How do you replace a leakey radiator in a 1993 Honda Accord?

Answer 1

Just changed the radiator on my 91 Accord. In short, it's ALOT of hassle. Make sure you have a couple buckets to empty anti-freeze into, and also Transmission Fluid... First, drain the old one. There's a plug on the bottom around the middle that you turn and the antifreeze (slowly) drains out. Then you will need to remove the plastic panel. There's about 8 bolts that hold it on. In the wheel well, 3 along the bumper, and two others in the other wheel well, and two around the middle. Then this entire plastic panel comes out. Next, remove the bottom rad hose, and let it drain into the bucket, then remove the top rad hose, it will drain a bit, but mostly just keep it up. Then you remove the two smaller hoses at the bottom, and drain them into another bucket, this will be Transmisson fluid. Then, disconnect the wires for the fans, the tube for the reserve thank, two brackets on the top held on by two bolts witch hold the Radiator in place, then the entire bugger lifts straight up. It's a little harder than it sounds, so leave at least 5 hours for the job, and expect to be frustrated, as it's EXTREMELY tight with those hose clamps.