
Chassis and Paint Codes
Vehicle Grade
2: DX, HX
4: EX
5: EX With ABS, Si
Check Digit
Model Year
X:1999
Factory Code
L: East Liberty, Ohio Plant, U.S.A.Serial Number
Vehicle ldentification Number
and Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard Certification
U.S. 1999 Model (2-door Coupe)
Vehicle ldentification Number
1HG EJ6 12*XL 000001
Manutacturer, Make andType of Vehicle'1HG: HONDA OF AMERTCA
MFG., INC.
HONDA Passenger
vehicle
Line, Body and Engine TypeEJ6: ClVlC2-door/D16y7
EJ7: ClVlC2-door/D16y5
EJ8: ClvlC2-door/D16y8
EM1: CIVIC 2-doorlB'1642
Body Type and Transmission Type1: Coupe/s-speed
Manual
2: Coupe/4-speed Automatic, CVT
Engine Number
Engine Type
81642:'1600 DOHC VTEC 16 vatves
Sequential Multiport
Fuel-injected EngineDl6Y5: 1600 SOHC WEC-E 16 vatves
Sequential Multipon
Fuel injected EngineD16Y7: 1600 SOHC t6-vatves
Sequential Multiport
Fuel,injected EngineD16Y8: 1600 SOHC VTEC 16-vatves
Sequential Multipon
Fuel-injected EngineSerial Numbel
JAPAN: 816A2, Dl6Y5 - 4300001-U.S.A. : D16Y7, D16Y8 - 4SO000t -
Paint Code
aa
ta
COLOR
B4RA : 4-speed Automatic TransmissionS40, S4C: 5-speed Manuat TransmissionM4VA : Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
B4RA : 8000001-
S40, S4C:1000001-
M4VA : 5000001-
B-95P
G-95P
NH-592P
NH-578
NH-583M
R-97
Electron Blue Pearl
Clover Green PearlFlamenco Black Pearl
Taffeta White
New Vogue Silver Metallic
Roma Red
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NH.592P
ea

Ghassis and Paint Codes
Vehicle Grade
0: EX
3: LX
4: LX with ABS
5: LX with ABS and lVC
7: EX with ABS
8: EX with ABS and Ay'C
Ch6ck Digit
Model Year
X: 1999
Factory Code
CANADA 1999 Model (4-door Sedanl
Vehicle ldentif ication Number
JHM EJ653*XS 8OOOO1
Manufaclurer, Make and
Type ot Vehicle
JHM: HONDA MOTOR CO.,
LTD.
HONDA Passenger
vehicle
2HG: HONDA OF CANADA
MFG., INC.
HONDA Passenger
vehicle
Line, Body and Engine Type
EJ6: ClVlC4-door/D16Y7
Body Type and Transmission Type
5: Sedan/s-speed Manual
6: Sedan/4-speed
Automatic
eo
ro
S: Suzuka
H: Alliston
Serial Number
Plant, Mie Prefecture, Japan
Plant, Ontario, Canada
800001: JAPAN
900001: CANADA
Vehicle ldentification Number
and Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard Certif ication
Paint Gode
COLOR
BG.41P
D16Y7 4700001
Engine Type
D 16Y7:1600 SOHC 16-valves Sequential
Multiport Fuel-injected Engine
JAPAN: D16Y7 - 4700001-
U.S.A : D'16Y7 - 4750001-
B4RA : 4-speed Automatic Transmission
M4RA: 4-speed Automatic Transmission
S40 rs-speed Manual Transmission
B4RA (U.S.A.) : 8000001-
M4RA (JAPAN); 400000'l-
S40 (JAPAN) : 1000001-
BG.41P
G-95P
NH-578
NH-592P
NH-583M
R-97
lced Teal Pearl
Clover Green Pearl
Taffeta White
Flamenco Black Pearl
New Vogue Silver Metallic
Roma Red
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U.S.2000 Model {4-door Sedan)
Vehicle ldentification Number
JHM EJ652*YS000001
Manufacturer, Makg and
Type of Vehicle
JHM: HONDA MOTOR CO.,
LTD.
HONDA Passenger
Vehicle
HONDA OF AMERICA
MFG., INC.
HONDA Passenger
Vehicle
HONDA OF CANADA
IVIFG., INC,
HONDA Passenger
Vehicle
Line, Body and Engine Type
EJ6: ClVlC4-door/D16Y7
EJ8: ClVlC4-door/D16Y8
Body Type and Transmission TyPe
5: Sedan/5-speed Manual
6: Sedan/4-speed Automatic
Engine Type
D16Y7: 1600 SOHC 16-valves Sequential
Multiport Fuel-iniected Engine
D16Y8: 1600 SOHC VTEC 16-valves
Sequential Multiport Fuel-iniected
Engine
Sorial Numbsr
Japan: 5300001-
U.S.A.r 5500001-
Paint Code
Engine Number
2HG:
Dl6Y7, 5300001
Vshicle Grade
2: DX
4: EX
7: LX
Check Digit
Model Year
Y: 2000
Factory Code
S: Suzuka Plant, Mie Pretecture, Japan
L: East Liberty, Ohio Plant, U.S.A.
H: Alliston Plant, Ontario, Canada
Serial Number
Japan, U.S.A.:000001-
Canada: 500001-
Vehicle ldentification Number
and Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard Certif icationCOLOR
NH-578
S4RA : 4-sDeed Automatic Transmission
B4RA : 4-speed Automatic Transmission
S40, S4C : s-speed ManualTransmission
S4RA {Japan)
B4RA (U.S.A.)
S40, S4C (Japan)
lced Teal Pearl
Clover Green Pearl
Taffeta White
Flamenco Black Pearl
Titanium Metallic
Vintage Plum Pearl
BG-41P
G.95P
NH-578
NH-592P
YR.525M
RP.32P
to
1-27

Chassis and Paint Codes
Vehicle Grade
0: EX
1: LX-V
2: LX-V with ABS
3: LX
4: LX with ABS
5: LX with ABS and ly'C
7: EX with ABS
8; EX with ABS and A,,/C
Check Digit
Model Y€ar
Y: 2000
Fac'tory Code
CANADA 2000 Model (4-door Sedanl
Vehicle ldentification
Manufaqturer, Makg and
Number
JHM EJ6 52*YS800001
Type ot Vehicle
JHM: HONDA MOTOR CO.,
LTD.
HONDA Passenger
Vehicle
2HG: HONDA OF CANADA
MFG., INC.
HONDA Passenger
Vehicle
Line, Body and Engine Type
EJ6: ClVlC4-door/D16Y7
Body Type and Transmission Typ€
5: Sedan/s-speed Manual
6: Sedan/4-speed Automatic
Transmission Number
Code
Paint Code
Paint Code
Clover Green Pearl
New Vogue Silver Metallic
Flamenco Black Pearl
Titanium Metallic
Vintage Plum Pearl
ro
Paintro
S: Suzuka Plant, Mie Prefecture, JapanH: Alliston Plant, Ontario, CanadaSerial Number
Japan :800001-
Canada: 900001-
Vehicle ldentification Number
and Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard Certif ication
COLOR
NH.583M
D16Y7
Engine Type
D't6Y7 |1600 SOHC 16-valves Sequential
Multiport Fuel-injected Engine
Japan: 5700001-
U.S.A.: 5750001-
5000001--t
Transmission Type
54RA : 4-speed Automatic TransmissronB4RA : 4-speed Automatic Transmissron
S40 :s-speed Manual Transmission
Serial Number
54RA lJapan) : 500000'1-
B4RA (U.S.A,); 900000 1-
S40 (Japan) : '1000001,
S4RA -
G-95P
NH,583M
NH.592P
YR-525M
RP.32P
1-30
ro

ITEMMETRICENGLISHNOTESTEERINGSYSTEMTvpe P/sM/SOverall Ratio p/S
M/STurns, Lock-to Lock p/S
M/SSteering Wheel Dia.
Power assisted, rack and pinionRack and pinion1l.120.33.64..1380 mm 15.0 inSUSPENSIONTYPe Front and RearFront and RearIndependent double wishbone, coil springTelescopic, hydraulic nitrogen gas-filled
WHEELALIGN| 4ENTCamber FrontRearCaster F.ontTotalToe FrontRear
0.00,- 't'
1.40'ln 1 mm ln 1/16In 2 mm In 1/16EBAKE SYSTEMType FrontRea r
Pad Surface Area Front
Rea r
Parking Brake Type
Power assisted self adjusting ventilated discPower assisted self adiustjng solid discPower assisted sell adjusting dr!m37.5 cm' x 4 5.8 sq in x 4
44.1ctn,x4 ] 6.84sq-inxa
67.2 cmz x 4 | to.+ sq in ' I21.2 cm, x 4 3.3 sq in x 4Mechanical actuating, rear two wheelbrakes
5410 stamped onthe caliper body2056 stamped onthe caliper bodyDrumDisc
TIRESize and PressureSee lire intormation label
WASHERCapacity 2door Coupe/4,door Sedan
2,door Hatchback
2.5 f (2.6 LJS qt, 2.2 lmp qt)4.5 | (4.8 US qt,4.0lmp qt)2.51 (2.6 US qt, 2.2 lmp qt)4.5 f (4.8 US qt, 4.0 lmp qt)
USA modelCanada modelDXExcept DXELECTRICALBafteryStarterAlternatorFuses In Under dash Fuse/Felay BoxIn Under-hood Fuse/Belay 8oxIn Under hood ABS FLrse/Relay BoxHeadlightsFront Turn Signal/Parking LightsRear Turn Signal LaghtsBrake/TaillightsInner Taillights*,High Mount Brake LightBack up LightsLicense Plate LightsCeiling Light
Trunk LightsGauge LightsIndicator Lightslllumination and Pilot LightsHeater Control Panel Lights
12 V 38 AH/5 HR12 V 1.0 kW, 1.2 kW12V 75 A,80 A7.5 A, t0 A, 15 A, 20 A7.5 A, 10 A, 15 A, 20 A, 30 A, 40 A, 80 A7.5 4.20 A, 40 A12V_60/55W12V -2115W
12V - 21W12V - 21/5W12V-5W12 V 18 W*" 21 W+" *3
12V 21W12v-5wl2V-8W(Withmoonroofl12 V - 5W (Without moonroof)
12V-1.4W,3W't2 v 1.12W. 1.4 W12v-0.84w, 1.4 W12V 1.4 W
Design Specifications
(cont'd)
P/S: Power Steering M/S: Manual Steering*l: 2-door Coupe *2: 2door Hatchback *3: 4-door Sedan*4: USA (HAM), Canada (HCM) produced *5: Japan produced
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ILubrication Points
For the details of lubrication points and types of lubricants to be applied, refer to the lllustrated Index and various workprocedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul. Installation, etc.) contained in each section.
No.LUBRICATION POINTS
Engine
LUBRICANT
"Energy Conserving" grade oil,The oil container may also display the Apl Certification markshown below. Make sure it says ,,For Gasoline Engines.,,SAE Viscosity: See chart below,
I
TransmissionManualGenuine Honda MTF*1
Genuine Honda Premium FormulaAutomatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)*,
Genuine Honda CVT Fluid*3
Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid*a
Automatic
CVT
3Brake Line
ClL,tci t""e4
I
Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid*aPower steering gearboxSteering grease P/N 08733 - BO70EShift lever pivots (manual transmission)Grease with molybdenum disulfide7-:ti
9
10'l'l
l3
14
't7
18
19
20
2122
Release fork (manual trancmi
Shift lever (automatic transmission)Pedal linkageBrake master cylinder pushrod
Super High Temp Urea crease (p/N 08798 - 9OO2)
i Multi-purpose grease
I
I
Honda White Lithium Grease
Multi-purpose grease
Silicone grease
@
Trunk hinges and latch (4-door Sedan and 2-doorCoupe)Door hinges upper and lowerDoor opening detentsHood hinge and hood latch-FUet T ter ttd
Clutch master cylinder pushrodThrottle cable end and throttle linkageRear brake shoe linkagesSteering wheel (back side)
23
E-
Caliper piston seal, dust seal,caliper pin. pistonThrottle cable end (dashboard lower panel)
Power steering system (for cars with p/S)
Air conditioning compressorComDressor oil:SANDEN: SPlo P/N 38897 - p13 -A01AH or 38899 - p13_ A01{For Refrigerant: HFC-134a (R-134a))
CERTIFICATION SEAL
ffi
NorE: The items m arked * 1, *2, +3, *4 and +5 on above chan are described as folows:*1: Always use Genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shifting because itdoes not contain the proper additives.*2: Always use Genuine Honda premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affectshift quality.+3: Use Genuine Honda cVTfluid only usingotherfluid can affect tra nsmission operation and may reduce transmission life.*4: Always use Genuine Honda DoT3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and dec.ease the lifeof the svstem.*5: Always use Genuine Honda Power steering Fluid. using any other type of power steering fluid or automatrc transmissionfluid can cause increased wear and poor steering in cold weather.
4-2
Recommended Engine Oil
Engine oil viscosity forambrent temperature ranges
API SERVICE LABEL

Special Tools
(
Ref. No. I Tool Number
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andO-2
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OTHAH _ PJTOl OB
07JAA - 001010A
07JAB - 0010204
OTLAJ _ PR3O2OB
07NAB - 0010404
07NAJ - P07010A
01406 - 0020201
OTMAJ - PY4O'114
07MAJ - PY40120
07406 - 0070300
07742 - 0010100
Valve Guide Reamer, 5.5 mm
Socket, 17 mm
Holder Handle
Air Stopper
Holder Attachment. 50 mm
Pressure Gauge Adapter
A/f Pressure Hose
A/T Pressure Hose,2,210 mmAy'T Pressure Adapter
A,/T Low Pressure Gauge WPanelValve Guide Driver, 5.5 mm
6-43
6-16
o- to
6-8, 10
6-16
6-4
6-4
6-4
6-4
6-4
6-4't, 42
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6-2

Removal
NOTE:
. Replace the timing belt at 105,000 miles (168.000 km)
according to the maintenance schedule (normal con-
ditions/severe conditions).
lf the vehicle is regularly driven in one or more of the
followlng conditions, replace the timing belt at 60.000
miles (U.S.A.) 100,000 km {Canada).
.In very high temperatures (over 110'F.43'C)
. In very low temperatures (under -20'F, -29"C)'
! Turn the crankshaft pulley so the No. 1 piston is at
top dead center (TDC) before removing the belt (see
page 6'21).
. Inspect the water pump before installing the timing
belt {see Page 10-14).
1. Remove the splash shield (see page 5-7).
2. Loosen the mounting bolt and lock bolt. then remove
the power steering (P/S) pump belt and pump
MOUNTING BOLT
8 x 1.25 mm2il N m 12.4 kgl m, 17 lbf'ft)
P/S PUMPBELT
I x 1.25 mm24 N m (2.4 kgf m, 17 lbt ft)
Loosen the idler pulley center nut and adjusting
bolt, then remove the air conditioning (AVC) com-
pressor belt (see Page 5-6).
Loosen the mounting nut and lock bolt, then remove
the alternator belt.
ALTERNATORBELTLOCK BOLTI x 1.25 mm24 N.m 12.4 kgf.m,r? tbI.ft)
3.
MOUNTING NUT10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m 14.5 kgl m,
33 rb{ ft)
5. Remove the dipstick, then remove the upper cover
and idler PulleY bracket
NOTE: Do not use the upper cover to store removed
items.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m,7.2
IDLERI x 1.25 mm24 N.m (2.4 kgl.m, 17 lbf'ft)BRACKET
6. Remove the upper bracket {see page 6-29)
NOTE:
. Use a jack to support the engine before the upper
bracket is removed
. Make sure to place a cushion between the oil
pan and the jack.
Remove the crankshaft pulley (see page 6-16).
Remove the lower cover and dipstick tube
NOTE; Do not use the lower cover to store removed
items.
1.
.'.
DIPSTICK TUBE
LOWER
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf m,
7.2 rbt.ft)
(cont'd)
6-19
Replace.