2003 HONDA CIVIC Rear

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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Ei I Replace brake fluid every 3 years (independent oI mileage).
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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lgnition Timing Inspection
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Connect the Honda PGM Tester to the data link
connector (DTC), and check for DTC'S. lf a DTC is
present, diagnose and repair the cause before
inspecting the ignition timing.
Startthe engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (in Neutral) until the radiator fan comes on,
then let it idle.
Check the idle speed (see page 11-138).
Follow the tester's prompts in the "SCS" menu
{see the tester operator's manual),
Connect the timing light to the service loop.
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6. Point the light toward the pointer (A) on the cam
chain case. Check the ignition timing under no load
conditions: headlights, blower fan. rear window
defogger, and air conditioner are not operaling. lf
the ignition timing differs from the specification,
and there are no engine control module {ECM)DTcs,
replace the ECM (see page 11-4)
lgnition Timing:
8"+2" BTDC {RED mark {B)) during idling in neutral
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7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnectthe Honda PGM Tester and thetiming
light.
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Gharging System
Charging Circuit Troubleshooting (cont'd)
6. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (in Neutral) until the radiator fan comes on,
then let it idle.
7. Raise the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it
there.
8. Turn the headlights (high beam) on, and measure
voltage at the under-hood fuse/relay box terminal.
ls the voltage between 13.9 and 15.1 v?
YES-Go to step 9.
NO Repair or replace the alternator components
(see page 4-30).1
9. Read the amperage at '13.5 V.
NOTE: Adjust the voltage by turning the blower
motor, rear window defogger, brake lights. etc. ON.
ls the amperage 604 ot morc?
YES-Alternator/regulator operation is OK. I
NO Repair or replace the alternator components(see page 4-30).1
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Alternator Control System Test
NOTE: After troubleshooting, perform the engine
control module (ECM) idle learn procedure (see page
11-139).
1 . Check for proper operation of the electrical load
detector (ELD) by checking the malfunction
indicator lamp (MlL) (see page 1 l-3). lf a DTC is
present, diagnose and repair the cause before
continuing with this test.
2. Disconnect the engine wire harness 6P connector
from the starter sub harness 6P connector.
3. Start the engine, and turn the headlights (high
beam) ON,
4. Measure voltage between the engine wire harness
6P connector terminal No. 2 and the positive
terminal of lhe battery.
C {WHT/GRN)
ENGINE WIRE HARNESS 6P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
ls there 1 V or less?
YES Go to step 8.
NO-Go to step 5.
Turn the headlights and ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect ECM connector B (24P).
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Charging System
Alternator Overhaul
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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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