1996 HONDA CIVIC head removal

4. Remove the rear roof trim and clips, and remove
the roof trim and socket plug (moonroof model).
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REAR ROOFTRIM
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TRIM
2D:
5.
7.
OUARTERIRIM PANEL
4D: Lower the rear pillar trim on both sides
3D: Remove the upper anchor bolts from the front
and rear seat belts (see pages 20-86, 89), then lower
the quarter trim panel on left side.
2D: Remove the upper anchor bolt from the front
seat belt (see page 20-86), then lower the quaner
trim panel on left side.
Lower the headliner.
Carefully remove the headliner through the passen-
ger's door opening (2Dl4D) or hatch opening (3D).
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. When inserting the headliner through the open-
ing, be careful not to fold or bend it. Also, be care-
ful not to scratch the bodY.
. Check that both sides of the headliner are
securely attached to the trim.
. When installing the roof trim, install the joint
toward the right side (moonroot model)
6.
8.
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Front Seat
Removal
CAUTION: When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrapit with protective tape lo prevent damage.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the seat covers and body.
1. Remove the seat track end cover, then remove thebolts.
SEAT TRACKCOVER
FRONT SEAT
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SEAT TRACKEND COVER
BOLT8 x'1.25 mft22 N..n 12.2 kgl.m,16 rbf.ft)
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.rn 12,2 kgl.m,16 tbtft)
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2. Lift the driver's front seat, then disconnect the seatbelt switch connector.
SEAT BELTswtTcHCONNECTOR
4.
Remove the headrest.
Carefully remove the front seat through the dooropening.
Installation is the reverse ol the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the connector is connected prop-
erry.
5.

Front Seat
Replacement (cont'd)
Passenger's (with reclino cablel:
NOTE; Refer to page 20-77 for the recline cable location.
HEADREST
PIVOTWASHER
LOWERCAP
PIVOT NUT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12,2 kgl.m,tbt.ftt
SEAT CUSHION
CENTER COVER
10 x 1,25 mm47 N.m (4.8 kgf.m,
10 x 1.25 mm47 N.m {4.8 kgf.m,3s tbt.ft)
INNER SEATTRACK
35 tbf.ftl
RECLINE ADJUSTEB
RECLINECOVER
i LowER CAP
bRECLINECABLE
x 1.25 mm47 N'm (4.7 kgf.m,35 tbtftl
SEAT
8 x 1.25 mm20 N.m {2.0 kgf.m,14 rbf.ft)
ruf, To connect, twist 180'.
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the bushing and pivot washer are
installed properly.
. To prevent wrinkles when installing the seat-back
cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly
over the pad.
. Adjust the recline cable.
. G.ease the sliding ponion.
SEAT-BACK
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Harness Wiring and Recline
Cable Locations
NOTE: When installing the seat cushion, make sure the
seat belt switch harness, connector and recline cable are
fastened correctly on the seat cushion frame'
Driver's:>: Clip locations
Passenger's (with lecline cablel:
TRACK
Seat Cover RePlacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protest yout hands'
NOTE: Take care not to tear the seams or damage the
seat covers.
Seat-back cover removal:
1. Release the hook, and fold back the seat-back cover'
Release all inside springs, then fold back the seat-
back cover.
Remove the headrest.
Remove the headrest guide, then remove the seat-
back cover.
lnst;llation is the reverse of the removal procedure'
NOTE: To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-
back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly
over the pad before securing the inside springs and
hook.
3.
(cont'd)
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HEADREST

lgnition System
Distributor Replacement
Removal:
1. Disconnect the connector from the distributor.
2. Disconnect the ignition wires from the distributor
ignition {Dl) cap.
3. Remove the mounting bolts from the distributor,
then remove the distributor from the cylinder head.
DISTRIBUTOR END CAMSHAFT END
MOUNTING BOLT18 N.m 11.8 kgtm, 13lbf.ltl
lnstallation:
NOTE: Before you install the distributor. bring the No. 1
piston to compression stroke TDC.
1. Coat a new O-ring with engine oil, then install it.
2. Slip the distributor into position
NOTE: The lug on the end of the distributor and its
mating grooves in the camshaft end are both offset
to eliminate the possibility of installing the distribu-
tor 180" out of time.
3. Installthe mounting bolts, and tighten them lightly.
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4, Connect the ignition wires to the distributor ignition
(Dl) cap as shown.
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No. 1CYLINDERMARK
No. 1CYLINDER
TEG:
5.
6.
7.
No. 2No. a
Connect the connector to the distributor.
Set the ignition timing (see previous page).
After setting the ignition timing, tighten the mount-
ing bolts.

Cruise Control
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Astuator Replacement
1.Pull back the boot, and loosen the locknut. Then dis-
connect the cable from the bracket.
Disconnect the cable end from the actuator rod.
Disconnect the 4P connector from the actuator.
Disconnect the vacuum hosa from the vacuum tank.Pull out the vent hose.
Remove the three mounting bolts and the actuator
with the bracket.
CABTI aP CONNECTOR
lf necessary, disconnect the cable end from the link-age over the accelerator pedal, then turn the grom-
met 90' in the bulkhead, and remove the cable,
Install in the revers€ order of removal, and adjust
free play at the actuator rod after connecting thecable (see ne)d column).
7.
VACUUM HOSE
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1.
Actuator Cable Adjustment
Check that the actuator cable operates smoothlywith no binding or sticking.
Stan the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm withno load (Afl'in N or E, M/T in neutral) untit theradiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
Measure the amount of movement of the actuato.rod until the cable pulls on the accelerator lever(engine speed starts to increase). Free Dlay shouldbe 11 t 1.0 mm (0.43 I 0.04 in).
LOCKNUT FREE PLAY: 11 1 1.0 mm
{o.i|:l r 0.oit in}
lf free play is not within specs, loosen the locknut,
and turn the adjusting nut as required.
NOTE: lf necessary. check the throttle cable freeplay (see section 11). then recheck the actuator rodfree play.
Retighten the locknut, and recheck the free play.
ACTUATOR ROD

Precautions/Procedu res
Steering-related Precautions
Stesring Wheel and Cable Reol Alignment
NOTE: To avoid misalignment of the steering wheel on
reassembly, make sure the wheels are turned straight
ahead before removing the steering wheel.
Rotate the cable reel clockwise until it stops.
Then rotate it counterclockwise {approximately two and
a half turns) until the arrow mark on the cable reel label
points straight up.
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St€€rin9 Column Removal
CAUTION:
. Eefore removing thg stggring column. disconnect the
connsstor bqtween the cable r€el and th€ SRS msin
harness.
. lf the stoering column is going to be romoved with-
out dismounting th6 stoering wheel, lock the steer-
ing by turning the ignition key to o-LOCK position, or
remove the key trom the ignition switch so that the
steering wheel will not turn.
NOTE:
When the airbag and cable reel are disconnected,
don't reconnect the battery cable. lf the battery is
reconnected and the ignition switch is turned ON (ll),
the SRS unit will store this as an open in the driver's
airbag inflator, and the SRS indicator light will come
on.
For disconnecting the spring-loaded lock type con-
nector, refer to page 24-'10.
SRS MAIN HARNESS2P CONNECTOR
Do not replace the original steering wheel with any other
design because it will make it impossible to properly
install the airbag (only use genuine Honda replacement
parts).
After reassembly, confirm the wheels are still turned
straight ahead and that the steering wheel spoke angle
is correct. lf minor spoke angle adjustment is necessary,
do so only by adjusting the tie-rods, not by removing
and repositioning the steering wheel.