Honda Civic (1996-2000) - Thermostat Replacement

Honda Civic (1996-2000)

Manufacturer	Honda
Production	1996-2000
Assembly	Swindon, England Suzuka, Japan East Liberty, Ohio, United States Alliston, Ontario, Canada Lahore, Pakistan Sumaré, Brasil South Africa Hsinchu County, Taiwan
Predecessor	Honda Civic (fifth generation)
Successor	Honda Civic (seventh generation)
Body style(s)	2-door Coupe (EJ6/7/8/EM1) 3-door Hatchback (EK/EJ9) 4-door Sedan (car) (EJ6/8) 5-door Hatchback (Honda Domani based) 5-door Station Wagon (Honda Orthia) 5-door Station Wagon (Aerodeck - Honda Domani based)
Layout	Front-engine design, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Engine(s)	1.4 L Honda D engine #D14A3 Straight I4 1.4 L Honda D engine #D14A4 Straight I4 1.5 L Honda D engine #D15Z4 Straight I4 1.6 L Honda D engine #D16Y4 Straight I4 (AUS version) 1.6 L Honda D engine #D16Y5 Straight I4] 1.6 L Honda D engine #D16Y7 Straight I4 1.6 L Honda D engine #D16Y8 Straight I4 1.6 L Honda B engine #B16A2 Straight I4 1.6 L Honda B engine #B16B
Transmission(s)	5-speed Manual transmission 4-speed Automatic transmission Continuously variable transmission CVT - HX only
Wheelbase	103.2 in
Length	164.5 in (1996-97 Hatchback) 164.2 in (1998-2000 Hatchback) 175.1 in (Coupe & Sedan)
Width	67.1 in
Height	54.1 in (Coupe) 54.7 in (Sedan)
Curb weight	2,319 lb
Fuel capacity	11.9 US gal
Related	Acura Integra Honda CR-V Honda CRX Del Sol

Contents 1 Tools Needed 2 Supplies Needed 3 Instructions 4 Videos 5 See Also

[edit] Tools Needed

• Pliers
• 10mm Socket
• Socket Wrench Extensions
• Jack
• Jack Stands
• Drain Pan

[edit] Supplies Needed

• Replacement T-Stat
• Coolant
• Cloth

[edit] Instructions

Replace Thermostat if your car is leaking, overheating or not warming up at all

1. Jack up the car
   

   

   Jack-up
2. Remove radiator cap. Crawl under the car and place a drain pan underneath it. Open petcock to drain the coolant from the system. Squeeze the hoses once it is slowly dripping to get more of the coolant out.
   

   

   Petcotck
3. Use a pair of pliers to loose the metal clip, move it back and away from where the hose connects to the radiator.
   

   

   Lower Hose Block
4. To disconnect the hose, follow the lower radiator hose back to where it meets the block, and remove the metal clip the same way as before.
   

   

   Lower Hose Disconnected
5. Clean everything up.
   

   

   Lower Hose Disconnected
6. Unplug the fan switch solenoid (green). Unbolt ground wire (white). Remove the two bolts holding the thermostat housing to the block (red).
   

   

   Fan Switch Ground Bolts
7. Housing should come off.
   

   

   Housing Thermostat
8. Add sealant/gasket maker where the thermostat meets the block to prevent leaks. Allow to fully cured before driving the care. Check product label for curing/drying times.
   

   

   Block Opening
9. Line up the air release valve with the groove(s) on the thermostat housing and block.
   

   

   Groove in Housing
10. Place Thermostat onto the block.
    

    

    Thermostat Valve
11. Reinstall thermostat housing, fan switch, and lower radiator hose. Close petcock on radiator.
    

    

    Installed
12. Fill radiator with coolant, and bleed for air.

[edit] Videos

[edit] See Also