engine coolant HONDA CIVIC 1999 6.G User Guide

Removal
Engine removal is not required for this procedure.
!@@ Make sure jacks and safety stands are placed
properly and hoist brackels are attached to correst posi-
tion on the engine,
CAUTION:
o Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted sur-
faces.
To avoid damage, unplug the wiling connectors
carelully while holding the connector portion.
To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the
engine coolant temperature drops below 100"F {38'Cl
before loosening the retaining bolt.
NOTE:
. Unspecified items are common.
. Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
AIso, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or
hoses or interfere with other parts.
o Inspect the timing belt before removing the cylinder
n eao.
. Turn the crankshaft pulley so that the No. 1 piston is
at top dead center (see page 6-64).
1. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
Drain the engine coolant {see page 10-7).
. Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.
Remove the strut brace (see page 5-2).
Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing
(see page 5-3).
Remove the adjusting bolt and mounting bolt, then
remove the power steering (P/S) pump belt and pump
(see page 5 5).
2.
3.
4.
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ADJUSTING
6. Loosen the idler pulley bracket bolt and adjusting
bolt, then remove the air conditioning (A/C) com-
pressor belt.
IDLER PULLEY BRACKETBOLT10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m {4.5 kg,l.m, 33 lbt.ft}
7. Loosen the mounting nut and lock bolt, then remove
the alternator belt.
LOCK BOLT8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m {2.4 kgf.m,17 tbtftl
ALTERNATORBELT10 x 1.25 mm,l,l N.m {4.5 kgf.m,33 tbf.ft,
(cont'd)
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WATER BYPASS
HOSE
14. Remove the upper radiator hose, heater hose and
water bvpass hose.
HEATER
Remove the engine wire harness connectors and wlre
harness clamps from the cylinder head and the intake
manifold.
Four fuel injector connector
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor connec-
tor
ECT gauge sending unit connector
ECT switch connector
ldle air control (lAC) valve connector
Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor connec-
tor
Throttle position sensor connector
Primary Heated oxygen sensor (Primary HO2S)
connecror
VTEC solenoid valve connector
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17.
Remove the spark plug caps and distributor form
the cylinder head.
Remove the upper bracket.
NOTE:
. Use a jack to support the engine before removing
the upp€r bracket is removed.
. Place a cushion between the oil panandthejack.
12 x 1.25 fin74 N.m 17.5 kgtm,
UPPER BRACKET
18. Remove the cylinder head cover.
{cont'd)
6-69

Cooling
fllustrated Index ."..."... ""' 10-2
Radiator
Replacement .'....'...."..."
Engine Coolant Refilling and
Bleeding
Cap Testing
Testing
Thermostat
Replacement .............'....
Testing
10-6
10-7
10-9
10-9
10-10
10-10
Engine Goolant TemPerature
(ECT) Switch
Testing """ 10-11
Water PumP
fffustrated Index ......'... " 10-12
Inspection ' 10'14
Replacement ..'..'...."...'.'....'..'.....'.""" 10-14
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lllustrated Index
@@ system is under high pressure when theengine is hot. To avoid dangsr of rsleasing scaldingengine coolant, removo the cap only when the engine iscoot.
Total Cooling System Capacity flncluding heater andfoservoir (0.4 f (0.42 US qt, 0.35 tmp qt)ll:
*2: 81642 engine*3: D16Y7 engine*4: D16Y8 engine
CAUTION: lf any engine coolant spills on painted por-tions of the body, rinse it off immediately.
NOTE:
. Check all cooling system hoses for damage, leaks ordeterioration and replace if necessary.. Check all hose clamps and retighten if necessary.. Use new O-rings when reassembling.
RADIATOR CAPPressure test, page '10 86x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgtm,7.2 tbt.ltl
UPPERRADIATORHOSE
UPPER BRACKETAND CUSHION
COOLANT
RAOIATOREngine coolant refilling and bleeding,page 10 7Leak test, page 10-9Inspect soldered joints andseams for leaks,Blow out dirt Irom betweencore fins with compressed air.lf insects, etc,, are cloggingradiator, wash them off withrow pressure water.
RESERVOIR
5x0.8mmA: ,1.4 N.m {0.45 kgf.m, 3.3 tbtftlg: 5.4 N.m (0.55 kgtm.4.0 tbf.ft)
6x1.0mm7.2 N.m (0.73 kgt.m,5.3 tbtftl
LOWERCUSHION
RADIATOR FANBADIATORFAN
DRAINPLUG
O-RINGReplace.
LOWEBRADIATORHOSE
FAN MOTOR SHROUD
Ar TOYO RADIATOR manufactured radiatorB: NIPPONDENSO manufacfared raoraror
10-2
Refer to section 14when installing.
Mt-|-4.2 f (4.4 US qt,3.7 tmp qt)*j
5.0 / (5.3 U$ q1, 4.4 16p q11*z
4.1 f (4.3 US qt, 3.6 lmp q0*3
4.31 (4.5 US qt, 3.8 tmp qt)*a
CVT4.3 f (4.5 US qt,3.8 Imp qt)
*1i D16Y5, D16Y7, D16Y8 engines
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Radiator
Replacement
Drain the engine coolant.
Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses, andATF cooler hoses.
Disconnect the fan motor connector.
Remove the radiator upper bracket, then pull up theraotator,
RADIA
ATF COOLERHOSES (A/T)Refer to sectionwhen installing.
UPPER RAOIATOR HOSE
6x1.0mm7.2 N.m (0.73 kgf.m.5.3 tbf.ft)
1.
2.
3.
5. Remove the fan shroud assemblies and other partsfrom the radiator.
Install the radiator in the reverse order of removal:
NOTE:
. Set the upper and lower cushions securely.. Fill the radiator with engine coolant and bleedthe air.
6x1.0mmCAPY|lT,PS:|" i.i ru- ii b rgr.-,AND CUSHION7.2 tbr.ftl
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RESEBVOIR TANK
RADIATOR
LOWER CUSHION
RAOIATOR FAN/SHROUDASSEMBLY
DRAIN PLUGO-RINGReplace.
LOWER RAOIATOR HOSE
ATF COOLERPIPES {A/T)
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10-6

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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)
6.
1.
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

Radiator
Engine Coolant Refilting and Bleeding (cont,dl
8. Mix the recommended antifreeze with an eoualamount of water in a clean container.
NOTE:
o Use only genuine Honda antifreeze/coolant.. For best corrosion protection. the coolant con_centration must be maintained year_round at50% minimum. Coolant concentrations less than50% may not provide sufficient protectionagainst corrosion or freezing.. Coolant concentrations greater than 60010 willimpair cooling efficiency and are not recom_mended.
CAUTION:
. Do not mix difforont brands ofar ilreeze/coolants.. Do not use additional rust inhibiiors or anti_rustproduqt3; they may not be compatible with thecoolant.
Engine Coolent Refi

Capacity Iincluding reservoir{0.4 f 10.42 US qr, 0.35 lmp qt),I;
*1: D16Y5, D16Y/, O16Y8 engines*2: 81642 engine*3; Dl6Y7 engine*4: Dl6Y8 engine
M/r3.8 f {4.0 US qt, 3.3 lmp qt)*1
4.5 / (4.8 US qt. 4.0 tmp qt)*,
Att3.7, (3.9 US qr,3.3 tmp qt).3
3.9 / (4.1 US qt,3.4lmp qt)*.
CW3.9 / (4.1 US qt,3.4 tmp qtl
10-8
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9. Pour coolant into the radiator up to the base of thefiller neck. and install the radiator cap looselv.
Start the engine and let it run until it warms up (theradiator fan comes on at least twicer.
Turn off the engine. Check the level in the radiator.add coolant if needed.
Put the radiator cap on tightly, then run the engineagain and check for leaks.
10.
11.

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
Oo"rffi
swlTcH
ON196' - 203"F
(91" - 95'C)o--o
OFF
5" - 15'F {3" - 8'C)
lower than the temPera-
ture when t goes on