How to Replace Thermostat with Housing Assembly 2002-2006 Honda CRV

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This video shows you how to install a thermostat and housing on your 2002-2006 Honda CR-V. The thermostat controls the flow of coolant in your vehicle’s engine. When a thermostat fails, it can lead to overheating, which will damage the engine. One sign of a faulty thermostat is a cool upper radiator hose when the engine is at full operating temperature. It’s important to replace the thermostat immediately if you suspect it is failing.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2002 Honda CR-V
2003 Honda CR-V
2004 Honda CR-V
2005 Honda CR-V
2006 Honda CR-V
Tools you will need:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver 1aau.to/obz/1AXAA00013
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/oX/1AXAA00020
• 10mm Socket 1aau.to/oa5/1AXAA00017
• Coolant Funnel Set 1aau.to/oe/1AXAA00116
• Trim Tool Set 1aau.to/o5/1AXXX00006
• Hose Clamp Pliers 1aau.to/og/1AXAA00076
• Needle nose pliers 1aau.to/oA/1AXAA00051
• Needle nose pliers 1aau.to/oA/1AXAA00052
• 1/4 Inch Ratchet 1aau.to/oa5/1AXAA00017
• Socket Driver
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/obo/1AXAA00015
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oaH/1AXAA00044
• Gloves 1aau.to/op/1AXSS00048
• Safety Glasses 1aau.to/oq/1AXAA00343
• Silicone Paste
• Drain Pan 1aau.to/oB/1AXAA00320
• Funnel 1aau.to/oi/1AXAA00310
• Pick 1aau.to/oH/1AXAA00037
• Razor Blade / Gasket Scraper 1aau.to/oq/1AXAA00280
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[@apckofllamas]

At 8:46 you can see that you cracked the housing... did it leak after install?

[@rubenmartinez4346]

Just found out that’s the issue for my vehicle. Will be doing this job this weekend. Thank you!

[@luizbellini343]

I know your voice from 1A Auto. You are pretty good teaching.

[@joshuacronk9499]

This is a fantastic video. Great explanation of each step. Thank you!

[@jeweled172]

Awesome tutorial 👌

[@howardtheduck709]

How did you line up the assembly so easily?

[@anthonydecarojr3501]

why did he take the back housing off the block when the point was to replace the thermostat? Couldn't you just take the front piece off, replace the thermostat without removing everything else?

[@anthonydecarojr3501]

Exactly.

[@Shanty]

hi, what if that sensor/ switch that goes to the engine right next to the housing got broken ? at 4:18 what is it for ?

[@thomasvanguilder9593]

Awesome video nice and easy 👍

[@erickregnier1112]

Hi there question, is it possible to already connect and torque the thermostat on the houseing and install as one unit?

[@phxrsx]

Is it necessary to take off the housing?

[@bengonzalez1730]

What type of silicone paste lubricant did you use?

[@Casinolife07]

Do we really need to replace the plastic part that goes into the engine ?

[@christopherch7307]

What would be a proper quote time for labor time on this job?

[@sulimanayad]

Hey thanks for the great video! Could you be more specific about what type of silicone paste you used? Thanks!

[@malcolmpayne5991]

Great video but . . the torque settings you ask for are 7-8 ft/lbs, but the torque wrench you link to has a minimum torque of 25 ft/lbs - any links to a lower torque wrench?

[@davidvalle7171]

A question on a 2004 Nissan Moreno losing power putting reverse it died

[@duanechimoni6609]

The metal outlet from the engine makes the thermostat housing to not line up...I hope there won't be any leaks 😮

[@alfredohernandez3132]

thank. very muchs 👍

[@duanechimoni6609]

can the thermostat be replaced or foes the entire assembly need replacement?

[@Ohelwin-AsianUSA]

i have a to do the same thing you show here. wish me a good luck.

[@gush9348]

Thnx

[@yonnatanrios9377]

Is it necessary to torque the housing or can the screws be snugged in

[@swootswoot1162]

they should be torqued down, if they are snugged in the unit may leak coolant from the gasket not creating a good enough seal

[@nameyourchannel7844]

Why replace the housing?
Isn't the thermostat the issue?

[@hoganhogan3]

I am not a fan to work on a honda crv. very little work space.

[@luf4rall]

You could say that it's compact

[@browndog4658]

your intro is too loud (Im not too old)

[@chubbyjohnson5480]

I hate Honda.