2002 HONDA CIVIC light

Trim Removal/lnstallation - Rear Side Area
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.. Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
'1. To remove the rear side trim panel, remove these items:
. Rear seat cushion and rear seat-back (see page 20-80). Cargo floor mat and cargo area floor (see page 20-52). Rear trim panel {see page20-52)
Remove the trim as shown. On the right side, disconnect the cargo compartment light connector.
Installthe trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
. Replace any damaged clips.. Make sure the cargo compartment light connector is plugged in properly.
.lfthethreadsontherearsidetrimpanel mounting self-tapping ET screws are worn out, use an oversized self-
tapping ET screw (P/N 90137-S1A-Eo1 1) made specifically for this application.. When installing the rear side shelf, slip the rear seat belt through the slit in the trim.' Apply iiquid thread lockto the anchor bolts before reinstallation.. Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the belt.
2.
3.
Fasten€r Locations
A>:Clip,11 B > rClip,2
SELF-TAIscREws5x0.8mm
{0.4 kgf m,3lbf.ft)
REAR BULKHEAOCOVER
TRIM
SIDE SHELF
REAR SEAT SELT
SIDE TRIM PANEL
SEATSTRIKER CAP
FRONT SEAT AELTLOWER ANCHOR BOLT7/16-20UNF32 N.m{3.3 kgf m,24lbt.tt)
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SILL TRIM
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,/ \*JREAR SEAT BELT LOWER \ANCHOF BOLT \7/16-20UNF \32 N m (3.3 kgf m, 24 lbf ft, \LOWERREAR SPEAKER COVERANCHOR CAP
20-51

Interior Trim
Headliner RemovaUlnstallation
NOTE:. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap itwith
protective tape to prevent damage.. Take care not to bend and scratch the headliner.. Be careful not to damage the dashboard and other
interior trim.
1. Remove these items:
. A-pillar trim, both sides (see page 20-50). B-pillar uppertrim, both sides (see page 20-50). Hatch weatherstrip, as necessary {see page 20-
92\. C-pillar trim, both sides (see page 20-51). Moonroof switch (see page 22-'112). Spotlights (see page 22-961. Ceiling light (see page 22-96)
Remove the sunvisor {A) and holder {B) from both
srdes.
-1 Remove the caps {C).-2 Remove the screws.-3 Remove the sunvisor from the body and holder.-4 Using a flat-tip screwdriver, push the hook (D),
and turn the holder 90'. then pull it out.
Fastener Locations
> : Screw, 4
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5x0.8mm5 N.m{0.5 kst m.4lbf ft}
20-54
3. From both rear passenger's, remove the caps (A),
and remove the screws, then remove the grab
handles (B).
Fastener Locations
> : Screw, 4
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5x0.8mm4 N.m{0.4 kgf.m, 3 lbf.ft}

Driver's side:
7. From under the dash, disconnect the interior wire
harness connector (A), driver's door wire harness
connectors (B), side turn signal light connector (C).
roof antenna connector (D), antenna lead (E). clutch
switch connectors (F), and brake switch connector(G), and disconnect the floor wire harness
connectors (H) and engine compartment wire
harness connectors (l)from the under-dash fuse/
relav box (J).
Middle portion:
8. Disconnect the floor wire harness connectors (A)
and combination subharness connector (B).
Passenger's side:
9. From under the dash, disconnect the dashboard
wire harness connectors (A), EPS subharness
connectors (B), engine compartment wire harness
connectors (C), A,/C subharness connectors (D),
passenger's door wire harness connectors {E), and
side turn signal light connector (F).
10. Detach all of the harness and connector clips.
(cont'd)
20-67

Bumpers
Front Bumper RemovaUlnstallation
NOTE:. Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the front bumper.. Take care not to scratch the front bumper and body.. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
'L Remove the front bumper as shown.
2. Installthe bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
. Make sure both front side marker light connectors are plugged in properly.
. Make sure the front bumper engages the hooks of the side spacers and upper beams on both sides securely.
. Replace any damaged clips.
Fastener Locations
A),Screw, 2
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>:Bolt.4 D>:Clip,7 E >:Clip,2
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B >: Screw,2 C
ABSORBER
SIDE SPACER
UPPER BEAM
LEFT FRONT SIDE MARKERLIGHT CONNECTOR
BUMPER
FRONT INNERFENDER
FEONT BUMPER
AEClI
6x9.8
FRONT AIR SPOILER
AIR SPOILERPLATE1.0 mmN.m (1.0 kgt.m,7.2 lbf.ft)
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SPOILER
PLATE
20-85

Bumpers
Rear Bumper RemovaUlnstallation
NOTE:' Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the rear bumper.. Take care not to scratch the rear bumper and body.. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
L Remove the rear bumDer as shown.
2. Installthe bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
. Make sure both rear side marker light connectors are plugged in properly.'Makesuretherearbumperengagesthehooksofthesidespacers,sidebrackets,andupperbracketsonboth
sides securely.. Make sure the upper spacers of the rear bumper engage the clips on the body securely.. Replace any damaged clips.
: Screw, 2
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Fastener Locations
A>:Bolt,2 B
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) : Screw, 2
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SIDE BRACKET
UPPER SPACER
UPPER BRACKET
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SIDE SPACER
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LEFT REAR SIDE MARKERLIGHT CONNECTOR
,6 x 1.0 mm/ 9.eN.n,/ 11.0 kgl m,./ 1.2tbt.ttl
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CAP
REAR BUMPER
20-86

Hood
'1.
2.
Adjustment
3.
Slightly loosen each hood hinge bolt,
Adjust the hood (A) alignment in this sequence.
. Adjustthehoodrightandleft,aswell as forward and rearward, by using the elongated holes on the hood hinge
(B).
. Turn the hood edge cushions (C), as necessary, to make the hood iit flush with the body at the front and side
edges.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m{1.0 kgf.m,7.2lbf.ft}
Adjust the hood latch (D) to obtain the proper height at the forward edge, and move the hood latch right or left
until the striker (E) is centered in the hood latch.
Tighten each bolt securely.
(cont d)
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m{1.0 kgl.m,7.2 lbf.ftl
20-87

Hatch
Adjustment
1. Remove the support strut from each side (see page 20-91).
2. RemovetheC-pillartrimfromeachside(seepage20-5'l),andpull downtherearponionoftheheadliner(seepage 20-54). Take care not to bend the headliner excessively.
3. Remove the rear trim panel (see page 20-52).
4, Slightly loosen each bolt and nut.
5. Adjustthe hatch (A) alignment in the following sequence.
. Adjustthe hatch hinges (B) right and left, as well as forward and rearward, using th e elongated holes.'Turnthehatchedgecushions(C),inoroutasnecessary,tomakethehatch(D).fitflushwiththebodyattheside
edges.. Adjust the fit between the hatch and hatch opening by moving the striker (D).
8 x 1.25 mm18 N.m 11.8 kgf.m, 13 lbf.ft)
\
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m{2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft}
20-90

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,
20-93