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INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS

Accessory Application

© 2016 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Re

VERSION 1
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
P/N 08T44-SNA-102

served. AII04527-24 (161

2017 CR-V1.5L Model

2) 0

Issue Date

DEC 2016

PARTS LISTEngine block heater

Aluminum washer

Heater harness

Protective cap

12 Black wire ties(6 Not used)

7 Wire ties with clip(Not used)

5 Brown wire ties

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED

Phillips screwdriverRatchet10 mm, 19 mm, and 24 mm Sockets10 mm Open end wrenchTorque wrenchDiagonal cuttersUtility knifeFileHeavy glovesDrain panTape measureWhite markerCoolant (Honda Genuine Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2)BlanketFender coverMasking tapeShop towelThe following tool is available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program. On the iN, click on: Service > Service Bay > Tool and Equipment Program, then enter the number under “Search.” Or, call 888-424-6857.Trim Tool Set (T/N SOJATP2014)

Illustration of the Engine Block Heater in the Vehicle

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER HEATER

HARNESS

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INSTALLATION

Customer Information: The information in this installation instruction is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment, and training to correctly and safely add equipment to your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers.”

NOTICE:• Always use, Honda Genuine Long Life Antifreeze/

Coolant Type 2. Using a non-Honda coolant can result in corrosion, causing the cooling system to malfunction or fail.

• To avoid burning out the element, do not operate the engine block heater until it is installed in the vehicle and you have added coolant.

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.2. Allow the engine and all cooling system components

to cool down.

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3. Place a clean drain pan under the radiator drain plug, then remove the radiator drain plug from the bottom of the radiator to drain the coolant. Remove the radiator cap to increase the flow.

NOTICE: Radiator coolant will damage the paint. Quickly rinse any spilled coolant from the paint.

RADIATOR CAP

RADIATOR DRAIN PLUG

FRONT

DRAIN PAN

4. Drain the coolant completely, then install the radiator cap.

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5. Remove the self-tapping screws, and clips from the left front wheel arch protector as shown.

LEFT FRONT WHEEL ARCH PROTECTOR

2 SELF-TAPPING SCREWS

4 CLIPS

6. Remove the left front wheel arch protector as shown.

2 CLIPS

LEFT FRONT WHEEL ARCH PROTECTOR

2 RETAINING TABS

6 CLIPS

RETAINING TAB

7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 on the right side of the vehicle.8. Remove the front bumper:

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• Apply masking tape on each side as shown.

FRONT BUMPER

HEADLIGHTFRONT FENDER

MASKING TAPE

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• Remove the self-tapping screws and clips as shown.

2 SELF-TAPPING SCREWS

9 CLIPS

BOTTOM VIEW9 CLIPS

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• With the help of an assistant, release the seven retaining tabs on each side.

3 RETAINING TABS

FRONT BUMPER

4 RETAINING TABS

FRONT BUMPER

FRONT BUMPER


• With the help of an assistant, remove the front bumper and unplug the vehicle connectors (if equipped).

• Place the front bumper on a blanket.

FRONT BUMPER

VEHICLE CONNECTOR(if equipped)

VEHICLE CONNECTOR(if equipped)

3 CLIPS

CLIP(if equipped)

CLIP(if equipped)

9. Pull away the upper shutter grille duct, and remove the lower shutter grille duct.

UPPER SHUTTER GRILLE DUCT(Pull away.)

LOWER SHUTTER GRILLE DUCT

8 CLIPS


10. Remove the intake air duct.

INTAKE AIR DUCT

2 BOLTS(Loosen.)

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11. Remove the air cleaner:• Unplug the vehicle connector, and release the

harness holder.• Remove the two washer-bolts.

2 WASHER-BOLTS

VEHICLE CONNECTOR

RETAINING TAB

CLIP

HARNESS HOLDER

HARNESS HOLDER

• Remove the air cleaner.

AIR CLEANER

PIN

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12. Using a utility knife, cut out the lower shutter grille duct as shown. Remove any burrs.

CUTTING AREA

SCRIBE LINE

Cut out.

LOWER SHUTTER GRILLE DUCT

13. Install the lower shutter grille duct.

14. Using a tape measure, measure and mark the heater harness as shown. , , , ,and .

WHITE MARKER

HEATER HARNESS

AB

155 mm(6.10 in.)

300 mm(11.81 in.)

230 mm(9.06 in.)

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER SIDE

E

D

145 mm(5.71 in.)

510 mm(20.08 in.)

C


15. Locate and remove the drain bolt and washer. Coolant remaining in the engine jackets flows out of the hole when the drain bolt is removed. Retain the drain bolt; it will be used if the engine block heater is removed. NOTE: Use a new washer if the drain bolt is installed.

WASHER(Do not reuse.)

DRAIN BOLT(Retain.)(Use a 19 mm socket.)

FRONT


16. Install the engine block heater with the aluminum washer into the bolt hole using a 24 mm socket. Torque the engine block heater to 80 N·m (59 lb·ft).

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER 80 N·m (59 lb·ft)(Use a 24 mm socket.)

ALUMINUM WASHER

FRONT

17. Plug the heater harness connector to the engine block heater. Make sure the heater harness connector is fully seated in the engine block heater.

HEATER HARNESS CONNECTOR

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

HEATER HARNESS

FRONT

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18. Route the heater harness in the direction shown, and secure it to the vehicle harness and vehicle connectors with two brown wire ties at the point and .

VEHICLE CONNECTOR

HEATER HARNESS

FRONT

BROWN WIRE TIE(Point A)

VEHICLE CLIP

BROWN WIRE TIE(Point B)

VEHICLE HARNESS

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19. Route the heater harness as shown. Line up the point on the heater harness with the edge of the vehicle bracket, and secure the heater harness to the vehicle bracket with one brown wire tie.

BROWN WIRE TIE

HEATER HARNESSFRONT

FRONT

VEHICLE HARNESS

POINT C

HEATER HARNESS

VEHICLE BRACKET

BROWN WIRE TIE

EDGE

Line up.

20. Secure the heater harness to the vehicle harness with one brown wire tie.


21. Route the heater harness under the left headlight, and secure it to the vehicle harness with one brown wire tie and one black wire tie.

BLACK WIRE TIE

HEATER HARNESS

VEHICLE HARNESS

LEFT HEADLIGHT

BROWN WIRE TIE

VEHICLE BRACKET


22. Route the heater harness down under the front bumper beam, and secure it to the vehicle harness with one black wire tie at the point .

HEATER HARNESS

FRONT BUMPER BEAM

HEATER HARNESS

VEHICLE HARNESS

BLACK WIRE TIE(Point D)

VEHICLE CLIP

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23. Secure the heater harness to the vehicle harness with one black wire tie.

HEATER HARNESS(Bundle up the excess.)

BLACK WIRE TIE

VEHICLE HARNESS BLACK

WIRE TIE

FRONT BUMPER BEAM

24. Bundle up the excess heater harness, and secure it to the vehicle harness with one black wire tie.

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25. Pull away the upper shutter grille duct, and route the heater harness through the hole on the lower shutter grille duct cutout in step 12. Secure the heater harness to the bracket on the lower shutter grille with one black wire tie at the point .

BRACKET ON THE LOWER SHUTTER GRILLE

BLACK WIRE TIE(Point E)

HEATER HARNESS

FRONT BUMPER BEAM

UPPER SHUTTER GRILLE DUCT(Pull away.)

HEATER HARNESS


26. With the help of an assistant, bring the front bumper close to the vehicle. Route the heater harness through the center lower grille, then install the front bumper.

FRONT BUMPER

HEATER HARNESS

CENTER LOWER GRILLE

FRONT VIEW

ROUTING POINT


27. Secure the heater harness to the center lower grille with one black wire tie.

HEATER HARNESS

BLACK WIRE TIE

FRONT VIEW

CENTER LOWER GRILLE

FRONT BUMPER

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28. Secure the protective cap to the center lower grille as shown, and plug the heater harness connector to the protective cap.

PROTECTIVE CAP

HEATER HARNESS CONNECTOR

CENTER LOWER GRILLE

FRONT VIEW

FRONT BUMPER

PROTECTIVE CAP

CENTER LOWER GRILLE

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29. Install all removed parts.30. Install the radiator drain plug.31. Remove the radiator cap, and fill the system with the

recommended coolant. Follow the instructions in the service information to fill the cooling system and check for leaks. Make sure there are no leaks around the engine block heater.

32. Make sure that the heater harness is routed properly and all connectors are plugged in.

33. Install the radiator cap.34. Put the drain bolt (removed in step 15) in the glove

box.35. Connect the negative cable to the battery.36. Press and hold the audio unit power button for 2

seconds to restore audio and navi (if equipped) system functions.

37. Set the clock on vehicles without navigation.38. If necessary, restore the systems back to normal

operation as described in the service information.


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