2002 HONDA CIVIC ECU

Front Fender Fairing Replacement
1.Remove the front inner fender as necessary (see
page 20-1O21.
Open the front door. From outside the door,
remove the upper clip (A), and from inside the door,
remove the lower clip (A) securing the front fender
fairing (B) and front fender (C).
Fastener Locations
A>:Clip,2
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3. From the wheel arch, remove the clip (A), and
release the clip (B), then remove the front fender
fairing (C).
Fastener Locations
A>: Clip, 1 B >: Clip, 1
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Install the fender fairing in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
. Replace any damaged clips.. Route the side turn signal lightharness(A)
through the slit (B) of the front fender fairing (C).
. Before installing the clips ofthe door upper and
lower ponions, install the front fender fairing (A)
to the front fender (B) properly as shown.. Push the clips into place securely.
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Fenderwell
(Fuel Pipe Protector Replacement
1.Remove the clips, then remove the fuel pipe
protector (A). Take care not to scratch the body.
Fastener Locations
> : Clip, 4
4
Installthe protector in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. Replace any damaged clips.. Push the clips into place securelv.
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Rear Air Outlet Replacement
1. Remove the rear bumper (see page 20-86).
Installthe air outlets by pushing on the hook
portions untilthe hooks snap into place.
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the body.

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Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable Replacement
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see page 23-13) and the precautions
and procedures (see page 23-14) in the SRS section before performing repairs or service.
NOTE;. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. Take care notto scratch the body and related parts.
1. Remove these items from the left side of the vehicle:
. Door silltrim {see page 20-50). Rear side trim panel (see page 20-51)
Pullthe carpet back as necessary (see page 20-55).
Disconnect the fuel fill door opener cable (A) from the opener (B) (see step 3 on page 20-109).
Fastener Locations
C >:Cushiontape, 1 D >: Clip, 1E > : Clip, 2
4. KCmodel: Removethe left middle floor cross-member gusset (see page 20-113).
5. Remove the cushion tape {C), and release the cable from the clips (D, E).
6. Removethefuel fill doorlatch (F)fromthe bodybyturning it90'.
7. Remove the fuel fill door opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to bend the cable
8. Install theopenercableinthereverseorderofremoval,replacethecushiontape,andreplacetheclipifitis
oamageo.
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Openers
Hood Latch Replacement
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. Take care not to scratch the body.
1. Remove the bolts, then remove the hood latch (A)
from the body.
Fastener Locations
> i Bolt, 3
Disconnect the hood opener cable (B) from the
hood latch. Take care not to bend the cable.
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Installthe hood latch in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
. Apply multipurpose grease to each location of
the hood latch indicated by the arrows.. Make sure the hood opener cable is connected
properly.
. Make sure the cable actuates the latch before you
close the hood,. Adjustthe hood latch alignment (see step 3 onpage 20-87).. Make sure the hood opens properly and locks
securely.

Fuel Fill Door Opener Replacement
1.Using a flat-tip screwdriver wrapped with
protective tape, detach the hooks (A) by prying the
front side cap (B), then remove it from the left door
silltrim (C), and loosen the bolt (D) securing the
fuel fill door opener.
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Remove the left door sill trim (see page 20-50i.
Remove the opener (Alfrom the bolt {B).
2.
3.
4. Disconnect the fuel fill door opener cable (A), then
remove the opener iB). Take care not to bend the
ca o te.
Installthe opener in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
5.
lMake sure the opener cable is connected
properly.
lvlake sure the fuel fill door opens properly and
locks securely.
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Openers
Hatch Handle Replacement
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove these items:
. Hatch lower trim panel (see page 20-53). Rear license trim panel (see page 20-98)
2. Remove the rear window wiper motor (see page
22-1461.
3. Disconnect the hatch
hatch handle (B), and
Locations
opener cable 1A)from the
remove the nuts.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.mFastener
a : Nut,
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4. Pull outthe hatch handle (A), then remove it.
Installthe handle in the reverse order of removal.
and note these items:
lMake sure the hatch opener cable is connected
securely.
Make sure the hatch opens properly.
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Hatch Latch Replacement
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
'1. Remove the hatch lowertrim panel (see page 20-
53).
2. Disconnect the hatch opener cable (A), cylinder rod(B). hatch actuator connector (C). and hatch latch
switch connector {D). and detach the hatch actuator
connector and hatch latch switch connector from
the hatch.
Faslener Locations
) : Bolt, 3
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Remove the bolts, then pullthe hatch latch (E) out,
then remove it.
Installthe latch in the reverse order of removal, and
note these items:
. Make sure each connector is plugged in properly,
and the rod and cable are connected properly.. l\4ake sure the cable actuates the latch before you
close the hatch.. Make sure the hatch opens properly and locks
securely.

Hatch Lock Cylinder Replacement
NOTE; Put on gloves to protect your hands.
'1. Remove these items:
. Hatch lower trim panel (see page 20-53).. Rear license trim (see page 20-98).
2. Disconnect the cylinder rod (A)
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From outside the hatch, remove the bolt securing
the lock cylinder {A}. From inside the hatch, pull the
lock cylinder out by releasing the hook (B).
Fastener Location
> : Bolt, 1
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4. Install the lock cylinder in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
. Make sure the rod is connected properly.
. Make sure the hatch opens properly and locks
securely.
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13. Installthe heater core and the evaporator core in
the reverse order of removal.
14. Installthe heater unit in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
. Do not interchange the inlet and outlet heater
hoses, and installthe hose clamps securely.. Refillthe cooling system with engine coolant (see
page 10-6).. Adjust the heater valve cable (see page 2'l-461.. Make sure that there is no coolant leakage.. Make sure that there is no air leakage.. Refer to evaporator core replacement {see step 6
on page 21-42).. Do the engine control module (ECl\4) idle learn
procedure (see page 11-139).. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter
the customer's radio station Dresets.
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