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Timing belt replacement: CIVIC SOHC D12A, D13B, D15B, D15B7 91-95 — HONDA

Timing belt replacement — CIVIC SOHC D12A, D13B, D15B, D15B7 91-95 on Honda: 79 steps, engines D13B2, D15B2, D15B7, D15Z1.

Workshop procedure for HONDA — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

79 steps 4 engine codes

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 15 workshop diagrams for D13B2

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

CIVIC SOHC D12A, D13B, D15B, D15B7 91-95 — D13B2 · diagram 1
CIVIC SOHC D12A, D13B, D15B, D15B7 91-95 — D13B2 · diagram 2
CIVIC SOHC D12A, D13B, D15B, D15B7 91-95 — D13B2 · diagram 3
CIVIC SOHC D12A, D13B, D15B, D15B7 91-95 — D13B2 · diagram 4
CIVIC SOHC D12A, D13B, D15B, D15B7 91-95 — D13B2 · diagram 5
CIVIC SOHC D12A, D13B, D15B, D15B7 91-95 — D13B2 · diagram 6
CIVIC SOHC D12A, D13B, D15B, D15B7 91-95 — D13B2 · diagram 7
CIVIC SOHC D12A, D13B, D15B, D15B7 91-95 — D13B2 · diagram 8
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📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

  1. Disconnect the battery
  2. Turn the crankshaft to TDC for cylinder 1
  3. Remove the bracket
  4. Remove the air-conditioning drive belt
  5. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction
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  1. Loosen the alternator bolts
  2. Remove the alternator belt
  3. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir bracket
  4. Use the special tools
  5. Loosen the engine mount side bolt
  6. Pivot the engine mount rubber upwards
  7. Remove the crankshaft pulley
  8. Loosen the tensioner 180°
  9. Move the tensioner to the slack position
  10. Remove the timing belt

Installation and checks

  1. Engine mounts
  2. Fit the timing belt anti-clockwise, starting at the crankshaft gearwheel
  3. Timing cover
  4. Check that tension is applied to the belt
  5. Fit the timing belt lower cover
  6. Check the timing marks again
  7. Refit the timing belt upper cover
  8. Refit the valve cover
  9. Tighten the engine mount side bolt
  10. Refit the engine mount upper bolts
  11. Refit the alternator belt
  12. Fit the power steering pump bracket
  13. Refit the bracket
  14. Refit the air-conditioning drive belt
  15. Refit the air-conditioning drive belt idler pulley
  16. Refit the power steering pump
  17. Refit the power steering pump belt
  18. Refit the front left splash guard
  19. Reconnect the battery
Workshop diagrams

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.