Wiper HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Workshop Manual

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Body ('96 modell
Doors
Front Door Index (4D) ...20-2
Rear Door Index {4Dl .....20-8
Door fndex lzDl3Dl .......20-14
Emblems
f nstallation 20-118
Exterior
Component Location Index ............... 20-93
*Frame Repair Chart .......... 20-120
* Interior
Component Location Index ............... 20-58
Mirrors
Mirror Rep|acement .................. ......... 20-24
Mirror Holder/Gover Replacement ... 20-25
Rearview Mirror Reolacement .......... 20-25
Moonroof
lndex .......... .....................20-50
Opener Cable/Opener and Latch/
Wiper and Washer
Component Location Index .......... ...,. 20-107
Seats and Seat Belts
Gomponent Location Index .......... ..... 20-73
Sub-frame ....20-119
Windshield, Rear Window and Ouarter Glass
Index .......... .....................20-26
Body {'97 modell
Body ('98 modell
Body ('99 modell
Body ('00 model)
20-123
20-131
20-135
20-141
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Windshield
Removal
CAUTION:
. Put on gloves to plotest your h8nds.
. Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
1. To remove the windshield, first remove the:. Rearview mirror (see page 20-25)
. Sunvisors and holders (see page 20-64)
. Front pillar trim (see pages 20-59, 60, 61)
! Windshield wiper arms and cowl cover (see page
20-1131
Peel off the molding, and remove the glass brack-
ers.
NOTE: When molding removal is difficult, cut the
molding with a knife.
WINDSHIELO
3. Pull down the front of the headliner (see page 20-
64).
CAUTION: Take care not to bend the headlinet
excsssively.
MOLDING
20-24
4. Apply protective tape along the edge of the dash
board and body as shown. Using an awl, make a
hole through the rubber dam and adhesive from
inside the car. Push the piano wire through the
hole, and wrap each end around a piece of wood-
PIANO WIREPROTECTIVE
UPPERRUBBER| '1"
DAM
WINDSHIELO
AOHESIVE
RUBBERDAM
With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire
back and forth in a sawing motion, and carefully cut
through the rubber dam and adhesive around the
entire windshield.
CAUTION: Hold the piano wile as close to ihe wind-
shield as possible to prevent damage to the body
and dashboard.
WINDSHIELD
6. Carefully remove the windshield.

Rear Window
Removal
3D:
CAUTION:
. Put on gloves to ptotect your hands.. Us€ seat cove6 to avoid damaging any surfaces.. Do not damage the rear window defogger grid lines.. Take carg nol scratch the terr window molding.
'1. To remove the rear window, firsr remove the:. Rear center shelf (see page 20-60). Hatch upper trim, hatch trim panel and hatchside trim (see page 20-63)
2.
. Rear window wiper arm (see page 2O-115). Hatch spoiler (see page 20 101)
Disconnect the rear window defogger connectorfrom each side.
Apply protective tape to the inner edge of the tail_gate.
From inside the hatch, use a knife to cut through therear window adhesive all the way around.
NOTE:
. lf the rear window is to be reinstalled, take carenot to damage the molding.. lf the molding is damaged, replace the rear win_dow and molding as an assembly.
HATCH
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REAR WINOOW
20-36
Upper portioni
TAPE
Side portion:
Lower portion;
Carefully remove the rear window.
NOTE; Check the molding for damage, and replacethe rear window if necessary.
GLASS
ADHESIVE

Opener Cable/Opener and Latch/Wiper and Washer
Component Location Index
2Dt3DItD'
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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)
20-107

Windshield Wiper Arms
and Linkage
Hatch latch/Lock cylinder:
NOTE: Remove the hatch trim panel (see page 20-63).
>: Bolt locationsA>,3
6x1.0mm I9.8 N.m i1.0 ksf m,l
1.2lbl.trl /
B>, 1
E6'cr
CYLINDER
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LOCK- r€ cYLTNDERL^ ! ./
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lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Grease the hatch latch.
. Make sure the hatch opens properly and locks
securely.
. Make sure the cylinder rod is connected properly.
Replacement
CAUTION: Pul on gloves to protect your hands
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the hood and body.
1. Remove the windshield wiper arms, then remove
the hood seal and cowl cover.
>: Clip locationsA>,9 B>,9WINOSHIELDWIPER ABMS
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cowl covER
Disconnect the connector, then
shield wiper linkage assemblY.
Japan/Canada-produced:
remove the wind-
10 x 1.25 mm18 N.m ll.8 kgf m,
(cont'd)
20-113

Windshield Wiper Arms and Linkage
Replacement (cont'dl
USA-produced:
3. Separate the windshield wiper linkage and wind-
shield wiper motor.
Japan/Canada-produced:
NOTE: Scribe a line across the link and windshield
wiper linkage to show the original adjustment.
>: Bolt locations, 3
O 6r1.0mm
EF 8 N.m {0.8 kstm,ig 5.8 tbf.ft) )
NUT10 x 1.25 mml8 N rn (1.8 kgtm,13 tbtftl
>r Bolt locations,3
WIPER LINKAG€
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20-114
USA-produced:
NOTE: Scribe a line across the link and windshield
wiper motor to show the original adjustment.
>: Bolt locations, 2
R 6J( 1.0 mm
Y 8 N.m to.s kgtm, I
.E- 7Y.nt )
NUT10 x 1.25 mm'18 N.m {1.8 kgf.m.13 tbtft)
WINDSHIELDWIPER MOTOR
4. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the connector is connected properly.
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
. lnstall the windshield wiper arms as described
on page 20-1'17.
. Check the windshield wiper motor operation.. Grease the moving parts.

Rear Window Wiper
Arm and MotorWasher Reservoir
Replacement
't.
2.
Remove the hatch trim panel (see page 20 63).
Remove the rear window wiper arm and wiper
motor as shown.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure
NOTE:
. Make sure the connector is connected properly
.Install the rear window wiper arm as described on
page 20-117.
. Check the rear window wiper motor operation.
. Grease the moving parts.
3.
NUT6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbf.ft)
WIPER MOTOR
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2.
Replacement
Remove the front bumper (see page 20-94).
Disconnect the connectors and washer tubes from
the washer motors.
>: Bolt locations,3
/)^ 6xt.omm
Ql(S) s.e ru.- tt.o ret '".\./ 7 .2 tbf.ft) /
Route the washer tubes10 the washe. reservoir
wtNDowWASHER MOTOR(3D, for some models)
Remove the bolts, then remove the washer reser-
voir.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a Make sure the washer motor connectors and
washer tubes are connected properly.
. Check the washer motor operation.
3.
4.
20-115

Wiper Arms/Washer Nozzles
Adjustment
Windshield wiper/Washer:
1. Adjust the wiper arms so that their park positions
match the illustration.
View trom tront to rear
WINDSHIELDWIPER ARMS
2. By inserting a tack and moving it as necessary,
adjust the washer nozzles so that they aim at posi-
tions A, A', B, and B'shown in the illustration.
NOTE: The fiuid jets should hit within a 50 mm (2 0
in.) radius around each of points A, A', B, and B'.
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A'x..
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Distance
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from center
lrne
from black
ceramrc eoge
A and A'400 mm (15.7 in.)255 mm (10.0 in.)
B and B'115 mm (4.5 in.)322 mm \12.7 in.)
Rear Window wiper/Washer (3Dl:
1. Adjust the rear window wiper arm so that its park
position matches the illustration.
View trom raar to front
CERAMICEDGE
By inserting a tack and moving it as necessary,
adjust the washer nozzle so that it aims at position
C as shown in the illustration.
NOTE: The fluid jet should hit within a 50 mm (2.0
in,) radius around point C.
REAR WINOOWWIPER ARM
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20-117

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Electrical
Special Toofs .,....................,23-2
Troubleshooting
Tips and Precautions ..............,.................... . 23-3
Five-step Troubleshooting .............. ......... . . 23-5
wire color codes ..........,23-5
Schematic Symbols ........,................... . . .. .... 23-6
Relay and Control Unit Locations
Engine Compartment ...,..................... ... .. . 23'7
Dashboard ......................23-8
Dashboard/Door ......... 23-12*Airbags ................. ....... Section 24
Air Conditioning ......... Section 21
Aftelnator ..........."""" """ 23-112
Anti-lock Brake System {ABS) Section 19*A/T Gear Position Indicator .....................,. .... ... 23-149
Automatic Transmission Svstem .... . ....... Section 14
Batterv ......... . . . ... ...... .......23-91
Blower controls .. . ... Section 2l
Charging System ....'...........23'112
Connector ldentilication and Wire Harness
Routing .................. ......23'13
Cruise Control ............,........23-240
Dash Lights Brightness Controller ............. ....... 23-180
Fan controfs "" 23'126
Fuel PumD ........ . ........ section 11
Fuses/Refay ...............,..,,.. 23'62
PGM-FI Control System ......................,....... Section 1 1
*Gauges
Circuit Diagram ....,.,.......23-131
Fuef Gauge ...........'.'.......23-142
Gauge/lndicator .. . .. 23-129
Ground Distribution .. . 23-75
Heatei controls .. . ..... Section 21*Horn................. ...............23-196
*tgnition Switch ....................23-89
lgnition System .......,.... 23-102
*lntegrated Control Unit ....................................... 23-156
fnterlock System ,........ . . , ,23-144
Lighting System . . . .. ......... 23-161
Lights, Exterior
Back-up Lights ..'............23'171
Brake Lights .................. 23'174
Daytime Bunning Lights (Canadal ............... 23'166
Front Parking Lights ......,................ .'. .......... 23-167
Front Turn Signal Lights .......... . . ............ ..,.23-167
Headtights ....".'....-... ..... 23'167
High Mount Brake Light ...................... ... .23'179
License Plate Lights ...... 23'176
Taitfights ................ .......23'171
lnterior Lights ..-.......,, . 23-142
Moonroof ..,.................,........ 23-235
Power Distribution ....... . . .23-61
Power Door Locks .......,,,. .23'251
Power Mirrors ,..............,.,...23'206
Power Relays ....... . ...... . . .. 23-86
Power Windows ............,,....23-220
Rear Window Defogger .......................... . . ... . . 23-2OO
Spark Plugs . ..... . ........ .....23-111
Slarting System ................23-93*stereo Sound Svstem ,................. ..... ... . ... ,.,.,,23'147'Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ... . Section 24
Turn Signal/Hazard Flasher System .......'.'....-... 23-173
*Undel-dash Fuse/Relay Box ............,.................. 23-85
vehicfe soeed sensor (VSSI """" ""' 23-140+Wipers/Washers .........,.,.,...23-214
NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, references to auto-
matic transmission (Mf) in this section include the CVT.

Connector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Main Wire Harness lLeft side ot engine compartment branchl
Connector or
Terminal
Number of
CavitiesLocationConnects toNotes
c301
c302
c303
c304
c305
c305
c306
c307
c308
c309
c309
c310
5
2
10
3
14
8
1
I
10
2
2
Left side of engine compartment
Left side of engine compartment
Left side of engine companment
Left side of engine compartment
Left side of engine compartment
Left side of engine compartment
Left side ot engine companment
Left side of engine companment
Left side of engine compartment
Left side of engine companment
Left side of engine companment
Left side of engine companment
Windsh ield wiper motor
Test tachometer connector
Engine wire harness (C101)
Daytime running lights resistor
Engine wire harness (C136)
Engine wire harness (C136)
Brake fluid level switch (+)
Brake fluid level switch (-)
Engine compartment wire harness (C201)
Engine companment wire harness (C202)
Engine compartment wire harness (C202)
Left front ABS wheel sensor
Canada
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ABS*lr D'16Y5 engine *5:'96 9g models*2: D16Y8 engine*3: With cruise control*4r Without cruise control
*1: '99 - 00 models
Main Wire Harness (Right side of engine compartment branch)
Connector or
Terminal
Number of
CavitiesLocationConnects toNotes
c353
c354
c355
c356
c357
c359
c360
11
3
I
3
2
2'10
2
2
Right side of engine compartment
Right side of engine companment
Right side of engine companment
Right side of engine compartment
Right side of engine compartment
Right side of engine companment
Right side of engine compartment
Right side of engine compartmentRight side of engine compartment
Right side of engine compartment
Right side of engine compartment
Under-hood fuse/relay box (CgoB)
Under-hood fuse/relay box (C906)
Underhood fuse/retay box (C905)
Under-hood tuse/relay box (C907)
Engine companment wire harness {C214)Under-hood ABS fuse/relay box {C927)Under-hood ABS fuse/retay box (C926)
Right front ABS wheel sensor
ABS solenoid
ABS pump motor
EVAP control canister vent shut valve
USA
ABS
ABS
ABS
ABS
ABS
G403Right side of engine compartmentBody ground, via main wire harness
23-30