2002 HONDA CIVIC Fuel

Fuel Fill Door
Adjustment
1. Remove the nut (A), and remove the fuel fill door
open spring {B).
Slightly loosen the hinge mounting bolts (A).
Adjust the fuel fill door (B) in or out until it's flush
with the body, and up or down as necessary toa^rr.li7a tha n.nc
Tighten the hinge mounting bolts.
Reinstallthe fuel fill door spring.
Check that the fuel f ill door opens properly and
locks securely, and check that the rear of the door is
flush with the body.
5x0.8mm1.8Nm(0.18 kgf.m,1.3 rbf.ft)
2.
3.
5.
6.
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7. Apply multipurpose grease to each location
indicated by the arrows.
8.Apply body paint to the hinge mounting bolts and
around the hinges,
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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.

Openers
Component Location Index
HATCH LOCKCYLINDERReplacement, page 20-1'l 1
HATCH HANDLEReplacement,page 20-110
FUEL FILL DOOR OPENERReplacement, page 20-109
HATCH LATCHReplacement, page 20'1 10
FUEL FILL DOOR LATCHpage 20-107
FUEL FILL DOOR OPENEB CABLEReplacement, page 20-107
I{OOD RELEASE HANDLEpage 20-'106
HOOD OPENER CABLEReplacement, page 20-106
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2.
5.
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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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.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m11.0 kgf m,7.2 lbf.ft)
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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Heater Unit/Core Replacement
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations (see page 23'13), and
precautions and procedures (see page 23-14) in the SRS
section before performing repairs or service.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code forthe radio,
then write down the freouencies for the radio's
Dreset buttons.
4.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery,
Disconnect the suction and receiver lines from the
evaporator core (see page 21-42).
From under the hood, open the cable clamp (A),
then disconnect the heater valve cable (B) from the
heater valve arm (C). Turn the heater valve arm to
the fully opened position as shown
When the engine is cool, drain the engine coolant
from the radiator (see page 10-6).
6. Slide the hose clamps (A) back, the n d isconnect the
inlet heater hose (B) and the outlet heater hose (C)
from the heater core. Engine coolant will run out
when the hoses are disconnected; drain it into a
clean drip pan. Be sure not to let coolant spill on
the electrical parts or the painted surfaces. lf any
coolant spills, rinse it off immediately.
Remove the bolt and the heater valve, then remove
the mounting nut from the heater unit. Take care
not to damage or bend the fuel lines and the brake
lines, etc.
7.
8 x 1.25 mm12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m,8.7lbf.ft)
(cont'd)
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Relay and Control Unit Locations
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Dashboard (cont'd)
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SRS UNIT
EPS CONTROL UNITPGM.FI MAIN RELAY 1lWire colors: YEUBLK,LWHT/BLK, WHT/BLK and RED/YEL
PGM.FI MAN RELAY 2fwire colors: YEUBLK, ILYEUGRN, YEUBLK and GRN/YEL I
AIR/FUEL RATIO SENSOR RELAY[Wire colorsr WHT, WHT/RED, IOBN and BLK/ORN I
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Gonnectors and Harnesses
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Floor Wire Harness {Rear side}(cont'dl
Cargo areaDriver's door switchEVAP emission bypass solenoid valveEVAP emission control canister ventshut valveFuel pump/sending unitFuel tank pressure sensorLeft back-up lightLeft rear ABS wheel sensorLeft rear side marker lightLeft rear speakerLeft rear turn signal lightLeft side seat belt tensionerLeft taillighVbrake lightNoise condenser (rear windowdefogger)Noise condenser (rear window wiper)Passenger's door switchRear window wiper intermiftentcontrolunitRight back-up lightRight taillighvbrake tightRight rear turn signal lightBight rear ABS wheel sensorRight rear side marker lightRight rear speakerRight side seat belt tensioner
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Fueltank
FueltankFueltankLeft taillightLeft rear offloorBehind left side of rear bumperLeft quarter panelLefttaillightLeft B-pillarLeft taillightRight quarter panel
Right quarter panelRight B pillarRight q uarter panel
Right tai ightRight taillightRight taillightRight side of cargo area
side of cargo areaLeft B pillarFueltank
Right quaner panel
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Behind right side of rear bumperRight quaner panelRight B-pillarRight quaner panelHatch wire harness (see page22 39)Hatch wire harness (see page
rear seal bdcl Bodv ground vta
Right side of cargo area Body ground via floor wire
Connector to Harness Index (cont'dl
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