simplicity
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#12 is the bleeder bolt
Interesting...#8 looks like the thermostat housing...is this diagram 4 cylinder or v6? I'm going to guess 4 cylinder...sounds like most people don't bleed the system after drain/fill/flush?
So from what I gather from folks this is my planned steps for this, please let me know if I skipped anything:
1. Turn temperature knob to hot (with car off).
2. Release drain bolt and drain coolant from radiator and empty out coolant reservoir. Remove radiator cap.
3. Replace drain bolt and coolant reservoir and fill with distilled water.
4. Turn car on. Turn heat on high.
5. With radiator cap still removed, add distilled water as needed.
6. Squeeze upper radiator hose to expel air.
7. Turn off car.
8. Repeat 2-7 until water is clear or clean enough.
9. Fill with Honda Type II coolant and turn on car again and fill in radiator as needed. Squeeze upper hose to expel air in process. Turn off car and replace the radiator cap.
10. Turn on car and check for any leaks.
11. Wait until car is cool and check the coolant levels again.