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Honda Civic (8th Gen.) (2005-2010) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Honda Civic (8th Gen.) in both Nm and ft/lbs. The first table contains the most-used torque settings. The tables after it contain all torque spec values I could find.

Most-used torque specs for Honda Civic (8th Gen.)

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Water pump Water pump pulley bolts 14 10
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 39 29
  • LX
  • 5-Speed M/T
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 39 29
  • LX
  • 6-Speed M/T
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 49 36
  • LX
  • A/T
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To make sure these are the correct tightening torque values, you can use the data below to verify this is the right model.

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  • Production years: 2005 - 2010
  • Generation: 8
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Acura CSX

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan bolts 18 13
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Oil pan Baffle plate bolts 10 7 Bolts 6x1.0mm
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Oil pump Oil screen bolts 12 9 Bolts 6x1.0mm
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Piston rods Connecting rod bolts 20 15
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts and nuts 24 18 Bolts and nuts 8x1.25mm
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bracket bolt 10 7 Bolt 6x1.0mm
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bracket bolt 24 18 Bolt 8x1.25mm
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Throttle body Throttle body bolts 24 18 Bolts 8x1.25mm
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Engine block Engine block drain bolts 34 25 Bolts 20x1.5mm
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Engine block Engine block drain bolts 54 40 Bolts 24x1.5mm
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Engine block Engine block drain bolt 83 61 Bolt 28x1.5mm
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Engine block Engine block drain bolt 137 101 Bolt 36x1.5mm
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Sensor Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 2 12 9
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Sensor Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor bolt 3 2
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Alternator Alternator bolts 24 18
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Starter Starter upper mounting bolt 44 32 Bolt 10x1.25mm
  • GX
  • R18A1
  • M/T
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Starter Starter upper mounting bolt 44 32 Bolt 10x1.25mm
  • GX
  • R18A1
  • A/T
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Starter Starter lower mounting bolt 44 32 Bolt 10x1.25mm
  • GX
  • R18A1
  • M/T
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Starter Starter lower mounting bolt 44 32 Bolt 10x1.25mm
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Starter Starter cable nut 9 7 Nut 8x1.25mm
  • GX
  • R18A1
  • M/T
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Starter Starter cable nut 9 7 Nut 8x1.25mm
  • GX
  • R18A1
  • A/T
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Battery Ignition coils 12 9
  • EX
  • R18A1
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Crankshaft Bearing cap bolts 25 18
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Crankshaft Bearing cap bolts 24 18 Bolts 8mm
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Crankshaft Crankshaft position (CKP) pulse plate to Crankshaft bolts 9 7 Bolts 6x1.0mm
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Water pump Water pump bolts 12 9
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Water pump Water pump pulley bolts 14 10
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Heater core Heater outlet bolts 10 7
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Heater core Heater hose clamp bracket bolt 10 7 Bolt 6x1.0mm
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Radiator Radiator upper brackets bolts 10 7
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Radiator Radiator cap base mounting bolts 10 7
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Radiator Upper radiator hose bolt 24 18
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Radiator Lower radiator hose bolts and nuts 22 16
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Radiator Radiator fan nut 6 4 DENSO
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Radiator Radiator fan nut 4 3 CoPAR
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Radiator Radiator fan shroud bolts 7 5
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Radiator Thermostat housing bolts 24 18
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Radiator Thermostat cover bolts 10 7
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Air conditioning A/C condenser fan shroud assembly bolts 7 5
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Drive belt auto tensioner bolt 24 18 Bolt 8x1.25mm
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Drive belt auto tensioner bolt 54 40 Bolt 10x1.25mm
  • GX
  • R18A1
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Torque converter Clutch cover/Torque converter cover bolts 12 9 Bolts 6x1.0mm
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Transfer Shift cable cover bolts 12 9 Bolts 6x1.0mm
  • GX
  • R18A1
  • A/T
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to

exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
EGR EGR valve nuts 22 16
  • EX
  • R18A1
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EGR EGR valve nuts 24 18
  • GX
  • R18A1
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EGR EGR pipe to Water passage nuts 22 16
  • EX
  • R18A1
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EGR EGR pipe to TWC bolts 22 16
  • EX
  • R18A1
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EGR Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) joint bolt 10 7 Bolt 6x1.0mm
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Muffler Muffler bolt 22 16 Bolt 8x1.25mm
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter cover bolts 10 7
  • GX
  • R18A1
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Catalytic converter TWC bolts and nuts 31 23
  • GX
  • R18A1
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to

suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to

general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Example of a Civic (8th Gen.)

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