2002 HONDA CIVIC ECU

Dashboard
Driver's Dashboard Under Cover
Removal/lnstallation
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and
related parts.
1 . Remove the driver's dashboard under cover (A).
-1 Turn the lock knob (B) 90'.-2 Gently pull down the rear edge to release the
clip (C).
-3 Pull the cover away to release it from the clip
{D).
Fastener Locations
C >: Clip. 1
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Installthe cover in the reverse order of removal,
and push the clip portion into place securely.
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Driver's Pocket Removal/
lnstallation
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
pa ns.
1. Remove the driver's pocket (A)
-1 Remove the driver's dashboard under cover.-2 Remove the screws (B).
-3 From behind the dashboard, push the pocket
back by hand to release the clips (C).
4 Release the hook (D).
Fastener Locations
B ):Screw,2 C>: Clip,2
Installthe pocket in the reverse order of removal,
and push the clip portions into place securely.
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Shift Lever Trim Removal/lnstallation
NOTE:. Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
pa rts.. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the glove box (see page 20-63).
2. Remove the shift knob.
Using a ratchet wrench and an 11 inch extension(A) wrapped with a shop towel (B), carefully insert
the extension through the glove box opening, andpush the shift lever trim (C) from under the trim to
release the clips (D) and hooks (E) of the left side.
Fastener
D>clip,
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Locations
2 E >Hook,2
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4. Pull outthe shift levertrim (A) by hand to release
the remaining cllps (8, C) and hooks (D), and
disconnect the hazard warning switch connector (El,
then remove the trim.
Fastener Locations
B >:Clip, 1C>: Cl;p, 1 D>: Hook,3
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Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and
note these rtems.
. Make sure the hazard warning switch connectot
is plugged in properly.. Push the clip and hook portions into place
securely,
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Dashboard
Dashboard Center Panel Removal/lnstallation
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the
related parts, to prevent damage.. Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
parts.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,
the write down the frequencies for the preset
buttons.
Remove these items:
. Driver's dashboard lower cover (see page 20-59)
. Passenger's dashboard lower cover (see page
20-63).. Glove box (see page 20-63).. Shift lever trim {see page 20-61).
From the glove box and driver's dashboard Iower
cover openings, loosen the bolts (A) securing the
center panel (B).
2.
Fastener Locations
A): Bolt, 2x 0.8 mm5Nm
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4. Pull out the center panel (A) to release the clips (B)
and hooks (C), and remove the harness holder (D)
from the bracket (E). Disconnect the audio unit
connector (F), antenna lead (G), heater switch
connector (H) and heater control unit connectors (l).
Fastener Locations
B ): Clip, 8
Installthe panel in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
Make sure each connector is plugged in properly,
and antenna lead is connected properly.
Push the clip portions into place securely.
Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
Do the ECN4/PCt\4 idle learn procedure {see page
1l-139).
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio. then enter
the customer's radio station presets.
Reset the clock.
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Passenger's Dashboard Lower
Cover Removal/lnstallation
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and
related parts.
1. Remove the passenger's dashboard lower cover(A).
-1 Gently pull down the rear edge to release the
ctips (B).
-2 Pull the cover away to release the pins (C)from
the holders (D).
Fastener Locations
B >: Clip,3
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Install the under cover in the reverse order of
removal, and push the clip ponions into place
securety.
Glove Box Removal/lnstallation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations (see page 23-13) and theprecautions and procedures (see page 23 14) in the SRS
section before performing repairs or service.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and
related pa rts.
1. Remove the passenger's dashboard lower cover.
2. While holding the glove box (A), remove the glove
box stop (B) on each side.
Fastener Localions
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Remove the bolts, then remove the glove box.
lnstallthe glove box in the reverse order of
removal.
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4. Remove the bolts (A) and screws (B) securing the
dashboard (C) and steering hanger beam (D), and
disconnect the power mirror switch connector (E)
and cruise control main switch connector (F).
Separate the dashboard and steering hanger beam.
Faslener Locations
A>rBolt,4 B>:Screw,9
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5. Installthe beam in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. N4ake sure the dashboard wire harness (G) is notpinched.
. Make sure the connectors are plugged in
properly.
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Front Seat Removal/lnstallation
For some models: 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. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape to prevent damage.. Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat
covers.. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1, Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,
then write down the frequencies for the preset
butlons.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and
wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
Remove the seat track end covers (A) from the back
of both seat tracks.
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4. Remove the bolts securing the front seat.
Fastener Locations
10 x 1.25 mm
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8.Using a flat-tip screwdriver wrapped with
protective tape, insert it into the hook portions
(seven places) ofthe headrest rear trim iA) from the
headrest front trim side. Prv up the hooks (B) to
release the labs (C) of the headrest front trim (Di
while pulling the headrest front trim forward, and
remove the tflm.
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9. Unzip the headrest portion of the seat-back cover
(A), then remove the zipper iB), and remove the
cover.
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installthe cover in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. Fit all the hooks of the headrest front trim into the
holes in the headrest rear trim, then push on the
headrest trim until the hooks snap into place.
. To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat back
cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly
over the pad before securing the clips, hooks,
and hook springs.. Make sure the side airbag harness, OPDS
harness {passenger's seat). and rear seat access
cable (passenger's seati are routed properly.
. lf necessary, reinitialize the OPDS control unit
(see page 23-124).
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6. Remove the seat cushion cover (A) withtheseat
cushion pad from the seat cushion frame.
Pull back the edge of the seat cushion cover all the
way around. and release the clips {A), then remove
the seat cushion cover (B).
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8. Installthe cover in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items;
. To prevent wrinkles when installlng a seat
cushion cover, make sure the material is
stretched evenly over the pad before securing
the clips and hooks.. Make sure the side airbag harness and OPDS
harness (passenger's seat) are routed properly.
. Replace any clips you removed with new ones
(A). Installthem with commercially available
upholstery ring pliers (B).
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