2002 HONDA CIVIC Steering

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
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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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Dashboard
Dashboard Side Vent RemovaU
Installation
NOTE:. Take care not to scratch the dashboard.. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the dashboard (see page 20-66).
2. Remove the steering hanger beam from the
dashboard (see page 20-68).
3. Remove the screws, then remove the air duct (A)
from the dashboard (B).
Fastener Locations
):Screw, 7
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4.Remove the screws, lhen remove the slde vent (A).
Fastener Locations
):Screw,4
5. lnstallthe side vent in the reverse order of removal.
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Beverage Holder Removal/
lnstallation
NOTE:. Take care not to scratch the dashboard,. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the dashboard (see page 20-66).
2. Remove the screws, then remove the beverage
holder (A).
Fastener Locations
):Screw.2
Installthe beverage holder in the reverse order
removat.
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Driver's Tray Removal/lnstallation
NOTE:. Take care not to scratch the dashboard.. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the dashboard (see page 20-66).
2. Remove the beverage holder (see page 20-64).
3. Remove the screws, then remove the driver's tray(A).
Fastener Locations
):Screw.3
4, lnstall the tray in the reverse order of removal.
Passenger's Tray Removal/
Installation
NOTE:. Take care not to scratch the dashboard.. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Remove the dashboard (see page 20-66),
Remove the steering hanger beam from the
dashboard (see page 20-68).
Remove the air duct (see step 3 on page 20-64).
Remove the screws, then remove the passenger's
tray (A).
Fastener Locations
):Screw, 8
5. lnstall the trav in the reverse order of removal.
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Dashboard
Dashboard Removal/lnstallation
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, and apply protective tape around the
related parts to prevent damage.. Have an assistant help you when removing and
installing the dashboa rd.. Take care not to scratch the dashboard, body, and
other related parts.
. 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
buttons.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and
wait at least three minutes before beginning work.
Remove these items:
. Driver's dashboard lower cover (see page 20-59). Driver's dashboard under cover (see page 20-60). Passenger's dashboard lower cover (see page
20-63). Glove box (see page 20-63). Consoles, front and rear (see page 20-57). Shift lever trim {see page 20-61). Center panel (see page 20-62). Kick panels, both sides (see page 20-50). A-pillar trim. both sides (see page 20-50). Steering column (see page 17-9)
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4. From the center panel opening, remove the screws,
then remove the center bracket (A).
Fastener Locations
):Screw,2
Remove the sh ift lever (see page 13-51).
From outside of the passenger's door, gently pull
out along the edge of the dashboard side cover (A)
to release the hooks (B), then release the upper
hook (C), to remove the cover.

Dashboard
Dashboard Removal/lnstallation
(cont'd)
11. From outside the driver's door, remove the caps (A),
then remove the bolts (8, C, D), and lift up on the
dashboard (E) to release it from the guide pins
(F. G) on the body.
Fastener Locations
B>rBolt.3 C>: Bolt,2 D>: Bolt,2
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Carefully remove the dashboard through the front
door opening.
lnstall the dashboard in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
. Make sure the dashboard fits onto the guide pins
correctly.. Apply liquid thread lock to the dashboard
mounting bolts of the middle portion before
reinstallation.. Before tightening the bolts, make sure each wire
harness and control cables are not pinched.
. Make sure the connectors are plugged in
properly, and the antenna lead is connected
propeny.. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter
the customer's radio station presets.
. Reset the clock.. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure isee page
1 '1-139).
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Steering Hanger Beam
Replacement
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1, Remove the dashboard (see page 20-66).
2. Remove these items from the dashboard:
. lnstrument panel (see page 20-59). Driver's pocket (see page 20-60). Gauge assembly (see page 22-64). Passenger's airbag (see page 23-'l 14)
Remove the screws, then remove the glove box
striker (A).
Fastenea Locations
):Screw,4
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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
5 N.m {0.5 kgf m,4lbf,ftl
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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Heating and Air Gonditioning
Blower Unit Removal and Installation {cont'd}
Remove the steering hanger beam bracket cover
from the right side of the glove box opening, then
remove the bolts and the olove box frame.
1.
8.
9.
Remove the ECM (see page 11-4).
Remove the EPS control unit (see page 17-67).
Disconnect and remove the PGM-Fl main relays
and bracket assembly, then remove the ECM
bracket.
Disconnect the connectors {A) from the blower
motor and the power transistor, then remove the
wire harness clips (B) and the connectors (C).
Remove the self-tapping screws and the bracket (D).
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10. Disconnectthe connector {A) from the recirculation
control motor, then remove the wire harness clip
{B). Remove the mounting bolts, the mounting nuts
and the blower unit (C).
6x 1.0 mm I9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt.m,7.2 tbt.ftl
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,?.2 tbf.ft)
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14.
Installlhe unit in the reverse order of removal.
Make sure that there is no air leakage.
Reconnect the negative battery terminal.
Do the engine control module (ECM) idle learn
procedure {see page 11-139).
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter
the customer's radio station presets.
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Connectors and Harnesses
Connector to Harness Index (cont'd)
Dashboard Wire Harness B
Collqctor or TerminalCavitiesLocatiol|ConnectstoNotesCableCombination light switchDriver's airbag inflatorlgnition key switchlgnition switchlmmobilizer control unit receiverPassenger's airbag inf latorSRS unit connector AWiper/washer switchUnder dash fuse/relay boxconnectorA lsee page 22,45)Under dash luse/relay boxconnector B (see page 22-45)Under'dash fuse/relay boxconnector C (see page 22-45)Under-dash fuse/relay boxconnector S lsee page 22-45)Under'dash fuse/relay boxconnectorX (see page 22 45)c401
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In steering column coverIn steering column coverIn steering column coverIn steering column coverIn steering column coverIn steering column coverUnder middle of dashUnder middle ofdashIn steering column coverUnder left side of dash
Under left side ofdash
Under left side of dash
Under lett side of dash
Under left side of dash
Under right side of dash
Under middle of dash
Under middle of dash
Under middle side of dash
Engine compartment wireharness (see page 22-'18)Floor wire harness (see page22-34JFloor wire harness (see page22-341Dashboard wire harness A(see oaoe 22-26)G40lUnder gauge assemblyBody ground via dashboard
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