Change Car Water Pump Honda CR-V

Change Car Water Pump

Easy 1h30–6h00 ~150–600£
Estimated time 1h30–6h00
Estimated labour cost ~150–600£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
CR-V 1997-2002 6
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (B20B4)
  • 2.0i 16V Petrol (B20B1)
  • 2.0i 16V Petrol (B20B3)
  • 2.0i 16V Petrol (B20B9)
  • 2.0i 16V Petrol (B20Z1)
  • 2.0i 16V Petrol (B20Z3)
CR-V 2002-2007 3
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (K20A4)
  • 2.2 16V i-CTDi Diesel (N22A2)
  • 2.4 16V Petrol (K24A1)
CR-V 2006-2014 5
  • 2.0 16V i-VTEC, -LPG Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (R20A2)
  • 2.2 16V i-CTDi Diesel (N22A2)
  • 2.2 16V i-DTEC Diesel (N22B3)
  • 2.4 16V i-VTEC Petrol (K24Z1)
  • 2.4 16V i-VTEC Petrol (K24Z4)
CR-V 2012-2017 5
  • 1.6 16V i-DTEC Diesel (N16A2)
  • 1.6 16V i-DTEC Diesel (N16A4)
  • 2.0 16V i-VTEC Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (R20A9)
  • 2.2 16V i-DTEC Diesel (N22B4)
  • 2.4 16V i-VTEC Petrol (K24Z9)
CR-V 2017-2025 2
  • 1.5 VTEC Turbo Petrol (L15BY)
  • 2.0 e:Hev Electricity,Petrol (LFB1)
Renew the coolant pump Without air conditioning 3h30–4h00
Renew the coolant pump 4h00
Renew the coolant pump With air conditioning 4h00–5h00

What is the function of a Honda CR-V water pump?

The water pump circulates the coolant through the engine and radiators. Together with the thermostat, it maintains the engine within its operating temperature range. Most engines have a mechanical water pump driven by the timing belt or an accessory belt.

When should you change the Honda CR-V water pump?

If the water pump is driven by the timing belt, it is strongly recommended to replace it at the same time as the timing belt kit. Signs of failure include: coolant leak from the pump weep hole, grinding or whining noise, engine overheating.

Is it difficult to change the Honda CR-V water pump?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy if replaced as part of a timing belt kit change. If replaced independently, the timing belt must be removed and refitted, requiring engine timing tools.

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5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
CR-V 1997-2002 1997-2002 2.0 16V Petrol (B20B4), 2.0 16V Petrol (B20Z2), 2.0i 16V Petrol (B20B1), 2.0i 16V Petrol (B20B3), 2.0i 16V Petrol (B20B9), 2.0i 16V Petrol (B20Z1), 2.0i 16V Petrol (B20Z3) Petrol
CR-V 2002-2007 2002-2007 2.0 16V Petrol (K20A4), 2.2 16V i-CTDi Diesel (N22A2), 2.4 16V Petrol (K24A1) Diesel, Petrol
CR-V 2006-2014 2006-2014 2.0 16V i-VTEC, -LPG Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (R20A2), 2.2 16V i-CTDi Diesel (N22A2), 2.2 16V i-DTEC Diesel (N22B3), 2.4 16V i-VTEC Petrol (K24Z1), 2.4 16V i-VTEC Petrol (K24Z4) Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Petrol
CR-V 2012-2017 2012-2017 1.6 16V i-DTEC Diesel (N16A2), 1.6 16V i-DTEC Diesel (N16A4), 2.0 16V i-VTEC Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (R20A9), 2.0 16V i-VTEC Petrol (R20A5), 2.2 16V i-DTEC Diesel (N22B4), 2.4 16V i-VTEC Petrol (K24Z9) Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Petrol
CR-V 2017-2025 2017-2025 1.5 VTEC Turbo Petrol (L15BY), 2.0 e:Hev Electricity,Petrol (LFB1) Electricity, Petrol

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