HONDA.
V45 MAGNA
COOLING SYSTEM
COOLANT REPLACEMENT
CAUTION:
The engine must be cool before servicing the cooling system, or severe scalding may result.
Remove the radiator cap.
RADIATOR CAP
DRAIN PLUG
Drain the coolant from the radiator; remove the drain plug located at the lower left sub-frame, and drain the coolant.
WATER PUMP COVER
Drain the coolant from the engine; remove the drain bolts at the water pump cover and cylinder heads.
Replace the drain plug and bolts.
Fill the system with a 50-50 mixture of distilled water and ethylene glycol.
Bleed air from the radiator.
• Start the engine and run until there are no air bubbles in the coolant, and the level stabilizes.
• Stop the engine and add coolant up to the proper level if necessary.
• Reinstall the radiator cap.
• Check the level of coolant in the reserve tank and fill to the correct level if the level is low.
DRAIN BOLT DRAIN BOLTS
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Date of Issue: January, 1982
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