The Honda Accord is a series of compact, mid-size and full-size automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1976, and sold in a majority of automotive markets throughout the world. The Honda Accord became the first Japanese car to be produced in the United States, which had always been manufactured in Sayama, Japan. Numerous road tests, past and present, rate the Accord as one of the world’s most reliable vehicles.
But as with any automobiles, regardless of the model type or model year, there are many issues that can cause your vehicle to fail, one of which is the radiator. A corroded or damaged radiator can quickly grow into larger problems for your cooling system and your engine. With a bit of mechanical knowledge and skill, you can easily replace the car radiator on your Honda Accord. The purpose of the radiator in your Honda Accord is to keep the engine from overheating. If the radiator is damaged or worn out, you must replace it to prevent expensive engine damage.
Proper care, maintenance and replacement of your Honda Accord radiator will ensure that it will continue to run properly for many miles.
Here’s how to replace the radiator in the 1998 to 2002 model Honda Accord. First of all, loosen the plug on the bottom of the radiator and drain the engine coolant into a resealable container. You will need to disconnect the automatic transmission transaxle cooling lines, if your Honda Accord is equipped with an automatic transmission. Remove the upper and lower radiator hose and plug the lines and radiator fittings and drain the tubes into a separate, resealable container.
Next, unhook the radiator cooling fan electrical connectors. Remove the support brackets from the upper radiators and cushions and lift the radiator up and out of the engine compartment. Be sure to unfasten the clips/ screws that connect the cooling fan to the radiator and connect them to the new radiator. Once you have properly installed the new radiator and reconnected all the engine components, open the valve on the thermostat housing a half turn, setting the heater to the full hot position.
Finally fill the new radiator with a mixture of half engine coolant and half distilled water. Be sure to close the valve right after you see a steady stream of coolant. Then, close the radiator cap, start the engine and allow it to run for a few minutes. Following these steps will ensure that your Honda Accord will continue to run properly for many miles.
