Freeze plugs location and replacement instructions without having to remove the engine

1999 HONDA ACCORD
250,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAYBEE23
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I pour water into my radiator and it is leaking out on the back of my motor.
Oct 10, 2019 at 3:53 PM
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Unfortunately there is no mention of freeze plug replacement or location in the factory service manual. There is however a coolant drain plug located on the back of the engine block, just below the oil filter. Please see the attached picture.
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Oct 14, 2019 at 4:28 PM
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