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Dashboard
Removal (cont'd)
7. lf necessary, remove the dashboard frame from the dashboard.
>: Screw localionsa>,21 B>,4a: Nut locations, 3
>: Clip locations
l^1./'\
I Shl:' Olb'tvY/l\-]1
ra 6 x '1.0 mm
Yi.!i[11"-"'".
DASHBOARD BRACKETSIDE COVER
Installation is the reverse of the removal orocedure.
NOTE:
. Before tightening the bolts, make sure the dashboard wire harnesses are not pinched.a Make sure the connectors, antenna lead and air mix control cable are connected properly.
FRONT PASSENGER'S
OASHBOARD
20-72
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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'
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DashboardBumpers
I
Center Panel Removal and
Installation
1. Remove the dashboard center lower cover.
2. Remove the screws, then pull out the center panel.
>: Sc.ew locationi,4 >: Clip locationsA >,3B>,4rl
@Y,
UPPER VENT I(NOB
Disconnect the connectors from the heater controlunit and hazard warning switch.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the connectors are connectedpropefly.
20-136
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
FRONT BUMPER
a&
Front Grille Removal and
Installation
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the front bumper.
Remove the front bumper. Remove the screws. thenslide the front grille forward by detaching the hooks.
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Heater and Air Conditioning
Heater '.'..""" 21'1
Air Conditioning ......."'.. "' 22-1
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS}
The civic sRs includes a driver's airbag located in the steering wheel hub ln addition, all models (except some
models for canada) have a passenger's airbag located in the dashboard above the glove box'
Information necessary to safely service the sRS is included in this service Manual ltems marked with an asterisk (*)
on the contents page include, or are located near, sRs components. servicing, disassembling or replacing these
items will require special precautions and tools, and should therefore be done by an authorized Honda dealer'
@-";;il rendsring the SRS inoperative, which could lead to personal iniury or deaih in the svent of a sev€re
frontal collision. all SRS service work must be pertormed by an authorized Honda d€aler'
. lmploper service procedures, including incorrest removal and instsllation of the sRs, could lead to personal
iniury caused by unintentional deployment of the airbags'
o Do not bump the SRS unit. Otherwise. the system may fait in case of a collision. or the airbags may deploy
when the ignition switch is ON {ll}'
. sRs electrical wiring harncsses are id€ntified by yellow colol coding. Related components ale located in lhe
steering column, front console, dashboard, dashboald lowet panel, and in the dashboard above the glove box'
Do not use electricaltest equipment on these circuits.
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'99 - 00 Models
UNDER,HOOO FUSE/RELAY 8OX
PUSN SWITCH
lHce nvosrar F)- aLu neo(Wirh IVC)
DASH LIGHTS -/1BBTGNTNESS < l- FEoCONTROLLER -!
IGN TION SW TCHUNDEF DASHFUSElRELAY BOX
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ELUAVHT
I
YBLUi BtK
BLOWERMOTOR
ELOWERMOTORHIGHRELAY
PNK/BLK
FED''WHT
RED,YEL
GRY
BRN
YEL
YEL/FEO
6RNiYEL
8LU/!VHT
YEL/BLU
BRNfiHT
GFNM/HT
GRNi FED
O :8P CONNECTOR
! :20P CONNECTOF
E : 12P CONNECToR
BLUi BLK
1
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HEATER CONTROL PANEL
VENT
MOOEHEAT CONTFOLMOTOF- M.COMDEF
[[f&H,,4*,",,
BLK
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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),
21-6
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Heater Control Panel Input/Output Signals
HEATER CONTROL PANEL lilP CONNECToR
Wire side of lemale terminals
21-7
Terminal
No.
Wire
colorSignalTerminal
No.
Wire
colorSignal
1YELHEAT/DEFINPUT8YEVREDVENTINPUT
BLfiELINPUT9G RNI/ELHEATIr'ENTINPUT
WHT/BLU+BINPUT'10BLKGROUNDOUTPUT
4YEUBLUDEFINPUT11*BLU/REDA./C THERMOSTATINPUT
5REDDASH LIGHTS
BRIGHTNESS CONTROLLEROUTPUT12GRN/WHTFRESHINPUT
6RE D/8LKCOMBINATION LIGHT
SWITCHINPUT13GRN/REDRECIRCULATEINPUT
1BLUMHTHEATINPUT14GRNHEATER FAN SWITCHOUTPUT
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Troubleshooting -'96 - 98 Models
Blower Motor Speed
HEATER FAN SWITCH 6P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
21-a
Blower motor runs. but one orrnore speeds are inoperative,
Chsck for a short or an open inthe wire{s}:Turn the ignition switch ON {ll),and the heater fan switch OFF.
Does the blower motor run?
Check for a shon in th6 wirels):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the blower motor2P connector,3. Remove the center dashboardlower cover (see section 20),and disconnect the heater lanswitch 6P connector,4. Disconnect the blower resistor 4P connector,5. Check for continuity betweenthe No. 2,3, 4 and 5lerminalsof the heater fan switch 6Pconnector and body ground
individually.
ls there continuity?Reolace the heater fan switch,
Repair short in the wire(s)beiween the blower resistor, theheater tan switch and the blowermotor,
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