1997 Honda Civic del Sol Service and Repair Manual

This 1997 Honda Civic del Sol factory service and repair manual is built around this exact year, engine and trim, so the specifications and torque sequences inside are the ones Honda published for the S, Si and VTEC del Sol rather than a generic Civic-family substitute.

Engines covered

• 1.6L inline-four (98 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 1.6L inline-four — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• S
• Si
• VTEC

Known issues on the 1997 Civic del Sol. The day-to-day work of maintaining three distinct engine calibrations spans the D16Y7, D16Y8 and B16A2, and the factory procedures for each are here.

Whether you're setting valve clearances on the VTEC head or working through a routine service interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1997 del Sol.