Motor HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Owner's Guide

CANADA 2000 Model (2-door Coupel
Vehicle ldentification Number
lHG EJ6'l 2 * Y 1800001
Manufacturer, Make and
Type of Vehicle
1HG: HONDA OF AMERICA
MFG,, INC.
HONDA Passenger
Vehicle
Line, Body and Engine Type
EJ6r ClVlC2-door/D16Y7
EJ8: ClVlC2-door/D'16Y8
EM1: CIVIC 2-door/B1642
Body Type and Transmission Type
1 : Coupe/s-speed Manual
2: Coupe/4-speed Automatic
Vehicle Grade
2: DX, Si
4: SiR
5: SiR with ABS
6: DX with ABS and A,/C
L
7: DXG
Check Digit
Model Year
Y: 2000
Factory Code
L: East Libertv, Ohio Plant. U.S.A.
Serial Number
Vehicle ldentification Number
and Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard Certif ication
Paint Code
COLOR
NH-592P
81642 5700001
816A2: 1600 DOHC VTEC 16-valves
Sequential Multiport Fuel-iniected
Engine
Dl6Y7: '1600 SOHC 16-valves Sequential
Multiport Fuel-injected Engine
D16Y8: 1600 SOHC WEC 16-valves
Sequential Multipon Fuel-injected
E ng ine
81642: 5700001-
D16Y7: 575000'l-
D16Y8: 578000'l-
B4RA :4-speedAutomaticTransmission
S40, S4C: s-speed Manual Transmissron
B4RA :9000001-
S40, S4C: 1000001-
Electron Blue Pearl
Clover Green Pearl
New Vogue Silver Metallic
Flamenco Black Pearl
Milano Red
8.95P
G.95P
NH-583M
NH.592P
R-81
ra
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Under-hood Emissions Control Label (1996, 1997 model)
Emission
Example:
Group ldentification
VACUUM HOSE ROUTING DIAGRAM
50ST {50 States):
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S, EPA AND STATE OF
CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 1996 AND
1997 MODEL YEAR NEW MOTOR VEHICLES.
/$ST (49 States/Federall:
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA REGULATIONS
APPLICABLE TO '1996 AND 1997 MODEL YEAR NEW
MOTOB VEHICLES,
CAL (Calitornis):
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA AND STATE OF
CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 1996 AND,1997 MODEL YEAR NEW PASSENGER CARS PROVIDED
THAT THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY INTROOUCED INTO COM-
MERCE FOR SALE IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
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TH SVEH CLE CONfOFMSTO U S. EPA AND STATEOF CALfORNIA RECULAI ONSAPPLICA8IElO 1997MOOET YEAR NEW MOTOR VEH CL'Silil]]lrl
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Engine and EvaPorative Families
Engine Family:V HN l.6VJGKGK
Model Year
T: 1996
V: 1997
T I
T|I
Manufacturer
HN: Honda
Displacem€nt
V: Light Duty Vehicle/Passenger Car
Fuel Systsm and Number of valves
J: Electronic Sequential Multiport Injection
(three or more valves per cylinder)
Fuel Type
G: Gasoline
Standard
F: 49 or 50 States Tier 1
K: 49 or 50 States Tier 1
1:California Tier 1
2: California TLEV
3: California LEV
4; California ULEV
Catalyst
E, F, G. H: Three Way Catalyst
OBD
K - T: OBD Equipped
Evaporative Family: v HN 1077 BYMAc'|T
Model Year
T:1996 |V:1997 lManufacturel
HN: Honda
Storage System
1:Canister
Canister Working Capacity (grams)
Canister Configulation
A: Plastic Housing (Closed Bottom)
B: Plastic Housing (oPen Bottom)
Fuel Systsm
Y: Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank
M: Metal
Standard
A: Current Evap
E: Enhanced Evap
Wild Card
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Under-hood Emissions Control Label (lggg model)
Emission Group ldentification
Example:
50ST (50 Statosl:
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U,S. EPA AND STATE OFCALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 1998MODEL YEAR NEW MOTOR VEHICLES,
ilgsT 149 States/Federal):
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA REGULATIONS
APPLICABLE TO 1998 MODEL YEAR NEW MOTOR VEHI.CLES.
CAL (California):
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA AND STATE OFCALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 1998MODEL YEAR NEW PASSENGER CARS PROVIDEDTHAT THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY INTRODUCED INTO COM.MERCE FOR SALE IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
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VEHICLE EI\4ISSION CONTROL INFORIVATIONrH SVEH CLE CONFOFMS IO U S EPA ANDSTA1E OF CALIFORNIA RE6ULAIIONS APPLICABLEIO 199A MODEL YEAR NEWTIEV PASSENGERCA8S PFOV OEO TI]AI 'HIS VEI CLE S OILYINIBODUCEDINTOCOMMEfiCE FOR SALE N TNC
CATALYSTIWCINO?S]2)EGR6F /OBO ] CEFT]F EDVALVE LASH1C0L0l EX 0 r51002mm
NO OTHTR AO.]USIMI\IS NI'TOEO
I]ONDA MOTOB CO.,ITDOE
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Engine and Evaporative Families
rf
Engine Family:v 0't.6 JL2
Model Year
W: 1998
Manufacturer
HNX
HNX: Honda
Type
V: Light Duty Vehicle/Passenger CarDisplacement
Sequence Characters
Evaporative Family:W HNX E 0065
HNX: Honda
Type
E:
Model Year
AAD
TW: 1998
Manufacturel
Canister Work C.pacity (glamsl
Sequence Characters
EVAP
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trEM I merntc ENGLISH NorEs
SfAnff n i*nt-i- W"'gf,t MllSUBA r.u, l.z kw r'4 rg
CLUTCHClutch Type
Clutch Facing Area
M/T
CVTM/T
Single plate dry, diaphragm springTorque converterMulti plates wet sanP, hYdraulic160 cm,25 sq in
Synchronized 5-speed forward, 1 reverse
4 speed automatic, 1 reverse
Non stage speed forward, 1 reverse
Direct 1 : 1
TRANSMISSIONTransmission Type
Primary Reduction
M/TArrCW
Manualtransmission
Gear Ratio 1st2nd3rd4th5thReverse
Final Reduction Gear ratio
Gear tYPe
Engine type
D16Y5 | D16Y7 D16Y8 I 81642
3.2501.1821.1120.9090.7023.153
3.2501.1821.1120.9090.7023.153
3.2501.9091.2500.9090.1023.153
3.2302.1051.4581.1070.8753.000
*1:2 doorHatch back+2r 2-door Coupe,and 4 doorSedan
3.122 13.122"11.053" 1 4.250 | 4.266
Single helicalgear
Engine type
D16Y7 | D16Y8Automatic transmission
Gear Ratio 'lst
2nd3rd4thReverse
Final Reduction Gear ratio
Gear tYPe
2.6001.4680.9260.6381.954
2.122
0.9750.6381.954
1.3514.357
cwGear Ratio Low - O.D.Reverse
Secondary Reduction Gear Ratio
Final Reduction Gear Ratio
2.466 0.4492.4661.3334.357
AIRCONDITIONING
Cooling Capacity3,530 Kcal/h14,000 BTU/h
Compressor Type/MakeNo. of CYlindersCaPacitYMax. SpeedLubricant CaPacitY
Scroll/SANDEN
85.7 m//rev 5.22 cu inkev10,000 rpm130 mf 41l3tl oz.
| 4.6 imp ozsP,10
Compressor Type/ManufacturerNo. of CylinderCapacityMax. SpeedLubricant CaPacitY
Lubricant TYPe
Swash-plate/DENso10155.3 mf /rev 9.4 cu_in/rev76,000 rpm140 mf | 4 2l3fl oz,I 4 9lmp ozND'OIL8
Condenser TypeCorrugated fin
Evaporator TyPeCorrugated fin
Elower TyPeMotor InputSPeed ControlMax. CaPacity
Sirocco fan200w112v4 speed variable460 m3/h 16,200 cu ft/h
Temperature Control
Compressor Clutch TyPePower ConsumPtionDry, single plate, PolY-V'belt drive40 W max./12 V at 68'F (20'C)
Refrigerant TyPeouantity
HFC 134a (R'134a)
650 gos | 22.9 isoz
(cont'd )
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ILubrication Points
For the details of lubrication points and types of lubricants to be applied, refer to the lllustrated Index and various workprocedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul. Installation, etc.) contained in each section.
No.LUBRICATION POINTS
Engine
LUBRICANT
"Energy Conserving" grade oil,The oil container may also display the Apl Certification markshown below. Make sure it says ,,For Gasoline Engines.,,SAE Viscosity: See chart below,
I
TransmissionManualGenuine Honda MTF*1
Genuine Honda Premium FormulaAutomatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)*,
Genuine Honda CVT Fluid*3
Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid*a
Automatic
CVT
3Brake Line
ClL,tci t""e4
I
Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid*aPower steering gearboxSteering grease P/N 08733 - BO70EShift lever pivots (manual transmission)Grease with molybdenum disulfide7-:ti
9
10'l'l
l3
14
't7
18
19
20
2122
Release fork (manual trancmi Steering bootsTailgate hinges and latches (2-door HatchbacklSteering ball joints
Shift lever (automatic transmission)Pedal linkageBrake master cylinder pushrod
Super High Temp Urea crease (p/N 08798 - 9OO2)
i Multi-purpose grease
I
I
Honda White Lithium Grease
Multi-purpose grease
Silicone grease
@
Trunk hinges and latch (4-door Sedan and 2-doorCoupe)Door hinges upper and lowerDoor opening detentsHood hinge and hood latch-FUet T ter ttd
Clutch master cylinder pushrodThrottle cable end and throttle linkageRear brake shoe linkagesSteering wheel (back side)
23
E-
Caliper piston seal, dust seal,caliper pin. pistonThrottle cable end (dashboard lower panel)
Power steering system (for cars with p/S)
Air conditioning compressorComDressor oil:SANDEN: SPlo P/N 38897 - p13 -A01AH or 38899 - p13_ A01{For Refrigerant: HFC-134a (R-134a))
CERTIFICATION SEAL
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NorE: The items m arked * 1, *2, +3, *4 and +5 on above chan are described as folows:*1: Always use Genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shifting because itdoes not contain the proper additives.*2: Always use Genuine Honda premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affectshift quality.+3: Use Genuine Honda cVTfluid only usingotherfluid can affect tra nsmission operation and may reduce transmission life.*4: Always use Genuine Honda DoT3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and dec.ease the lifeof the svstem.*5: Always use Genuine Honda Power steering Fluid. using any other type of power steering fluid or automatrc transmissionfluid can cause increased wear and poor steering in cold weather.
4-2
Recommended Engine Oil
Engine oil viscosity forambrent temperature ranges
API SERVICE LABEL

lllustrated Index
@@ system is under high pressure when theengine is hot. To avoid dangsr of rsleasing scaldingengine coolant, removo the cap only when the engine iscoot.
Total Cooling System Capacity flncluding heater andfoservoir (0.4 f (0.42 US qt, 0.35 tmp qt)ll:
*2: 81642 engine*3: D16Y7 engine*4: D16Y8 engine
CAUTION: lf any engine coolant spills on painted por-tions of the body, rinse it off immediately.
NOTE:
. Check all cooling system hoses for damage, leaks ordeterioration and replace if necessary.. Check all hose clamps and retighten if necessary.. Use new O-rings when reassembling.
RADIATOR CAPPressure test, page '10 86x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgtm,7.2 tbt.ltl
UPPERRADIATORHOSE
UPPER BRACKETAND CUSHION
COOLANT
RAOIATOREngine coolant refilling and bleeding,page 10 7Leak test, page 10-9Inspect soldered joints andseams for leaks,Blow out dirt Irom betweencore fins with compressed air.lf insects, etc,, are cloggingradiator, wash them off withrow pressure water.
RESERVOIR
5x0.8mmA: ,1.4 N.m {0.45 kgf.m, 3.3 tbtftlg: 5.4 N.m (0.55 kgtm.4.0 tbf.ft)
6x1.0mm7.2 N.m (0.73 kgt.m,5.3 tbtftl
LOWERCUSHION
RADIATOR FANBADIATORFAN
DRAINPLUG
O-RINGReplace.
LOWEBRADIATORHOSE
FAN MOTOR SHROUD
Ar TOYO RADIATOR manufactured radiatorB: NIPPONDENSO manufacfared raoraror
10-2
Refer to section 14when installing.
Mt-|-4.2 f (4.4 US qt,3.7 tmp qt)*j
5.0 / (5.3 U$ q1, 4.4 16p q11*z
4.1 f (4.3 US qt, 3.6 lmp q0*3
4.31 (4.5 US qt, 3.8 tmp qt)*a
CVT4.3 f (4.5 US qt,3.8 Imp qt)
*1i D16Y5, D16Y7, D16Y8 engines
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Radiator
Replacement
Drain the engine coolant.
Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses, andATF cooler hoses.
Disconnect the fan motor connector.
Remove the radiator upper bracket, then pull up theraotator,
RADIA
ATF COOLERHOSES (A/T)Refer to sectionwhen installing.
UPPER RAOIATOR HOSE
6x1.0mm7.2 N.m (0.73 kgf.m.5.3 tbf.ft)
1.
2.
3.
5. Remove the fan shroud assemblies and other partsfrom the radiator.
Install the radiator in the reverse order of removal:
NOTE:
. Set the upper and lower cushions securely.. Fill the radiator with engine coolant and bleedthe air.
6x1.0mmCAPY|lT,PS:|" i.i ru- ii b rgr.-,AND CUSHION7.2 tbr.ftl
14
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RESEBVOIR TANK
RADIATOR
LOWER CUSHION
RAOIATOR FAN/SHROUDASSEMBLY
DRAIN PLUGO-RINGReplace.
LOWER RAOIATOR HOSE
ATF COOLERPIPES {A/T)
,iiiiii
10-6

MaintenanceBack-up Light Switch
Transmission Oil
NOTE: Check the transmission oil with the engine OFF
and the vehicle on level ground.
1. Remove the oil filler plug, then check the level and
condition of the oil.
OIL FILLER PLUG/14 N.m (4.5 kgl.m,33 lbl.ft)Proper Level
4.
WASHERReplace.
The oil level must be up to the filler hole. lf it is
below the hole, add oil until it runs out. then rein-
stall the oil filler plug with a new washer.
lf the transmission oil is dirty, remove the drain plug
and drain the oil.
Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer, and refill
the transmission with the recommended oil to the
proper lever.
NOTE: The drain plug washer should be replaced at
every oil change.
Reinstall the oil filler plug with a new washer.
OilCapacity
1.8 f (1.9 US qt. 1.6 lmp qtl at oil change
1.9 { (2.0 US $, 1.7 lmp qt) at overhaul
Always use Genuine Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid {MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shift-
ing because it does not contain the proper addi-
t|ves.
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Replacement
NOTE: To test the back-up light switch, see section 23
1. Disconnect the connector, then remove the back-up
light swirch connector from the connector clamp.
2. Remove the back-up light switch.
25 N.m (2.5 kgf'm, 18lbf'ltl
Install the new washer and back-up light switch
Connect the back-up light switch connector.
ASHER
13-3

Transmission Assembly
I
Removal
@. Make sure iacks and safety stands are placed prop€dy,
and hoist brackets are atlach€d to correct position on
the enginc.
. Apply parking brake and block rear whosls so car will
nol roll olf stands and lall on you while working under
it.
CAUTION: Use fender covers to svoid damaging painted
surfaces.
1. Disconnect the negative {-) cable first, then the pos-
itive (+) cable from the battery'
Drain transmission oil {see page 13-3).
Remove the intake air tube. intake air duct and air
cleaner housing assembly (see section 5).
Disconnect the starter motor cables, transmission
ground wire and back-up light switch connector.
6x1.0 mm BACK-UP LIGHT
9.8 N.m (1.0 ksf.m, 7.2 lbI.ft) swlTcH CoNNECTOR
8x 1 .25 mm8.8 N.m {0.9 kgt.m,6.5 lbf.ftl
\
ARTER
5. Remove the wire harness clamps.
vssCONNECTOR
6. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connec-
ror.
Remove the clutch line bracket, clutch line clamp,
and slave cvlinder.
CAUTION:
. Do not opsr.te tho clutdh pedal once the 3lavc
cylindor has b6on romoved.
. Tske care not to bend tha clutch lin6.
7.
(cont'd)
13-5

MaintenanceBack-up Light Switch
\
Transmission Oil
NOTE: Check the oil with the engine OFF. and the vehi-
cle on level ground.
1. Remove the oil filler plug, then check the level and
condition of the oil.
OIL FILLER PLUGia4 N.m {{.5 kgf'm,Proper Level33 tbtfrl
The oil level must be up to the filler hole. lf it is
below the hole, add oil until it runs out, then rein-
stall the oil filler plug.
lf the transmission oil is dirty, remove the drain plug
and drain the oil.
Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer. and refill
the transmission oil to the proper level.
NOTE: The drain plug washer should be replaced at
every oil change.
Reinstallthe oilfiller plug with a new washer.
Oil Capacity
2.2 f {2.3 US. qt, 1.9 lmp. qtl at oil change.
2.3 f {2./f US. qt. 2.0 lmp. qt} at overhaul.
Always use Genuine Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid (MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shift-
ing because it does not contain the proper addi-
tives.
OIL FILLER PLUGila N.m {4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbt'ftl
Replace.
\1,
Replacement
NOTE: To check the back-up light switch, see section 23.
1. Disconnect the connector, then remove the back-up
light switch connector from the connector clamp.
2. Remove the back-up lighr switch.
AACK.UP25 N.m 12.5 kgf.m, 18 lbf'tt)Replace.
lnstall the new washer and the back-up light switch.
Check the transmission oil level.4.