RSX L4-2.0L (2005)
Water Pump: Service and Repair
Water Passage Replacement
Water Passage Replacement
1. Drain the engine coolant.
2. Remove the alternator.
3. Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses.
4. Remove the intake manifold:
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K20A3 engine
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K20A2, K20Z1 engines
5. Remove a bolt (A) securing the connecting pipe.
6. Remove the lower hose (B), connecting pipe (C), water bypass hose (D), and positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose (E).
7. Remove the water passage (A).
8. Remove the thermostat housing (B).
9. Remove the water pump.
10. Clean and dry the water passage mating surfaces.
