1996 HONDA CIVIC Coolant Replace

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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.
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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
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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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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.
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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
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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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1.After the engine starts, the lAc valve opens for a certain time. The amount of air is increased to raise the idle speed
about 150 - 300 rpm.
When the coolant temperature is tow, the IAC valve is opened to obtain the proper fast idle speed. The amount of
bypassed air is thus controlled in relation to the engine coolant temperature'
IOLE SPEED
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't.Whentheid|espeedisoutofspeciiicationandthescantoo|doesnotindicateDiagnosticTroub|ecode(DTc)P0505
or P1508. check the following items:
. Adiust the idle speed {see page 11-220}
. Starter switch signal (see page 11-202)
. Air conditioning signal (see page l1-204)
. ALT FR signal (see Page 11-2081
' Brake switch signal (see page 11-210)
. PSP switch signal (excapt Canada model) (see page 11-212)
. A,/T gear position signal {see section 14, Dl6Y5 engine (CVT):
page 11-216). Clutch switch signal (D16Y5 engine with M/T) (see page 11-218)
. Hoses and connections
' IAC valve and its mounting O-rings
lf the above items are normal, substitute a known-good IAC valve and readjust the idle speed (see page 11-220)
|ftheid|espeedsti||cannotbeadjustedtospecification(andthescantoo|doesnotindicateDTcP0505orP]50S)
after IAC valve replacement. substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. lf symptom goes away, replace the
original ECM/PCM.

IThrottle BodY
Description
The throttle bodY is either a single-barrel side-draft type
(D16Y5, D16Y8, 816A2 engine) or a down-draft type
(D16Y/ engine). The lower portion ot the throttle valve is
heated by engine coolant from the cylinder head' The
idle adjusting screw which regulates the bypass air is
located on the top of the throttle body
THROTTLEPOS|T|ON lTPlSENSOR
IDLE AD.'USTINGSCREW
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In3pection
1. Check that the throttle cable operates smoothly
without binding or sticking.
lf there are any abnormalities, check for:
. Excessive wear or play in the throttle valve shaft'
. StickY or binding throttle lever at the fully closed
Position.. Clearance between throttle stop screw and throt-
tle lever at the fully closed position'
D16Y5, Dl6Y8 engine:
THROTTLE STOP SCREW
{Do not adjust.)
Dl6Y7 ongine:
816A2 engins:
THROTTLE LINK
STOP SCREW
THROTTTE STOP SCREW(Do not adjust.)
Replace the throftle body if thsre is excessive play in the
throttle valve shaft or iJ the shaft is binding or sticking'
(cont'd)
11-247
{Do not adjust.)