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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Accessory
Application
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER P/N 08T44-SNA-101
2015 RLX
Publications No.
BII 51833 Issue Date
JULY 2014
PARTS LIST
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
Engine block heater
Phillips screwdriver Ratchet 8 mm, 10 mm, 19 mm, and 24 mm Sockets Torque wrench Diagonal cutters
Aluminum washer
Heavy gloves Drain pan
Heater harness
Tape measure White marker Coolant (Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2) Blanket Fender cover Tape Shop towel
Protective cap
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12 Black wire ties
• Trim Tool Set (T/N SOJATP2014)
7 Wire ties with clip (6 Not used)
5 Wire ties (Natural) (4 Not used)
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Illustration of the Engine Block Heater Installed on the Vehicle
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Remove the radiator cap cover (two retaining tabs and hook). 2 RETAINING TABS RADIATOR CAP COVER RADIATOR CAP
HOOK
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
HEATER HARNESS
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INSTALLATION DRAIN PAN
Client 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.”
RADIATOR DRAIN PLUG FRONT QB20601AJ
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NOTE: • Always use Acura Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. Using a non-Acura 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.
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Allow the engine and all cooling system components to cool down.
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Place a clean drain pan under the radiator drain plug, then remove the 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. 5.
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Drain the coolant completely, then reinstall the radiator cap.
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6.
Remove the front bumper:
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Attach tape to the areas shown on each side.
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Wrap a shop towel around the hood latch.
Remove the grille cover (two retaining tabs and seven clips).
5 CLIPS
HOOD LATCH (Wrap with a shop towel.)
GRILLE COVER 2 RETAINING TABS
2 CLIPS QB20604CJ
HEADLIGHT
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SHORT CLIP
FRONT BUMPER
TAPE
Remove 2 self-tapping screws, 12 long clips, and 2 short clips.
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2 SELFTAPPING SCREWS
Remove six long clips.
6 LONG CLIPS GRILLE COVER
12 LONG CLIPS
SHORT CLIP
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Release three retaining tabs on each side.
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With the help of an assistant, remove the front bumper (unplug the vehicle connectors and release two pins). Place the front bumper on a blanket to prevent damage.
3 RETAINING TABS 2 PINS
FRONT BUMPER
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With the help of an assistant, release five retaining tabs on each side.
VEHICLE CONNECTORS
FRONT BUMPER
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5 RETAINING TABS
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Remove the left air induction plate (two clips).
LEFT AIR INDUCTION PLATE 2 CLIPS FRONT BUMPER
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8.
Remove the intake air duct (one clip).
11. Remove the battery (three clips, two nuts, battery holder, battery cover, and battery tray).
CLIP 2 CLIPS POSITIVE CABLE BATTERY HOLDER 2 NUTS BATTERY COVER
BATTERY
INTAKE AIR DUCT QB20609BJ
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Open the positive cable cover and disconnect the positive cable from the battery. POSITIVE CABLE COVER
NEGATIV E CABLE
NEGATIVE CABLE NUT
BATTER Y TRAY CLIP QB20611BJ
TERMINAL
POSITIVE CABLE
BATTERY
Rotate the nut clip and release it. QB20610BJ
10. Disconnect the negative cable from the terminal (one nut).
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12. Get the heater harness. Using a tape measure, mark the heater harness at the measurements , , and . 200 mm (7.9 in.)
280 mm (11.0 in.)
14. Unplug the vehicle connectors. RADIATOR
375 mm (14.8 in.) 1500 mm (59.1 in.)
A WHITE MARKER
B C
D VEHICLE CONNECTORS HEATER HARNESS
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13. Install one wire tie with clip to the heater harness at the measurement .
15. Locate and remove the drain bolt and washer. Coolant remaining in the engine jackets flows out of the hole when the bolt is removed. Retain the bolt; it will be used if the block heater is removed. NOTE: Use a new washer if the drain bolt is reinstalled.
WIRE TIE WITH CLIP (B) WASHER (Discard.) HEATER HARNESS FRONT DRAIN BOLT (Retain.) (Use 19 mm socket.)
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16. Install the engine block heater with the aluminum washer into the bolt hole using a 24 mm socket and a torque wrench. Torque the engine block heater to 80 N·m (8.2 kgf·m, 59 lbf·ft).
19. Route the heater harness in the direction shown, and align point on the heater harness with the vehicle clip. Secure the heater harness to the vehicle harness with one wire tie. VEHICLE BRACKET
WIRE TIE WITH CLIP (Installed in step 13.)
WIRE TIE VEHICLE CLIP point A (Align.)
ALUMINUM WASHER
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ENGINE BLOCK HEATER 80 N·m (8.2 kgf·m, 59 lbf·ft) (Use a 24 mm socket.)
HEATER HARNESS
VEHICLE HARNESS
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17. Re-plug the vehicle connectors unplugged in step 14.
20. Secure the heater harness to the vehicle bracket with one wire tie with clip installed in step 13.
18. Plug the heater harness connector into the engine block heater. Make sure the heater harness connector is fully seated in the engine block heater.
21. Route the heater harness toward the fan shroud, and secure the heater harness to the fan shroud rib with one black wire tie at the point .
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
HEATER HARNESS
HEATER HARNESS
CONNECTOR
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FAN SHROUD RIB BLACK WIRE TIE (point C)
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22. Route the heater harness across the fan shroud, and secure the heater harness to the fan shroud ribs with three black wire ties.
24. Secure the heater harness to the vehicle harness with two black wire ties. LEFT HEADLIGHT
VEHICLE HARNESS
FAN SHROUD RIB
HEATER HARNESS
RADIATOR
3 BLACK WIRE TIES
HEATER HARNESS 2 BLACK WIRE TIES
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23. Route the heater harness through the front bulkhead, and secure the heater harness to the vehicle harness with one black wire tie.
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25. Reinstall the left air induction plate. NOTE: Make sure that the left air induction plate is properly installed.
BLACK WIRE TIE
VEHICLE HARNESS
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LEFT AIR INDUCTION PLATE HEATER HARNESS
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2 CLIPS (reused) QB52204AJ
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26. Route the heater harness down under the bumper beam, and secure the heater harness to the left air induction plate hole with one black wire tie at the point .
28. Secure the heater harness to the left air induction plate holes with two black wire ties. 2 BLACK WIRE TIES
BLACK WIRE TIE (point D) 2 HOLES
HOLE
HEATER HARNESS
LEFT AIR INDUCTION
HEATER HARNESS
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LEFT AIR INDUCTION PLATE
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27. Bundle up the heater harness and secure it to the vehicle harness with one black wire tie.
29. With the help of an assistant, bring the front bumper close to the vehicle. Route the heater harness through the front lower grille, then reinstall the front bumper.
BLACK WIRE TIE
FRONT BUMPER
HEATER HARNESS
VEHICLE HARNESS QB52205AJ
FRONT LOWER GRILLE
HEATER HARNESS CONNECTOR
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30. Secure the heater harness to the front lower grille with one black wire tie.
32. Reinstall all removed parts. 33. Reinstall the radiator drain plug. 34. Remove the radiator cap and fill the system with the recommended coolant. Follow the instructions in the Service Manual to fill the cooling system and check for leaks. Particularly check that there is no leak around the engine block heater.
BLACK WIRE TIE HEATER HARNESS
35. Make sure that the heater harness is routed properly and all connectors are plugged in. 36. Reinstall the radiator cap. 37. Put the drain bolt (removed in step 15) in the glove box. 38. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
FRONT LOWER GRILLE FRONT BUMPER
39. Press and hold the radio power button for two seconds to restore radio and navi (if equipped) system functions. 40. Reset the clock.
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31. Attach the protective cap to the front lower grille, and plug the heater harness connector into the protective cap.
FRONT LOWER GRILLE
HEATER HARNESS
FRONT BUMPER
HEATER HARNESS CONNECTOR PROTECTIVE CAP
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