2000 HONDA CIVIC o ring

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
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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
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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.
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Rear Seat Belt
Replacement
CAUTION: Chack the rear seat belts for damage, and
replace them if necessary, 8e carolul not to damage
lhem during removal and installation.
Rear seat belt removal {2Dl4D}:
1. Remove:
. Rear seat cushion (see pages 20-79, 81)
. Rear seat-back (2D, see page 20-81)
. Side trim panel (2D, see page 20-61)
. Rear shelf (see pages 20-59,61)
. Rear trim panel {see page 20-62}
. Trunk side trim, Japan-produced (see page 20-62)
. Trunk trim panel, USA-produced (see page 20-62)
2. Remove all the anchor bolts and retractor bolt, then
remove the rear seat belt and retractor.
UPPER ANCHOR BOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N.m (3.3 kgf.m,2,1 lbtft)
RETNACTOR BOLT7/1F20 UNF32 N.m {3.3 kgf.m,24 tbt.ft)
7/16-20 UNF32 N.m {3.3 kgf.m,24lbt.ft)
20-88
R€TRACTOB
3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Check that the retractor locking mechanism func-
tions as described on page 20-91.
. lvlake sure you assemble the washers and collar
on the upper anchor bolt as shown.
. Before installing the anchor bolt. make sure there
are no twists or kinks in the rear seat belt.
Upper anchor boh condruqtion:
SPRINGWASHER
Lower anchor bolt construction:
LOWER ANCXOREOLT
LOWER ANCHOR
Retractor bolt construction:
RETRACTORBOLT
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/\TOOTHEDLOCK WASHER

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
4D:
Forward
2D l3D.
Rear:
2D l4Di
* 10-
15 15'
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ForwaJdlnside
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20-91
3D:
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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.

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.

Overhaul
'1. Remove the two self-tapping screws and the heater
core cover.
2. Pull out the grommet from the heater core pipes.
3. Remove the self-tapping screw and the clamp.
GROMMET
Pull out the heater core from the heater unit.
NOTE: Be careful not to bend the inlet and outlet
pipes during heater core removal.
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
HEATER CORE COVER
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Air Conditioning
Speciaf Tools ......'.....' 22-2
f f f ustrated f ndex ......................... ".......' 22-3
Wiring/Connector Locations'.........'.... 22'4
Description
Outfine ............ .......22-s
Circuit Diagram
'96 - 98 Models ......"..........".......'.... 22-6
'99 Modef """""""' 22-7
Troubleshooting
Symptom Chart ".'......""................. 22-8
Flowcharts
Condenser Fan .........".................,..'. 22-9
Compressor .....""" 22-12
A/C System .........'.22'17
A/C Thermostat
Test ........'.......' """'22'21
Relays
Test ....."'......... ..""'22-21
A/C Service Tips and Precautions ......22-22
A/C System Torque Specifications '...22-23
A/C System Service
Performance Test ... '."......... ".... ....'..22-24
Pressure Test Chart .................. .... "' 22-26
Recovery ...".........," 22-27
Evaporator
Replacement .....",' 22'24
Overhauf .....-.....""' 22'29
Compressor {SANDEN}
Repf acement ......'.' 22-30
fffustrated fndex ......"..................'.... 22'32
Cf utch Inspection ......... "............ ...... 22-33
Clutch Overhau I ........................ ....... 22-34
Thermal Protector Replacement .... 22-36
Relief Valve Replacement ......'..."". 22-36
Compressor (DENSO)
Repfacement ..""',' 22-37
lf lustrated Index ............................... 22-39
Clutch lnspection ............."'...... "'.... 22-40
Cf utch Overhaul .....................'......... 22-41
Ref ief Valve Replacement'..'......"'.. 22-42
A/C Compressor Belt
Adiustment ............22'43
Condenser
Repfacement .......,,22'44
A/C System Service
Evacuation ...,,,.......22-45
Charging '..........--'..22'46
Leak rest """""""'22-46

Wiring/Gonnector Locations
A/C DIODE.CONDENSER FAN RELAY,COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAY(Located in the under,hood fuse/relay box)
COND€NSER FANCONNECTOR
COMPARTMENTWIRE HARNESS
CONNECTOR
22-4