out HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Workshop Manual

Headlights
Adjustment
Eoforo adiu3ting th€ h.adlights:
. Park the vehicle on level surface.
. Make sure the tire prgssures are correct.
a The driver or someone who weighs the same should
sit in the driver's seat.
96 - 98 modols
1. Open the hood.
2. Check the horizontal adjustment indicator.
The "0" mark on the horizontal indicator gear
should be aligned with the mark on the horizontal
indicator.
HORIZONTAL INDICATOR
Check the vertical adjustment indicator. The bubble
should be centered underneath the longest scribe
mark on the gauge.
VERTICAL INDICATOR:
Headlight become very hot in use; do not touch them
or any attaching hardware immediately after they
have been turnsd off.
MARK
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(Bubblol
lf either indicator is not aligned with its "0"mark as
described left column, an adjustment can be made
by using a Phillips screwdriver.
Adjust the headlights to local requirements by turn-
ing the adjusters.
After headlight replacement, it may bs necessary to
readjust the horizontal indicator gear.
. First install the headlioht, and adjust its horizon-
tal and vertical aimings according to local re-
quirements.
. 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,
adiust the indicator gear, and retighten the
screw.
NOTE: As the outer lenses are made ot an acryli-
coated, polycarbonated material, do not cover the
headlights when they are turned on.

'99 - 00 models
1. Clean the outer lens so that you can see the center
of the headlights (A).
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2. Park the vehicle in front of a wall or a screen (A).
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4.
Open the hood.
Turn the horizontal adjuster so that the arrow on
the horizontal indicator gear (A) is pointing up.
7.5 m (25 ft)

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,
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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.

Taillights
Replacement (Except'99 - 00 Sedanl
NOTE:
. Inspect the gasket; replace it il it is distorted or stays
compressed.
. After installing the taillights, run water over them to
make sure they do not leak.
Outer Taillights ('96 - 00 models, except'99 - 00 Sedan):
1. Open the trunk lid/hatch.
2. Disconnect the 4P or 6P connector trom the outer
taillight.
3. Remove the four mounting nuts, then pull out the
outer taillight.
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Hatchback:
BRAKE/TAILLIGHT: 2115W
TURN SIGNAL LIGHT: 21 W
BACK-UP LIGHT: 21 W
4P or 6P CONNECTOR
BRAKE/TAILLIGHT: 2115W
TURN SIGNAL LIGHT: 21 W
BRAKEiTAILLIGHT: 2115 W
BACK-UP LIGHT: 21 W
Inner Taillights (Coupe'96 - 00 models/Sedan'96 - 98
models):
1. Open the trunk lid, then remove the access panel.
2. Disconnect the 4P connector from the inner taillight.
3. Remove the four [three] mounting nuts, then pull
out the inner taillight.
I l: Sedan
Coupei
INNER TAILLIGHT
Sedan:
INNER TAILLIGHT
4P CONNECTOB

Taillights
Replacement ('99 - 00 Sedanl
NOTE:
. Inspect the gasket; replace it if it is distorted or stays
compressed.
. After installing the taillights, run water over them to
make sure they do not leak.
Outer Taillights:
1. Open the trunk lid/hatch.
2. Disconnect the 4P and 2P connector trom the outer
taillight.
3. Remove the four mounting nuts, then pull out the
outer taillight.
TAILLIG}fi
4P CONNECTOR
BRAKE/TAILLIGHT: 2115W
TURN SIGNAL LIGHT: 21 W
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Inner Taillights:
'1. Open the trunk lid, then remove the access panel.
2. Disconnect the 3P and 2P connector from the inner
taillight.
3. Remove the three mounting nuts, then pull out the
inner taillight.
[ ]: Sedan
BRAKE/TAILLIGHT: 2r15 W
BACK.UP LIGHT: 21 W
3P CONNECTOR

Hazard Warning Switch Test
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hazard warn-
ing switch or the center outlet panel when prying the
switch out.
'96 - 98 models:
'1. Pry the hazard warning switch out of the center out-
let panel.
2. Disconnect the 'l0P connector from the hazard warn-
ing switch.
3. Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table
HAZARDWARNINGlOP CONNECTOR
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Check for continuity between the terminals in
switch position according to the table.
Terminal No,4 is not used.
Terminal
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'99 - 00 models:
1. Remove the center panel lsee section 20).
2. Remove the two screws, then remove the switch
from the center Panel
scREwsHAZARDWARNINGswlTcH
CENTER PANEL
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License Plate Lights
Replacement
'96 - 98 Sedan/Coupe:
L Remove the two screws from the license plate light,
and pull the light out pan ot the way.
2. Disconnect the 2P connector trom the light.
3. Take the lens off, then replace the bulb.
Hatchback/'gg - 00 Sedan:
1. Carefully pry the licence plate light out of the license
plate tnm.
2. Disconnect the 2P connector from the light.
2P CONNECTOR
2P CONNECTOR
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Controller Input test
NOTEr The control unit is built into the dash lights bright-
ness controller.
'1. Carefully pry the controller out of the dashboard.
2. Disconnect the 3P connector from the controller'
3. Inspect the connector terminals to be sure they are
all making good contact.
. lf the terminals are bent, loose, or corroded, repair
them as necessary, and recheck the system.
. lf the terminals look OK, make the following input
tests at the connector.- lf any test indicates a problem, find and cor-
rect the cause, then recheck the system.
- lf all the input tests prove OK, the controller
must be faulty; replace it
Cavity
Wire side of
lemale termlnals
Test condition Test Desited resultsPossible cause if rgsult is not obtainGd
1RE D/B LK
Combination light
switch ON
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No.30 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash Iuse/relay box
Faulty combination light switch
An open in the wire
2BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G401, G402)
. An open in the wire
RED
Combination light
switch ON
Connect to ground:
Dash Iights should come on full
bright.
. An open in the wire
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Circuit Diagram (Without Spotlightsl
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Ceiling Light Test
1. Turn the light switch OFF
2. Pry off the lens.
3. Remove the two mounting nuts (or a bolt) from the
housing, then remove the housing.
4. Disconnect the connector{s) from the housing.
5. Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
With moonroof:
3P CONNECTOR
rermrnal
Position \
12or2'
3or3'
OFFo-/a\-o\7
MIDDLEo-,.\--o\:/
ONo---o\:/
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Without moonroot:
Coupe/Hatchback:
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