Honda Civic (9th Gen.) (2011-2014) Torque Spec Settings

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Honda Civic (9th 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 (9th Gen.)

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Drainage plug	39	29
Oil pan	Drainage plug	39	29
Oil pan	Drainage plug	39	29
Oil filter	Oil filter	12	9		R18Z1
Oil filter	Oil filter	12	9		K24Z7
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	18	13		R18Z1
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	18	13		K24Z7
Water pump	Water pump pulley bolts	14	10
Disc brake	Front brake caliper bolts	32	24
Disc brake	Rear brake caliper bolts	23	17

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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All Torque Settings in Tables

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Oil pan drain bolt	39	29		R18Z1
Oil pan	Oil pan drain bolt	39	29		K24Z7
Oil pan	Drainage plug	39	29
Oil pan	Drainage plug	39	29
Oil pan	Drainage plug	39	29
Oil pan	Drain bolt	39	29		1.8L Engine
Oil pan	Drain bolt	40	30		2.4L Engine
Oil filter	Oil filter	12	9		R18Z1
Oil filter	Oil filter	12	9		K24Z7
Oil filter	Oil filter feed pipe	35	26		R18Z1
Oil pressure switch	Oil pressure switch	18	13		R18Z1
Oil pressure switch	Oil pressure switch	18	13		K24Z7
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	18	13		R18Z1
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	18	13		K24Z7
Intake manifold	Intake manifold bolts	24	18		R18Z1
Intake manifold	Intake manifold bolts	22	16		K24Z7
Intake manifold	Intake manifold nuts	24	18		R18Z1
Intake manifold	Intake manifold nuts	22	16		K24Z7
Throttle body	Throttle body bolts	22	16
Engine block	PCV valve	44	32
Engine mounts	Side engine mount bolts	64	47		R18Z1
Engine mounts	Side engine mount bolts	64	47		K24Z7
Engine mounts	Side engine mount bracket bolt	93	69		R18Z1
Engine mounts	Side engine mount bracket bolt	93	69		K24Z7
Engine mounts	Side engine mount bracket nut	93	69		R18Z1
Engine mounts	Side engine mount bracket nut	93	69		K24Z7
Engine mounts	Side engine mount stiffener bolt	49	36		R18Z1
Engine mounts	Side engine mount stiffener bolts	49	36		K24Z7
Engine mounts	Side engine mount stiffener nut	49	36		R18Z1
Sensor	A/F sensor	44	32
Sensor	Knock sensor nut	22	16
Sensor	Oxygen sensor	44	32
Sensor	Secondary HO2S	44	32
Alternator	Alternator bolts	24	18		R18Z1
Alternator	Alternator bolts	22	16		K24Z7
Alternator	Alternator mounting bolts	24	18		1.8L Engine
Alternator	Alternator mounting bolts	22	16		2.4L Engine
Starter	Starter bolts	45	33		R18Z1
Starter	Starter bolt	45	33	Bolt 10mm	K24Z7
Starter	Starter bolt	64	47	Bolt 12mm	K24Z7
Starter	Starter harness clamp nut	9	7		R18Z1
Starter	Starter harness clamp nut	9	7		K24Z7
Battery	Coil mounting bolts	12	9
Water pump	Water pump bolts	12	9
Water pump	Water pump pulley bolts	14	10
Radiator	Thermostat housing bolts	24	18		R18Z1
Radiator	Thermostat housing bolts	10	7		1.8L Engine
Radiator	Thermostat housing bolts	12	9		2.4L Engine
Radiator	Water outlet bolts	22	16		K24Z7
Radiator	Water outlet nuts	22	16		K24Z7
Radiator	Water passage bolts	45	33		K24Z7
Radiator	Water passage nuts	45	33		K24Z7
Air conditioning	A/C compressor bolts	22	16
Air conditioning	A/C compressor center nut	26	19
Air conditioning	A/C compressor bracket bolts	24	18		R18Z1
Air conditioning	A/C compressor bracket bolts	45	33		K24Z7
Air conditioning	A/C compressor relief valve	10	7
Air conditioning	A/C pressure sensor	11	8
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Drive belt auto-tensioner bolt	24	18	Bolt 8mm	R18Z1
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Drive belt auto-tensioner bolt	55	41	Bolt 10mm	R18Z1
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Drive belt auto-tensioner bolts	22	16		K24Z7
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Drive belt auto-tensioner pulley bolt	56	41		K24Z7
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Idler pulley bolt	45	33		R18Z1
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Idler pulley bolt	45	33		K24Z7
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Idler pulley base bolts	24	18		R18Z1
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Idler pulley base bolts	45	33		K24Z7
Rocker arm	Rocker arm oil pressure switch	22	16
Fuel system	Fuel tank locknuts	120	89
Fuel system	Fuel tank support straps bolts	38	28

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheel hub assembly	Driveshaft spindle nut	181	133	Nut 22mm
Wheel hub assembly	Driveshaft spindle nut	245	181	Nut 24mm
Wheel hub assembly	Driveaxle/Hub nut	181	133		1.8L Engine
Wheel hub assembly	Driveaxle/Hub nut	245	181		2.4L Engine
Clutch pressure plate	Pressure plate bolts	25	18		5M/T
Clutch pressure plate	Pressure plate bolts	26	19		6M/T
Clutch assembly	Clutch push rod locknut	17	13
Clutch assembly	Clutch pedal position switch locknuts	9	7
Clutch assembly	Clutch pedal bolt	22	16
Clutch assembly	Master cylinder nuts	12	9
Clutch assembly	Slave cylinder bolts	22	16
Clutch assembly	Release fork bolt	29	21
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flywheel bolts	103	76		5M/T
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flywheel bolts	123	91		6M/T
Flywheel/Flex plate	Drive plate bolts	74	55		Automatic Transmission
Transmission fluid pan	MTF drain plug	39	29		Manual Transmission
Transmission fluid pan	ATF drain plug	49	36		Automatic Transmission
Transmission fluid pan	MTF filler plug	44	32		Manual Transmission
Transmission fluid pan	Filler bolt	44	32
Transmission fluid pan	Transmission fluid pressure switches	20	15		Automatic Transmission
Transmission mount/case	Transmission mount bolts	74	55		K24Z7
Transmission mount/case	Transmission mount nuts	83	61		K24Z7
Transmission mount/case	Transmission mount bracket bolts	84	62		R18Z1
Transmission mount/case	Transmission mount bracket bolt	83	61		K24Z7
Transmission mount/case	Transmission mount bracket nuts	84	62		R18Z1
Transmission mount/case	Upper transmission bolts	64	47		Manual Transmission
Transmission mount/case	Lower transmission bolts	44	32	Bolts 10mm	Manual Transmission
Transmission mount/case	Lower transmission bolts	64	47	Bolts 12mm	Manual Transmission
Transmission mount/case	Transmission assembly mounting bolts	64	47		Automatic Transmission
Transfer	Shift lever housing bolts	22	16		Manual Transmission
Transfer	Shift lever assembly bolts	22	16		Automatic Transmission
Transfer	Shift cable end nut	22	16		Automatic Transmission
Transfer	Shift cable bracket bolts	27	20		Manual Transmission

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Tie rod end	Tie rod end nuts	54	40
Tie rod end	Tie rod end lock nuts	44	32
Steering knuckle	Rear knuckle bolt	88	65
Steering knuckle	Rear knuckle nut	69	51
Steering rack	Steering gearbox bolts	94	69
Steering rack	Steering gearbox stiffener bolts	49	36
Steering rack	Steering joint bolts	29	21
Steering column	Steering column bolts	22	16
Steering column	Steering column nuts	13	10
Steering shaft	Intermediate shaft flange bolt	39	29
Steering shaft	Intermediate shaft dowel bolts	39	29
Steering wheel	Steering wheel nut	39	29

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust pipe A flexible joint bolts	22	16		R18Z1
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust pipe B self-locking nuts	33	24		R18Z1
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust pipe B self-locking nuts	33	24		K24Z7
Exhaust manifold	Pipe to Exhaust manifold bolts	22	16
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust pipe to Catalytic converter nuts	33	24
Muffler	Muffler flexible joint bolts	22	16		R18Z1
Muffler	Muffler flexible joint bolts	22	16		K24Z7
Catalytic converter	TWC upper bolts and nuts	32	24		R18Z1
Catalytic converter	TWC self locking nuts	33	24		K24Z7

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Disc brake	Front brake caliper bolts	32	24
Disc brake	Rear brake caliper bolts	23	17
Disc brake	Front brake caliper bracket bolts	108	80
Disc brake	Rear brake caliper bracket bolts	75	55
Disc brake	Front brake disc fasteners	10	7
Disc brake	Rear brake disc fasteners	10	7
Disc brake	Rear brake disc fasteners	10	7
Brake line	Front brake hose banjo bolt	35	26
Brake line	Rear brake hose banjo bolt	35	26
Brake line	Front brake hose bracket bolt	22	16
Brake line	4-way joint brake line	15	11
Brake line	VSA modulator-control unit brake line	15	11	10mm
Brake line	VSA modulator-control unit brake line	22	16	12mm
Brake booster	Brake booster nuts	12	9
Brake pedal	Brake pedal nuts	12	9
Brake pedal	Brake pedal bracket bolts	22	16
Master cylinder	Master cylinder nuts	41	30
Master cylinder	Master cylinder brake line	22	16
Parking brake	Parking brake lever bolts	22	16

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheels	Front wheel nuts	108	80
Wheels	Rear wheel nuts	108	80
Struts	Front strut upper mounting nuts	44	32
Struts	Front strut to Knuckle bolts/nuts	115	85	Bolts 14mm
Struts	Front strut to Knuckle bolts/nuts	157	116	Bolts 16mm
Struts	Front strut to Knuckle bolts/nuts	169	125	Models with 18inch wheels
Shock absorbers/shocks	Front knuckle damper pinch bolts/nuts	115	85	Except Si
Shock absorbers/shocks	Front knuckle damper pinch bolts/nuts	157	116	Si
Shock absorbers/shocks	Front damper self-locking nut	44	32
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear damper upper self-locking nut	30	22
Shock absorbers/shocks	Front damper upper nuts	54	40	Except Si and 2-door
Shock absorbers/shocks	Front damper upper nuts	44	32	Si and 2-door
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear damper lower bolt	59	44
Stabilizer bar	Front stabilizer bar bolts	39	29
Stabilizer bar	Rear stabilizer bar bolts	22	16	Except Si
Stabilizer bar	Rear stabilizer bar bolts	49	36	Si
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Front stabilizer link self-locking nut	37	27
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Rear stabilizer link self-locking nut	38	28
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Front stabilizer link nut	34	25
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Rear stabilizer link nut	39	29
Radius arm	Lower torque rod bolts	64	47	R18Z1, Bolts 12mm
Radius arm	Lower torque rod bolts	93	69	R18Z1, Bolts 14mm
Radius arm	Lower torque rod bolts	74	55	K24Z7, Bolts 12mm
Radius arm	Lower torque rod bolts	93	69	K24Z7, Bolts 14mm
Radius arm	Lower torque rod bracket bolts	79	58	R18Z1
Radius arm	Lower torque rod bracket bolts	79	58	K24Z7
Radius arm	Upper torque rod bolts	64	47	K24Z7
Control arm	Front lower arm bolt	64	47	Bolt 12mm
Control arm	Front lower arm bolt	83	61	Bolt 14mm
Control arm	Rear upper arm bolt	108	80
Control arm	Rear upper arm bolts	59	44
Trailing arm	Rear trailing arm front bolts	115	85
Trailing arm	Rear trailing arm rear bolt	59	44
Ball joint	Front lower ball joint nuts	59	44
Ball joint	Front lower ball joint bolt	59	44
Ball joint	Front lower ball joint castle nut	59	44
Ball joint	Front lower ball joint castle nut	69	51

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