1999 HONDA CIVIC Front seat

Replacement
CAUTION: When prying with a flat-tip screwdrivet, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage'
NOTE:
. Take care not to scratch the seat covers and body
. Remove the front seat through the door openlng'
Driver's:
NOTE: Refer to page 2O-77 for the seat belt switch harness wiring location'
SEAT CUSHION
CENTER COVER
INNER SEATTBACK
PIVOT NUT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m l.2.216 tbf.ft)
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35 tbt.ft)
10 x 1.25 mm47 N.m {4.8 kgf m,10 x 1.25 mm47 N.m {i1.8 kgl m,35 tbr.ft)
RECLINE ADJUSTER
LOW
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ER CAP
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RECLINE
CONNECTING WIRETo connect, twist 180'
OUTER SEATTRACK
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure'
NOTE:
. Make sure the bushing and pivot washer
installed ProPerly.. To prevent wrinkles when installing the seat-
back cover, make sure the material is stretched
evenly over the Pad.
. Grease the sliding Portion
8 x 1.25 mm20 N.m 12.0 kgf.m,14 tbt.ft)
are
RECLINEKNOB
(cont'd)
20-75
10 x 1.25 mm47 N.m {4.8 kgf'm,35 tbtftl

Front Seat
Replacement (cont'd)
Passenger's (with reclino cablel:
NOTE; Refer to page 20-77 for the recline cable location.
HEADREST
PIVOTWASHER
LOWERCAP
PIVOT NUT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12,2 kgl.m,tbt.ftt
SEAT CUSHION
CENTER COVER
10 x 1,25 mm47 N.m (4.8 kgf.m,
10 x 1.25 mm47 N.m {4.8 kgf.m,3s tbt.ft)
INNER SEATTRACK
35 tbf.ftl
RECLINE ADJUSTEB
RECLINECOVER
i LowER CAP
bRECLINECABLE
x 1.25 mm47 N'm (4.7 kgf.m,35 tbtftl
SEAT
8 x 1.25 mm20 N.m {2.0 kgf.m,14 rbf.ft)
ruf, To connect, twist 180'.
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the bushing and pivot washer are
installed properly.
. To prevent wrinkles when installing the seat-back
cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly
over the pad.
. Adjust the recline cable.
. G.ease the sliding ponion.
SEAT-BACK
20-76

Front Seat
2.
1.
3.
CUSHIONCOVER
cover all the
remove the
Seat Cover Replacement (cont'd)
Seat cushion cover removal:
Remove the seat cushion {see pages 20,75,76).
Remove the clips from under the seat cushion, thenloosen the seat cushion cover.
>: Clip locataons
Pull back lhe edge of the seat cushion
way around, then release the clips, and
seat cushaon cover.
>: Clip locations
SEATCUSHIONCOVER
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20-7A
4. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat cush-ion cover, make sure the material is stretched
evenly over the pad before securing the clips.. Replace the released clips with new ones.
UPHOLSTERY RING PLIERS
NEW CLIP
SEAT FRAME

Front Seat Belt
Replacement
CAUTION: Check the front seat belts for damage, and
replace them it necessary. Be carolul not to damage
them during removal and installation.
Front seat belt removal (4Dl:
1.Slide the front seat forward fully.
Remove the center pillar lower trim panel (see page
20-59).
Remove the upper anchor cover and lower anchor
cap.
SHOULDERANCHOR
UPPER ANCHOR BOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N.m (3.3 kgit m,24 lbf.ft)Apply liquid thread lock.
2.
3.
FRONT SEATBELT
RETRACTOR
RETRACTORMOUNTING BOLT6x1.0mm9.8Nm(1.0kgf.m.7.2 tbf.ftl
ER ANCHOR
Remove all the anchor bolts and the retractor bolt,
remove the retractor mounting bolt, then remove
the front seat belt and retractor.
1
I
ILOWCAP
7/1&20 UNF32 N.m (3.3 kgl.m.24 rbl.ftl
7/16-20 UNF32 N.m {3.3 kgf.m,24lbf.ft}
6.
8 x 1.25 mm23 N.m {2.3 kgt'm,17 tbf.ft)
ANCHORADJUSTER
7. 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 uDDer and lower anchor bolts as shown.
. Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there
are no twists or kinks in the front seat belt.
Upper anchor boh construciion:
UPPER ANCHORBOLT
Remove the center pillar upper trim (see page 20-59)
Remove the shoulder anchor adjuster.
UPPER
COLLARApply liquid thread
(cont'd)
20-85
SUSHING

Front Seat Belt
Replacement (cont'dl
Lower anchor bolt construction:
SPRINGWASHER
COLLARSBUSHINGLOWERANCHOB
Retractor bolt construqtion :
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RETRACTORBOLT
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LOWER ANCHOR
WASHEBS
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20-86
Front seat belt removal (2Dl3Dl:
1. Sljde the front seat forward fully.
2. Removel
. Rear seat-back and rear seat cushion (see pages
20-80, 81)
. Rear center shelf and rear side shelf (3D. see
page 20'60)
. Rear trim panel (3D, see page 20-60)
. Side trim panel (see pages 20'60,61)
3. Remove the upper anchor cover and lower anchor cap.
UPPER ANCHOR BOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N.m (3.3 kgI.m,24 tbf.ftl
@<-'-.-.-.- ,PPER aNcHoR
RETRACTORMOUNTING BOLT6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt m,7.2 tbtft)
LOWER ANCHOR BOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N.m (3.3 kgl m, 24lbtft)
LOWEBANCHORCAP
IIto
4. Remove all the anchor bolts and the retractor bolt,
remove the retractor mounting bolt, then remove the
front seat belt and retractor.
RETRACTOR BOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N m 13.3 kgf m,24 tbf.ftl

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.
20-47

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
* 10-
15 15'
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ForwaJdlnside
7.
20-91
3D:
ao"40'- -+ 40...'' 15' 15' --
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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.
1.
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.

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
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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)
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