Honda Civic Service Manual page 1578

lgnition System
Distributor Replacement
Removal:
1. Disconnect the connector from the distributor.
2.
Disconnect the ignition wires from the distributor
i g n i t i o n { D l ) c a p .
3.
Remove the mounting bolts from the distributor,
then remove the distributor from the cylinder head.
DISTRIBUTOR END
CAMSHAFT END
MOUNTING BOLT
18 N.m 11.8 kgtm, 13lbf.ltl
lnstallation:
NOTE: Before you install the distributor. bring the No. 1
piston to compression stroke TDC.
1. Coat a new O-ring with engine oil, then install it.
2.
Slip the distributor into position
NOTE: The lug on the end of the distributor and its
mating grooves in the camshaft end are both offset
to eliminate the possibility of installing the distribu-
tor 180" out of time.
3.
Installthe mounting bolts, and tighten them lightly.
2 3 - 1 0 6
4,
Connect the ignition wires to the distributor ignition
(Dl) cap as shown.
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No. 1
CYLINDER
MARK
No. 1
CYLINDER
TEG:
5.
6.
7 .
No. 2
No. a
Connect the connector to the distributor.
Set the ignition timing (see previous page).
After setting the ignition timing, tighten the mount-
ing bolts.