INTRODUCTION How to Use This Manual This manual contains information for the 1996 - 2000 ClVlC. lt is divided into 24 sections. The first page of each section is marked with a black tab that lines up with its corresponding thumb index tab on this page and the back cover. You can quicklY find the first page of each section without looking through a tull table ol con_ tents.The symbols printed at the top corner of each page can also be usedas a quick reference system. Eachsection includesl 1. A table of contents, or an exploded view index showing: . Parts disassemblY sequence. . Bolt torquesand thread sizes. . Pagereferences to descriptaons in text 2. Disassembly/assembly procedures and tools. 3. Inspection. 4. Testing/troubleshooting. 5. Repair. 6. Adjustments. Special Information !@ Indicates a sttong possibility of sover. perconal iniurY or loss ol lite if in3tructions are not follow€d. GAUTION: Indicaiqs a possibility ot p€lsonal injury or 6quipm.nt damage il instiuc'tions are not followod t Noncal i-. pu.po.. ot thes6 messages is to help provent demage lo lhe vehicle, other property, or the €nvironment. NOTE: Giveshelpfulinformation. CAUTfON: Detaifed descriptions ol standard workshop p.oceduro3. safoty principles and servico operations are not included. Pleaso note that this manual contain3 wetnings and cautions against some sp6cific sGrvic€ methods which could cause PERSONAL INJURY, damage a vohicle or make il unsafe. Ploase undorstand that these warnings cannot covsr all conceivable weys in which service. whelher or not iocommgndod bY HONDA. mighi bo done, or ol tho possiblG hazardou3 consgquonces of ev€aYconceivablg way, nor could HONDA invqstigato all 3uch way3. AnYono using sgrvice procedures or lools, whethei or nol rGcommendod bY HONDA, must srtisty hifisetf thoroughlylhat nohher pefsonal sefety nor vehiclc satsty will be reopardi2ed. All intormation contained in this manual is basedon the latestprod uct information available at the time oI printing We reservethe right to make changes at any time without notice No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system, or trans' mitted, in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photo copying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permis- sion of the publisher. This includes text, figuresand tables. *Transaxle ds FirstEdition 8/99 1848 Pages All Right Reserved HONOA MOTOR CO., LTD. Sorvico Publication Offico As sections with * include SRScomponents; sDecial precautions are lequiredwhen servlclng *Electrical 't *SRS SRS
l l General Information Ghassis andPaint Codes ....................... 1-2 ldentification Number Locations ......... 1-32 Warning/Caution Label Locations ....... 1-33 Under-hood Emissions Control Label .......... ....... 1-37 Lift and SupportPoints LiftandSafety Stands ....................... 1-41 Floor Jack ....................... 1-42 Towing ......... 1-43
U.S.1996 Model (2-door Hatchback) Vehicleldentif ication Number 2HGEJ6 32*TH I 00001 Manufacturel, Make and Type of Vehicle 2HG: HONDA OF CANADA MFG., INC. HONDA Passenger vehicle Line, Bodyand Engine Type EJ6: CIVIC 3-door/D16Y7 Body Type and Transmission Type 3: Hatchbaclds-speed Ma nua I 4: Hatchbacl(4'speed Automatic Chassis and PaintGodes Vehicle Grade 2i CX 4i DX 6: DX oa Ch€ckDigit Model Year T: 1996 FactoryCode H: Alliston Plant, Ontario, Canada Destinations Serial Numbel Vehicleldentification Number and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Certification O' Paint Code COLOR GY.l6P D16Y7 1500001 Engine Type D 16Y7: 1600 SOHC 16-vatves Sequential Multiport Fuel-injected Engine Serial Number 44RA: 4-speed Automatic Transmission S40 : s-speed ManualTransmission GY,16P NH-503P NH.583M R-97 Midori Green Pearl Granada Black Pearl New Vogue S jlver lvletallic RomaRed 1-2 oe
1HG EJ652 * T L 000001 1HG: HONDA OFAMERICA t\4FG., lNC. HONDA Passenger vehicle 2HG: HONDA OF CANADA MFG., INC. HONDA Passenger vehicle Line, Body and EnginsType EJ6: CIVIC 4'door/D'16Y7 EJ8: CIVIC 4-door/D16Yo Body Type and Transmission TyPe 5: Sedan/5-speed Manual 7: LX with IVC Check Digit Model Year T: 1996 L: EastLiberty, Ohio Plant, U.S.A. H:Alliston Plant, Ontario, Canada OO U.S.1996 Model (4-door Sedanl Vehicleldentif ication Number and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Gertification OO Paint Code COLOR 8.73M D16Y7 - ']500001 D16Y7: 1600 SOHC 16-valves Sequential Multiport Fuel-injected Engine Dl6Y8:1600 SOHC VTEC 16-valves Sequential Multiport Fuel-injected Engine U.S.A : D16Y7, Dl6Yg 1500001- I ransmlssron Transmission Type A4RA: 4 speed Automatic Transmission S40 : s-soeed Manual Transmission A4RA (U.S.A.): 5000001- S40 {JAPAN) : 1000001- Cyclone BlueMetallic Cypress Green Pearl Frost White Granada Black Pearl New Vogue Silver Metallic lsland CoralPearl B-73M G-82P NH-538 NH-503P NH-583M R,95P la 1-3
The Honda Civic 1996 Repair Manual is an essential guide for anyone who owns, maintains, or repairs this classic vehicle. This comprehensive manual provides detailed instructions, diagrams, and specifications to ensure your Honda Civic 1996 runs smoothly and efficiently. Below is an outline of the features and content included in the Repair manual:
General Information
Vehicle Identification
Maintenance Schedule
Safety Precautions
Engine
Engine Specifications
Disassembly and Reassembly Procedures
Engine Performance Testing
Transmission
Transmission Types and Specifications
Repair and Repair Procedures
Troubleshooting Tips
Electrical System
Wiring Diagrams
Electrical Component Locations
Testing and Replacement Procedures
Brakes
Brake System Overview
Inspection and Maintenance
Repair and Replacement Procedures
Suspension and Steering
Suspension System Specifications
Steering System Overview
Repair and Adjustment Procedures
Body and Interior
Body Panel Removal and Installation
Interior Component Repair
Paint and Finish Procedures
This Repair manual is designed to be user-friendly, providing step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow. Whether you are a professional mechanic or a DIY enthusiast, the Honda Civic 1996 Repair Manual will help you keep your vehicle in top condition.