96 - 98 Honda Civic Service Manual - Introduction - How to Use This Manual

Oct 28, 2026

Service manual for the 1996-1998 Honda Civic, describing the structure and navigation system of its 24 sections and how to quickly locate information using section tabs and page-corner symbols. It outlines what each section includes—exploded view index with part disassembly sequence, bolt torques and thread sizes, page references, plus disassembly/assembly, inspection, testing/troubleshooting, repair, and adjustments. It also explains the meaning of WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE, and NOTE messages and emphasizes safety and limitations of coverage.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages1416

Reading Time59 h 28 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

How to Use This Manual

Special Information (Warnings and Cautions)

General Information

Chassis and Paint Codes

Identification Number Locations

Warning/Caution Label Locations

Under-hood Emissions Control Label

Lift and Support Points

Floor Jack

Towing

U.S. 1996 Model Vehicle Identification Number Details

Paint Code Lists

U.S. 1996 Model (4-door Sedan)

Engine and Transmission Number References

NOT FORRESELLH 1996-1998Service Manual THIS MANUAL WAS GIVEN OUT FREE.IFYOU PAID FOR THIS GET YOUR MONEY BACK.IFYOU SEARCH THE NET YOU CAN FIND THIS MANUAL. INTRODUCTION How to Use This Manual This manual contains information for the 1996-1998 CIVIC.It isdivided into 24 sections.The first page of each section is markedwith a black tab that lines up with its corresponding thumb indextab on this page and the back cover.You can quickly find the firstpage of each secton without looking through a fuH table of con-tents.The symbols printed at the top corner of each page can alsobe used as a quick reference system. Each section includes: 1.A table of contents,or an exploded view index showing: ● Parts disassembly sequence. ● Bolt torques and thread sizes. ● Page references to descriptions in text. 2.Disassembly/assembly procedures and tools. 3.Inspection. 4.Testing/troubleshooting. 5Repair. 6.Adjustments. Special Information—— △WARNING Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injuryor loss of life if instructions are not followed. CAUTION:Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipmentdamage if instructions are not followed. NOTICE The purpose of these messages it to help prevent damage to thevehicle,other property,or the environment. NOTE:Gives helpful information. CAUTION:Detaled descriptions of standard workshop procedures,safety principles and service operations are not included.Pleasenote that this manual contains warnings and cautions againstsome specific service methods which could cause PERSONALINJURY,damage a vehicle or make it unsafe.Please understandthat these warnings cannot cover all conceivable ways in whichservice,whether or not recommended by HONDA,might be done,or of the possible hazardous consequences of every conceivableway,nor could HONDA investigate all such ways.Anyone usingservice procedures or tools,whether or not recommended byHONDA,must satisty himself thoroughly that neither personal safetynor vehicle safety will be jeopardized. All information contained in this manual is based on the latest prod-uct information available at the time of printing.We reserve theright to make changes at any time without notice.No part of thispublication may be reproduced,stored in retrieval system,or trans-mitted,in any form by any means,electronic,mechanical,photo-copying,recording,or otherwise,without the prior written permis-sion of the publisher.This includes text,figures and tables. HONDA MOTOR CO.,LTD.Service Publication Office First Edition 9/97 1432 pagesAll Right Reserved As sections with*include SRS components; special precautions are required when servicing. General InfoSpecial ToolsSpecificationsspecsMaintenanceEngineCooling Fuel and Emissions*Transaxle*Brakes | *Steering | | | --- | --- | | Suspension | | | --- | --- | (Including ABS)*Heater andAir Conditioning*Electrical*SRS | *Body | | | --- | --- | SRS General Information Chassis and Paint Codes………………………………1-2 Identification Number Locations …………1-20 Warning/Caution Label Locations ………1-21 Under-hood Emissions Control Label …………………………………………………1-25 Lift and Support Points Lift and Safety Stands ……………………………1-27 Floor Jack…………………………………………………………………1-28 Towing ……………………………………………………………1-29 Chassis and Paint Codes U.S.1996 Model (2-door Hatchback) | Vehicle Identification Number
2HG EJ632*TH100001
Manufacturer,Make and
Type of Vehicle—
2HG:HONDA OF CANADA
MFG.,INC.
HONDA Passenger
vehicle
Line,Body and Engine Type
EJ6:CIVIC 3-door/D16Y7
Body Type and Transmission Type
3:Hatchback/5-speed
Manual
4:Hatchback/4-speed
Automatic
Vehicle Grade
2:CX
3:CX with A/C
4:DX
5:DX with A/C
6:DX
7:DX with A/C
Check Digit
Model Year —
T:1996
Factory Code ——
H:Alliston Plant,Ontario,Canada
Destinations —
Serial Number- | | --- |

FAQs

What do the safety and status message labels (WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE, NOTE) mean?

WARNING indicates strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss of life if instructions aren’t followed. CAUTION indicates possibility of personal injury or equipment damage. NOTICE explains preventing damage to the vehicle, other property, or the environment, and NOTE provides helpful information.

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