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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Honda Civic cars and light trucks from 1990+

Honda -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> ADJUSTMENTS -> ACCORD -> Air Mix -> Air Mix Rod & Air Mix Cable -> CIVIC, CIVIC WAGON & CRX -> CONTROL CABLE, ADJUST -> Function Control -> Heater Linkage -> Heater Valve -> PRELUDE -> Recirculation Cable
Vehicle: 1992 Honda Civic DX 1.5 L4 GAS

CONTROL CABLE, ADJUST

ACCORD
Function Control
  • Slide function control lever to defrost position.
  • Turn function control arm to front and connect cable to arm, Fig. .
  • Slide cable housing back from end to take up cable slack, do not allow function control lever to move, then clamp.
Heater Valve
  • Remove air mix cable.
  • Turn cable to stop 1 and connect cable end to arm, Fig. .
  • Slide outer cable housing back enough to take up cable slack, do not allow temperature control knob to move, hold cable end against s...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Honda Civic cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> Front -> Installation -> Rear -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 Honda Civic CX 1.6 L4 GAS

Front

Removal
  • Refer to Figs. through when replacing brake pads.
  • Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assemblies.
  • Remove brake hose clamp bolts from steering knuckle, Fig. .
  • Remove caliper bolt, then swing caliper up out of the way.
  • Remove shims, retainers and brake pads.
Installation
  • Using vernier caliper, measure thickness of each pad lining. Compare measurement with specifications. If brake lining thickness is less than specified, replace both pads as a set.
  • Clean caliper thoroughly, and check for grooves or cracks. Repair or replace as necessary.
  • Install ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Honda -> Component Locations -> 2001-06 Civic
Vehicle: 2003 Honda Civic HX 1.7 L4 GAS

Refer to Fig....

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Honda Civic cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 1998 Honda Civic CX 1.6 L4 GAS

Front

  • Loosen wheel nuts slightly.
  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Drain transmission fluid and reinstall drain plug using a new washer.
  • Lift up locking tab on spindle nut then remove nut.
  • Remove lockpin from lower arm ball joint castle nut and remove nut.
  • Pull knuckle outward and remove driveshaft outboard joint from front wheel...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2009 Honda Civic LX 1.8 L4 GAS

The Low Tire Pressure Warning lamp will illuminate briefly as a bulb check when the ignition switch is placed in the On position. If low tire pressure is detected, the low tire pressure warning lamp will illuminate along with the appropri...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Honda Civic cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Honda Civic EX 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect positive battery cable.
  • Disconnect all electrical leads at star...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Honda -> 2006-09 Civic & Civic Hybrid
Vehicle: 2007 Honda Civic SI 2.0 L4 GAS

The cabin air filter should be replaced at Maintenance Minder Indicator Symbol 2. If the vehicle is operated primarily in urban areas with high concentrations of soot and diesel powered vehicles, replace the filter every 15,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.

  • Open the glove compartment.
  • Push in on the glove compartment stops located at each side of the glove compartment ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Honda -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/VSA System Warning Lamp -> 1996-2000 Civic
Vehicle: 1996 Honda Civic EX 1.6 L4 GAS

The Anti-Lock warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. The lamp monitors the condition of the anti-lock brake system. It will be lit during engine start-up, but should go off when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is operating properly. If the lamp remains lit, a fault in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. After diagnosis and repair of the system, the lamp may be turned off as follows:

  • Place ignition switch in Off position.
  • Connect service connector 07PAZ-0010100, or equivalent, to service check connector, Fig....

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Honda Civic cars and light trucks from 1990+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1992 Honda Civic LX 1.5 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp and remove hose from thermostat housing tube.
  • Reposition hose clamp and remove hose from radiator outlet.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse pro...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Alternator and Air Conditioning -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 2002 Honda Civic EX 1.7 L4 GAS

Alternator and Air Conditioning

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Loosen upper mounting bolt and lower alternator mounting nut.
  • Loosen lower mounting bolt and lower alternator mounting nut.
  • Remove A/C compressor drive and alternator drive belt.
  • Clean and inspect belt surfaces of all pulleys.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque upper alternator mounting bolt to 33 ft. lbs.
    • Torque l...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Instrument Panel Diagram for 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid 1.3 L4 ELECTRIC/GASInstrument Panel Diagram for 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid 1.3 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Relay Box
  • Fuse Box
  • Power Socket Relay
  • Under Left Side Of Dash Diagram for 2001 Honda Civic DX 1.7 L4 GASUnder Left Side Of Dash Diagram for 2001 Honda Civic DX 1.7 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Cruise Control Unit
  • Brake Pedal Position Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1988 Honda Civic DX 1.5 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1988 Honda Civic DX 1.5 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Throttle Angle Sensor
  • Main Relay
  • Oxygen Sensor
  • MAP Sensor
  • Coolant Temperature Sensor
  • 2000 Honda Civic HX 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 Honda Civic HX 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Hazard Warning Switch
  • Left Turn Signal Indicator Light
  • Right Turn Signal Indicator Light
  • Turn Signal/Hazard Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: SPECIAL TOOL LOAN PROGRAM - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2001 Honda Civic GX 1.7 L4 CNG

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Document: CLUNK OR SQUEAK FROM REAR SUSPENSION - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1999 Honda Civic HX 1.6 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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