2002 HONDA CIVIC ECU

3. Check that the door and body edges are parallel. lf
necessary, adjust the door cushions (A) to make the
rear of the door flush with the bodv.
Apply body paint to the hinge mounting bolts and
around the hinges.
Check for water leaks (see step 7 on page 20-12).
Test-drive and check for wind noise.
5.
Door Striker Adjustment
Make sure the door latches securely without slamming
it. lf necessary, adjust the striker (A): The striker nuts
are fixed, but the striker can be adjusted slightly up or
down, and in or out.
1. Loosen the screws (B), rhen insert a shop towel (C)
between the body and striker.
Lightly tlghten the screws.
Wrap the striker with a shop towel, then adjust the
striker by tapping it with a plastic hammer (D). Do
not tap the striker too hard.
Loosen the screws, and remove the shop towel.
Lightly tighten the screws.
Hold the outer handle out, and push the door
against the body to be sure the striker allows a
flush fit, lf the door latches properly, tighten the
screws and recheck.
5.
6.
8 x 1.25 mm18 N.m 11.8 kgf m, 13 lbf.ft)
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Mirrors
Rearview Mirror Replacement
1. Turn the mirror base (A)90. in either direction.
Slide the rearview mirror (A) down toward thebottom of the windshield, then detach it from thespring (B) in the mount (C), and remove the
rearview mirror. Take care notto scratch the mirror
Dase.
3. lf necessary, remove the spring from the mount.
2.
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4, Fit the mirror base over the mount, and secure themirror by turning the base 90".

1.
2.
Drain Channel Replacement
Remove the moonroof glass (see page 20-37).
With the moonroof wrench, move both glass
brackets (A) to the position where the moonroof
normally pivots down, and remove the screws
securing the drain channel (B).
Fastener Locations
) : Screw, 2
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Release the drain channel (A) from both hooks {B)
of the drain channel slider by pulling the drain
channel forward,
4. Remove the drain channel (A).
Installthe channel in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
Push the drain channel onto the hooks until a
faint click is heard.
Check the glass height adjustment (see page 20-
31).
Check for water leaks. Let the water run freely from
a hose without a nozzle. Do not use a high-pressure
spray.
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Moonroof
Limit Switch Adjustment
1. Remove the headliner (see page 20-54).
Fully closed position adiustment
2. With the moonroof wrench, close the glass (A) fully:
. Make sure both link lifters (B) are parallel, and in the position shown.. Check the g lass fit to the roof panel and the glass height (see page 20-37).
5x0.8mm5 N.m {0.5 kgf.m,4lbf.ft)
3. With an open-end wrench, loosen the limit switch mounting bolts (C).
4. Adjust the limit switch (D):
' Move the switch plate (E) a little at a time, then secure it atthe position where you hear a faint click when theswitch cam (F) pushes the position switch (open/close).. Check that the switch plate contacts the switch bracket (G).
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Auto-stop position adiustment
5. With the moonroof wrench. operate the glass (A) to the auto-stop position.
With an open-end wrench, loosen the auto-stop switch
Adjust the auto-stop switch (D):
5 N.m {0.5 kgt.m,4 lbt ft)
mounting bolts (C).
. N4ovethe switch plate (E) alittleatatime,thensecureitatthepositionwhereyouhearafaintclickwhenthe
switch cam (F) pushes the switch (auto-stop).
. Check that the switch plate contacts the switch bracket (G ).
Check the operation of the glass by operating the moonroof switch: From the tilt-up position to the fully closed
position, from the fully open position to the auto-stop position, from the auto-stop position to the fully closed
posltron.
Check for water leaks. Let the water run fleely from a hose without a nozzle. Do not use a high-pressure spray
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4. Remove the headliner.
-1 Remove the socket plug (A).
-2 Remove the remaining door opening trim {B}
from each roof portion.
-3 Detach the clips (C), and release the fasteners
(D) by pulling the front portion ofthe headliner
(E) down.-4 With the help of an assislant, release the clips(F) of the headliner from the moonroof frame
(G), and release the headliner from the clips (H)
by sliding the headliner forward, and lowering
the headliner.-5 Remove the headliner through the passenger's
opening.
Fastener Locations
C>:Clip,3
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5.Install the headliner in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. When reinstalling the headliner through the
passenger's door opening, be careful not to fold
or bend it, Also, be careful not to scratch the
DOOy.. Check that both sides of the headliner are
securely attached to the trim.. Replace any clips that remain in the roof during
removal. Reinstallthe clips back in the headliner
before installation.
F>:Clip,2 H>:Clip,2
Carpet Replacement
SRS components are located in this area. Reviewthe
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 not to damage, wrinkle. or twist the carpet.. Be careful not to damage the dashboard or other
interior trim pieces.
1. Remove these items:
. Front seats, both sides (see page 20-111. Driver's dashboard under cover (see page 20-60). Passenger's dashboard Iower cover (see page
20-631. Rear seat cushion (see page 20-80). Kick panels, both sides (see page 20-50). Door silltrim, both sides (see page 20-50). Consoles, front and rear (see page 20-57)
2. Remove the nut (A), and using a hex wrench,
release the clip (B), then remove the footrest (C).
Fastener Locations
Aa:Nut,1 B):Clip,'l
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Consoles
Console, Front and Rear Removal/lnstallation
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the front seal,
dashboard, and related parts.
1. Remove the rear console (A).
-1 Slide the front seat forward fully on each side.-2 Remove the screws {B)from the rear portion of
the rear console,-3 Slide the front seat rearward fully on each side.-4 Pullthe front portion of the rear console up to
detach the clips (C) and hooks (D), then release
the rear console from the front console (E).
-5 Starting atthe rear, pullthe rear console up,
then remove it.
Fastener Locations
B >:Screw, 2 C >: Clip, 2
2. Remove the front console (A).
-1 Pull out the dashboard center lower cover {B)
to detach the clips (C).
-2 Dlsconnect the accessory power socket
connector (D).
3 Remove the console box mat (E).
-4 Remove the bolts (F), screws (G), and clips (H).
-5 Gently pull out the front console to release the
hooks (l)and pins (J).
Fastener Locations
C>:Clip,3 F>i Bolt,2 G>:Screw.2 H):Clip,2
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98Nm(1.0 kgt.m,7.2lbf.ft)
Install the console in the reverse order of removal,
and note these ltems:
. Replace any damaged clips.. Make sure the accessory power socket connector
is plugged in properly.
. Push the clips into place securely.
6x1.0mm
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Dashboard
Instrument Panel Removal/
Installation
NOTE:. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it withprotective tape, and apply protective tape around the
related parts, to prevent damage.. Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
pa rts.
1. Tilt the steering column down.
2. Remove the steering column upper cover {see page
17,9).
Remove the instrument panel (A).
-1 Gently pull out along the bottom to release the
clips (B) and hooks (C).
-2 Gently pull out the upper portion to release the
clips (D) and hooks (E).
Fastener Locations
B >: clip.2 DD,: Clip,2
^*,
4.Installthe panel in the reverse order of removal,
and push the clip and hook portions into place
securery.
Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover
Removal/lnstallation
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and
related Parts.
1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (A).
-1 Turn the lock knob (B) 90".-2 Gently pull out the left side to release the
hooks (C),
-3 Pull out the panelto release the hooks (D).
Installthe cover in the reverse order of removal,
and push the hook portions into place securely.
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