Honda Civic, Del Sol Repair Manual 1996-2000

This Chilton repair and service manual covers 1996-2000 Honda Civic and Honda Del Sol, U.S. and Canadian models.
Book Excerpt: 1996-2000 Honda Civic, Honda Del Sol Repair Manual ENGINE AND ENGINE OVERHAUL

ENGINE FAN | REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
(See Figures 32, 33, 37, 41 and 42) NOTE: The radiator cooling fans are electrically operated and mount directly o the radiator. CAUTION! Never open a radiator cap or cooling system when the coolant temperature is above 100 degrees F (38 degrees C). Avoid physical contact at all times, wear protective clothing and eye protection. Always drain coolant into a sealable container. If spillage occurs take care to clean the spill as quickly as possible.

1. Note the radio security code and disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors and wiring guide brackets for the cooling fans.
3. If additional work space is needed, drain about 3 quarts of coolant from the radiator into a sealable container by loosening the radiator drain plug, and then disconnect and plug the upper radiator hose.
4. Remove the positive battery cable and remove the battery.
5. Disconnect the wire harness guides from the battery tray.
6. Remove the ground strap and the relay box bracket from the battery tray.
7. Remove the battery tray mounting bolts and remove the battery tray.
8. Remove the wire harness holders from the upper radiator support.
9. Detach the electrical connectors for the Air Conditioning compressor clutch.
10. Remove the fan shroud mounting bolts.
11. Carefully remove the cooling fan assembly from the vehicle.
TO INSTALL:
12. The installation is the reverse order of removal except for the following.
13. Top off and bleed the cooling system as necessary.
14. When connecting the battery cables, connect the positive battery cable first, and then the negative cable.
15. Enter the radio security code.
16. Start the engine and check for coolant leaks and normal operation of the cooling fans.

Subject: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 Honda Civic, Del Sol service, maintenance and repair. ISBN-10: 1563924307 | ISBN-13: 9781563924309 | Chilton 30202