2003 HONDA CIVIC body and 3P

Seats
Rear Seat Removal/lnstallation
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat covers.
'1. Remove the rear seat as shown. To remove the seat-back, remove the front portion of the cargo floor mar lseepage 20-52).
2. Install the seat in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
'Beforeinstallingthecenteranchorboltsontheseat-backwiththecentershoulderbelt,makesurethereareno
twists or kinks in the belt.. Make sure the seat-backs lock securelv.
Fastener Locations
A>:Bolt,2 B>rBolt, 1 C>:Bott, 1D >: Clip, 2
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CUSHION
6x1.0mm9.8Nm{1.0 kgf.m,7.2lbf.ft)
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CENTER PIVOT BOLT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m{2.2 kgf.m, 16lbf.ftl
RIGHT SEAT-BACK
CENTER BELT
PIVOT BUSHING
CENTER ANCHOR BOLT7/16-20 UNF32Nm(3.3 kgf m.24 lbt ftl
SEAT BELT BUCKLE
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgt m, 16lbf.ft)
SEAT.BACKCENTER HINGE
BUSHING
LEFT SEAT.BACK
PIVOTBUSHING
HOOK
20-80
SEAT

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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ABSORBER
SIDE SPACER
UPPER BEAM
LEFT FRONT SIDE MARKERLIGHT CONNECTOR
BUMPER
FRONT INNERFENDER
FEONT BUMPER
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6x9.8
FRONT AIR SPOILER
AIR SPOILERPLATE1.0 mmN.m (1.0 kgt.m,7.2 lbf.ft)
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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.
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Fastener Locations
A>:Bolt,2 B
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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
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Hood
Adjustment (cont'd)
5. Check that the hood opens properly and locks
securely.
6. Apply body paint to the hinge mounting bolts and
around the hinges.
7. Apply multipurpose grease to each location of the
hood latch and hood hinge as indicated by the
arrows.
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20-88
Hood Seal Replacement
1.Using a clip remover, detach the clips, then remove
the hood seal (A). Take care not to scratch the hood.
Fastener Locations
Installthe seal in the reverse order of removal, and
note these items:
. Replace any damaged clips.. Push the clips into place securely.

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)
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8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m{2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft}
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7.
Tighten each bolt and nut securely.
Check that the hatch opens properly and locks
securery.
Reinstall the support struts securely.
Reinstall all remaining removed parts.
Apply multipurpose grease to the pivot portion of
the hatch hinges {A) as indicated by the arrows.
9.
10.
Hatch Support Strut Replacement
1.With the help of an assistant, use a flat-tip
screwdriver (A)to pry the support strut clips (B)
from each end of the support strut (C) at the hatch
and body, then release the support strut from the
pivot bolts (D). Do not remove the clips from the
support strut.
Set the clips (A) to the original position, then
reattach the support strut (B) on the pivot bolts (C)
by pushing on the support strut.
2.
D8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf ft)
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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,
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