2002 HONDA CIVIC Fuel

General Information
Chassis and Paint Codes - 2OO2 Model
Vehicle ldentffi cation Number
SHHEP3 35'2 U 300001
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a. Manufacturer, Make and Type of Vehicle
SHH; HONDAOFTHE U.K. MFG., LTD. U.K.
HONDA Passenger vehicle
b. Line, Body and Engine Type
EP3: CIVIC/K20A3
c. Body Type and Transmission Type
3: 2-door HatchbacUs-speed Manual
d. Vehicle Grade lSeries)
5: Si {U.S.}
5; SiR (Canada)
6: Si with side airbag system (U,S.)
6: SiR with side airbag system (Canada)
e. Check Digit
l. ModelYear
2i 2002
g. Factory Code
U: Honda of U.K. Manufacturing in Swindon,
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h. Serial Number
U.S,: 300001 -
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V€hicle ldentif ication Numbo.and Federal Motor VehicleSaf ety Standard Certif ication/Color Label.
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1700001K2OA3
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a. Engine Type
K20A3: 2.0 0 DOHC VTEC Sequential Multiport
Fuel-injected engine
b. Serial Number
Engine Number
Transmission Number
Paint Code
CodeColoru.s.Canada
B-92PNiqhthawk Black Pearl
NH-578Taffeta White
NH-623MSatin Silver lvletallic
R-81Milano Red
Y-62PEuro Yeliow Pearl
NBH3
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Transmission Type
NRH3; s-sDeed Manual
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Chassis and Paint Codes - 2003 Model
Vehicle ldentif ication Number
SHHEP3 35*3 U 400001
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Manufacturer, Make and Type of Vehicle
SHH: HONDAOFTHE U.K. MFG., LTD. U.K.
HONDA Passenger vehicle
Line. Body and Engine Type
EP3: CIVIC/K20A3
Body Type and Transmission Type
3: 2-door HatchbacldS-speed Manual
Vehicle Grade (Series)
5: Si (U.S.)
5: SiR (Canada)
6: Si with side airbag system (U.S.)
6: SiR with side airbag system (Canada)
Check Digir
Model Year
3: 2003
Factory Code
U: Honda of U.K. Manufacturing in Swindon,
England
Serial Number
U.S.: 400001
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:700001
Vehicle ldentification Numberand Federal Motor VehicleSaletv Standard Certif ication/Color Label.
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2700001K2OA3
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a. Engine Type
K20A3: 2.0 0 DOHC VTEC Sequential Multiport
Fuel-injected engine
b. Serial Number
Engine Number
Transmission Number
NRH3
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Transmission Type
NRH3: 5-speed Manual
Serial Number
- 2000001
Paint Code
CodeColorU,S.Canada
B-92PNiohthawk Black Pearl
B-520PVivid Blue Pearl
NH-578Taffeta White
NH-623MSatin Silver N4etallic
R-81Milano Red
Y-62PEuro Yellow Pearl
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General Information
Lift and Support Points
NOTE: If you are going to remove heavy componentssuch as suspension or the fuel tank from the rear of thevehicle, first supportthe front ofthe vehicle with tallsafety stands. When substantialweight is removed
from the rear of the vehicle, the center of gravity canchange and cause the vehicle to tip forward on the hoist.
Frame Hoist
1. Position the hoist lift blocks (A), or safety stands,under the vehicle's front support points (B) and rearsupport points (C).
2. Raise the hoist a few inches, and rock the vehiclegently to be sure it is firmly supported.
3. Raise the hoistto full height, and inspectthe liftpoints for solid contact with the lift blocks.
Safety Stands
To support the vehicle on safety stands. use the samesuppon points (B and C) as for a frame hoist, Alwaysuse satety stands when working on or under anyvehicle that is supported only by a jack.
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Floor Jack
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Block the wheels that are not being lifted.
3. When lifting the rear of the vehicle. put thegearshift Iever in reverse.
4. Position the floor jack under the front jacking
bracket (A) or rear jacking bracket (B), center thejacking bracket in the jack lift ptatform (C), and jack
up the vehicle high enough to fit the safety standsunder it.
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Position the safety stands underthe support points
and adjust them so the vehicle will tevet.
Lower the vehicle onto the stands.
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ItemMeasulementOualificationStandard or New Service LimitFuel pressure
regulator
Pressure with fuel pressure gauge
connected
320-370 kPa 13.3-'3.8 kgtcm', 47 52psi)
FueltankCapacity50 4 (13.2 US galiEngine idleldle speed with headlights and radiator
fan off
Neutral750 50 rpm
Fast idleNeutral1,600150 rpm
Standards and Service Limits
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Clutch
ItemMea3urem€nlOualificationSlandard or NewService LimitClutch pedalHeight from the floor193 mm (7.60 in.)Stroke130 140 mm 15.1 5.5in.)
10 16 mm (0.39 0.63 in.)Disengagement height from the floor1'15 mm (4.53 in.) min.Bunout on clutch mating surface0.05 mm 10.002 in.) max.0.15 mm (0.006 in.)Clutch discBivet head depth1.65 2.25 mm (0.065 0.089 in.)0.7 mm {0.03 in.)Ihickness8.3 8.9 mm (0.33 0.35 in.)6.0 mm (0.24 in.)Pressure plateWarpage0.03 mm (0.001 in.)max.0.15 mm (0.001 in.)Height of diaphragm spring fingersMeasured with
specialtool and
feeler gauge
0.6 mm (0.02 in.) max.0.8 mm (0-03 in.)
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Lubricants and Fluids
For details of lubrication points and type of lubricants to be applied, refer to the illustrated index and various work
ures {such as Assemoverhaul. lnstallation. etc.) contained in each section.
NO.LUBBICATION POINTSLUBBICANT
1E ng ineHonda Motor Oil (P/N 08798-9023). The oil container
must disolav the API Cenification seal shown below.
Make sure it says "For Gasoline Engines." SAE
Viscositv: See chart below.
2TransmissionHonda MTF*' (P/N 08798-9016)
3Brake svstem (includes ABS line)Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid*' (P/N 08798-9008)
4Clutch line
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Release fork (manual transmissionl
Throftle cable end (throttle Iink)
Super High Temp Urea Grease {P/N 08798-9002)
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Shift and select cable ends (manual
transmission)
Throttle cable end (dashboard lower panel hole)
Silicone grease
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Brake booster clevis
CIutch booster clevis
Shift lever pivot
Pedal linkage
Battery terminals
Fuel f ill door
Hood hinges and hood latch
Hatch hinges
Door hinoes, uoDer and lower
Multi-purpose grease
18Caliper piston boot, caliper pins and bootsHonda CaliDer Grease (P/N 08C30-80234lvl)
19Air conditioning compressorCompressoroil: SP-10 (P/N 38897-P13-A01AH or
38899-P'13-A01)
For refriqerant; HFC'134 a (R-134 a)
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Recommond6d Engine OilEngine oilviscosily for amb enttemperalure fanges
-30 -20 -10 0 t0 20
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Always use Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF). Using motor oii can cause stiffer shifting because it does
not contain the Drooer additives.
Always use Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of
the system.
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Do the items in parts A, B, C, D, E, F, and G as required for mileage/time interval listed.
Feplace engine oil(see pageS 5). Capacity withoutlilter change:4.0 q (4.2 US qt,3.5lmp qt)
Replace engjne oil filter (see page I 6). Capacity with filter change: 4.2 0 14.4 US qt, 3.7 lmp qt)Insoect front and rear brakes,. Check pads and discsforwearlthickness), damage, andcracks.. Check calipers for damage, leaks, and tightness of mount bolts.Lubricate door locks, latches and hinges with Honda white lithium grease.Rotate tires, if the vehicle has been driven the distance listed. Follow the pattern shown in the Owner's Manual-Check tire inflaron aoocondition,Inspecttie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots (see page 17,5).. Check rack grease and steering linkage.. Check boots for damage and leaking grease.. Checklluid linefordamage and leaks.Inspect suspensron components. Check bolts for tightness.. Check condition of ball joint boots for deterioration and damage.Inspect driveshaft boots. Check boots for cracks and boot bands for tightness (see page 16-3).
Check parking brake adjustment. Should be fully applied within 7 to 9 clicks.Insp€ct brake hoses and lioes. (including ABS). Check the master cylinder, proportioning control valve, and ABS modulator for damageand leakage (see page 19-24).Check all fluid levels and condition ot lluids; check for leaks. lf necessary, add MTF (see page 13 3), engine coolant, brake fluid, andwindshield washer f luid.Inspect exhaust system*. Check catalytic converter heat shield, exhaust pipe and muffler for damage, leaks, and tightness (see page 9 8).Inspect fuel lines and connections*. Check for loose connections, cracks and deterioration; retighten loose connections and replacedamaged pans (seo page 11'146).Check alllights. Checkfunction otallinterior and exterior lights, andthe position ofthe headlights (see page 22-68).Inspect the v€hicle underbody. Check the paint for damage, scratches, stone chippin0, and dents.
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InsDect and adiust drive belt.. Look tor cracks and damage, and inspect auto tensioner {needs no adjustment).Reolace dust and oollen filter.
Replace air cleaner element every 15,000 miles 124,000 km) in dustv condition {independent ol timei otherwise use Normal Conditionsscredule (see page 11-162).
lReplaceaircleanerelementevery30,000miles(48,000km)(independento{timei(seepagell-162).
Replace brake fluid every 3 years (independent oJ mileagei.
Replacethe dust and pollen Iilter every 15,000 miles ifvehicle is driven mostlywhere air has high concentration olsootfrom industryanddiesel powered vehiclesj also replace the dust and pollen filter anytime aarflow is less than ussal (see pags 21-39).
According to state and federal regulations, failure to do the maintenance items marked with asterisk (*) will not void customer's emissionswarranties. However, Honda recommends that all maintenance services be done at the recommended interval to ensure long-term reliability,
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Maintenance Schedule
Service atthe indicated distance ortime,whichever comes first.miles x 1,000t020304050708090 100110r20
km x 1,000163248648096112128144 160192
months12243486012
Replace engine oilooooaooaaoOa
Rotate tires{Check tire intlation and condition at least once per month)
Replace engine oil filterooaaaa
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Visually inspect the following items:. Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox and boots. Suspension components. Driveshaft boots. Brake hoses and lines (including ABSi. Allfluid levels and condition of{luids. Exhaust system*. Fuel lines and connections*
Inspect and adjust drive beltaaaa
Replace dust and pollen filter
Reolace transmission fluid
Servicethe following items at the recommended intervals
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Replace air cleaner elementEvery 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Replace spark plugsEvery 110,000 miles (176,000 Lm)
Inspect valve clearanceInspect every 110,000 miles {176,000 km), otherwise adiusl only if noisy.
Inspect idle speed*Every 160.000 mr es 1256,000 km) or 8 years
Replace engine coolantAt 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5
Replace brake fluidEvery 3 years
Listed by Maintenance ltem for Normal Conditions
Follow the Normal Schedule if the severe driving conditions specified in the lMaintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions on the next page do
not apply, and if only OCCASIONALLY driven in severe driving conditions.Follow the Severe Conditions schedule if the vehicle is driven MAINLY in Canada.
* : According to state and lederal regulations, failure to do the maintenance items marked with asterisk (*) will not void customer's emissions
warranties. However, Honda recommends that all maintenance service be done at the recommended interval to ensure long-term reliability-
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Listed by Maintenance ltem for Severe Conditions
Use this schedule if the vehicle is driven MAINLY in Canada or in anv of the followina conditions.NOTE: it only OCCASIONALLY driven in theseconditions, use the Normal Conditions schedute.Sovere Driving Conditions. Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip or, in lreezing temperatures, driving less than. Driving in extremely hot over 90 "F 132 'C)conditions.10 miles (16 km) per trip.
. Extensive idling, or long periods ot stop-and-go-driving, such as a taxi or a commercial delivery vehicle.. Trailer towing, driving with a cartop carrier, or driving in mountainous conditions.. Driving on muddy, dusty, or de iced roads.
Service at the indicated distance or time,whichever comes first.miles x 1,000102030405060708090100110120
km x 1,0001648648096112128144160176192
months122436486072
Replace engine oilReplace every 5,000 miies 18,000 km)or 6 months
Rotate tires{Checktire intlation and condition at leastonce per monthiaoaaoaaoaaao
Replace engine oil fiher
Inspect front and rear brakes
Lubricate all locks, hinges, and latches
Visually inspect the following items:. Tie rod ends, steering gearbox and boots. Suspension components' Driveshaft boots
Checl parking brale adjuslmentaaOaoa
Visually inspect the following items:. Brake hoses and lines {including ABSi. Allfluid levels and condition oflluids. Exhaust system*. Fuel lines and connections*. Lights and controls, vehicle underbody
Inspect and adjust drive behoaoa
Replace dust and pollen filter"o't'
Replace transmission lluidaa
Service the following items atthe recommended interuals
Replace air cleaner elementEvery 15,000 miies (24,000 km) in dusty conditions, otheMise use normal schedule.
Replace spark plugsEvery 110,000 miles (176,000 km)
Inspect valve clearanceInspect every 110,000 miles (176,000 km), otheMise adiust only if noisy.
Inspect idle speed'Every 160,000 miles (256,000 km)or8 vears
Replace engine coolantAt 120,000 miles (192,000 km) of 10 years,lhen every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)or 5
Replace brake fluidEvery 3 years
* : According to state and federal regulations, failure to do the maintenance items marked with asterisk 1*)will not void customer's emissionswarranties. However, Honda recommends that all maintenance service be done at the recommended interval to ensure long{erm reliabilitv.
NOTE 1: Replace the dust and pollen filter at 15,000 miles/24,000 km if the vehicle is driven mostly in urban areas that have high concentrationsof soot in the air from industrv and diesel-Dowered vehicles.
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