1997 HONDA CIVIC front console panel

Description
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Gear Selection
The shift lever has six positions: E PARK. E REVERSE, N NEUTRAL, E 1st through 4th gear ranges, E 1st through 3rdgear ranges, @ 2nd gear.
Starting is possible only in E and E positions through the use of a slide-type, neutral-safety switch.
Automatic Transaxle (A/f, Gear Position Indicator
The Ay'T gear position indicator in the instrument panel shows which gear has been selected without having to look downat the console.
Clutch€s
The four-speed automatic transmission uses hydraulically-actuated clutches to engage or disengage the transmission gears.When hydraulic pressure is introduced into the clutch drum, the clutch piston moves. This presses the friction discs andsteel plates together, locking them so they don't slip. Power is then transmitted through the engaged clutch pack to itshub-mounted gear. Likewise, when the hydraulic pressure is bled from the clutch pack, the piston releases the friction discsand the steel plates, and they are free to slide past each other. This allows the gear to spin independently on its shaft,transmitting no power.
lst Clutch
The 1st clutch engages/disengages 1st gear, and is located at the end of the mainshaft, just behind the right sroe cover.The 1st clutch is supplied hydraulic pressure by its ATF feed pipe within the mainshaft.
2nd Clulch
The 2nd clutch engagegdisengages 2nd gear, and is located at the middle of the mainshaft. The 2nd clutch is joined
back-to-back to the 4th clutch. The 2nd clutch is supplied hydraulic pressure through the mainshaft by a circutr connect-ed to the internal hvdraulic circuit,
3rd Clutch
The 3rd clutch engages/disengages 3rd gear, and is located at the end of the countershaft. The 3rd clutch is suooliedhydraulic pressure by its ATF feed pipe within the countershaft.
ilth Clutch
The 4th clutch engages/disengages 4th gear, as well as reverse gear, and is located at the middle of the mainshaft. The4th clutch is joined back-to-back to the 2nd clutch. The 4th clutch is supplied hydraulic pressure by its ATF feed pipewith in the mainshaft.
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PositionDe3cription
E PARK
E REVERSE
N NEUTRAL
E DRIVE
{1st through 4th)
Ei DRtvE('lst through 3rd)
B SECOND
Front wheels locked; park pawl engaged with pa* on countershaft. All clutches released.
Reverse; reverse selector engaged with countershaft reverse gear and 4th clutch locked.
All clutches released.
General driving; starts off in 1st, shifts automatically to 2nd, 3rd, then 4th, depending on vehiclespeed and throttle position. Downshift through 3rd, 2nd and 1st on deceleration to stop. The lock-upmechanism comes into operation in @ position in 3rd and 4th gear.
Use for rapid acceleration at highway speeds and general driving; up-hill and down,hill dfiving; stansotf in 1st, shifts automatically to 2nd, then 3rd, depending on vehicle speed and throttle position.
Downshifts through 2nd to lst on deceleration to stop. The lock-up mechanism comes into operationin 3rd gear,
Use for engine braking or better traction starting off on loose or slippery surfaces; stays in 2ndgear, does not shift up and down.
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Shift Cable
Adjustment
@ Make sure lifts are ptaced properly (see
section 1).
1. Remove the front console (see section Z0l.
2. Shift to @ position. then remove the lock pin fromthe adiuster.
7 N.m (0.75 tbtftlkgtm.
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3. Check that the hole in the adjuster is perfectlyaligned with the hole in the shift cable. There aretwo holes in the adjuster. They are positioned 90.apart to allow cable adjustment in 1/4 turn incre-ments.
ExactAlignment
4. lf the hole is not perfectly aligned, loosen the lock-nut on the adjuster and adjust as required.
5. Tighten the tocknut to 7 N.m (0.7 kgf.m, 5 tbf.ft).
6. Install the lock pin on the adjuster. lf you feel thelock pin binding as you reinstall it, the cable is stillout of adjustment and must be readjusted.
7. Make sure the lock pin is seated in the adjustersecuretv.
8. Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that theshift position indicator follows the automatic trans-axle gear position switch.
9. Start the engine, and check the shift lever in allgears. lf any gear does not work properly, refer totroubleshooting (see page 14-109 thru 1'4-'112).
10. Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder on theAy'T gear position indicator panel, and verify that theshift lock lever is released.
CableToo ShortCableToo Long

Shift Indicator PanelATF Cooler Hoses
Adiustment
'1.Check that the index mark on the indicator alionswith the N mark on the shift indicator panel whenthe transmission is in NEUTRAL.
3 N.m {0.3 kgf.m, 2lbt.ftl
lf not aligned. remove the front console {see section20t.
Remove the shift indicator panel mounting screwsand adjust by moving the panel,
NOTE: Whenever the shift indicator panel is removed,reinstallthe panel as described above,
INDEX MARK
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Connection
1. Connect the ATF cooler hoses to the ATF cooler linesand ATF cooler, and secure them with the clips asshown.
TRANSMISSION CLIP

Description
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Gear Sel€stion
The shift lever has six positions: @ pARK, E REVERSE, E NEUTRAL, E DR|VE, g SECOND, and El LOW.
Staning is possible only in E and E positions through the use of a slid6-type, neutrafsafety switch.
Automrtic Transaxle {A/T} Gear Position Indicltor
The A-lT gear position indicator in the instrument panel shows which gear has been selected without having to look downat the console.
PoshionDe3cription
E PARK
E REVEBSE
E NEUTRAL
D DRIVE
E SECOND
E LOW
Front wheels locked; park pawl engaged with the park gear on the driven pulley shaft. The startclutch and the forward clutch released.
Reverse; reverse brake engaged.
Neutral; the start clutch and the forward clutch released.
General driving; the transmission automatically adjusts to keep the engine at the best speed fordriving conditions.
For rapid accelsration at highway speeds; the transmission shifts into a lower range of ratios forbetter acceleration and increased engine braking.
For engine braking and power for climbinO; the transmission shifts into the lowest range of theralros.
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Adjustment
!@ Make sure lifts, jacks and safety stands are
placed properly (see section 1).
l. Remove the front console (see section 20).
2. Shift to I posirion, then remove the lock pin from
the adjuster.
SHIFT CAELE
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{0.7 kgf.m, 5lbf'ltl
3. Check that the hole in the adiuster is perfectly aligned
with the hole in the shift cable. There are two holes in
the adjuster. They are positioned 90" apart to allow
cable adjustment in 1/4 turn increments.
lf the hole is not perfectly aligned, loosen the lock-
nut on the adjuster and adjust as required.
Tighten rhe locknut to 7 N.m (0.7 kgim,5 lbf'ft).
Install the lock pin on the adjuster' lf you feel the
lock pin binding as you reinstall it. the cable is still
out of adjustment and must be readjusted
Make sure the lock pin is seated in the adiuster
securery.
lMove the shift lever to each position, and verify that
the shift position indicator follows the automatlc
transaxle gear position switch.
Start the engine, and check the shift lever in all
positions. lf any gear does not work properly, refer
to troubleshooting (see page 14-294 and 14-295).
Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder on the
Aff gear position indicator panel, and verify that the
shift lock lever is released.
7.
10.
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Shift Indicator PanelATF Gooler/Hoses
Adjustment
1.Check that the index mark on the indicator aligns
with the E mark on the shift indicator panel when
the transmission is in NEUTRAL.
lf not aligned, remove the front console {see section
20).
Remove the shift indicator panel mounting
and adjust by moving the panel.
NOTE: Whenever the shift indicator panel is removed,
reinstallthe Danel as described above.
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lnstallation
1. Installthe ATF cooler, ATF cooler line assembly and
the ATF cooler hoses.
6x1.0mm11 N.m ('l 1 kgf.m,8.0lbl'ftlATF COOLER LINE ASSEMBLY
ATF COOLER HOSE
RADIATOR
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf'm, 7 8 lbf'ft)
ATF COOLER
Connect the ATF cooler
lines and ATF cooler. and
as shown.
hoses to the ATF cooler
secure them with the clips
1l lTf{il.T
6-8mm10.2 - 0.3 in)
33-35mm11.3 - 1.4 inl
2-1mm10.1 - 0.2 in)
2-ilmm{0.1 - 0.2 in)
ATF COOI..ER HOSES

Carpet
Replacement
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.
1. Remove:
. Front seat (see page 2O-7 4l
. Rear seat cushion (see pages 20 79, 80, 81)
o Kick panel (see pages 20-59, 60, 61)
o Center pillar lowertrim panel i4D, see page 20-59)
. Front seat belt iower anchor (2Dl3D, see page 20-
86)
. Side trim (see pages 20-59, 60,61)
o Front and rear consoles
. Console panel
Remove the SRS unit covers.
Cut areas @ and @ in the carpet, then pull it back as
snown.
>: Clip locations,2
2.
3.
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LEFT SRSUNIT COVER
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4. Remove the tootrest and parking brake lever mount-
ing bolts, and detach the clips, then remove the car
pet.
>:Clip localions,
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2D l3D l4D:
3 >: Bolt locationsA>.2 A>,2
3 l6x10mm
e2 Y 9.8 N.m r1.o kgr'm,
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5.
2D I3D:
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Take care not to damage. wrinkle or twist the car-
pet.
. Make sure the wire harnesses are routed correctly.
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
. Slip the carpet under the seat side trim (4D) or
side trim panel (2Dl3D) on each side properly.
. Reattach the cut areas @ and @ in the carpet
with wire ties.
FOOTREST
SIOE TBIM

Consoles/Console Panel
Replacement
NoTE:Takecarenottoscratchthefrontandrealconso|es,frontseatandre|atedparts.
Disassemble in numbered sequence
>: Screw locationsa>,8 B>,4>: Clip locationsA>,2 B>.2
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::r_l REAB CONSoLE(with armrest)
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure
NOTE:
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
. Make sure the wire harnesses are not pinched.
. Make sure the connector is connected properly.
€] FRONT CONSOLERemove the shift lever knob (M/T)
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