2012 Honda Civic Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2012 Honda Civic lug nut torque is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), tightened with a 19mm socket on M12x1.5 studs. Torque in a star pattern in two passes (snug, then final), and re-check after the first 50–100 miles of driving. Use a calibrated torque wrench — not an impact gun — for the final pass.

Lug nut torque: 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) · Socket size: 19mm · Thread: M12x1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2012 Honda Civic. Use it before any maintenance or repair job where torque values matter — brake work, wheel changes, suspension service, engine teardowns, or oil changes. Specs are pulled from manufacturer service literature, cross-checked against community data, and updated as new chassis variants become available.

Honda's lug-nut torque sits at 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) for nearly every passenger model from 1998 onward, with an M12x1.5 thread on most cars and the larger 14mm thread on Ridgeline and Pilot. The 19mm socket Honda uses is one of the only OEM oddities in the Japanese lineup — bring a 19mm with you, not just a 21mm. Honda factory torque values for engine oil drain plugs are unusually low (29 ft-lbs on most engines) and the crush washer is single-use, so replace it every oil change.

Ninth generation (2012–2015)

The 2012 Civic is the ninth-generation compact (2012–2015), built around the 1.8-liter R18 four-cylinder on most trims, with the 2.4-liter K24 reserved for the Si.

It's a straightforward, DIY-friendly car — but bring a 19mm lug socket, not the 21mm most imports use, because Honda is the outlier here. The oil-drain crush washer is single-use, so replace it every change instead of torquing harder to stop a weep.

Common fastener categories on the 2012 Honda Civic

Wheel / lug nut torque and thread spec (covered above)
Brake caliper bracket bolts (typically 80-130 ft-lbs) and slide/guide pins (18-35 ft-lbs)
Engine oil drain plug torque — rarely above 30 ft-lbs; always use a new crush washer
Transmission pan, valve cover, and intake manifold bolts (low torque, often 89-106 in-lbs)
Suspension control arm, sway bar, tie rod end and ball joint torque
Spark plug torque (typically 10-15 ft-lbs on aluminum heads — do not exceed)
Differential cover bolts (RWD/4WD only) and transfer case fasteners

Repair guidance for this model year

For 2012 model-year work: This era introduced widespread torque-to-yield (TTY) bolts on head, main, and crank pulley fasteners. TTY bolts stretch permanently when torqued and must not be reused — the spec calls for a fresh bolt every time. Always verify TTY status against the FSM before reassembly.

Tools you will need

Metric socket set (8mm-22mm), 6-point impact-rated
Calibrated torque wrench (10-150 ft-lbs covers most automotive jobs; add a 0-250 ft-lbs wrench for truck lug nuts)
Breaker bar (24" minimum) for initial loosening
Penetrating oil (PB Blaster or Kroil) for any fastener over 5 years old
Anti-seize on stainless or dissimilar-metal threads; thread-locker (Loctite blue) on critical reassembly

Frequently asked questions

What is the lug nut torque on a 2012 Honda Civic?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2012 Honda Civic is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), using a 19mm socket on M12x1.5 thread studs. Use a calibrated torque wrench in a star pattern, in two passes (50% and 100%), and re-check after 50-100 miles of driving.

What socket size do I need for the 2012 Honda Civic lug nuts?

The 2012 Honda Civic uses a 19mm socket. A 6-point impact-rated socket is recommended over a 12-point chrome socket — 12-points round off lug nuts under impact-driver use.

Are the 2012 Honda Civic fasteners metric or SAE?

Metric is the standard for this vehicle. Most fasteners on this vehicle are metric (M6, M8, M10, M12, M14). Bring a full metric set; SAE substitutes can round the head. Bolt-head markings are the fastest way to confirm grade and material at the bench.

Other Honda Civic years

Same model, different model year — fastener spec may change. Always confirm against the year for your VIN.

→ 2012 Honda Civic oil drain plug torque & size

→ 2012 Honda Civic suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

→ 2012 Honda Civic brake job torque specs (caliper, bracket & slide pins)

→ Full 2012 Honda Civic maintenance schedule (intervals, costs & free tracker) on ServiceSageAuto

All 91 2012 Honda Civic fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2012 Honda Civic, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both. 4 of the 91 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Wheels — 2012 Honda Civic

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2012 Honda Civic. The lug nut uses a 19mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) at the wheel hub. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data.

Brakes — 2012 Honda Civic

Brake fasteners on the 2012 Honda Civic — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. At the caliper, the brake bleeder valve torques to 7 ft-lbs (8mm drive, M8x1.0 thread). For the hub, plan for a 5mm tool on a M5x0.8 stud; final torque is 4 ft-lbs (rotor set screw). Front caliper bracket bolt tightens to 80 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the front brake caliper bracket. The brake line banjo bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M10x1.0 thread, torqued to 25 ft-lbs at the caliper.

Engine — 2012 Honda Civic

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2012 Honda Civic, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. For the valve cover, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 7.2 ft-lbs (valve cover bolt). Timing chain tensioner tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the front cover. The oil filter uses a Oil Filter Wrench drive on a N/A thread, torqued to Hand tight + 3/4 turn at the engine block. OEM-verified spec. At the head, the exhaust manifold bolt torques to 33 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the cylinder head, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 9 ft-lbs (vtec solenoid bolt). Radiator mount tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the frame. The oil filter housing uses a 24mm drive on a M20x1.5 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the engine block. At the oil pan, the oil drain plug torques to 29 ft-lbs (39 Nm) (17mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. For the cylinder head, plan for a 5/8" tool on a M14x1.25 stud; final torque is 13 ft-lbs (spark plug). Oil cooler line tightens to 22 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the oil cooler. The fuel rail bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 16 ft-lbs at the fuel rail. At the alternator bracket, the alternator bolt torques to 33 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the throttle body, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 16 ft-lbs (throttle body bolt). Thermostat housing bolt tightens to 9 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the thermostat housing. The intake manifold bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 16 ft-lbs at the head. At the engine mount, the engine mount bolt torques to 47 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the exhaust manifold, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 23 ft-lbs (exhaust manifold nut). Egr valve bolt tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the manifold. The air intake boot clamp uses a 8mm drive on a N/A thread, torqued to Hand tight at the air intake. At the engine, the cylinder head bolt torques to Stage 1: 22 ft-lbs, Stage 2: +90°, Stage 3: +90° (14mm drive, M11x1.5 thread). For the timing cover, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 9 ft-lbs (timing cover bolt). Serpentine belt tensioner bolt tightens to 33 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the belt tensioner. The thermostat housing uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 9 ft-lbs at the engine. At the turbo, the wastegate actuator bolt torques to 16 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the oil pan, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 16 ft-lbs (oil pan bolt). Crankshaft pulley bolt tightens to 108 ft-lbs, takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the crankshaft. The connecting rod bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.0 thread, torqued to Stage 1: 14 ft-lbs, Stage 2: +90° at the engine. At the front cover, the water pump bolt torques to 15 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

Drivetrain — 2012 Honda Civic

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2012 Honda Civic — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. Axle nut tightens to 181 ft-lbs, takes a 32mm driver, runs on M24x1.5 threads, located at the front hub/spindle.

Suspension — 2012 Honda Civic

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2012 Honda Civic — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. The sway bar bracket bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 16 ft-lbs at the subframe. At the wheels, the wheel lug nut torques to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) (19mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. For the control arm, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 32 ft-lbs (ball joint nut). Tie rod end nut tightens to 40 ft-lbs, takes a 19mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the tie rod. The steering rack bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 29 ft-lbs at the subframe. At the strut tower, the strut mount nut torques to 47 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the chassis, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 76 ft-lbs (front subframe bolt). Sway bar end link nut tightens to 29 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the sway bar link. The ball joint castle nut uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 40 ft-lbs at the ball joint. At the front strut mount, the strut top nut torques to 33 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the control arm, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x2.0 stud; final torque is 94 ft-lbs (lower ball joint nut). Lower control arm bolt tightens to 61 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the lower control arm. The strut tower nut uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 28 ft-lbs at the strut tower. At the knuckle, the strut pinch bolt torques to 116 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.5 thread).

Steering — 2012 Honda Civic

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2012 Honda Civic. At the bracket, the power steering pump torques to 15 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the tie rod, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 41 ft-lbs (tie rod lock nut).

Body — 2012 Honda Civic

Body fasteners on the 2012 Honda Civic. For the body, plan for a 14mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 16 ft-lbs (door hinge bolt). Bumper bolt tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the frame.

Exhaust — 2012 Honda Civic

Exhaust fasteners on the 2012 Honda Civic. Exhaust flange bolt tightens to 33 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the manifold. The o2 sensor uses a 22mm drive on a M18x1.5 thread, torqued to 30 ft-lbs at the various.

Electrical — 2012 Honda Civic

Electrical fasteners on the 2012 Honda Civic. The belt tensioner lock bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 22 ft-lbs at the tensioner body. At the solenoid, the starter solenoid terminal nut torques to 70 in-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the bracket, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 22 ft-lbs (alternator adjustment bolt). Starter mounting bolt tightens to See sequence: 1) 22 ft-lbs 2) 43 ft-lbs final, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the bell housing. The alternator terminal nut uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 70 in-lbs at the alternator. At the bracket, the idler pulley bolt torques to 35 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the starter body, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 8 ft-lbs (starter heat shield bolt). Starter ground strap bolt tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the block. The alternator pivot bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to See sequence at the bracket.

Brake — 2012 Honda Civic

Brake fasteners on the 2012 Honda Civic. At the rear caliper, the parking brake cable bolt torques to 16 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the brake booster, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 11 ft-lbs (master cylinder nut). Caliper guide pin tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the caliper bracket. The abs sensor bolt uses a 8mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 7 ft-lbs at the wheel hub. At the knuckle, the caliper bracket bolt torques to 80 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the brake rotor, plan for a Phillips tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 84 in-lbs (brake rotor set screw). Caliper mounting bolt tightens to 80 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the brake caliper. The brake line flare nut uses a 10mm drive on a M10x1.0 thread, torqued to 11 ft-lbs at the brake lines. At the brake caliper, the brake hose banjo bolt torques to 25 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M10x1.0 thread).

Interior — 2012 Honda Civic

Interior fasteners on the 2012 Honda Civic. For the roof, plan for a 8mm tool on a Push-Type stud; final torque is Hand Tight (headliner clip). Door panel clip tightens to Hand Tight, takes a 8mm driver, runs on Push-Type threads, located at the door panel. The a-pillar trim clip uses a 8mm drive on a Push-Type thread, torqued to Hand Tight at the a-pillar. At the body, the seat belt bolt torques to 47 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the b-pillar, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 32 ft-lbs (seat belt anchor bolt). Center console bolt tightens to 7 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the floor.

Wheel — 2012 Honda Civic

Wheel fasteners on the 2012 Honda Civic. Tpms valve stem nut tightens to 35 in-lbs, takes a 8mm driver, runs on N/A threads, located at the wheel rim. The wheel stud uses a N/A drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to N/A at the wheel hub. At the wheel rim, the wheel weight clip torques to N/A (N/A drive, N/A thread). For the wheel center, plan for a N/A tool on a N/A stud; final torque is N/A (center cap clip).

Transmission — 2012 Honda Civic

Transmission fasteners on the 2012 Honda Civic. The shift cable bracket bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 16 ft-lbs at the trans case. At the trans pan, the trans pan bolt torques to 8 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the chassis, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 47 ft-lbs (transmission crossmember bolt). Intermediate shaft bolt tightens to 29 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the bearing support. The cv joint clamp uses a Pliers drive on a N/A thread, torqued to Hand tight at the cv boot. At the trans mount, the transmission mount bolt torques to 47 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the trans case, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (shift cable bracket). Transmission fill plug tightens to 29 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the transmission. The transmission drain plug uses a 17mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 29 ft-lbs at the trans pan.

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