1998 HONDA CIVIC Driver seat

5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Check that the retractor locking mechanism func-
tions as described on page 20-91.
. Make sure you assemble the washers and collars
on the uoDer and lower anchor bolts as shown.
. Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there
are no twists or kinks in the front seat belt.
SPRINGWASHER
Lower anchor bolt construction:
SPRINGWASHER BUSHING
BUSHING
COLLARS
LOCKWASHER ANCHOR
Reiractor bolt construction:
TOOTHEOLOCK WASHER
WASHERS LowERLOWER ANCHORBOLT
RETRACTOB
Seat belt buckle removal:
1. Remove the front seat through the door opening
{see page 20-74).
2. Remove the center cover (see pages 20-75,76).
3. Remove the center anchor bolt, then remove the seat
belt buckle.
SEAT BELTBUCKLE
ANCHOR BOLTINNER SEATTRACK
TOOTHEOLOCK WASHER
SPRINGWASHER
HARNESS 7/16.20 UNF
CLIP 32 N m (3.3 kgt m, 24 lbf'ft)
4. Driver's: Detach the seat belt switch connector and
harness clip from the seat cushion (see page 20 77).
Remove the seat cushion mounting bolts from the
inner seat track {see page 20-75), and move the inner
seat track, then pull the seat belt switch harness out.
NOTE: Take care not to damage the hinge bracket.
Centsr anchor bolt construction:
CENTER ANCHORBOLT
WASHER
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure you assemble the washers and
bearing on the center anchor bolt as shown.
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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'

Seats
Front Seat Disassembly and Reassembly
CAUTION: When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
NOTE: SEAT-BACK. Take care not to scratch the seat covers and body.. Remove the front seat through the door openlng.
Driver's:
SEAT CUSHION
HEADREST
PIVOT NUTI x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgf,m,16 tbf.ft)
CENTER COVER
8 x 1.25 mm
LOWER CAP
RECLINE ADJUSTER
WASHER
20 N.m 12.0 kgf.m,lil lbtftl
WASHERS
EUSHING
10 x 1.25 mm47 N.m (4.8 kgf.m,3s rbl.ft)
INNER SEATTRACKRECLINECOVER
WASHER
8 x 1.25 mm20 N.m (2.0 kg,f.m,14 tbf.fit
LOWER CAPI
8 x 1.25 mm20 N.m {2.0 kgI.rn,l4 tbf.ft)
i\",-,"
20-13A
HEIGHT HANDLE

Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly' and
note these items:
. Make sure the bushing and pivot washer are installed
properly.
. To connect the connecting wire, twist it 90'.
. Replace the back cover clips with new ones
. To prevent wrinkles when installing the seat-back
cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly
over the pad.
. Apply multipurpose grease to the moving portion of
the seat track.
Front Seat Torsion Bar
Replacement
NOTE| Take care not to tear the seams or damage the
seat covers.
1. Remove the seat cushlon
2. Remove the torsion bar from the hook with a flat tip
screwdriver, then pull out the torsion bar from the
seat cushion frame Put on gloves to protect your
ha nds.
TORSIONSAR
SEAT CUSHION FNAME
TORSION BARSEAT CUSHION
FLAT TIP SCREWDRIVER
3. lnstall in the reverse order of removal'
20-139

Gonnector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Floor Wire Harness lCoupe/Haichbackl
Connsclor or
Terminal
Number of
CavitiesLocationConnects toNotes
c551
c552
c553
c554
c556
c556
c557
c558
c560
c561
c562
c564
c56s
16
8'16
14
20
2
25,)
,I
2
1
14
20
2
2?
1
10
Behind underdash fuse/relay box
Behind under-dash fuse/relay box
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Under left side of dash
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Driver's door
Driver's door
Passenger's door
Passenger's door
Middle of floor
Left side offloor
Left B-pillar
lnside of left rear wheel
Left c-pillar
Left C-pillar
Left C-pillar
Fueltank
Fueltank
Inside of right rear wheel
Right B-pillar
Fueltank
Left side ot dash
Under-dash fuse/relay box {C923)
Under-dash fuse/relay box (C921)
Dashboard wire harness {C503)
Main wire harness (C402)
Main wire harness (C401)
Main wire harness {C401)
Driver's door wire harness (C631)
Driver's door wire harness (C631)
Passenger's door wire harness (C651)
Passenger's door wire harness (C651)
Parking brake switch
Driver's seat belt switch
Driver's door switch
Left rear ABS wheel sensor
Rear wire harness (C601)
Rear wire harness (C601)
Rear wire harness {C602}
Fuel gauge sending unit
Fuel pump
Right rear ABS wheel sensor
Passenger's door switch
Fuel tank pressure sensor sub-harness(c791)
Power mirror switch
ABS
ABS
ABS
G551
G552
Left kick panel
Left side of floor
Body ground, via floor wire harness
Body ground. via floor wire harness
*1r With power windows*2: Without power windows*3: D16Y8 engine {Coupe)
*4: '96 - 98 models*5: '99 - 00 models
23-40

Gonnector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Connector ol
Terminal
Number of
CavitiesLocationConnects toNotes
c553
c554
c556
c557
c557
c558
c559
c560
c561
c562
c563
c564
c565
c566
c567
L5bY
c570
c511
c572
c513
6
14
25
2
25
'|
1
2't4
1'10
6
6
I
1
Behind underdash fuse/relay box
Behind under-dash fuse/relay box
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Under left side of dash
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Drlver's door
Driver's door
Passenger's door
Passenger's door
Middle of floor
Left side of floor
Right B-pillar
lnside of left rear wheel
Left C-pillar
Left C-pillar
Fuel tank
Fuel tank
Inside of right rear wheel
Left B-pillar
Left side of steering wheel
Right B-pillar
Left B-pillar
Left quarter panel
Right quarter panel
Under-dash fuse/relay box {C923)
Under-dash fuse/relay box (C921)
Dashboard wire harness (C503)
Main wire harness (C402)
Main wire harness (C401)
Driver's door wire harness (C631)
Driver's door wire harness (C631)
Front passenger's doorwire harness (C651)
Front passenge/s doorwire harness (C651)
Parking brake switch
Driver's seat belt switch
Front passenger's door switch
Left rear ABS wheel sensor
Rear wire harness (C601)
Rear wire harness (C602)
Fuel gauge sending unit
Fuel pump {FP)
Right rear ABS wheel sensor
Driver's door switch
Power mirror switch
Right rear door wire harness (C671)
Left rear door wire harness (C661)
Left rear door switch
Right rear door switch
ABS
ABS
ABS
G552
Left kick panel
Left side of floor
Body ground, via floor wire harness
Body ground, via floor wire harness
Floor Wire Harness lSedanl: '96 model
*l:With power windows*2; Without power windows
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Gonnector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Floor Wire Harness (Sedanl: '97 - 00 models
Connector or
Terminal
Number of
CavitiesLocationConnects toNotes
c552
c553
c554
c555
c556
c557
c557
c558
c559
c560
c56'l
c562
c563
c564
c566
c568
c569
c570
c571
c572
16
8
14
20
25
2
2
1
2
1
20
2
2
2
1
l0
1
1
Behind under-dash fuse/relay box
Behind under dash fuse/relay box
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Under left side of dash
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Driver's door
Driver's door
Passenger's door
Passenger's door
Middle of floor
Left side of floor
Right B-pillar
Inside of left rear wheel
Left C-pillar
Left C-pillar
Left C-pillar
Fuel tank
Fuel tank
Inside of righr rear wheel
Left B-pillar
Fuel tank
Left side of steering wheel
Righr B,pillar
Left B pillar
I ofr ^,,.riar ^.^al
Right quarter panel
Under-dash fuse/relay box (C923)
Under-dash fuse/relay box (C921)
Dashboard wire harness (C503)
Main wire harness (C402)
Main wire harness (C401)
Main wire harness (C401)
Driver's door wire harness (C631)
Driver's door wire harness {C631}
Front passenger's door wire harness (C651)
Front passenger's door wire harness (C651)
Parking brake switch
Driver's seat belt switch
Front passenger's door switch
Left rear ABS wheel sensor
Rear wire harness (C601)
Rear wire harness (C601)
Rear wire harness (C602)
Fuel gauge sending unit
Fuel pump (FP)
Right rear ABS wheel sensor
Driver's door switch
Fuel tank pressure sensor sub-harness(c791)
Power mirror switch
Right rear door wire harness (C671)
Left rear door wire harness (C661)
Left rear door switch
Right rear door switch
ABS
ABS
ABS
G551Left kick panel
Left side of floor
Body ground, via floor wire harness
Body ground, via floor wire harness
"1r With power windows*2: Without power windows
*3:'97 - '98 models*4: '99 - 00 models
23-44

Starting System
Starter Replacement
1.Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the
radio, then write down the frequencies for the
radio's preset buttons ('99 - 00 models).
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Disconnect the starter cable from the B terminal on
the solenoid, then disconnect the BLK trHT wire
from the S terminal.
MOUNTING BOLT44 N.m l/t.s kgf.m. 32 lbf.ft)
S TERMINAL
MOUNTING BOLT6,1 N.m {4.5 kstm.32lbtftl
MOUNTING NUT9 N,m {0.9 kgl.m,6.s lbtftl
B TERMINAL
4. Remove the two bolts holding the starter, then
remove the starter.
lnstall in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: When installing the staner cable, make sure
that the crimped side ofthe ring terminal is facing out.
TERMINAL
Connect the battery positive cable and negative cable
to the battery.
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the
customer's radio station presets ('99 - 00 models).
7.
Crimped side of ring
23-100
Starter Reassembly
'1. Pry back each brush spring with a screwdriver, then
position the brush about halfway out of its holder.
and release the spring to hold it there.
Install the armature in the housing. Next, pry back
each brush spring again, and push the brush down
until it seats against the commutator, then release
the spring against the end of the brush.
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3. Install the end cover on the brush holder.
ERUSH HOLDER