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Glove box removal:
Remove the bolts, then remove the glove box.
>: Bolt locations,2
Installation is the reverse of the removal proceoure
Side air vent/Side defogger trim removal:
SIOE DEFOGGER TRIMSHOPTOWET_Carefully PrY rt at the
then remove it,side edge,
SIDE AIR VENTRemove the driver's dashboard lower
cover, or oPen the glove Dox,
HOOKS
then push the cliPs from each
opening by hand, and Pull it
out. Disconnect the connedors(driver's side).
HOOKS
DASH LIGHTSBRIGHTNESSCONTROLLERCONNECTOR{for some models)
CFUISE CONTROLMASTER SWITCHCONNECTOR(for some models)
Center dashboard lower covel:
1. Remove:
. Driver's dashboard lower cover
. Glove box
2. Remove the screws and bolt, then remove the cen-
ter dashboard lower cover. Disconnect the accesso-
ry socket connector'
>i Boh, screw locations
a>, 1 B>'5
A s*o.e-- I A
@;*;ry'-1'-.J _e)
3. Installation is the reverse of the removal proceoure'
(cont'd)
20-69
LOWER COVER
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Dashboard
Gomponent Removal/lnstallation
(cont'd)
Center panel removal:
1. Remove:
. Center dashboard lower cover (see page 20-69)
. Radio {see section 23)
2. Remove the rear window defogger switch and haz-
ard warning switch, then disconnect the connectors.
>: Screw locations, 5 >: Clip locationsA>,4 B>,3
fii*-)
CENTERPANEI.
rt-xR.
W
IHAZARDWARNINGswlTcH
r44 "
F.IZvl
IIREARwtNoowOEFOGGERswtrcH
MtxCONTNOLCABLE
3. Disconnect the air mix control cable, and remove the
screws, then pull out the center panel.
4. Disconnect the connectors from the heater control
u nit.
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the connectors are connected properly.
. Adjust the air mix control cable (see section 21).
20-70
Removal
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section (24) before preforming repairs or ser-
vice.
NOTE:
. An assistant is helpful when removing and installing
the dashboard.
. Take care not to scratch the dashboard, body and
related parts.
1. Remove:
o Front and rear consoles (see page 20-67)
. Console panel (see page 2O 67),
. Driver's dashboard lower cover and knee bolster(see page 20-68)
. Glove box (see page 20-69)
. Center dashboard lower cover (see page 20-69i
2. Lower the steering column (see section 17).
@ To avoid accidental deplovment and
possible injury, always disconnect the driver's
airbag connector belore lowering the steering col-
umn lsee section 241.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the steering column,
wrap it with a shop towel.
3. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness connectors,
remove the nuts, then move the under-dash fuse/
relay box. Disconnect the antenna lead and moon-
roof relay connectors.
DASHBOARD cltPs
CONNECTORS(for some models)
MOONROOFRELAY
ANTENNALEAO
FRAME
SRS MAINHARNESS
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf m,7.2lbt.ltl
DATACONNECTOR WIRE HARNESSDetach. CONNECTORS
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Front Seat
Removal
CAUTION: When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrapit with protective tape lo prevent damage.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the seat covers and body.
1. Remove the seat track end cover, then remove thebolts.
SEAT TRACKCOVER
FRONT SEAT
)
SEAT TRACKEND COVER
BOLT8 x'1.25 mft22 N..n 12.2 kgl.m,16 rbf.ft)
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.rn 12,2 kgl.m,16 tbtft)
20-74
2. Lift the driver's front seat, then disconnect the seatbelt switch connector.
SEAT BELTswtTcHCONNECTOR
4.
Remove the headrest.
Carefully remove the front seat through the dooropening.
Installation is the reverse ol the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the connector is connected prop-
erry.
5.
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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)
v
l
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
d
ER CAP
l
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
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Harness Wiring and Recline
Cable Locations
NOTE: When installing the seat cushion, make sure the
seat belt switch harness, connector and recline cable are
fastened correctly on the seat cushion frame'
Driver's:>: Clip locations
Passenger's (with lecline cablel:
TRACK
Seat Cover RePlacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protest yout hands'
NOTE: Take care not to tear the seams or damage the
seat covers.
Seat-back cover removal:
1. Release the hook, and fold back the seat-back cover'
Release all inside springs, then fold back the seat-
back cover.
Remove the headrest.
Remove the headrest guide, then remove the seat-
back cover.
lnst;llation is the reverse of the removal procedure'
NOTE: To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-
back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly
over the pad before securing the inside springs and
hook.
3.
(cont'd)
20-77
HEADREST
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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
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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.
>: Scrow locltion3,6
I
dbp i
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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.