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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> Honda -> 1990-2002 Accord, CRX, Civic, del Sol & Prelude
Vehicle: 1990 Honda Civic SI 1.6 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

HONDA, DRUM BRAKES -> SPECIFICATIONS -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1990 Honda Civic SI 1.6 L4 GAS

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Honda -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1987-97 Accord & Civic -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1990 Honda Civic LX 1.5 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Replace every 6...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Honda Civic LX 1.5 L4 GAS

Replacement procedures for left and right driveshafts are the same.

  • Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove front wheels.
  • Drain transaxle.
  • Raise locking tab on spindle nut, then remove nut.
  • Remove self-locking nut and self-locking bolt. Replace self-locking bolt if you can easily thread a non-self-locking nut past their nylon locking inserts.
  • Remove damper fork, then cotter pin from lower arm ball joint castle nut and remove nut.
  • Install hex nut on ball joint. Ensure nut is flush with ball joint pin end, or threaded section of ball joint pin might be damaged by ball joi...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Honda Civic 1.5 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable, then disconnect positive cable.
  • Disconnect alternator connector from alternator.
  • Remove terminal nut and WHT wire from B terminal.
  • Remove through bolt nut, loosen adjustment locknut and then adjusting bolt.
  • Remove ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Honda -> Automatic Transmission (A/T) Fluid Temperature Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1990 Honda Civic 1.5 L4 GAS

The A/T fluid temperature lamp will turn on when ignition switch is placed in On position and should turn off after a few seconds. If lamp illuminates while driving, the vehicle should be pulled off the r...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1990 Honda Civic 1.5 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Disconnect negative cable from battery terminal.
  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Remove hose loom clamp.
  • Reposition hose clamp with suitable tool.
  • Remove hose from heater core tube.
  • Reposition hose clamp with suitable tool.
  • Remove hose from thermostat housing tube.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Disconnect negative cable from battery terminal.
  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Remove hose loom clamp.
  • Repositi...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning and Power Steering -> Alternator
Vehicle: 1990 Honda Civic CX 1.5 L4 GAS

Alternator

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Loosen upper mounting adjustment bolt.
  • Loosen lower mounting through bolt.
  • Remove alternator drive belt.
  • Clean and inspect belt surfaces of all pulleys.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque lower alternator mounting bolt to...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1990 Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

I/P Components   Diagram for 1990 Honda Civic DX 1.5 L4 GASI/P Components Diagram for 1990 Honda Civic DX 1.5 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Rear Window Defogger Relay
  • Power Window Relay
  • Integrated Control Unit
  • Dash Fuse Box
  • Starter Relay
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1990 Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1990 Honda Civic EX 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Honda Civic EX 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Right Front Door Switch
  • Left Rear Door Switch
  • Horn
  • Horn Switch
  • Cigarette Lighter
  • 1990 Honda Civic DX 1.5 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Honda Civic DX 1.5 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Right Front Door Latch Switch
  • Beeper
  • Driver Door Latch Switch
  • Automatic Shoulder Seat Belt Control Unit
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1990 Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: ATEQ VT55 TPMS Update Information
    Vehicle: 1990 Honda Civic 1.5 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: ED-18 Battery Analyzer Update Information
    Vehicle: 1990 Honda Civic 1.5 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1990 Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1990 Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1990 Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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