1998 HONDA INTEGRA tow

Moonroof
Opening Drag Check
(Motor Removedl
Before installing the motor, measure the effort required
to open the glass using a spring scale as shown.
CAUTION: When using a spring scale, protecl the lead-
ing edge ot the glass with a shop towel.
lf load is over 40 N (4 kgl, 9 lbfi, check side clearance
and glass height adjustment (see page 20-85)
Closing Force Check
{Motor Installed}
'1 . Alter installing all removed parts, have a helper hold
the switch to close the glass while you measure
Jorce required to stop it. Attach a spring scale as
shown. Read the lorce as soon as the glass stops
moving, then immediately release the switch and
spring scale.
CAUTION: when using a spring scale, protecl the
leading edge oI the glass with a shop towel.
Closing Force: 200-290 N
(20-30 ksf,44-66 lbtl
lf the force is not within specitication, install a new
lock washer, adiust the tension by turnlng the mo-
tor clutch adjusting nut, and bend the lock washer
against the motor clutch adjusting nut.
GLASS
\
clocKwrsE /?l a COUNTER-
To Increase \1, CLOCKWISE
force I lo oecreaseforce
20-90
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Headliner
Replacement (cont'd)
LEFT OUARTER PILLARTRIM PANEL
9. Lower the headliner as shown.
NOTE: Take care not to bend and scratch the
head liner.
RIGHT OURTER PILLARTRIM PANEL
1O. Remove the headliner through the hatch opening
1 1. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a When inserting the headliner through the hatch
opening, be careful not to lold or bend it. Also,
be careful not to scratch the body.
a Check that both sides o{ the headliner are secure'
ly attached to the trim and panels.
a When installing the rool trim, install the ioint
toward the rear.
HEAOLINER
HEADLINER
20-100
Sedan
1.Rem ove:
a Center pillar lower trim {see page 20-94)
a Front and rear door trim (see page 20-94)
a Front pillar trim lsee page 20 9'.
a Center pillar trim {see page 20 94)
a Rear pillar trim panel (see page 20-95)
a Rearview mirror (see page 20 52)
Remove the sunvisor and holder from each side.
: Screw locations, 6
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HOLDER
suNVlsoR
LOCK WASHER
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Headliner
Replacement (cont'd)
5.
6.
Remove the roof trim (moonroof model).
Detach the clips by sliding the headliner torward.
ROOF TRIM
Remove the headliner through the passenger's door
openrng.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a When inserting the headliner through the door
opening, be caretul not to fold or bend it. Also,
be careful not to scratch the body.
o Check that both sides of the headliner are secure-
ly attached to the trim and panels.
a When installing the roof trim, install the joint
toward the rear.
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7.
8.
HEAOLINER
HEAOLINER

Seat Belts
tor.
Hatchback
lnspection
Retractor Inspection
1. Before installing the retractor, check that the seat belt
can be pulled out freely.
2. 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-
* : Mounted Position
RETRACTOB
Forward -
Rear:
lnside
Rear:
RETRACTOR
lnside
3. Replace the seat belt with a new one if there is any
abnorm.ality.
On-the-Car Seat Belt Inspection
1. Check that the seat belt is not twisted or caught on
anytnrng-
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 if 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 of the loops with a clean cloth damp-
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 retracts automatically
when released.
For each passenger's seat belt, make sure that the
locking mechanism in the seat belt retractor engages
when the seat belt is pulled allthe way out.
Replace the seat belt with a new one if there is any
abnormality.
4.
1.
6.

3. Remove the rear console-
NOTE:
a Lift up the parking brake lever.
a Detach the hooks by lifting the front of the rear
console and sliding it rearward.
Remove the ashtray and front console panel.
> : Screw locations, 2
Disconnect the connector.
5. Remove the Screws.
NOTE: Remove the shift lever knob (M/T).
>; Screw locationi,4
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SHIFT LEVERKNOB
FRONT CONSOLE
6. Remove the front console as shown.
NOTE: Wrap the shift lever and Ay'T gear position indica-
tor panel with a shop towel to prevent damage.
20-131

Replacement
1. To remove the dashboard, tirst remove the:
a Front seats {see page 20-'103)
a Front and rear consoles (see page 20-130)
a Oashboard lower cover {see page 20-133)
a Knee bolster (see page 20-134)
. Glove box (see page 20-137). Clock (see page 20-1371
. Moonroof switch (see page 20-136)
a Stereo radio/cassette (see page 20-134)
2. Lower the steering column (see section 17).
NOTE: To prevent damage to the steering column,
wrap it with a shop towel.
l ; Boh, nut locations
AA : Bolr, 28

: Nut, 2
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgl.n,16 tbf.ft)o21 13 N m 11.3 kgl m,
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STEERING JOINTCOVER
STEERING COLUMN
3. Remove the nuts, then remove the front passenger's
airbag bracket.


: Nut locations, 4
6 x 1.0 mm L9.8Nm
{1.o kgt m,7.2tbt.rrUFRONT PASSENGEB'SAIRBAG
PASSENGER'S
SRS MAINAIRBAG BRACKET
HARNESS
4. Disconnect the air mix control cable and connectors.
AIR MIX CONTROLCABLE
HEATERCONTROLPANELCONNECTORS
(cont'd)
20-139

Dashboard
6.
Replacement (cont'dl
5. Disconnect the antenna lead.
Disconnect the connectors from the under-dash
fuse/relay box.
7.Remove the access panels on both sides.
CAUTION: When pfying with a tlat tip screwdrivel,
wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
ACCESSPANEL
HOOK H R<-- cLlP -- tfit\z-:E--4l_l
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DASHBOARD
20-140
8. Remove the bolts, then lift and remove the
dashboard.
CAUTION: Use protective tape on the bottom of thefront pillar trim.
NOTE:
a Take care not to scratch the dashboard.
a To prevent damage to the shift lever and A/T gear
position indicator panel, wrap them with a shop
rowet.
V: Eolt localions, 6
6 x 1.0 mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf m,7 .2 ,hl.ltl
9. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a Make sure the dashboard fits onto the body cor,rec y.
a Before tightening the bolts, make sure the dashboard wire harnesses are not pinched, and that
the dashboard is not interfering with the air mix
control cable.
SHOP TOWEL

Retainers andWeatherstrip
Replacement
I
CAUTION: Wear glov3s to remove and install the retainers.
NOTE: Take care not to bend the retainers.
< : Screw locations, 19< : Clip locarions, 8
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RETAINER
WEATHEBSTRIP
SHOP TOWEL
CEf{TER PILLARMOLDING
Roof side section:Center pillar section:
FRONT CENTER PILLAR
GLASS MOLDINGREAR
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FRONTGLASSCENTER PILLARMOLDING
NOTE: The numbers after the par1 namesshow the quantities ot the pans used.
WEATHER,STRIPPILLARWEATHER.STRIPRETAINER
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a Check the weatherstrip for damage or deterioration, and replace it it necessary.
a After installing the weatherstrip, check ,for water leaks.
a lJ necessary, adjust the position of the door glass (see page 2O-4O).
a ll necessary, replace any damaged clips.
REAR CLIP
RETAINER
WEATHERSTBIP