Pull a Honda Civic Computer 1996-2000

Applies to: HONDA CIVIC (1996-2000)

Honda Civic (1996-2000)

Pull Tip: Be sure to disconnect the vehicle battery before unplugging the computer.

Estimated Pull Time: 10 minutes

Recommended Tools

  • image of needed socket pull tool at Pull-A-Part 10mm Socket
  • Use a ratchet to make your repair with help from Pull-A-Part. Ratchet
  • door panel clip removal icon of junkyard tools Door Panel Clip Remover
  • Bring your Phillips head screwdriver to Pull-A-Part Pocket Screwdriver

Instructions

  • 1

    Disconnect vehicle battery, if applicable

  • 2

    The computer is located behind the right lower kick panel

  • 3

    Remove the two clips holding the right lower kick panel in place

  • 4

    Remove lower kick panel

  • 5

    Disconnect electrical connectors going to the computer. Use a pocket screwdriver if connectors are suborn

  • 6

    Remove harness connection, use pocket screwdriver to aid in removal

  • 7

    Remove 10mm fastener holding the bracket in place

  • 8

    Remove last 10mm fastener, and remove computer

Whenever possible, remove the part from your own vehicle first. Steps and tools may vary based on trim packages or modifications to the vehicle by previous owners. Computer removal, 1996 Honda Civic. Computer is located behind the right kick panel. Tools required will be a 10-millimeter pocket screwdriver, and also, not shown, a trim tool. Remove the two clips holding the right lower kick panel on. One clip is located up by the blower motor. Once the trim piece is removed, you can disconnect the electrical connections going to the computer. We use the pocket screwdriver to assist us. We also used a pocket screwdriver to remove this harness connection here. We removed a 10-millimeter holding the retainer for the clip on the outside of the computer. There's only one more 10-millimeter fastener to remove to remove the computer. Once that fastener is removed, you can slide the computer out.

New To Pull-A-Part? Learn The Process

OR