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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+

Air Bag System Precautions -> Honda -> Disarming -> Except Passport -> Passport
Vehicle: 2002 Honda Civic LX 1.7 L4 GAS

Except Passport

The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be disarmed prior to disconnecting any electrical connectors or servicing any system components or items located near SRS electrical connectors. SRS electrical wiring can be identified by its yellow outer protective coating.

  • Obtain radio theft protection code number.
  • Disconnect battery ground cable, then positive cable.
  • Wait at least three minutes with ignition turned Off before disconnecting any SRS electrical connectors. This will allow air bag system back-up circuit capacitor to discharge.
  • ...

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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+.

HONDA, DISC BRAKES -> PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Vehicle: 1991 Honda Civic DX 1.5 L4 GAS

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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 -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> del Sol, 1985-91 CR-X, 1985-01 Prelude, 1985-97 Accord, 1987-00 Civic, 1997-01 CR-V & 1995-97 Odyssey w/Fuel Injected Engines -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1995 Honda Civic DX 1.5 L4 GAS

Fuel System Pressure Relief

  • Obtain the vehicle owners radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable, if equipped.
  • Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  • Remove the fuel fill cap to release fuel tank pressure.
  • On models less fuel filter service bolt, place a shop towel over the banjo bolt at top of fuel filter. Slowly loosen the banjo bolt one complete turn. When loosening the banjo bolt, use a backup wrench to hold the fuel filter in position.
  • On m...

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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: 2003 Honda Civic DX 1.7 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.
  • Lift up locking tab on spindle nut then remove nut.
  • Drain transmission fluid and reinstall drain plug using a new washer.
  • Hold stabilizer ball joint pin with suitable tool and remove flange nut.
  • Remove lockpin from lower arm ball joint castle nut and remove nut.
  • Pull knuckle outwa...

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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+.

Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Sensor -> TPMS Control Unit
Vehicle: 2009 Honda Civic DX 1.8 L4 GAS

Tire Pressure Sensor

Removal
  • Loosen the lug nuts.
  • Raise and support vehicle with jack stands, then remove the wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove the valve cap and core.
  • Deflate the tire completely.
  • Remove any balance weights.
  • Prior to dismounting the tire from the wheel, note the following precautions:
    • Do outside of wheel first.
    • Position the bead breaking fixture 90 degrees from the valve stem when separating the tire bead from the wheel, Fig. .
    • Do not position the bead breaker of the tire changer too close to the rim.
    • Position the wheel so the tire machine and tire iron are next to the...

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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: 1993 Honda Civic EX 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable, then wait at least three minutes before continuing procedure.
  • Disconnect positive battery cable.
  • Disconnect all electri...

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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: 2008 Honda Civic GX 1.8 L4 CNG

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 -> Electric Power Steering (EPS) Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2001 Honda Civic GX 1.7 L4 CNG

The Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning lamp should be illuminate when the ignition switch is placed in the On position and should turn Off as soon as the engine is started. If the indicator comes On while driving the vehicle, pull the vehicle off to the side of the road. Restart the system by restarting the engine. If the indicator does not go Off after driving a short distance, or comes On again, a fault in the electric ...

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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+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Honda Civic EX 1.7 L4 GAS

  • Drain coolant into suitable container.
  • Remove front bumper, Fig. .
  • Remove mounting bolts and hood latch.
  • Remove upper and lower radiator hoses, then the ATF cooler ...

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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 LX 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+.

Turn Signal/Hazard Flasher Components Diagram for 2003 Honda Civic LX 1.7 L4 GASTurn Signal/Hazard Flasher Components Diagram for 2003 Honda Civic LX 1.7 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Turn Hazard Relay
  • Turn Signal Relay
  • Hazard Warning Switch
  • Combination Light Switch
  • Turn Signal Indicator Light
  • Instrument Panel Diagram for 2007 Honda Civic SI 2.0 L4 GASInstrument Panel Diagram for 2007 Honda Civic SI 2.0 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Immobilizer Indicator
  • Keyless Control Unit Immobilizer
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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.

    1996 Honda Civic HX 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Honda Civic HX 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Shift Control Solenoid Valves
  • Brake Switch
  • Linear Solenoid
  • Lock-Up Control Solenoid Valves
  • 1989 Honda Civic SI 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1989 Honda Civic SI 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • A/C Compressor Clutch Relay
  • Condenser Fan Relay
  • Condenser Fan Motor
  • Compressor Clutch
  • A/C Switch
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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: AUTOMOBILE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS AND SUPPLIES
    Vehicle: 1992 Honda Civic EX 1.6 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: SPEC TOOL - HYDRAULIC LIFT TRUCK - REV
    Vehicle: 1992 Honda Civic LX 1.5 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
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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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