

REPLACEMENT ).

8. Install the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ).
9. Connect the positive cable to the battery first, then connect the negative cable.

10. Enter the anti-theft code for the audio system and the navigation system (if

equipped), then enter the audio preset.

11. Set the clock.

ALTERNATOR OVERHAUL

EXPLODED VIEW

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Fig. 30: Exploded View Of Alternator Overhaul
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Special Tools Required

Driver 07749-0010000

Attachment, 42 x 47 mm 07746-0010300

1. Test the alternator and regulator before you remove them (see

ALTERNATOR AND REGULATOR CIRCUIT

NOTE:

Refer to Fig. 30 as needed during this procedure.

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TROUBLESHOOTING ).

2. Remove the alternator (see ALTERNATOR REMOVAL AND

INSTALLATION ).

3. If the front bearing needs replacing, remove the pulley locknut with a 10 mm

wrench (A) and a 22 mm wrench (B). If necessary, use an impact wrench.

Fig. 31: Removing Locknut With Wrench
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4. Remove the harness stay and the three flange nuts from the alternator.

Fig. 32: Removing Harness Stay And Flange Nuts
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5. Remove the end cover.

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