1996 HONDA CIVIC steering rack

Connector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Connector or
Terminal
Number of
CavitiesLocalionConnec{s toNotes
T,I
r2
Right side of engine compartment
Right side of engine compartment
Under-hood fuse/relay box
Starter motor
BatteryBattery positive terminal
Starter Cables
A/C Wire Harness
Battery Ground Cable
Connector or
Terminal
Number of
CavitiesLocationConn€cts toNotos
Right front shock towerBody ground, via battery ground
caDte
oBafteryBattery negative terminal
Engine Ground Cable A
Conn€qtor or
Terminal
Number ot
CavitiosLocationConnects toNoles
T3Left side of enginePower steering pump bracket
G2Left side of engine compartmentBody ground, via engine ground
cable A
Engine Ground Cable B
Connector or
Terminal
Number of
CavitiesLocationConnecls toNoles
T4Right side of engine compartmentTransmission
Right side of front frameBody ground, via engine ground
cable B
Under-hood ABS Fusa/Relay Box Wire Harness
Connector or
Tgrminal
Number oI
CavitiesLocationConneqts toNotes
T5Right side of engine compartmentUnder-hood fuse/relay box
@BaneryBattery positive terminal
Connector or
Terminal
Number of
CavitiesLocationConnects toNotes
c753
c754
1
2
Right side of engine compartment
Right side of engine compartment
Right side of engine compartment
Right side of engine compartment
Engine compartment wire harness(c209)
Compressor clutch
Condenser fan motor
A,/C pressure switch
Left side of engine compartmentBody ground, via A,/C wire harness
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Connector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Roof Wire Harness (Coupe/Hatchback)
Connector ol
Terminal
Number of
CavitiesLocationConnects toNotes
c701
c701
c702
c719
2
6
2
1
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Middle of roof
Front of roof
Main wire harness (C407)
Main wire harness (C407)
Ceiling light
S potlig ht*1: '96 - 98 models*2: '99 - 00 models
Roof Wire Harness (Sedanl
'96 - 98 models'99 - 00 models
*1: '96 - 97 models"2: '98 model*3: '99 00 models
*l:
+2:
Connector or
Terminal
Number of
CavitiesLocationConnects toNotes
c701
c701
c702
c703
c719
2
1
1
1
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Middle of roof
Middle of roof
Front of roof
Main wire harness (C407)
Main wire harness (C407)
Ceiling light (Power)
Ceiling light (Ground)
Spotlighr
Moonroof Wire Harness {Coupe/Sedan}
Connector or
Terminal
Number ot
CavitiesLocationConnects toNotes
c711
c711
c1't2
c713
c713
c714
c714
c715
c117
c718
c719
2
6
6
5
5
4
3
2
4
1
U nder left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Behind dashboard lower panel
Left side of dashboard bracketLeft side of dashboard bracket
Left side of dashboard bracket
Left side of dashboard bracket
Left side of steering wheel
Middle of roof
Rear of roof
Rear of roof
Front of roof
Main wire harness (C407)
Main wire harness (C407)
Under-dash tuse/relay box (C910)
Moonroof open relay
Moonroof open relay
Moonroof close relay
Moonroof close relay
Moonroof switch
Ceiling light
Moonroof motor
Moonroof motor (Tilt switch)Sporlight
Optional
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Precautions/ Procedures
)General Precautions
r Carefully inspect any SRS part before you install it Do
not install any part that shows signs of being dropped
or improperly handled' such as dents, cracks or defor-
mation:
- Airbags- Cable reel
- SRS unit
-
Use only a digital multimeter to check the system lf
it's not a Honda multimeter, make sure its output ls
1O mA (0.01 A) or less when switched to the smallest
value in the ohmmeter range. A tester with a higher
output could damage the airbag circuit or cause acci-
dental deployment and possible injury'
I Do not install used SRS parts from another vehicle
When making SRS repairs, use only new pans'
) Except when performing electrical inspections'
always disconnect both the negative cable and posl-
tive cable from the battery, and wait at least three
minutes before beginning work
r Replacement of the combination light and wiper/
washer switches and cruise control switch can be
done without removing the steering wheel:
- Combinalion light and wiper/washer switch replace
ment, see section 23
- Cruise control sevresume switch replacement' see
section 23.
. Whenever the ignition switch is ON {ll), or has been
turned OFF for less than three minutes' be careful not
to bump the SRS unit; the airbag(s) could accidental-
ly deploy and cause damage or injury'
. Whenever the airbag{s) has(have) been activated'
replace the SRS unit.l,
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Airbag Handling and Storage
Do not try to disassemble the airbag assembly. lt has no
serviceable parts Once an airbag has been operated
(deployed). it cannot be repaired or reused'
For temporary storage of the airbag assembly during ser-
vice. olease observe the following precauttons:
. store the .emoved airbag assemblv with the pad sur-
face uo The driver's (and front passenger's) airbag
connecto''s'-as {have) a built.in short contact (see
page 2a-l 1
: | ..r r-+r-a k imninncrlv slorcd lace down,-""dd.r6t dtatltt-,tl could propel the unit whh enough
force lo c.usa 3a.ix! intury
AIRBAG CONNECTORS(With built in shon contact)
. Store the removed airbag assembly on a secure flat
surface away from any high heat source {exceeding
212"FI1OO"CJ and free of any oil' grease, detergent or
water.
CAUTION: lmproper handling or storage can intern'lJy
damage the airbag assembly, making it inoperativo
lf you suspect the airbag assembly has been dam€cd'
inslall a new unit. and relsr lo the Deployment/DisPG'l
olocedules for disposing ol the damaged airbag

Airbag
)Replacement
After a collision in which the airbags were deployed' the
airbag assemblies and the SRS unit must be replaced'
!!!@ Store a removed airbag with the pad sur'
iFup. rr trt" airbag is improperly stored face down'
accidental deployment could propel the unit with
enough force to cause serious iniury'
CAUTION:
. Always disconnsct lhe airbag conn€ctor(s) when the
harness is disconnected.
. Do not disassemble or tamper with the ailbag'
NOTE:
. Do not install used SRS parts from another vehicle'
When repairing, use only new SRS parts'
o Carefully inspect the airbag before you install it Do
not insiall an airbag that shows signs oI being
dropped or improperly handled, such as dents' cracks
or deformation.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable' then discon-
nect the positive cable from the battery' and wait at
least three minutes
2. Disconnect the airbag connector(s):
Driver's Side:
. Remove the access panel from the steering wheel'
then disconnecl the 2P connector betlveen the driv-
er's airbag and cable reel
NOTE: When disconnected, the airbag connector ls
automaticallY shorted
ORIVER'SAIRBAG
DRIVEE'S AIRBAG2P CONNECTOR
oo
Front Passengel's Side:
. Disconnect the 2P connector between the front pas-
senger's airbag and SRS main harness'
NOTE: When disconnected, the airbag connector is
automaticallY shorted.FRONT PASSENGER'S
AIRBAG2P CONNECTOR
3. Bemove the airbag(s):
Driver's Side:
. Remove the two Torx bolts using a Torx T30 bit' then
remove the driver's airbag
(cont'd)
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SRS MAIN HARNESS
Use a Torx T30 bitTORX BOLTS

Airbag
Replacement (cont'd)
Front Passenger's Side:
. Remove the three mounting nuts from the bracket,then remove the harngss clip.. Lift the front passenger's airbag out of the dashboardby covering the lid and dashboard with a cloth, andprying carefully with a flat-tip screwdflver.
NOTE: The lid of the airbag has pawls on its sidewhich attach it to the dashboard.
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CAUTION: B€ sure to inslall the SRS wiring so that it isnot pinched or interforirg with other parts.
4. Installthe new airbag(s):
Driver's Side: Place the driver,s airbag into the steeringwheel, and secure it with new Torx botrs.
TORX BOLTS9.E N.m (1,0 kgf.m, 7.2 tbt ftlReplace.
Front Pass€ngar's Side:
. Place the front passenger,s airbag into the dash-board.
. Tighten the front passenger,s airbag mounting nuts.
ANAAG MOUNTING NUTS9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m, 7.2lbf.frlReplace.
DRIVER'S AIRBAG

Gable Reel
Replacement
!@@ store a .emove airbag assambly with thepad surtace up. lf the airbag is improperly stored face
down, accidental deploymont could propel the unit withenough force to cause sorious iniury.
CAUTION:
. Alwsys disconnect the airbag connoctor(s) when ih€harness is disconngcted.
. Do not disassemble or tamper with the airbag.
NOTE: Carefully inspect the airbag assembly beforeinstalling it. Do not install an airbag that shows signs ofbeing dropped or improperly handled. such as dents,cracks or deformation.
l.Disconnect the battery negative cable. then discon-nect the positive cable from the battery, and wait atleast three minutes.
Remove the access panel from the steering wheel,then disconnect the 2P connector between the driv-er's airbag and cable reel.
NOTE: When disconnected, the airbag connector isautomatically shorted.
DRIVER'SAIRBAG
)
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or
TORX EOLTSUse a Torx T30 bit.
DRIVEB'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER
4.
Make sure the wheels are aligned straight ahead.
Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover.
5. Remove the two Torx bolts from the steering wheel,and disconnect the horn connector. Then removethe driver's airbag.
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SRS Unit
Replacement
CAUTION:
. Betore disconnoqting lny pErt of the SRS wire hal-ness, disconnect th9 airbag conn"ctorlsl.. During installltion or teplacemsnt. do not bump(impact w.cnch, hamm€r stc.l the area noar tho SRSunit.
NOTE:
o Do not damage the SRS unit terminals or connectors.. Do not disassemble the SRS unit; it has no service-able parts,
. Store the SRS unit in a clean, dry a.ea,. Do not use any SRS unit which has be€n subjected towater or shows signs of being dropped or improperlyhandled. such 8s dents, cracks or deformation.
1. Disconnect the bsttery negative cable. then discon-nect the positive cable from the battery, and wait atleast three minutes.
2. Disconnect the airbag connector{s}:
NOTE: When disconnected, the airbag connector isautomatically shorted,
Driver's Side:
. Remove the access panel from the steering wheel.then disconnect the 2P connector between the driv_er's airbag and cable reel (see page 24-11).
Front Passenge/s Side:. Disconnect the 2P connector between the tront oas_senger's airbag and SRS main harness (see page 24-11).
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3. Remove the right side cover from the SRS unit.
SRS UNTT
TOBXBOLTSUge a TorxT30 bit.
RIGHT SIOE
Remove the left side cover from the SRS unit, thendisconnect the SRS main harness lgp connectorfrom the SBS unit.
SRS UNIT
5. Remove the four Torx bolts from the SRS unit, thenpull out the SRS unit from the driver,s side,
COVER

Ground-to-Components I ndex
f.,lONOTE: All ground wires are BLK unless otherwise noted.
GroundPageComponents or Circuit Grounded
Battery (BLKYEL)
Steering pump bracket
t+-rg ITransmission housing
l
G101
(-1)
G101
(-2)
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and
14-3
ano
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Powertrain or engine control module (PG1 and pG2 are BLK: LG1 and LG2 are
BRN/BLK), EGR control solenoid valve (CW, EGR valve and lift sensor (Dt6yS enginewith M,/T), Engine coolant temperature switch, pGM-Fl main relay, power steeringpressure switch (USA), Primary HO2S (D16Y5 engine with l\/,/T), Vehicle speed sensor,VTEC pressure switch (D16Y5/D16Y8 engines), CKF sensor (BRN/BLK), Transmission
control module (CYf) (Pc1 is BLK: LG1 is BRN/BLK)
Shielding betvveen the PCM or ECM and these components (all have BRN/BLK wires):
CKF sensor, TDC/CKP/CYP sensor. Primary and secondary heated oxygen sensors.
Knock sensor (CWDl6YB engine), Mainshaft speed sensor (AiT except CVT),
I Countershaft speed sensor (A/T except CVf)
Shielding between the TCM and these components (CVT) (all have BRN/BLK wires):
Drive pulley speed sensor, Driven pulley speed sensor, Secondary gear shaft
speed sensor
Powertrain or engine control module (PG1 and pG2 are BLK; LG1 and LGz are
BRN/BLK), EGR control solenoid valve (D16Y5 engine), EGR valve (Dt685), Engine
coolant temperature switch, Fuel pressure regulator shut-off solenoid valve (D1685),
PGM-FI main relay, Power steering pressure switch (USA), Vehicle speed sensor, VTECpressure switch (All except D16Y7 engine), CKF sensor (A

except 81642) (BRN/BLK)
Shielding between the PCM or ECM and these components (all have BRN/BLK wires):
CKF sensor, TDC/CKP/CYP sensor, Primary and secondary heated oxygen sensors,
Knock sensor (All except D16Y7 engine), i/ainshaft speed sensor (Arf except CW),
Countershaft speed sensor (A,/T except CVf), Drive pulley speed sensor (CW), Drivenpulley speed sensor (CVT), Secondary gear shaft speed sensor (CVf)
I Badiator fan motor, Right front parking/turn signat tight, Right headtight
G20214-4I Cruise control actuator, Left front parking/turn signal lights, Left headlight, Rear window
I washer motor, Windshield washer motor, Washer fluid level switch (,99-'00 Canada)
G401| +-o
and
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Accessory power socket, Brake fluid level switch, Clutch interlock switch (M/T), Clutchswitch (lillT with cruise/D16Y5 engine with MfD, Combination wiper switch (Z wires),
Cruise control main switch, Cruise control unit, Dash lights brightness controller, Data
link connector, Daytime running lights control unit (Canada), Gauge assembly, Horn('96-'97 models), Integrated control unit, Interlock control unit (ArI), Keyless door lock
control unit ('99-'00 models with keyless), Moonroof close and open relays, Moonroof
switch, Park pin switch (A/r), Power window relay, Rear window defogger relay, Rear
window defogger switch ('96-'98 models), Steering lock, Stereo radio tuner (,96-,98
USA: LX, EX, and HX), Turn signal/hazard relay, Windshield wiper motor.....plus
everything grounded through G402
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