1996 HONDA CIVIC Oil

Body ('99 model)
Dashboard
Center Panel Removal and
lnstallation
Bumpers
Front Grille Removal and
lnstallation
Front Air Spoiler Replacement ."'.....
Seats
Front Seat DisassemblY and
ReassemblY 20-138
Front Seat Torsion Bar
Replacement '.'...".'....'... 20-139
Emblems
tnstallation 20-140
20-136
20-136
20-137
Outline of '99 Model Changes
The center Danel removal and installation procedures are different'
The front grille removal and installation procedures are different'
The front air spoiler has been added for some models of 2D'
A height-adjustable driver's seat was added to some models'
Emblems were added for some models ot 2D'

Front Air SPoiler RePlacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands'
NOTE:
. An assistant is helpful when removing the front bumper'
. Take care not to scratch the front bumper and body'
>: Bolt, screw localions
A >,9 B >,4
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BUMPER
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure'
NOTE:
. Make sure the front bumper engages the front
bumper side stiffener on each side securely'
o lf necessary. adjustthe front bumper side stiffener
to obtain the Proper gap.
FRONT AIR SPOILER
20-137

Emblems
Installation
Align the application tape with the taillight and body, as shown, then press the emblem into place. Remove the appticationtape.
NOTE:
o Before applying, clean the body surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol.. After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water from getting on the surface.. When applying, make sure there are no wrinkles in the emblem.
Attschment Point:
VERSION EMBLEM
20-140
DOHC VTEC aid€ omblom:Vsrsion emblem:

Emblem
Installation
Apply the emblem where shown.
NOTE:
. Before applying, clean the body surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol.. After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water from getting on the surface.
Attachment Point (ReferencG):Unit: mm (in,)
CIVIC EMBLEM
Special EMBLEM
20-144
3D: Special emblem {for Canada Sosciel Editionl

From page 21-14
Check tor an open in the wire{s}:
Check for continuity between the
following terminals of the mode
control motor 7P connector and
the heater control Panel 14P con-
nector-7P: 14P:No.2 - No.4No.3 - No. 1No.4 - No.7No.5 - No.9No.6- No.8
Repair any opsn in the wirels)
bctwoan the mode control motor
and the hoator conlrol Panolls there continuitY?
Check Io. loo3. wires or Poorconnoctions at lhe hoat€r control
Danel 14P connactor, and 3t the
mod6 conilol motot 7P connec-
tor. It tho connoctions ara good.
rsDlaco the heat€r coilttol panel.
HEATER CONTROL PANEL 14P CONNECTOR
Wire side of {emale terminals
MODE CONTROL MOTOR 7P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
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Description
Outline
The air conditioner system removes heat from the passenger compartment by circulating refrigerant through the system
as shown below.
BLOWER FAN
EVAPORATOR(Absorption of heati
EOUALIZING TUBE(Meters pressure andimproves the expansionvalve reaction time)
into the evaporator)CAPILLATY TUBE SENSING BULB
lControls the temPerature of the
ref rigerant leaving the evaporator
by metering the expansion valve)
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THERMOSTAT
A/C PRESSURE SWITCH
When the refrigerant is below
200 kPa (2.0 kgtcm',28 Psi)or above 3,200 kPa 132 kgflcm',
455 psi), the Ay'C pressure
switch opens the circuit to
the A,/C switch and stops the
EXPANSION VALVE(Meters the requiredamount of refrigerant
airconditioning to Protect the
compressor.
RECEIVER/DRYER(Traps debris, andremoves morsturel
THERMAL PROTECTOR
{Opens the comPressorclutch circuit when the
compressor temPeraturebecomes too high)
RELIEF VALVE(Relieves pressure at the
compressor when thepressure is too high)
(Radiation of heat)
I
f-r--; I
(Suction and comPression,
HIGH PRESSURE VAPOR
HtGH PRESSUBE LIOUID
LOW PRESSURE LIOUID
This car uses HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant which does not contain chlorofluorocarbons Pay attention to the following
service items:
. Do not mix refrigerants CFC-12 (R-12) and HFC-134a (R-134a)' They are not compatible'
. Useonlythe recommended polyalkyieneglycol (PAG) refrigerant oil designedforthe R-134a compressor (SANDEN: SP-
10; DENSO: ND_OIL8). Intermixing ihe re-commended (pAG) refrigerant oil with any other refrigerant oil will result in
compressor failure.
. All A,,ic system parts {compressor, discharge line, suction line, evaporator, condenser, receiver/dryer, expansion valve'
O-rings for joints) have to be proper for refrigerant R- 134a Do not confuse with R-l2 parts'
. Use a halogen gas leak detector designed for refrigerant R-134a
. R-12 and R-134a refrigerant servacing equipment are not interchangeable. Use only a recovery/recycling/charging station
that is u,L.-listed and is certified to meet the requirements of sAE J2210 to service R-134a air conditioning systems'
. Always recover the refrigerant R-134a with an approved recovery/recycling/charging station before disconnecting any
A,/C fitting.
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Ftom page 22 12
Check to. an opon in tho wire:
1. Disconnect the jumper wire
2. Disconnect the comPressor
clutch 1P connector.
3. Check lor continuity between
the No. 1 terminal o{ the com_pressor clutch relaY 4P socket
and the terminal of the com-pressor clutch 1P connector'
Repeir open in the wiro between
the compressoa clutch relaY and
the comDres3or clulch.ls there continuity?
Inspect the comPre3sor clutch
clo.rance, lhe tharmal ProtgdorISANDENI, and tha compr6ssor
clutch field coil {SANDEN: Soepag. 22-33; DENSO: See Pag.22-10t.
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAYiaP SOCKET
r--------t RED
L-r-]-_ll2l I--r- |l1l3l I
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HI
1___J-RED
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH 1P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
(cont'd)
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A/C Service Tips and Precautions
The air conditioner system uses HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant and polyalkyleneglycol (PAG) refrigerant oil*, which are not
compatible with CFC-12 (R-12) refrigerant and mineral oil. Do not use R-12 refrigerant or mineral oil in this system, and do
not attempt to use R-12 servicing equipmenU damage to the air conditioner system or your servicing equipment will result.*Sanden SP-10:
. P/N 38897 - P13 - A0lAH: 120 ml 14ll.oz, 4.2lmp.oz)
. P/N 38899 - P13 - A0l | 40 mf 11 1/3ll.oz,1.4 lmp'oz)
Use only service equipment that is U.L. listed and is certified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to remove R 134a
from the air conditioner system.
CAUTION: Exposure to air conditioner ref;ige;ant and lubricant vapol or mist can irritate syes, nose and throat, Avoid
breathing the air conditioner refrigerant and lubricant vapor or misl.
lf accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work area before resuming service.
R-'134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioner systems should not be pressure tested or leak tested with compressed
ai.
!@@ some mixtures of air and R-t3ila have been shown to be combustible at elevated pressures and can result
in tire or explosion causing iniury or property damage. Never use compressed air lo pressure tesl R-134a service equip-
ment or vehicle 8ir conditioner systoms.
Additional health and safety information may be obtained from the refrigerant and Iubricant manufacturers.
L Always disconnect the negative cable from the battery whenever replacing air conditioning pans.
2. Keep moisture and dust out of the system. When disconnecting any lines, plug or cap the fittings immediately; don't
remove the caps or plugs until just before you reconnect each line.
3. Before connecting any hose or line, apply a few drops of refrigerant oilto the O-ring.
4, When tightening o. loosening a fitting, use a second wrench to support the matching fitting.
5. When discharging the system, use a R-134a refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging station; don't release refrigerant
into the atmosphere,
6. Add refrigerant oil after replacing the following parts:
NOTE:
. To avoid contamination, do not return the oil to the container once dispensed, and never mix it with other refriger-
ant oils.
. lmmediately after using the oil, replace the cap on the container, and seal it to avoid moisture absorption.
. Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if the refrigerant oil contacts the paint, wash
it off immediately.
Condenser .......2o ml (2/3 fl.oz, 0.7 lmp.ozl
Evaporator .,.,.,. i[5 m{ 11 213 tl.oz,1,6lmp.ozl
Line or hose ..... 10 mf (1/3 fl.oz, 0.4 lmp.ozl
Receiver/Dryer 10 m{ (1/3 fl.oz,0.'l lmp.ozl
Leakage repair 25 m{ (5/6 fl.oz, 0.9 lmp.ozl
Comptessor ... For compressor replacement. subtract the volume of oil drained trom the
removed compressor from A, and drain the calculated volume of oilfrom the new
compressor: A - Volume of removed compressor: Volume to drain from new
comoressor.
A: SANDEN 130 mf l/t 113 ll.oz, 4.6 lmp'ozl; DENSO 140 mf {4 213 ll'oz, 1.9
lmp.oz),
NOTE: Even if no oil is drained from the removed compressor, don't drain more
than S0 m{ 112Ell.oz,1.8 lmp.oz) fromthe new compressor.
REMOVED NEW
COMPRESSORCOMPRESSOR
*DENSO ND-OlL 8l
. P/N 38897 - PR7 - A01AH: 120 ml (4 fl.oz)
. P/N 38899 PR7-A01:40mf (1 1/3fl'oz)
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