1999 HONDA CIVIC Hood

Opener CablesOpener and Latch
Replacement (cont'dl
Hatch/Fuel lid opener cable l3Dl:
NOTE: Remove the following parts, then pull the carpetback as necessary (see page 20-66).
. Rear seat cushion and rear seat back (see page 20-80). Lower anchor bolt from the front seat belt (see page
20 86)
. Side trim {see page 20-60). Spare tire lid
. Rear center shelf and rear side shelf {see page 20-60). Rear trim panel (see page 20-60). Side trim panel (see page 20,60)
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FUEL LID LATCH
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Route the openercable through thehole in the body.
HATCH/FUEL LIOOPENER
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure each opener cable is routed and con-nected properly.
. Make sure the hatch and fuel lid open properly.
page 20-112)
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Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to bend the opener cables.
Hood release handle:
NOTE: Remove the kick panel (see pages 20-59, 60.61).
>: Bolt locations, 2 ]I
HOOO OPENERCABLE(see page 20-108)
Hood latch:
NOTE: Remove the front bumper (see page 20-94).
>: Eolt locations, 3 I6 x '1.0 mm9.8 N.m11.0 kgf.m,
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the opener cable is connected properly.. Make sure the hood opens properly and locks
securely.

Windshield Wiper Arms
and Linkage
Hatch latch/Lock cylinder:
NOTE: Remove the hatch trim panel (see page 20-63).
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lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Grease the hatch latch.
. Make sure the hatch opens properly and locks
securely.
. Make sure the cylinder rod is connected properly.
Replacement
CAUTION: Pul on gloves to protect your hands
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the hood and body.
1. Remove the windshield wiper arms, then remove
the hood seal and cowl cover.
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Disconnect the connector, then
shield wiper linkage assemblY.
Japan/Canada-produced:
remove the wind-
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(cont'd)
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Body ('98 model)
Opener and Latch
Hood Latch Cover Replacement ""'.' 20-132
Hatch Handle Replacement ..'.'....'...' 20-132
Hatch Latch/Lock CYlinder
Replacement "...'.."..'.'... 20-133
Outline of '98 Model Changes
. The hood latch cover was added
. The hatch handle was added (3D)

Opener and Latch
Hood Latch Cover Replacement
NOTE: Take ca.e not to the hood latch cover and body.
HOOO LATCH COVER
HOOD LATCH
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Hatch Handle Replacement
Remove the hatch trim panel {see page 20-63).
Remove the hatch handle bolts,
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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),
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Troubleshooting -'96 - 98 Models
Blower Motor
BLOWER MOTOR 2P CONNECTOR
Wi.e side of fernale terminals
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glower motor does not run at all.
Check the No.55 (40A)luse in theunder hood fuse/relay box, andthe No. 17 (7.5 A) luse in theundeFdash luse/relay box.
Repl.ce th. fuse{rl, .nd rochack.
Check the blower motor:1. Connect the No. 2 terminal ofthe blower motor 2P connoctor to body ground with a
lumper wrre.2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Does the blower motor run?
Chock for an opsn in the wire:1. Disconnect the ,umper wireand the blower motor 2P con-nector,2. Measure the voltage betweenthe No. 1 terminal and bodyground.
ls there battery voltage?
Ch6ck tha blower motor relay:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Remove the blower motorrelay from the under-hoodfuse/relay box, and test it (see
page 21-49).
Replace tha blower moior reley.
To page 21-11
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Troubleshooting -'96 - 98 Models
From page 21-10
Check the under-hood fuse/relayDOX:N/leasure the voltage between theNo. 3 terminal of the blowermotor relay 4P socket and bodyground,
ls there baftery voltage?
Check lor an open in th€ wire:1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. Measure the voltage betweenthe No. 4 terminal of the blow-er motor relay 4P socket andbody ground.
Repair open in tho wire betweenthe No. 17 fuss and tho blowelmotor rclay,
Check for en opon in the wire:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Check for continuity betweenthe No. 2 terminal of the blow-er motor relay 4P socket andbody ground.
Check foi an open in the wirebetwe€n the blower motor relavand body glound. lf the wiro isOK, check fo. poor ground atG{01 and G4O2.
ls there continuity?
Repair open in the BLU/WHTwire b€tween the blower motorrelav and the blower motor.
Blower Motor (cont'dl
BLOWER MOTOR RELAY 'P SOCKET
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Troubleshooting -'96 - 98 Models
Both heater and A/C do not work.
Check the No. 17 {7.5 A) fuse in theunderdash fuse/relay box, and theNo. 47 (7.5 A) fuse in the underhood fuse/relay box.
R.phce the fuso{s), .nd rccheck.
Chack tor an open in the wi.e:1. Remove the center dashboardlower cover (see section 20),and disconnect the heatercontrol panel 14P connector.2. Torn the ignition switch ON {ll).3. Measure the voltage betweenthe No. 2 terminal of theheater control panel 14P con-nector and body ground.
Rcpair opGn in th€ wiro betwoonthe No. 17 tuse and the hoatclcontrol panel.
ls there baftery voltage?
Check for an opon in the wiro:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Measure the voitage betweenthe No. 3 terminal of theheater control panel 14P con-nector and body ground.
Rgprii open in th6 wira b€twacnthe No. il7 tui. and the heat.tcont.ol p.nal.
ls there battery voltage?
Check foi an open in the wi.e:Check for continuity between theNo. 10 terminal ot the heater con-trol panel 14P connector andbody ground.
Check lor an opon in tho wireb€{w6on the hoator control oaneland body ground. lI the wirc isOK, check tor poor ground atG401 .nd G4O2.
Check for looae wiaos or ooolconnections at the hoater controlpanol 14P connector. lf the con-nactions dre good. 3ubstitute tknown-9ood heater controlpanel, and rech6ck. It tho symp-tom/indication 9oe3 .wry,replace the original heatel con-trol oanol.
Heater Control Panel
HEATER CONTROL PANEL 1,lP CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
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