Honda CR-V/Accord/Civic Thermostat Replacement - Bottom Bolt Hack 2016 2023
mr diyguy123 · 6K views · 4:38
Skill Level
BeginnerTime Required
Half dayEstimated Cost
$0–50Equipment
Honda CR-V, Accord, CivicPermit Required
NoTools Needed
Socket set, Wrench, Screwdriver, Coolant drain pan, Gasket scraperStruggling with that bottom bolt on your Honda thermostat? I’ve got the trick that makes it easy — no special tools needed.
This step-by-step guide covers thermostat replacement for:
✅ 2016–2023 Honda CR-V
✅ 2016–2023 Honda Accord
✅ 2016–2023 Honda Civic
🔧 What you'll learn:
- How to locate and remove the thermostat
- The bottom bolt trick that saves time
- Coolant refill and air bleed procedure
- Common mistakes to avoid
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:34 Draining coolant
0:50 Removing air filters box
1:18 Pro tip hack for removing bottom bolt
2:32 Removing old thermostat
3:30 Installing new thermostat
4:14 Refilling the coolant
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