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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Honda Civic DEL SOL 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 Civic DEL SOL Vtec 1.6 L4 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 Civic DEL SOL AUTOMOBILES

Anti-lock Brakes -> Troubleshooting -> 1993 Accord -> Civic & Civic del Sol -> Civic, Civic del Sol & Prelude -> Civic, Civic del Sol, Prelude & 1993 Accord -> Function Test -> Modulator Function Inspection -> Odyssey & 1994-96 Accord -> Prelude -> Solenoid Leak Test -> Warning Light Circuit -> Wheel Sensor Signal Confirmation
Vehicle: 1996 Honda Civic DEL SOL SI 1.6 L4 GAS

Function Test

Place vehicle on level ground with wheels blocked. Place transaxle in the Neutral position for manual transaxle models and in the Park position for automatic transaxle models during function test. Always disconnect anti-lock brake checker before driving vehicle. A collision can result from a reduction or complete loss of braking ability.

  • On Prelude, Civic and Civic del Sol models, with ignition switch off, disconnect 6-P inspection connector from connector cover on crossmember under passenger seat and connect it to anti-lock brake checker tool Nos. 07HAJ-SG00...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Honda Civic DEL SOL 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 Civic DEL SOL S 1.6 L4 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 Civic DEL SOL AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Honda Civic DEL SOL SI 1.6 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 Civic DEL SOL AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Honda Civic DEL SOL SI 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable, then disconnect positive cable.
  • Disconnect 4-P connector from alternator.
  • Remove terminal nut and BLK (WHT) wire from B terminal.
  • Remove upper mount bracket nut and engine wire harness.
  • Remove through bolt nut a...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Honda Civic DEL SOL AUTOMOBILES

Honda -> Automatic Transmission (A/T) Fluid Temperature Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1996 Honda Civic DEL SOL S 1.6 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 1996 Honda Civic DEL SOL AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Honda Civic DEL SOL SI 1.6 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp and remove hose from thermostat side of water passage
  • Reposition hose clamp and remove hose from radiator outlet.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Rever...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Honda Civic DEL SOL AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Alternator and Air Conditioning -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 1996 Honda Civic DEL SOL SI 1.6 L4 GAS

Alternator and Air Conditioning

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Loosen upper mounting bolt and lower alternator mounting nut.
  • Loosen lower mounting bolt and lower alternator mounting nut.
  • 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 upper alternator adjusting lockbolt to 17 ft. lbs.
    • Torqu...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Honda Civic DEL SOL AUTOMOBILES

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

Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 1996 Honda Civic DEL SOL Vtec 1.6 L4 GASEngine Compartment Components Diagram for 1996 Honda Civic DEL SOL Vtec 1.6 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Rear Window Defogger Relay
  • Radiator Fan Relay
  • Blower Motor Relay
  • ABS Pump Motor Relay
  • A/C Compressor
  • Engine Wiring Harness Diagram for 1996 Honda Civic DEL SOL Vtec 1.6 L4 GASEngine Wiring Harness Diagram for 1996 Honda Civic DEL SOL Vtec 1.6 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector C101
  • Connector C120
  • Connector C121
  • Ground G101
  • Connector C103
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Honda Civic DEL SOL AUTOMOBILES

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

    1996 Honda Civic DEL SOL SI 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Honda Civic DEL SOL SI 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Horn Relay
  • Horn
  • Security Indicator
  • Ignition Key Switch
  • Steering Lock Assembly
  • 1996 Honda Civic DEL SOL S 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Honda Civic DEL SOL S 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Starter Solenoid
  • Battery
  • Rear Window Defogger Relay
  • Radiator Fan Relay
  • Alternator
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Honda Civic DEL SOL AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: ATEQ VT55 TPMS Update Information
    Vehicle: 1996 Honda Civic DEL SOL S 1.6 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: ED-18 Battery Analyzer Update Information
    Vehicle: 1996 Honda Civic DEL SOL S 1.6 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Honda Civic DEL SOL AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Honda Civic DEL SOL 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 Civic DEL SOL 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 Civic DEL SOL 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 Civic DEL SOL 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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