1993 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 117
1993 Honda Civic Manual
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Cooling System RESERVE TANK RESERVE TANK CAP DRAIN BOLT HOLDER 1. Slide the heater temperature control lever to maximum heat. Open the hood. Make sure the engine and radiator are cool to the touch. 2. Remove the radiator cap. 3. Loosen the drain plug in the bottom of the radiator. The coolant will drain through the splash guard. Remove the drain bolt from the engine block. 4. Remove the reserve tank from its holder by pulling it straight up. Drain the coolant, then put the tank back in its holder. 5. When the coolant stops draining, tighten the drain plug in the bottom of the radiator. Apply non-hardening sealant to the drain bolt threads and reinstall the bolt in the engine block. Tighten it securely. continued Maintenance
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Cooling System
1. Slide the heater temperature
control lever to maximum heat.
Open the hood. Make sure the
engine and radiator are cool to
the touch.
2. Remove the radiator cap.
DRAIN
BOLT
3. Loosen the drain plug in the
bottom of the radiator. The
coolant will drain through the
splash guard. Remove the drain
bolt from the engine block.
RESERVE TANK
RESERVE
TANK CAP
HOLDER
4.
Remove the reserve tank from
its holder by pulling it straight
up. Drain the coolant, then put
the tank back in its holder.
5. When the coolant stops
draining, tighten the drain plug
in the bottom of the radiator.
Apply non-hardening sealant to
the drain bolt threads and
reinstall the bolt in the engine
block. Tighten it securely.
continued
Maintenance