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Old May 29, 2009 | 07:25 AM
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Has anyone replaced their radiator yet and was it difficult? Specifically, DYI, not bringing to the mechanic and "it was easy."

I've change out the radiator on several Honda vehicles which were easy, but this one looks like it could be a little tricky.

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Old May 29, 2009 | 09:39 AM
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can`t help you their brother,Have not had to replace it yet. Although I dont see why it should be any worse than any of the others are to replace.
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Old May 29, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by AlexusAnja
Has anyone replaced their radiator yet and was it difficult? Specifically, DYI, not bringing to the mechanic and "it was easy."

I've change out the radiator on several Honda vehicles which were easy, but this one looks like it could be a little tricky.

Thanks.
It doesn't fall out in your hands when you say the magic words, but it's not bad at all. If you can't change it you really shouldn't be doing anything but checking your oil, but any person of reasonable intelligence and skills should have no problem. It may be obvious, but it comes out as an assembly, with the fans on it.
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Old May 29, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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It doesn't fall out in your hands when you say the magic words, but it's not bad at all. If you can't change it you really shouldn't be doing anything but checking your oil, but any person of reasonable intelligence and skills should have no problem. It may be obvious, but it comes out as an assembly, with the fans on it.
DOH... I was asking for confirmation that it's easy or not. The Integra is literally remove two hose, two retaining bolts/bracket, and radiator pulls right up and out. The fans come off easily once removed. Then installation is reverse. I'm just wondering if the RX is just, or comparably, easy to do.
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Old May 30, 2009 | 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by AlexusAnja
DOH... I was asking for confirmation that it's easy or not. The Integra is literally remove two hose, two retaining bolts/bracket, and radiator pulls right up and out. The fans come off easily once removed. Then installation is reverse. I'm just wondering if the RX is just, or comparably, easy to do.
Sorry AA- I was just playing around with words. Didn't mean to confuse you. The simple answer is that it's probably not quit as easy as the Integra but it's not difficult. Probably pretty close in ease.
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