1997 HONDA CIVIC air

Frame Repair Chart
Unit: mm (in.)
o: Inner diameter
CVT:
DETAIL AREA.Y
(5.121
177 {6.971
20-120

Body ('99 model)
Dashboard
Center Panel Removal and
lnstallation
Bumpers
Front Grille Removal and
lnstallation
Front Air Spoiler Replacement ."'.....
Seats
Front Seat DisassemblY and
ReassemblY 20-138
Front Seat Torsion Bar
Replacement '.'...".'....'... 20-139
Emblems
tnstallation 20-140
20-136
20-136
20-137
Outline of '99 Model Changes
The center Danel removal and installation procedures are different'
The front grille removal and installation procedures are different'
The front air spoiler has been added for some models of 2D'
A height-adjustable driver's seat was added to some models'
Emblems were added for some models ot 2D'

Front Air SPoiler RePlacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands'
NOTE:
. An assistant is helpful when removing the front bumper'
. Take care not to scratch the front bumper and body'
>: Bolt, screw localions
A >,9 B >,4
s*i@l
BUMPER
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure'
NOTE:
. Make sure the front bumper engages the front
bumper side stiffener on each side securely'
o lf necessary. adjustthe front bumper side stiffener
to obtain the Proper gap.
FRONT AIR SPOILER
20-137

Heater and Air Conditioning
Heater '.'..""" 21'1
Air Conditioning ......."'.. "' 22-1
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS}
The civic sRs includes a driver's airbag located in the steering wheel hub ln addition, all models (except some
models for canada) have a passenger's airbag located in the dashboard above the glove box'
Information necessary to safely service the sRS is included in this service Manual ltems marked with an asterisk (*)
on the contents page include, or are located near, sRs components. servicing, disassembling or replacing these
items will require special precautions and tools, and should therefore be done by an authorized Honda dealer'
@-";;il rendsring the SRS inoperative, which could lead to personal iniury or deaih in the svent of a sev€re
frontal collision. all SRS service work must be pertormed by an authorized Honda d€aler'
. lmploper service procedures, including incorrest removal and instsllation of the sRs, could lead to personal
iniury caused by unintentional deployment of the airbags'
o Do not bump the SRS unit. Otherwise. the system may fait in case of a collision. or the airbags may deploy
when the ignition switch is ON {ll}'
. sRs electrical wiring harncsses are id€ntified by yellow colol coding. Related components ale located in lhe
steering column, front console, dashboard, dashboald lowet panel, and in the dashboard above the glove box'
Do not use electricaltest equipment on these circuits.

Heater
lllustrated Index
'96 - 98 Models ................................ 21'2
'99 - 00 Models ................................ 21'3
Circuit Diagram
'96 - 98 Models .....21-4
'99 - 00 Models ................................ 21-5
Troubleshooting - '96 - 98 Models
Symptom Chart ............................... 21-6
Heater Control Panel Input/
Output Signals ..............,.............. 21-7
Flowcharts
Blower Motor Speed ................... 21-8
Bf ower Motor ,...21'10
Mode Control Motor ............... ,.'.' 21-13
Recirculation control Motor ....... 21-16
Heater Control Panel ................ ... 21 -14
Troubleshooting - '99 - 00 Models
Symptom Chart ............................... 21-19
Seff-diagnosis Function ............,,,.... 21-20
Flowcharts
Air Mix Control Motor ......,.......... 21-21
Mode Control Motor ............... ..... 21 -25
Recirculation Control Motor ....... 21-27
Bf ower Motor Speed .............. .....21'29
Bf ower Motor ....21-31
Heater Control Panel ................,.. 21-35
Heater Control Panel Input/
Output Signals ............................. 21-36
Blower Unit
Repf acement .........21-37
Overhaul ................ 21-38
* Heater Unit
Replacement ....'....21-39
overhaul """" """' 21-4'l
Heater Control Panel
Repfacement .........21'42
Overhaul -'96 - 98 Models ........... 21-43
Temperature Control
Adjustment - '96 - 98 Models """" 21-44
Adiustment - '99 - 00 Models .......21-45
Air Mix Control Motor
Test - '99 - 00 Models ...........' .......21'46
Replacement - '99 - 00 Models ....21'46
Mode Control Motol
Test ................, .,...'.21'47
Replacement '.'."...21-47
Recirculation Control Motor
Test ................. .......21-48
Repf acement ......." 21-48
Relays
Test ................. .......2'l-49
Heater Fan Switch
Test - '96 - 98 Models ............. .......21-49
Mode Control Switch
Test -'96 - 98 Models ..........."....... 21-50
Power Transistor
Test - '99 - 00 Models ....'........ ....".21-50
*: Read SRS Drecautions before working in this area.

lllustrated Index
'96 - 98 Models
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS
section {24) before performing repairs or service.
BLOWER UNITReplacement, page 21-37Overhaul, page 21-38
HEATER UNITBeplacement, page 21-39Overhaul, page 21-41BLOWERRESISTOBTest,
CONTROL MOTORTest, page 21-48Replacement, page 21'48
a/c swtTcH{wirh A/c)
MOO€MOTORTest, page 21 47Replacement, page 21'47
AIR MIX CONTROL CABLEAdjustment, page 2'1-44Replacement, page 21'43
HEATER FANswtTcHTest, page 2l'49
MODEHEATER CONTBOLPANELswrTcHEsTest, page 21 50Rgplacement, page 2'l-42Overhaul, page 21-43
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLEVERAdiustment, page 21 44
Detroster-aqtivated A/C System
Turning the defroster on activates the A,/C and sets the air flow mode to FRESH. lt is possible to turn the A,/C off or to
change the air flow to RECIRCULATE by pressing the A/C bunon or the FRESH/RECIRCULATE button.
21-2

'99 - 00 Models
SRS components are located in this area, Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS
section (24) betore perfoming repairs or service.
HEATER UNITReplacement, page 21'39
Overhaul, page 21-41
BLOWEB UNITReplacement, page 21-37Overhaul, page 21 38
HEATER FANswtTcH
RECIRCULATIONCONTROL MOTORTest, page 21-48Beplacement, page 21-48
AIR MIX CONTROL MOTOBTest, page 21-46Replacement, page 21 46
BLOWERTest, page 21-49
POWER TRANSISTORTest, page 21 50
HIGH RELAY
MODE CONTROLDIALHEATER VALVE CABLEAdjustment, page 21 45TEMPERATURE CONTROLDIALAdjustment, page 21-45
REAR WINDOWDEFOGGERswtrcHSee section 23MODEMOTORTest, page 21 47Replacement, page 2 l-47A/C SWTTCH
lwith A/cl
CONTROL SWITCH
21-3

Troubleshooting -'96 - 98 Models
Symptom Chart
NOTE;
. Check the engine coolant level. and allow the engine to warm up before troubleshooting.
. Any abnormality must be corrected before continuing the test.
. Because of the precise measurements needed. use a multimeter when testing.
o Before performing any troubleshooting procedures check:- Fuses No. 41 11.5 Al, No. 55 (40 A) in the under-hood fuse/relay box. and No. 17 (7.5 A) in the under-dash fuse/relay
box- Grounds No. G401, G402- Cleanliness and tightness of all connectors
SymptomRomedy
Hot air flow is low.Blower motor runs. but one or more
speeds are inoperative.
Perform the procedures in the flowchart (see page 21-8).
Blower runs properly.Check for the following:. Clogged heater duct. Clogged heater outlet. Incorrect door position
No hot air flow.Blower motor does not run at all,Perform the procedures in the flowchart (see page 21-10).
Blower motor runs.Check for the following:. Clogged heater duct. Clogged blower outlet. Clogged heater valve. Faultv air mix door. Heater valve cable adjustment (see page 21-44). Air mix control cable adiustment (see page 2'l-441. Faulty cooling system thermostat (see section 10). Clogged evaporator (with air conditioning). Frozen evaporator {with air conditioning)
Mode control motor does not run, or one or more modes
are inooerative.
Perform the procedures in the flowchart (see page 21-13).
Recirculation control door does not chanqe between
FRESH and RECIRCULATE.
Perform the procedu.es in the flowchan (see page 21-16).
Both heater and A,/C do not work.Perform the procedures in the flowchart (see page 21-18),
21-6