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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Honda Accord AUTOMOBILES

Honda -> Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C System Troubleshooting -> Discharge (High Side) Pressure Abnormally High -> Discharge (High Side) Pressure Low -> Low & High Side Pressures High -> Low & High Side Pressures Low -> Suction (Low Side) Pressure High -> Suction (Low Side) Pressure Low
Vehicle: 1996 Honda Accord EX-R 2.7 V6 GAS

Refer to "Rodeo" for "Honda Passport" information.

Discharge (High Side) Pressure Abnormally High
  • Cool condenser with water while observing high side pressure.
  • If pressure does not return to normal, check for excessive charge of refrigerant in system. Recover refrigerant as outlined under , recharge with specified quantity of refrigerant and repeat test.
  • If high pressure drops when condenser is cooled, check for improper air flow through condenser. Check for damaged or clogged condenser fins, and improper condenser fan operation.
  • ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Honda Accord AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Description
Vehicle: 1996 Honda Accord EX-R 2.7 V6 GAS

The vacuum assist diaphragm assembly multiplies the force exerted on the master cylinder piston in order to increase the hydraulic pressure delivered to the wheel cylinders. The assembly also decreases the effort necessary to obtain acceptable stopping performance. Vacuum assist units get their energ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Honda Accord AUTOMOBILES

Honda -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> del Sol, 1985-91 CR-X, 1985-01 Prelude, 1985-97 Accord, 1987-00 Civic, 1997-01 CR-V & 1995-97 Odyssey w/Fuel Injected Engines -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1996 Honda Accord LX 2.7 V6 GAS

Fuel System Pressure Relief

  • Obtain the vehicle owners radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable, if equipped.
  • Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  • Remove the fuel fill cap to release fuel tank pressure.
  • On models less fuel filter service bolt, place a shop towel over the banjo bolt at top of fuel filter. Slowly loosen the banjo bolt one complete turn. When loosening the banjo bolt, use a backup wrench to hold the fuel filter in position.
  • On m...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Honda Accord AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Honda Accord DX 2.2 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 1996 Honda Accord AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Honda Accord EX-R 2.7 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable, then disconnect positive cable.
  • Remove power steering pump.
  • Disconnect 4-P connector from alternator.
  • Remove terminal nut and BLK (WHT) wire from B terminal.
  • Loosen through bolt, then loosen adjustment locknut, and then adjusting...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Honda Accord AUTOMOBILES

Honda -> Automatic Transmission D, D4 Or D5 Indicator Lamp -> 1996-97 Accord
Vehicle: 1996 Honda Accord LX 2.2 L4 GAS

When the PCM detects an abnormal automatic transmission input or output signal the D lamp will usually blink and or the MIL will be illuminated. After completing diagnosis and repairs, reset the D or MIL as follows:

  • Obt...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Honda Accord AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Honda Accord LX 2.7 V6 GAS

  • Drain engine coolant, then radiator hoses and ATF cooler hoses, Fig. .
  • Disconnect fan motor electrical connections, then remove ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Honda Accord AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning -> Alternator -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 1996 Honda Accord EX-R 2.7 V6 GAS

Alternator

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Loosen upper mounting through bolt.
  • Loosen lower mounting bolt and adjustment lockbolt.
  • Remove A/C compressor drive and alternator drive belt.
  • Clean and inspect belt surfaces of all pulleys.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque alternator through bolt to 33 ft. lbs.
    • Torque alternator adjustment locknut to 16 ft. lbs.

Air Conditioning

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Loosen upper mounting bolt and lower alternator mounting nut.
  • Loosen lower mounting bolt and lower alternator mounti...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Honda Accord AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1996 Honda Accord cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Battery, Ground & Starter Cables Diagram for 1996 Honda Accord DX 2.2 L4 GASBattery, Ground & Starter Cables Diagram for 1996 Honda Accord DX 2.2 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Battery Ground Cable
  • Engine Ground Cable
  • Ground G1
  • Ground G2
  • Starter Cables
  • Engine Wiring Harness Diagram for 1996 Honda Accord LX 2.2 L4 GASEngine Wiring Harness Diagram for 1996 Honda Accord LX 2.2 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector C101
  • Connector C107
  • Connector C120
  • Connector C121
  • Ground G101
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Honda Accord AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Honda Accord cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1996 Honda Accord EX 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Honda Accord EX 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Backup Light Switch
  • A/T Gear Position Switch
  • Right Backup Light
  • Left Backup Light
  • 1996 Honda Accord DX 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Honda Accord DX 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
  • Power Steering Pressure Switch
  • Knock Sensor
  • Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Honda Accord AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Honda Accord cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: ATEQ VT55 TPMS Update Information
    Vehicle: 1996 Honda Accord LX 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: ED-18 Battery Analyzer Update Information
    Vehicle: 1996 Honda Accord LX 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Honda Accord AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Honda Accord 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 1996 Honda Accord 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 1996 Honda Accord 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 1996 Honda Accord 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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