1997 HONDA CIVIC belt

Rear Seat Belt
Replacement (cont'dl
Soai belt buckle/Center bolt tongue removal:
1. Remove the rear seat cushion (see pages 20-79' 80,
81).
Remove the center anchor bolts, then remove the
seat belt buckles and center belt tongue.
2Dl4Dl
CENTER BELTBUCKLE
CENTER BELT TONGUE
3D:
CENTER ANCHOR BOLTS7/1$20 UNF32 N.m (3.3 kgt.m,2/r bl.ftl
20-90
CENTEN EELT
Center anchor bolt construction:
TOOTHEDLOCK WASHES
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure
NOTE: Before attaching the seat-back and seat cush-
ion, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the cen
ter belts.

Seat Belts
Inspection
t.
Retractor InsDection
Before installing the retractor, check that the seat belt
can be pulled out freely.
Make sure that the seat belt does not lock when the
retractor is leaned slowly up to 15'from the mounted
position. The seat belt should lock when the retractor
is leaned over 40'.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to disassemble the retrac-
tor.
Front:
*: Mounted Position
Inside
4D:
Forward
2D l3D.
Rear:
2D l4Di
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15 15'
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ForwaJdlnside
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20-91
3D:
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RETRACTOR
3. Replace the seat belt with a new one if there is any
abnormality.
On-lhe-Car Seat Belt Inspeqtion
2.
3.
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5.
6.
4.
Check that the seat belt is not twisted or caught on
anyrn I ng.
After installing the anchors, check for free move
ment on the anchor bolts. lf necessary, remove the
anchor bolts and check that the washers and other
parts are not damaged or improperly installed
Check the seat belts for damage or discoloration.
Clean with a shop towel il necessary
CAUTION: Use only soap and water to clean.
NOTE: Dirt build-up in the metal loops of the upper
anchors can cause the seat belts to retract slowly.
Wipe the inside ot the loops with a clean cloth damF
ened in isopropyl alcohol.
Check that the seat belt does not lock when pulled
out slowly. The seat belt is designed to lock only
during a sudden stop or impact.
Make sure that the seat belt will retract automatically
when released.
For each passenger's seat belt, make sure that the
locking mechanism in the seat belt retractor will
engage when the seat belt is pulled all the way out.
Replace the seat belt with a new one il there is any
abnormality.

Seat Belts
Child Seat Anchor Plate
Attachment points are provided for a rear seat mounted
child restraint system which uses a top tether. The attach-
ment points are located on the rear shelf or rear trim
panel, just behind the rear seat-back. When using a child
seat with a top tether, install the child seat anchor plates
securely.
2Dl4Di
NOTE; Remove the plug covers from the attachment
points of the rear shelf.
3D:
NOTE: The reartrim panel has perforations at each attach-
ment point. Cut the rear trim panel along the perforations
to make a hole.
REAR TRIMPANEL
PLUG COVERS
REAR SHELF
POINTS
20-92
NOTE:
TOOTHED WASHEB
Do not remove the toothed washer from the child seat
anchor plate. Use the child seat anchor plate with the
toothed washer attached to it.
When installing a child seat on the rear seat, follow
the instructions of the manufacturer of the child seat
Additional anchor olates are available.
@r Do not us6 the child seat anchor plate for any othel
purposs; it is designed exclusively tor installation of a
child 3eat.
. Make suro the rear seat-back is locked firmly when
installing 8 child seat.

Opener Cables
Replacement
NOTE:
t When removing the clips. use a clip remover.. Take care not to bend the opener cables.
Hood op€ne. cable:
NOTE; Remove the front bumper (see page 20-94) andinner fender (see page 20-106).
>: Clip loc.tionsA >,5 B>, 1
ry)
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HOOD REI.TASEHANDI.I(see page 20-110)
cable through thehote in th6 body.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a Make sure the hood opener cable is routed andconnected properly.
. Make sure the hood opens properly.
20-10a
Tlunk lid/Fuel lid opener cabte (2Dl4D):
NOTE: Remove the following parts from rhe Ieft side ofthe vehicle, then pull the carpet back, as necessary {seepage 20-66).
. Rear seat cushion (see pages 20-79, 81). Rear seat side bolster (4D, see page 20,79). Rear seat-back (2D, see page 20-81). Center pillar lower trim panel (4D, seepage20-59)o Lower anchor bolt from the front seat belt {2D. seepage 20-86)
. Side trim (see pages 20-59, 61). Seat side trim (4D, see page 20-59). Side trim panel (2D, see page 20-61). Trunk mat and spare tire lid. Reartrim panel (see page 20-62). Trunk side trim, Japan-produced (see page 20-62). Trunk trim panel, USA-produced (see page 20-62)
>r Clip, cable cushion locationsA >,4 B >,4D_ 1c >, 1 l4D)2D,2
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Opener CablesOpener and Latch
Replacement (cont'dl
Hatch/Fuel lid opener cable l3Dl:
NOTE: Remove the following parts, then pull the carpetback as necessary (see page 20-66).
. Rear seat cushion and rear seat back (see page 20-80). Lower anchor bolt from the front seat belt (see page
20 86)
. Side trim {see page 20-60). Spare tire lid
. Rear center shelf and rear side shelf {see page 20-60). Rear trim panel (see page 20-60). Side trim panel (see page 20,60)
>: Clip, cable cushion locationsa>.9B>, 1c>, 1D >,5
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FUEL LID LATCH
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Route the openercable through thehole in the body.
HATCH/FUEL LIOOPENER
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure each opener cable is routed and con-nected properly.
. Make sure the hatch and fuel lid open properly.
page 20-112)
20-110
6x1.0mm j9.8Nm{1.0 kgf.m, i
Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to bend the opener cables.
Hood release handle:
NOTE: Remove the kick panel (see pages 20-59, 60.61).
>: Bolt locations, 2 ]I
HOOO OPENERCABLE(see page 20-108)
Hood latch:
NOTE: Remove the front bumper (see page 20-94).
>: Eolt locations, 3 I6 x '1.0 mm9.8 N.m11.0 kgf.m,
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the opener cable is connected properly.. Make sure the hood opens properly and locks
securely.

Body ('97 model)
Front Seat Belt
Removal/lnstallatlon ....20-128
Rear Seat
RemovaUlnstallation ....20-126
Washer Tube
Windshield
fndex .......... 20-124
Outline of '97 Model Changes
The molding side seal was added.
The method of installing the rear seat cushion was changed (2Dl3D).
A middle floor gusset was added and the method of detaching the seat belt retractor was changed (2Dl3D)
The installation position of the washer tube was changed.

Rear Seat
RemovaUlnstallation
3D:
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6x1.Omm9.8 N.m {1.07.2 tbt.trl
STRIKERRemove the side trimpanel (see page 20 60).
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STNIKER
>: Clip locations, 14
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SEAT CUSHION
HOOK
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Pivot boft con3truction:
TOOTXEDLOCKWASHERSEAT.BACK
A
Instailation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Before attaching the seat-back and seat cushion, make sure there are
center belt.
. When installing the seat cushion, slip the seat belt buckles through the
. Make sure the seat-back locks securely.
. lf necessary, adjust the striker and seat-back.
20-126
PIVOT BOLT BRACKET8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12,2 kgf,m, 16 lbl.ftlApply liquid thread lock.
no twists or kinks in the rear seat belts and
slits in the seat cushion.
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>: Clio locations, 14
PIVOT BRACKET
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CENTER
RIGHT SEAT-BACK
LEFTSEAT-BACK
SEAT CUSHION
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Before attaching the seat-back and seat cushion, make sure there are
center belt.
. When installing the seat cushion, slip the seat belt buckles through the
. Make sure the seat-back locks securely
. lf necessary, adjust the seat-back latch and seat-back
BUSHING
PIVOT BOLTBRACKET8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m {2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbIft)Apply liquid thread lock.
no twists or kinks in the rear seat belts and
slits in the seat cushion.
SEAT-AACK MAT
VV
TOOIHEDLOCKWASHER
PIVOT BRACKET
20-127