I have 1994 Honda Accord EX (automatic & AC). I want to replace the radiator because it is leaking (very small leak). I have been studying to do it myself. If some one could help me, my first question is: do I have to remove the plastic splash shield from the bottom of the car (around the bottom of the radiator) in order to access to disconnect the lower radiator hose and the ATF cooler hoses. Looking from the top, it does not look that I can safely disconnect the hoses from the radiator. I will appreicate if anybody could help me. Thank you, George4

 

ok drain all the coolant(small white drain at bottom of rad) pull the shield,pull both hoses off(twist or use a small flat head pry up on the hoses spray the opening with spray silicone then twist).The atf lines come off easy 2 clamps twist.Pull of the rad holders on the top and undo the fan connectors.Pull up swap the fans and go back together.

 

Thank you, So I do need to remove the splash shield?

 

I did... makes more room in the already crowded area...

EDIT:::: U cant get under there without removing the shields...