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How to Replace Distributor 1996-98 Honda Civic
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12mm Socket
Socket Extensions
Ratchet
1. Remove the distributor
Disconnect the wiring harness.
Remove the three 12 mm bolts.
Label your spark plug wires and the distributor cap so you can plug in the wires correctly.
Disconnect the spark plug wires.
2. Install the new distributor
Using your old distributor as reference, plug in the spark plug wires.
Make sure the rotor is lined up.
Mount the distributor and bolt it in with your socket and ratchet.
Plug in the wiring harness.
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In this video, we show you how to replace the distributor on this 1998 Honda Civic with a 1.6 liter 4 cylinder engine. It's the same process on these Civics from 1997 to 1998. The only items you'll need for this is a new distributor from 1AAuto.com and a 12 millimeter socket and ratchet with an extension. Right here is the harness for your distributor. You want to disconnect that by pushing on the tab and pulling it apart. Then there's 1, 2, and 3 12 millimeter bolts holding in your distributor. We'll just fast-forward as Don removes these. Then once those are removed your distributor just pulls right out.
You'll want to label your plug wires, 1 through 4. Write it on the boot of the plug wire as well as on the distributor cap. This just helps you when you put your new on to make sure they go in the correct places. Once you've done that, you can disconnect each of your spark plug wires. Now using your old distributor as a reference you want to match up the spark plug wires to the right spots. Now to install your new distributor you want to make sure first, that the lines on that back circle are lined up with the center circle otherwise it won't feed in properly. You want to match up the teeth with that slot in there so just line that up. Make sure those lines stay lined up on the distributor, push it into place and replace those 3 12 millimeter bolts and tighten them up. Reconnect your harness and you're all set.
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October 17, 2018
My Honda has been slowly losing its life. I couldnt figure out what was wrong with it. Was so happy it was delivered on time. Exactly what I needed. Ordering it was easy and not confusing. So happy with my all around experience. Will be ordering more parts soon. Definitely 5 star! 10/10 great experience!! Thank yous!
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Will this for my D16Y7 motor?March 31, 2017
Trevor J
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DON'T KNOW MY MOTOR IS A P2F-6 EASY INSTALL TOOK ABOUT 15 MINUTES WORKS GREAT
March 31, 2017
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What is your year, make, and model?
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Is it a obd2?August 26, 2019
Blue M
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This part fits vehicles from 1996 and up, so it will be okay for OBDII applications.
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