Install distributor civic

In this video, we show you how to replace the distributor on this Honda Civic with a 1. It's the same process on these Civics from to The only items you'll need for this is a new distributor from 1AAuto.

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. We hope this video helps you out. Brought to you by www. Please feel free to call us toll free We're the company that's here for you on the internet and in person. Watch this video to learn how to diagnose coolant leaks or cooling problems. The experts at 1A Auto show you how to check your water pump.

Our how-to videos have helped repair over million vehicles. Track Order. Slide the distributor out of the engine. It may be necessary to twist it while pulling it out. Install the rotor onto the new distributor. Coat the O-ring with clean engine oil. Align the drive lugs on the end of the distributor with the camshaft. Slide the distributor in place. It may be necessary to rotate the rotor to perfectly align the drive lugs.

Install the bolts on the distributor and tighten them. Install the distributor cap and tighten the screws. Justin Moore has been writing articles professionally online since His area of expertise is in the automotive repair and maintenance field, with a focus on Japanese vehicles. Step 1 Use the screwdriver to remove the mounting screws on the distributor cap.