2003 HONDA CIVIC Front

Do the items in parts A, B, C, D, and E as required for mileage/time interval listed.
AReplace engine oillsee page 8-5i. Capacity without lilter change: 4.0 S (4.2 US qt, 3.5 lmp qt)Rotate tires. Follow the pattern shown in the Owner's Manual Checktire information and condition.
BReplace engine oil filter lsee page 8-6). Capacity with filter change: 4.20 (4.4 US qt, 3.7 lmp qt)Inspect front and rear brakes (see page 19 3i.. Check pads and djscs for wear (thickness), damage, and cracks.' Check calipers tor damage, leaks, and tjghtness ot mount bolts.Check parking brake adjustment. Should be Iully applied within 7 to I clicks.Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots {see page 17 5).. Check rack grease and steering linkage.. Check boots for damage and leaking grease. Chack fluid line {or damage and leaks.lnspect suspension components.. Chock bolts fo r tig htness.. Check condition of ball ioint boots lor deterioration and damage.Inspect driveshaft boots. Check boots for cracks and boot bands for tightness (see page 16-3).Insp€ct brake hoses and lines {including ABS). Checkthe mastercylinder, proponioning control valve, and ABS modulator{or damageand leakage.Check all fluid levels and condition ot tluids; check for leaks. lf necessary, add MTF lsee page 13'3), engioe coolant, brake fluid, and
Lwindshield washer fluid.lnspectexhaust system*. Check catalytic converter heatshield, exhaust pipe and mufflerfordamage,leaks, and tightness {soe page 9,8).lnspect {uel lines and connections*. Check for loose connections, cracks and deterioration; retighten loose connoctions and replacedamaged parts (s€e page 11 146).
InsDect and adiust drive belt.. Look for cracks and damage, and inspect auto tensioner (needs no adjustment).Replace the dust and pollen lilter (see page 21 39).. Replacethe dustand pollen filter whenever airf low lrom the heating and cooling system is lessthan normal.
Replace air cleaner element every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) (independent of time).
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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 maintsnance service be done at the recommended interval to ensure long term reliability.
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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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1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,
then write down the frequencies for the radio'spreset buttons,
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first,
then disconnect the positive cable.
3. Remove the front bumper (see page 20-85).
4. Remove the right side headlight (see page 22-79).
5. Remove the reserve tank from the bracket.
6. Remove the drive belt (see page 4-26).
7. Remove the three bolts securing the alternator.
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.n 12.2 kgl.m,
Disconnect the alternator connector (A) and BLK
wire (B) from the alternator.
8 N.m10.8 kgf.m,6lbf.ft)
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Remove the alternator.
Installthe alternator and drive belt in the reverse
order of removal.
Connect the positive cable and negative cable to
the battery.
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter
the customer's radio station presets.
Set the clock.
Perform the engine control module {ECM) idle learn
procedure (see page 11-139).
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Special Tools Required. Driver 07749-0010000. Attachment,52 x 55 mm 07746-0010400
NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during
this procedure.
1, Test the alternator and regulator before you
remove them (see page 4-22l,.
2. Remove the alternator (see page 4-29).
3. lf the front bearing needs replacing, remove thepulley locknut with a 10 mm wrench (A) and a
22 mm wrench (B). lf necessary, use an impact
wrencn.
Remove the harness bracket (A), insulator (B). three
flange nuts (C), and the screw (D), then remove theplate terminal (E).
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5. Remove the end cover (A) anddustseal {B).
Remove the brush holder (A), voltage regulator (B),
and the rubber seal {C}.
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Charging System
Alternator Overhaul (cont'dl
7. Remove the four screws, then remove the rectifier
(A) and four insulators (B).
Remove the four flange nuts, then remove the rear
housing (A) and washer (B).
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9. lf you are not replacing the front bearing and/or
rear bearing, go to step '16. Remove the rotor from
the stator drive end housing.
Inspect the rotor shaft for scoring, and inspect the
bearing journal surface in the stator housing for
setzure marks.
. lf eitherthe rotororstatorhousing isdamaged,
replace the alternator,. lf both the rotor and the stator housing are OK,
go to step 11.
'l 1. Remove the rear bearing using a puller as shown.
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12. With a hammer and commercially available tools
shown, install a new rear bearing on the rotor shaft.
NOTE: Installthe bearing using the inner race.
13. Remove the front bearing retainer plate.
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14. Supportthe stator housing in a vise, and drive out
the front bearing with a brass drift and hammer.
15. With a hammer and the specialtools, install a new
front bearing in the stator housing.
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