Honda Accord Sedan 1997 Reference Owner's Manual page 177

Cooling System
DRAIN PLUG
DRAIN BOLTS
6 cylinder models
6 cylinder models
3. Loosen the drain plug on the
bottom of the radiator. The
coolant will drain through the
splash guard. Remove the drain
bolts and washers from the engine
block.
Maintenance
RESERVE TANK RESERVE TANK CAP
4 cylinder models
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. Put new
washers on the drain bolts, then
reinstall the drain bolts in the
engine block. Tighten them
securely.
RESERVE TANK
HOLDER
6 cylinder models
Tightening torque:
4 cylinder models
83 N.m (8.5 kgf.m , 61 Ibf.ft)
6 cylinder models
10 N.m (1.0 kgf.m, 7 Ibf.ft)
RESERVE TANK CAP
HOLDER