height HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Owner's Guide

Hood
Adjustment
NOTE: Before adjusting the hood, loosen each bolt slightly.
1. Adjust the hood hinges right and left, as well as fore and aft, by using the elongated holes.
2. Turn the hood edge cushions, as necessary. to make the hood fit flush with the body at front and side edges.
3, Adjust the hood latch to obtain the proper height at the forward edge.
4. After adjustment, tighten each bolt securely.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgt.m,7.2 tbt.tll
NOTE: Move the hood latch right or left
is centered in the hood latch as shown.
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until the striker
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbf.ftl
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20-96

Body ('99 model)
Dashboard
Center Panel Removal and
lnstallation
Bumpers
Front Grille Removal and
lnstallation
Front Air Spoiler Replacement ."'.....
Seats
Front Seat DisassemblY and
ReassemblY 20-138
Front Seat Torsion Bar
Replacement '.'...".'....'... 20-139
Emblems
tnstallation 20-140
20-136
20-136
20-137
Outline of '99 Model Changes
The center Danel removal and installation procedures are different'
The front grille removal and installation procedures are different'
The front air spoiler has been added for some models of 2D'
A height-adjustable driver's seat was added to some models'
Emblems were added for some models ot 2D'

Seats
Front Seat Disassembly and Reassembly
CAUTION: When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
NOTE: SEAT-BACK. Take care not to scratch the seat covers and body.. Remove the front seat through the door openlng.
Driver's:
SEAT CUSHION
HEADREST
PIVOT NUTI x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgf,m,16 tbf.ft)
CENTER COVER
8 x 1.25 mm
LOWER CAP
RECLINE ADJUSTER
WASHER
20 N.m 12.0 kgf.m,lil lbtftl
WASHERS
EUSHING
10 x 1.25 mm47 N.m (4.8 kgf.m,3s rbl.ft)
INNER SEATTRACKRECLINECOVER
WASHER
8 x 1.25 mm20 N.m (2.0 kg,f.m,14 tbf.fit
LOWER CAPI
8 x 1.25 mm20 N.m {2.0 kgI.rn,l4 tbf.ft)
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20-13A
HEIGHT HANDLE

Headlights
Adjustment (cont'dl
Turn the low beams on.
Determine if the headlights are aimed properly.
Vsrtical adiustmsnt:
Measure the height of the headlights (A). The lights
should reflect 52 mm \2.1 in.) below (B) headlight
height.
Horizontal adi$tment:
The width of the refracting points (C) should be the
same as the width of the headlight central points (D,
23-170
7. lf necessary, adjust the headlights to local require-
ments by turning the horizontal adjuster (A) and the
vertical adjuster (B).
After headlight replacement, it may be necessary to
readjust the horizontal indicator gear.
. First installthe headlight, and adjust its horizontal
and vertical aimings according to local require-
ments.
. Then check that the arrow on the horizontal indi-
cator gear is aligned with the mark on the hori-
zontal indicator,- lf they are not aligned, remove the screw, adjust
the indicator gear, and retighten the screw.
NOTE: As the outer lenses are made of an acryli-
coated, polycarbonated material, do not cover the
headlights when they are turned on.

Gruise Control
Component Location Index
MAIN SWITCHTesVReplacement,page 23-242CABLE REELReplacement, section 24
BRAKE SWITCH, fest, page 23-244. Pedal Height Adjustment,section 19CRUISE CONTROI. UNITInput Test, page 23-240
swrTcH {M/T). Test. page 23-244. Clutch Pedal Adjustment,section 12
atfSWTTCH. Test, page 23-154' Replac€ment, page 23-'155
ACTUATOR CABLEAdjustment, page 23-246
VACUUM TANK
TOR ASSEMBLY. Test, pag€ 23-245. Replacement, page 23-246. Solenoid Test, page 23-247' Disassembly, page 23-248
23-240

Cruise Control
Brake Switch Test
1. Disconnect the 4P connector from the switch.
4P CONNECTOR
BRAKEPEDAL
Check for continuity between the terminals accord-
ing to the table.
Terminal
t"r. ** \
123
RELEASEDo---o
DEPRESSEDoo
3. lf necessary. replace the switch or adjust pedal
height (see sectionl9).
23-246
clutch switch Test (M/Tl
1. Disconnect the 2P connector from the switch.
swtTcH
2. Check for continuity between the terminals accord-
ing to the table.
Terminal
.***aal
-\I2
RELEASED
DEPRESSEDo--o
3. lf necessary, replace the switch or adiust pedal
height (see section '12).