The rear tow hook is visible from the back of the car as you stand behind it - it's right in the center.

Myself, I'd lift it the opposite way with two stands - put the stands under the *rear* points, then jack up the front at the subframe and use that as your single point. I used a cheapy 15" jack with some weights stacked to get to the rear point - and the car fell off the jack when I bumped it (thankfully, I had stands underneath the rear, so I got away with some (more) scraped undercoating - a can of the spray-on stuff from the auto parts store took care of that.) But you can see why I'm a bit leery of using the rear jacking point with a jack alone.

That 22" should suit you well - it'll reach the back end fine. My T&SUV jack is a 21", and it reaches the back to get the tires off the ground with a bit of room to spare. Still not enough to flip the hinge on the front undercover, though - I'd save SO much time if it could!

Mark

Sometimes we could all use a little less

My hybrid automobiles:

Current:
2006 Honda Civic Hybrid (CVT, w/o Nav)
Magnetic Pearl / Blue - 008661, born 12/28/05
Mods: Neck pillows, Garmin C330 Nav, Draw-tite 1.25" hitch (for bikes, not towing!), Pioneer Inno XM receiver via Aux jack, OEM mud flaps, more to come!

Hypermiler status on 3/12/06 @ 3077mi.

Previous:
2005 Honda Accord Hybrid (5AT/Navi)
Desert Mist / Ivory - 001254
Retired 1/21/06 - LMPG 34.1

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GreenAndBlue... Thanks again!!! Based upon your recommendation, I'll reverse the process (lift rear and use stands in rear, then lift from the front sub frame for the front support). I've got air tools, so this should speed up the process (and minimize the time she's balancing up there!). I'll do the wheel torque (80 ft-lb, I believe you said?) back on the ground.

Hmmm... just remembered that my driveway slopes a bit. Might be safer to do this on the flat street. unfortunately, my air hose won't reach there, though!

Sorry but my vehicle (Canadian version 06 Civic hybrid) actually has the undercarriage plastic panel that MUST be removed for the oil changes. I've confirmed this with the dealership and they verified that this contradicts the Service manual (which I have) and the owner's manual as well.

Goes to show you that even the existing documentation is not representative of the actual goods.


Cheers;

MSantos