you must lift up the civic with the driver side tire off then u gotta get the axle loose u might need to remove the whole left side suspention to free up the axle then u gotta get the alternator loose and remove it and then reverse.
/ The alternator can be removed by lifting front of car and driver side suspention lowered so that tire is just touching, then the alternator will have clearance to slide by driver side axle from under vehicle without removing any suspention. My son and I just did this so it should work on yours. (Aug 21, 2008)
The alternator on a 1986 Honda Civic is located in front of the engine. Unplug the battery and remove the alternator belt. Loosen the alternator bracket and remove the plug to the alternator. Replace the unit.
Just did it, Need to partially remove the driveshaft on the drivers side. It only comes out the bottom (barely). Worth getting a shop manual from the library. Need to remove the bottom of the strut assembly and the bottom ball joint as well to get the axel loose.
Remove ground cable from battery. Start by jacking car up so driver side front wheel is off the ground. Remove that wheel. The only way to get the alternator out is through that wheel well. Remove the nut and bolt from the bottom of the alternator. Mine was frozen in and took a lot of effort to remove. Then remove the bracket that is attached to the engine block. This has to come off to get the alternator out. One more adjusting bolt at the top needs to be removed. This is accessed from above. Remove the small nut that holds an electrical connection on top of the alternator. Then remove the electrical plug that is in the side of the alternator. Take the alternator out from the bottom of the car thru the wheel well. Repeat for install. capybudd@aol.com
from underneath the vehicle u have to remove some suspension parts and parts of the front cover of the engine
1992 and 1993 Honda Civics and Civic Del Sols with the 1.5L FI SOHC and the 1.6L MFI engines 1995 Honda Civics and Civil Del Sols with the 1.5L MFI SOHC, 1.5L MFI VTEC SOHC, and 1.6L MFI VTEC SOHC engines 1994 Honda Civic CX, Civic DX, Civic VX, and Civic Del Sol S with the 1.5L MFI SOHC engine 1994 Honda Civic EX, Civic SI, Civic Del Sol, and Civic Del Sol SI with the 1.6L MFI VTEC SOHC engine 1994 Honda Civic LX with the 1.5L MFI SOHC engine 1996 and 1997 Honda Civic Del Sol with the 1.6L MFI VTEC DOHC engine
Remove the trim panel and there are screws that hold the mirror on inside the door. Go to this website. It will show how to remove the door panel and the mirror assembly. Only go to step 12. The rest is for installing their mirror. Do the reverse when reinstalling. kwmuth.com
If it just lasts for 1 or 2 seconds, it is the clutch plates ratteling and not to worry.
Dealer? Salvage Yard?
it may sound like its towards the rear but its actually caused by a bad cv joint. more than likely its the right side
no, obd1 and obd2 difference
Where is the starter on a 1997 Honda Civic?
The most common cause for your 1997 Honda Civic lights to dim is a bad alternator. The alternator is not charging the battery. The battery retains a small charge, but not enough charge to run the engine.
Disconnect the batery cable from the battery while the vehicle is running, if it dies, you need a new alternator there, buddy.
You don't fix it, you just replace it. After replacing it get an alinement.
you twist it 90 degrees and pull down.
how do you replace 1997 alternator belt
Honda civic 1997 comes out with 175/65r14 size 14inch wheels Honda civic 1997 comes out with 175/65r14 size 14inch wheels
Anywhere up to about 200 dollars.
My 1997 Honda Civic EX does not over heat when I come to a stop.
yes, the motors are interchangeable.
Taking off an alternator on a 1997 Honda Civic requires removal of the old belt. Loosen the belt pulley and pull it off when there is enough slack. Loosen the bracket bolts on the alternator. Be sure to unplug all electrical components and remove the alternator.