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Engine Coolant Refilling and Bleeding
CAUTION: when pouring engine coolant, be sure to
shut the relay box lid and not to lst coolant spill on the
eleqtrical parts or the paint. lf any coolant spills, rinse it
off immediately.
1. Slide the heater temperature control lever to maxl-
mum heat. Make sure the engine and radiator are
cool to the touch.
Remove the radiator caP.
Loosen the drain plug, and drain the coolant'
Remove the drain bolt from the cylinder block'
D16Y5. D16Y7, Dl6Yg sngines:
DRAIN PLUG
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78 N.m {8.0 kgl m.58lbt'ft)
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B1642 engin€:
WASHERReplace.
DRAIN BOLT78 N m (8 0 kgf m' 58lbfft)
Apply liquid gasket to the drain bolt threads, then
reinstall the bolt with a new washer and tighten 't
securely.
Tighten the radiator drain plug securely
Remove, drain and reinstall the reservoir' Fill the
tank halfway to the MAX mark with water, then up
to the MAX mark with antitreeze.
(cont'd)
10-7
MAX MARK

Cap Testing
1. Remove the radiator cap, wet its seal with engine
coolant, then install it on the pressure tester'
RADIATOR PR€SSURE TESTER(CommerciallY available)
RAOIATOR
(for 32 mm neck' low Pro{ile)
Apply a pressure of 93 - 123 kPa (0.95 - 'l 25 kgflcm''
14 - 18 psi).
Check for a drop in Pressure.
lf the pressure drops, replace the cap
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ADAPTOR
Testing
LWait until the engine is cool, then carefully remove
the radiator cap and fill the radiator with engine
coolant to the top of the tiller neck
Attach the pressure tester to the radiator and apply
a pressure of 93 - '123 kPa (0.95 - 1.25 kgflcm', 14 -
18 psil.
RADIATOR PRESSURE
TESTER
lCommerciallY available)
ADAPTOR(for 32 mm neck, low Profile)
Inspect for engine coolant leaks and a drop In pres-
sure.
Remove the tester and reinstall the radiator cap
NOTE: Check for engine oil in the coolant and/or
coolant in the engine oil.
10-9

Thermostat
Replacement
THERMOSTATHOUSING
NOTE: Use a new O-ring when reassemblinq.
THERMOSTATInstall with pin up.
ENGINE COOLANTTEMPERATURE {ECT)swtTcH24 N.m {2.4 kgf.m, t7 tbf.ft)
THERMOSTAT
6x1.0mm12 N.m {1.2 kgf.m,8.7 tbf.frl
10-10

EGT Switch
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Testing
Replace the thermostat if it is open at room temperature'
To test a closed thermostat:
1, Suspend the thermostat in a container of water as
shown.
THEBMOMETER
THERMOSTAT
Heat the water, and check the temperature with a
thermometer. Check the temperature at which the
thermostat first opens, and at which it is fully open
CAUTION: Do not let the thermometer touch the
bottom of the hot Gonlainel.
Measure lift height of the thermostat when fully
open.
STANDARD THERMOSTAT
Lift height above 8.0 mm (0.31 inl
Starts opsning: 169' - 176'F (76' - 80'Cl
Fully open: 194'F {90"C1
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10-1 1
Testing
!!@ Romoving the EcT swhch while lhs engine
i!-ot can cause the coolant to sPray out, seriously scald-
ing you. Always lst th€ ongine and rediator cool down
before removing ihe ECT switch.
NOTE: Bleed air from the cooling system after installing
the ECT switch (see Page 10-7)
1. Remove the ECT switch from the thermostat hous-
ing (see Page'10-10).
2. Suspend the ECT switch in a container of water as
shown.
Heat the water, and check the temperature with a
thermometer.
CAUTION: Do not let the thermomoter touch tho
bottom of the hot container'
Measure the resistance between the A and B termi-
nals according to the table.4.
Terminal
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ON196' - 203"F
(91" - 95'C)o--o
OFF
5" - 15'F {3" - 8'C)
lower than the temPera-
ture when t goes on

Water Pump
lllustrated Index
NOTE:
. Use new O-rings when reassembrrng.. Use liquid gasket, Part No. 08718 - 0OOl or 087 t8 _ 0003.
O16Y5, D16Y7, D16Y8 engines:
ECT GAUGESENDING UNIT9 N.m {0.9 kgI.m,7 tbnftlApply liquid gasketto the threads.
ENGINE COOLANTTEMPERA TURE (ECT)SENSOR1E N.m (1,8 kgf.m,13 rbttt)
6x 1.0 mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbt.ft'|
O.RINGReplace.WATER OUTLETCOVERApply liquid gasketto mating surface.
ECT SW1TCH24 N.m 12.4 kgf.m,17 rbf.ftl
6xl.0mm12 N.m {1.2 kgf.m,8.7 tbf.ft)
6x1.0mm'12 N.m {1.2 kgt m,8.7 lbt fr)
10 x 1.25 mmitl N.m 14.5 kgt m,33 rbf.ftlO.RINGReplace.
10-12

Water Pump
Inspection
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2.
Remove the timing belt (see section 6).
Turn the water pump pulley counterclockwise.Check that it tarns freely.
Check for signs of seal leakage.
NOTE: A small amount of "weeping,,from the bleedhole is normal.
Dl6Y5, Dl6Y7, D16Y8 engines:
BLEEDHOLE
B16A2 engine:
BLEED HOLE
BLEED HOLE
BLEED HOLE
10-14
Replacement
6x1.0mm
1.Remove the timing belt (see section 6).
Remove the water pump by removing five bolts.
NOTE: Inspect, repair and clean the O-ring grooveand mating surface with the cylinder block.
D16Y5, D16Y7, D16Y8 engines:
12 N.m {1.2 kgf.m, l0 x 1.25 mm8.7 lbt.ft) {4 N.m 14.5 kg{.m.33 tbt.ft)
Bl642 engine:
WATERPUMP
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6x1.0mm12 N.m 11.2 kg{.m,8.7 tbf.ft)
O.RINGReplace.
3. Install the water pump in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
o Keep the O-ring in position when installing.. Clean the spilled engine coolant.
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Component Locations
Index (cont'dl
'96 D16Y8 engine (coupel,'97 D16Y7 engine (coupe: KL model, sedan: KL (LXl model),'97 D16Y8 engine (coupe: all models, sedan: KL modell,'98-all models:
FUEI- VAPOR PIPEFUEL FEED PIPEFUEL GAUGE SENDING UNITTesting, see section 23FUEL PUMPTesting, page 11 236Replacement, page 11 236FUEL FILTERReplacement,
€VAPOFATIVE EMISSION(EVAPI CONTROL CANISTERVENT SHUT VALVETroubleshooting, page l1'283
FUEL FILLCAP
FUEL TANKReplacement, page I l-241
EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONIEVAPI CONTROLCANISTERTroubleshooting, page 11 283
EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONIEVAP) BYPASS SOLENOIDVALVETroubleshooting, page 1 1 -283
FUEL INJECTORSReplacement, page 1 1-232EVAPORATIVE EMISSION(EVAPI TWO WAY VALVETesting, page 11 294
FUELREGULATORTesting, page 11-234
TANK PRESSURESENSORTroubleshooting, page 11-275
Replacement, page 1 1-234
'96 Dt6Y5 engine,'96 D16Y7 engin€, '96 D16Y8 engine (sedanl,'97 D16Y5 engine,'97 Dl6Y7 engins (coupe: l(A, KC models,
sedan: KA, KC, KL (DXl models, hatchback: all models),'97 Dl6Y8 engine (sedan: KA, KC modelsl:
FUEL FEED PIPE
FUELFITTINGSPrecautions, page 1 1-227Disconnection, page 11 227Connection, page 11-228
FUEL VAPOR PIPE
FITTINGS
EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONIEVAPI CONTROL CANISTERTroubleshootiog, page 1 1-271
FUEL FILTERReplacement, page 1 1-235FUEL PUMPTesting, page 11-236Replacement, page 11-236
FUEL TANKBeplacement, page 11 241
TIVE EMISSION{EVAP) TWO WAY VALVETesting, page 11-294
TUBE/OUICK.CONNECT
FUEL PRESSUREREGULATORTesting, page 11'234Beplacement, page 11 234
Precautions, page 1 1-227Disconnection, page 11'227Connection, page 1 1-228
11-8
FUEL RETURN PIPE

'99 - 00 models:
EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONIEVAP} PURGE CONTROLSOLENOID VALVETroubleshooting, page 1 1'288FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNITTesting, see section 23
FUEL VAPOR PIPE
ONBOARD REFUELING VAPORR€COVERY IORVRIVENT SHUT VALVETest, page 11 296
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION
{EVAP) CONTROL CANISTERVENT SHUT VALVETroubleshooting, Page 1 1_288
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION
FUEL FILTERBeplacement, page 11-235
FUEL FEED PIPE
FUEL RETURN PIPE
FUEI- PUMPTesting, page 11 236Replacement, page 11-236
FUEL FILLCAP
{EVAPI CONTROLTroubleshooting, page 1 1_288
FUELPULSATION DAMPEB
FUEL INJECTORSReplacement, page 1 1'232
FUEL PRESSUREREGULATOR
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION
{EVAP) BYPASS SOLENOIDVALVETroubleshooting, page 1 1-288
FUELRAIL
FUEL TANK PRESSURESENSOBTroubleshooting, Page 1 1'274
EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONIEVAPI TWO WAY VALVETesting, page 11 295
Testing, page 11-234Replacement, page 11 234FUEL TUBE/OUICK.CONNECTFITTINGSPrecautions, page 1 l-227Disconnection, page 11 227Connection, page 1 1-228
Replacement, page 1 1-241
I(cont'd)
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