2003 HONDA CIVIC srs

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.

Front Seat Removal/lnstallation
For some models: 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 to prevent damage.. Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat
covers.. 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
butlons.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and
wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
Remove the seat track end covers (A) from the back
of both seat tracks.
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4. Remove the bolts securing the front seat.
Fastener Locations
10 x 1.25 mm
> : Bolt,
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Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly - Driver's
For some models: 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:. Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers,. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver. wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.' Apply multipurpose greasetothe moving portion of the seattrack.. To preventwrinkles in the seat cushion cover, stretch the material evenlyoverthe pad.
Release the seat cushioncover from the cushionframe spring.
SEAT-BACK
RECLINE COVER
RECLINE KNOB
10 x 'l.25 mm47 N.m {4.8 kgf.m,35 rbt.ft)
WIRE TIE
4
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Seats
Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly - Passenger's
For some models: SRS components are located in this area. Reviewthe SRS component locations (see page 23-'13)
and the precautions and procedures (see page 23-14) before doing repairs or service.
NOTE;. Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage
. Apply multipu rpose grease to the moving portion of the seat track
. To Drevent wrinkles in the seat cushion cover, stretch the material evenly over the pad.
. lvlake sure the rear seat access cable is connected properly on each side
. Replace any damaged clips, and replace the wire ties with new ones
SIDE AIRBAGHARNESS
Release the seat cushioncover from the cushionframe spring.
10 x 1.25 mm47 N.m (4.8 kgf.m,3s rbf.ft)
SEAT"BACK
HANGER SPRING
OPDS HARNESS
CENTEB COVER
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WIRE TIE
SEAT CUSHIONFRAME/SEATTRACKS
/REAR SEATACC€SS CABLE
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SLIDE LEVER
,/CLIP
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RECLINE KNOB
RECLINE COVER

Front Seat Cover Replacement
For some models: 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:. Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat
covers,. On the passenger's seat with side airbag, do not
touch the OPDS sensor in the seat-back pad, and keep
it away from oil. Oil can corrode the sensor causing it
to fail.. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Seat-back Cover
Remove the front seat isee page 20-71).
With side airbag: From under the seat cushion,
detach the side airbag connector clip (A), and on
the passenger's seat, detach the OPDS unit
connector clip (B). Release the hook springs (C)
from the seat cushion frame spring {D), then pull
the guide cover (E) back, and remove the wire ties
(F). The passenger's seat is shown, the driver's seat
is svmmetrical except it has no OPDS unit
connector.
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2.
3.Fold the seat-back forward.
Release the hooks (A), and unzip the seat-back
cover (B).4.
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5.
Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable Replacement
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;. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. Take care notto scratch the body and related parts.
1. Remove these items from the left side of the vehicle:
. Door silltrim {see page 20-50). Rear side trim panel (see page 20-51)
Pullthe carpet back as necessary (see page 20-55).
Disconnect the fuel fill door opener cable (A) from the opener (B) (see step 3 on page 20-109).
Fastener Locations
C >:Cushiontape, 1 D >: Clip, 1E > : Clip, 2
4. KCmodel: Removethe left middle floor cross-member gusset (see page 20-113).
5. Remove the cushion tape {C), and release the cable from the clips (D, E).
6. Removethefuel fill doorlatch (F)fromthe bodybyturning it90'.
7. Remove the fuel fill door opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to bend the cable
8. Install theopenercableinthereverseorderofremoval,replacethecushiontape,andreplacetheclipifitis
oamageo.
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Dust and Pollen Filter Replacement
The dust and pollen filters should be replaced every
30,000 miles (48.000 km) or 24 months whichever
comes first. Replace the filters more often if the air flow
is less than usual.
1. Open the glove box. Remove both glove box stops,
then let the glove box hang down (see page 20 63).
2. Remove the filter lid (A)from the blower unit, then
pull out the first dust and pollen filter (B). Slide the
second filter to the left, and pull it out.
Remove the filter {A) from the housing (B), and
replace the filter.
4. Install the filters in the reverse order of removal.
Blower Unit Removal and
lnstallation
For some models: SRS components are located in this
area. Review the SRS component locations (see page
23-13) and precautions and procedures (see page 23-14)
in the SRS section before performing repairs or service.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,
then write down the frequencies for the preset
buttons.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait 3
minutes before beginning worK.
3. Remove the right kick panel (see page 20-50),
passenger's dashboard lower cover, and the glove
box {see page 20-63).
4. Cut the plastic cross brace in the glove box opening
with diagonal cutters in the area shown. Remove
and discard the plastic cross brace,
Cut heare.
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Heater Unit/Core Replacement
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations (see page 23'13), and
precautions and procedures (see page 23-14) in the SRS
section before performing repairs or service.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code forthe radio,
then write down the freouencies for the radio's
Dreset buttons.
4.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery,
Disconnect the suction and receiver lines from the
evaporator core (see page 21-42).
From under the hood, open the cable clamp (A),
then disconnect the heater valve cable (B) from the
heater valve arm (C). Turn the heater valve arm to
the fully opened position as shown
When the engine is cool, drain the engine coolant
from the radiator (see page 10-6).
6. Slide the hose clamps (A) back, the n d isconnect the
inlet heater hose (B) and the outlet heater hose (C)
from the heater core. Engine coolant will run out
when the hoses are disconnected; drain it into a
clean drip pan. Be sure not to let coolant spill on
the electrical parts or the painted surfaces. lf any
coolant spills, rinse it off immediately.
Remove the bolt and the heater valve, then remove
the mounting nut from the heater unit. Take care
not to damage or bend the fuel lines and the brake
lines, etc.
7.
8 x 1.25 mm12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m,8.7lbf.ft)
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