2000 HONDA CIVIC Top

Opening Drag Check
{Motor Removed)
Before installing the motor, measure lhe effort required
to open the glass using a spring scale as shown.
CAUTION: When using a spring scale, pfotest the lead-
ing edge ol the glass with a shop towel.
lf load is over 40 N (4 kgf,9 lbf), check the side clearance
and glass height (see page 20-51).
SHOP TOWEL
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Closing Force Check
(Motor Installedl
'1. After installing all removed parts, have a helper
hold the switch to close the glass while you mea-
sure the force required to stop it. Attach a spring
scale as shown. Read the force as soon as the glass
stops moving, then immediately release the switch
and spring scale.
CAUTION: When using a spring scale, protect the
lerding edge ol the glass with a shop towel.
Closing Force: 200 - 290 N(20 - 30 kst, 44 - 66 lbfl
lf the torce in not within specification, install a new
lock washer, adjust the tension by turnang the motor
clutch adjusting nut, and bend the lock washer
against the motor clutch adjusting nut.
LOCKWASHERReplace.
COUNTER.cLocKwrsETo decrease
SCALE

Seat Belts
Inspection
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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
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Forward
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Rear:
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15 15'
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ForwaJdlnside
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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.

Seat Belts
Child Seat Anchor Plate
Attachment points are provided for a rear seat mounted
child restraint system which uses a top tether. The attach-
ment points are located on the rear shelf or rear trim
panel, just behind the rear seat-back. When using a child
seat with a top tether, install the child seat anchor plates
securely.
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NOTE; Remove the plug covers from the attachment
points of the rear shelf.
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NOTE: The reartrim panel has perforations at each attach-
ment point. Cut the rear trim panel along the perforations
to make a hole.
REAR TRIMPANEL
PLUG COVERS
REAR SHELF
POINTS
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NOTE:
TOOTHED WASHEB
Do not remove the toothed washer from the child seat
anchor plate. Use the child seat anchor plate with the
toothed washer attached to it.
When installing a child seat on the rear seat, follow
the instructions of the manufacturer of the child seat
Additional anchor olates are available.
@r Do not us6 the child seat anchor plate for any othel
purposs; it is designed exclusively tor installation of a
child 3eat.
. Make suro the rear seat-back is locked firmly when
installing 8 child seat.

Seat Belts
Child Seat Anchor Plate Removal/lnstallation
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Attachment points are provided for a rear-seal-mounted child restraint system that usespoints are located on the rear shelf, tust behind the rear seat-back.The child seat anchor plates are installed in the middle and on both sides of the rear shelf.covered with the child seat anchor olate cover.
a top tether. The attachment
Each child seat anchor plate is
NOTE:
' Do not remove the toothed washer from the child seat anchor plate, Use the anchor plate with the toothed washerattached to it.
. When installing a child seat on the rear seat, follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the child seat.. When installing the anchor plates, the one with the shoner spacer goes in the middle.. Make sure the rear seat-backs are locked firmly when installing a child seat.
Unit: mm (in.)
REAR SHELF
CIIILD SEAT ANCHORPLATE COVER
MIDOLE CHILDSEAT ANCHOR
CHILO SEATANCHORPLATE COVER
CHILD SEATANCHORPLATE COVER
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgl m,
PLA
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgl.m,
I x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgl.m,16 tbt.ftt
17 {0.67)
16 tbf.ft)
15 {0.s9)
WASHER
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TOOTHEO
ll ff*,".rd,',i"'"o*
SIDESEAT
I x 1,25 mmN.m {2.2 kgf.m.16 tbtftl
SIDE
16 tbf ftl
ANCHOR PLATESEAT ANCHORPLATE
ATTACHMENT POINTS
torward .
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TOOTHED
12lO.47l19 (0.75)

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Attachment points are provided for a rear-seat mounted child restraint system that uses a top tether' The attachment
points are located on the rear trim panel.
The child seat anchor plates are rnstalled in the middle and on both sides of the rear trim panel Each child seat anchor
plale is covered with the child seat anchor plate cover'
NOTE:
. Do not remove the toothed washer from the child seat anchor plate. use the anchor plate with the toothed washer
attached to it.
. when installing a child seat on the rear seat, follow the instructions ol the manufacturer of the child seat'
. Make sure the rear seat-backs are locked firmly when installing a child seat'
gn;1 6rn (in.)
ATTACHMENT POINTS
CHILO SEATANCHOR PLATE
CHILD SEATANCHOB PLATECOVER
8 x 1.25 mm22 N..n (2.2 kgl'm.16 tbfft)
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Overhaul -'96 - 98 Models
HEATER FAN SWITCHTest, page 21-49
Air Mix Control Cable Replacomenl
1. Cut the inner cable on the lever side of the cable holder, then remove both pieces of the inner cable.
2. Using a sharp knife, cut completely through the end of the cable housing at the two locations.
3. Slidethe largesection ofthecable housing outofthe cable holder, being careful not to da mage the cable stops.
4. Carefully remove the cut pieces of the cable housing with a small flat tip screwdriver.
5. Hook the tip of the new air mix control cable to the temperature control lever, then push the cable housing into the
cable holder until it locks into place.
NOTE: After assembly, check that the temperature control lever slides smoothly through the full stroke lrom right to left.
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Temperature Control
Adjustment -'96 - 98 Models
1. From under the hood, disconnect the heater valve
cable from the heater valve.
TERVALVECABLEHEATER VALVE ARM
2.From under the dash, disconnect the air mix control
cable housing from the cable clamp,
AIR MIXCONTROLARM
3.Set the temperature control lever to MAX. COOL.
With the air mix control cable attached to the air
mix control arm, gently pull on the outer cable
housing to fully close the door and to remove any
slack in the cable. Don't pullto hard, or the temper-
ature control lever will move.
Hold the air mix control arm against the stop. then
snap the air mix control cable housing into the
cable clamp.
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6. From under the hood. move the heater valve arm to
the fully closed position. then attach the heater
valve cable to the heater valve arm.
7. Hold the heater valve arm in the closed position,
and gently pull on the heater cable outer housing to
take up any slack. then install the heater valve cable
housing into the cable clamp.
HEATER VALVE ARM

Adjustment -'99 - 00 Models
1. From under the hood, open the cable clamp, then
disconnect the heater valve cable from the heater
valve arm.
From under the dash. disconnect the heater valve
cable housing from the cable clamp, and disconnect
the heater valve cable from the air mix control arm.
HEATER VALVE CABLE
Set the temperature control dial on MAX COOL with
the ignition switch ON {ll).
Attach the heater valve cable to the air mix control
arm as shown above. Hold the end of the heater
valve cable housing against the stop, then snap the
heater valve cable housing into the cable clamp.
HEATER VALVE ARM
5. From under the hood. turn the heater valve arm to
the fullv closed oosition as shown, and hold it,
Attach the heater valve cable to the heater valve
arm, and gently pull on the heater valve cable hous-
ing to take up any slack, then install the heater valve
cable housing into the cable clamp.
HEATER VALVE ARM
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