Index HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Repair Manual

Moonroof
SWITCH PLATEAdjustment, page 20 56
REAR DRAINTUBE
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FRONT ORAIN TUBE
CABLE ASSEMBLYReplacement, page 2O-55
Index
SUNSHADEReplacement, page 20-52
RAIL HOLDER B
RAIL HOLDER A
REAR DRAINVALVE
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20-50

Interior
Component Location Index
SRS comDonents are located jn the parts areas marked with an asterisk (*). Review the SRS component locations, precau
tions, and procedures in the SRS section {24) before performing repairs or service.
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CENTER PILLARUPPER TRIM{see page 20 591
FRONT PILLARTRIM{see pages 20 59,60,61)
REAR PILLARTRIM
TRUNKTRIM(see page 20-62)
SEATSIDE TRIM{see page 20-59)
{see page 20 59}
CENTER PILLARLOWER TRIM PANEL(see page 20-59)
REAR ROOF TRIM(see page 20-65)
:
OUARTERTRIM PANEL
{see page 20'61)
HEADLINERReplacement, Page 20'64
*OASHBOARO
Component Removal/lnstallation,page 20 68
REARlsee page 20 59)
REAR TRIM PANEL
lsee page 20-62)
Removal, page 20-70
*CARPET
Replacement, page 20 66
PANELReplacement, page 20-67
3D:
REAR SIDESHEI-F(see page 20-60)
OUARTERTRIM PANEL(see page 20-60)SIDE TRIM PANEL(see page 20-6'l)
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HATCHSIDE TRIM(see pase 20 63)
REAR ROOF TRIM(see page 20 65)REAR ROOFTFIM(see page 20'65)HATCHUPPERTRIMlsee page 20 63)
CENTERSHELFlsee page 20 60)
REARPANELlsee page 20 60)
SIDE TRIM{see page 20 60)REARPANEL(see page 20 62)
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HATCHTRIM PANEL(see page 20-63)
SIDE TRIMPANEL(see page 20-60)
20-54

Seats and Seat Belts
Component Location Index
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SHOULDER ANCHOR
ADJUSTER (4D)
(see Page 20-85i
FRONT SEAT BELT
Replacement, Pages 20 85,86
Inspection, Page 20-91
FRONT SEARemoval, Page 20'74
Replacement, Page 20 75
Harness Wiring and Recline
Cable Locations, Page 20-77
Seat Cover RePlacemenl, Page 2O'77
3D:
BEAR SEAT BELTReplacement, Page 20'89Inspection, page 20-91
REAB SEAT BELT (2DI4DI
Replacement, page 20-88
lnspection, page 20-91REAR SEAT EELT BUCKLE/CENTER BELT TONGUE (2DI4DI
(see p6ge 20'90)
REAR SEAT t2Dl4DlRemoval, pages 20-79, 8'l
Seat-back Latch Replacement, page 20-82
Seat Cover RePlacement, Page 20-83
FRONT SEATBELT BUCKLES{see page 20-87)
REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE/
CENTER BELT TONGUE(see Page 20'90)
REAR SEATRemoval, page 20 80
Seat back Latch Replacement, page 20-8?
Seat Cover RePlacement, Page 20_83
20-73

Exterior
Component Location Index
NOTE: Refer to the Civic BodV Repair Manual, '1996 Model Series, P/N.6150330,forthe hood, trunk lid and hatch removal.
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LICENSE PLATETRIM TRUNK LIDROOF MOLOINGReplacement,
SIDE WINDOWMOLDINGSReplacement,page 20-102Replacement,page 20-100Adjustment, page 20-97Tolsion Bar Removal,page 20-10220 99
HOODAdiustment, page 20 96Hood Edge protector
Replacement, page 20 99
TRUNK LIDWEATHERSTRIPReplacement,page 20-100
REAR BUMPERReplacement,page 2O-95
SILL PANELReplacement, page 20 105
REAR AIR OUTLETReplacement,page 20-106
FUEL PIPEPROTEfiORReplacement,page 20-106
FENDERWELL TRIMReplacement, page 20-106
Replacement,page 20-106
3D:
HATCH
HATCHAdjustment,page 20-98
WEATHERSTRIP
20-93

Opener Cable/Opener and Latch/Wiper and Washer
Component Location Index
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Replacement, Page 20_1 13
Adiustment, Page 20'1 17
WINDSHIELDWASHER NOZZLESAdjustment, Page 20_1 17
HOOD LATCH
{see page 20-110)
REAR WINDOW WIPER
ARM and MOTORReplacement, Page 20-1 15
Adjustment, page 20 117
LOCK CYLINDER(see page 20 113)
LOCK CYLINDER
TRUNK LIO LATCH
{see page 20 112)
FUEL LID OPENERCABLE(see page 20-108i
LID OPENERCABLE(see page 20 108)
LID/FUELLID OPENER(see page 20 111)
RELEASE HANDLE(see page 20-110)
3D:
REAR WINDOWWASHER NOZZLEAdiustment, page 20-1 17
REAR WINDOWWASHER TUBE(see page 20-116)
HATCH OPENERCABLE(see page 20 110)
WASHER RESERVOIRReplacement, Page 20-1 15
HATCH/FUEL LID OPENER(see page 20 1'11)
FUEL LID OPENERCABLE(see page 20 110)
(see page 20 111)
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Heater
lllustrated Index
'96 - 98 Models ................................ 21'2
'99 - 00 Models ................................ 21'3
Circuit Diagram
'96 - 98 Models .....21-4
'99 - 00 Models ................................ 21-5
Troubleshooting - '96 - 98 Models
Symptom Chart ............................... 21-6
Heater Control Panel Input/
Output Signals ..............,.............. 21-7
Flowcharts
Blower Motor Speed ................... 21-8
Bf ower Motor ,...21'10
Mode Control Motor ............... ,.'.' 21-13
Recirculation control Motor ....... 21-16
Heater Control Panel ................ ... 21 -14
Troubleshooting - '99 - 00 Models
Symptom Chart ............................... 21-19
Seff-diagnosis Function ............,,,.... 21-20
Flowcharts
Air Mix Control Motor ......,.......... 21-21
Mode Control Motor ............... ..... 21 -25
Recirculation Control Motor ....... 21-27
Bf ower Motor Speed .............. .....21'29
Bf ower Motor ....21-31
Heater Control Panel ................,.. 21-35
Heater Control Panel Input/
Output Signals ............................. 21-36
Blower Unit
Repf acement .........21-37
Overhaul ................ 21-38
* Heater Unit
Replacement ....'....21-39
overhaul """" """' 21-4'l
Heater Control Panel
Repfacement .........21'42
Overhaul -'96 - 98 Models ........... 21-43
Temperature Control
Adjustment - '96 - 98 Models """" 21-44
Adiustment - '99 - 00 Models .......21-45
Air Mix Control Motor
Test - '99 - 00 Models ...........' .......21'46
Replacement - '99 - 00 Models ....21'46
Mode Control Motol
Test ................, .,...'.21'47
Replacement '.'."...21-47
Recirculation Control Motor
Test ................. .......21-48
Repf acement ......." 21-48
Relays
Test ................. .......2'l-49
Heater Fan Switch
Test - '96 - 98 Models ............. .......21-49
Mode Control Switch
Test -'96 - 98 Models ..........."....... 21-50
Power Transistor
Test - '99 - 00 Models ....'........ ....".21-50
*: Read SRS Drecautions before working in this area.

lllustrated Index
'96 - 98 Models
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS
section {24) before performing repairs or service.
BLOWER UNITReplacement, page 21-37Overhaul, page 21-38
HEATER UNITBeplacement, page 21-39Overhaul, page 21-41BLOWERRESISTOBTest,
CONTROL MOTORTest, page 21-48Replacement, page 21'48
a/c swtTcH{wirh A/c)
MOO€MOTORTest, page 21 47Replacement, page 21'47
AIR MIX CONTROL CABLEAdjustment, page 2'1-44Replacement, page 21'43
HEATER FANswtTcHTest, page 2l'49
MODEHEATER CONTBOLPANELswrTcHEsTest, page 21 50Rgplacement, page 2'l-42Overhaul, page 21-43
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLEVERAdiustment, page 21 44
Detroster-aqtivated A/C System
Turning the defroster on activates the A,/C and sets the air flow mode to FRESH. lt is possible to turn the A,/C off or to
change the air flow to RECIRCULATE by pressing the A/C bunon or the FRESH/RECIRCULATE button.
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Troubleshooting -'99 - 00 Models
Self-diagnosis Function
The heater control panel has a self-diagnosis function.
Running the Self-diagnosis Funqtion
Set the mode control dial to the Vent position, and turn the ignition switch ON fll). Within six seconds after turnang the igni_tion switch on. press the recirculation control switch the required number of times depending on the recirculation indicatorlight status:
.lftheindicatorlightisON,presstherecirculationcontrolswitchfivetrmes.
.lftheindicatorlightisOFF,presstherecirculationcontrol switch six rrmes.The recirculation indicator light will come on for two seconds. then blink the Diagnostic Trouble code {DTc} to indicate afaulty component. lf no DTc's are found, the indicator light will not blink after the initial two second liqht.
DTC Indication Pattern (S6e DTC 2l:
Recirculationindicato.light on
Recirculationindicatorlight off2 sec
,/1.5 soct
' 0,3 secWithin six seconds atter theignition switch is turned ON (lll,pross the recirculation controlswitch the required number ottimes depending on the rocircu-lation indicetor light status
0.3 sec
VENT POSITIONMODE CONTROL DIAL
RECIRCULATIONCONTROL SWTCH
DTC Troubleshooting Index
Diagnostic
trouble
code (DTCI
Rgcirculation
indicator lightComponent with problemPossible causeSee page
One blinkAir mix control motorObstructed door, laulty motor21-21
2Two blinksAir mix control motorOpen or short circuit21-23
ln case of multiple problems, the recirculation indicator light will indicate only one DTc with the least number of blinks.
Resetting the Self-diagnosis FunctionTurning the ignition switch OFF will cancel the self-diagnosis function, After completing repair work, run the setf diagnosisfunction again to make sure that there are no other malfunctions.
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Air Conditioning
Speciaf Tools ......'.....' 22-2
f f f ustrated f ndex ......................... ".......' 22-3
Wiring/Connector Locations'.........'.... 22'4
Description
Outfine ............ .......22-s
Circuit Diagram
'96 - 98 Models ......"..........".......'.... 22-6
'99 Modef """""""' 22-7
Troubleshooting
Symptom Chart ".'......""................. 22-8
Flowcharts
Condenser Fan .........".................,..'. 22-9
Compressor .....""" 22-12
A/C System .........'.22'17
A/C Thermostat
Test ........'.......' """'22'21
Relays
Test ....."'......... ..""'22-21
A/C Service Tips and Precautions ......22-22
A/C System Torque Specifications '...22-23
A/C System Service
Performance Test ... '."......... ".... ....'..22-24
Pressure Test Chart .................. .... "' 22-26
Recovery ...".........," 22-27
Evaporator
Replacement .....",' 22'24
Overhauf .....-.....""' 22'29
Compressor {SANDEN}
Repf acement ......'.' 22-30
fffustrated fndex ......"..................'.... 22'32
Cf utch Inspection ......... "............ ...... 22-33
Clutch Overhau I ........................ ....... 22-34
Thermal Protector Replacement .... 22-36
Relief Valve Replacement ......'..."". 22-36
Compressor (DENSO)
Repfacement ..""',' 22-37
lf lustrated Index ............................... 22-39
Clutch lnspection ............."'...... "'.... 22-40
Cf utch Overhaul .....................'......... 22-41
Ref ief Valve Replacement'..'......"'.. 22-42
A/C Compressor Belt
Adiustment ............22'43
Condenser
Repfacement .......,,22'44
A/C System Service
Evacuation ...,,,.......22-45
Charging '..........--'..22'46
Leak rest """""""'22-46

lllustrated Index
A/C PRESSURE SWITCHWhen the refrigerant pressure is below 200 kPa {2 0 kg7cm',
28 psi) due to ;frigerant leakage or above 3200 kPa (32 kgf/cm''
455 psi) due to refrigerant blockage, the lVC pressure swrtch
SERVICE VALVE
{LOW.PRESSURE SIDE)
EVAPORATORReplacement, page 22-28
Overhaul, page 22 29
Beplacement, Page 22'44
opens lhe circuit to ihe AVC switch and stops the air condilioning
to protect the comPressor'
RECEIVER/DRYER
COMPRESSORSANDENIReplacement, Page 22 30
CIutch Inspection, Page 22 33
Thermal Protector Inspection, page 22 33
Clutch Overhaul, Page 22'34
Thermal Protector Replacement, page 22 36
Refief Vafve Replacemenl, page 22'36
DENSO:Replacement, Page 22-37
Clutch Inspection, Page 22-40
Clutch Overhaul, Page 22_41
Relief Valve Replacement, page 22-42
A/C THERMOSTATTest, page 22 21
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