2003 HONDA CIVIC body and 3P

Openers
Hood Opener Cable Replacement
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. Take care not to scratch the body and related parts.
l. Remove these items:
. Front bumper (see page 20-85). Front inner fender, leftside(seepage20-102). Kick panel, left side (see page 20-50)
2. Disconnect the hood openercable (A) from the hood latch {B) (see
remove the hood release handle (D)from the body.
Fastener Locations
C >:Bolt,2 E >:Clip,3
page 20-108), and remove the bolts (C), then
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4.
Using a clip remover, detach the clips (E), and remove the grommet (F)from the body, then remove the hood
opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to bend the cable.
Installthe cable in the reverse order of removal, and replace any damaged clips.
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2.
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
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Openers
Hood Latch Replacement
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. Take care not to scratch the body.
1. Remove the bolts, then remove the hood latch (A)
from the body.
Fastener Locations
> i Bolt, 3
Disconnect the hood opener cable (B) from the
hood latch. Take care not to bend the cable.
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Installthe hood latch in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
. Apply multipurpose grease to each location of
the hood latch indicated by the arrows.. Make sure the hood opener cable is connected
properly.
. Make sure the cable actuates the latch before you
close the hood,. Adjustthe hood latch alignment (see step 3 onpage 20-87).. Make sure the hood opens properly and locks
securely.

Frame Stiffener, Brace, and Gusset Replacement
Frame Stiffener, Brace, and Gusset Torque
NOTE: When installing the middle floor cross member brace or gussets, torque the mounting hardware in the
following sequence to avoid damage to the quarter panel.
MIDDLE FLOORCROSS-MEMgERBRACE/GUSSET
SIDE FRAME STIFFENER
8 x 1.25 mm29 N.m(3.0 kgf m,22 lbf ft)
U.S. model:
10 x 1.25 mm38 N.m(3.9 kgf.m.28lbf.ftl
To body.
Canada model:
MIDDLE FLOORCROSS.MEMBERGUSSET
MIODLE FLOORCROSS-MEMBERBRACE
.. __!:::-- | -
10 x 1.25 mm38 N m (3.9 kgt.m, 28 lbf.ftl
10 x 1.25 mm38Nm(3.9 kgf.m,28 lbl.ftl
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Heating and Air Conditioning
DTC Troubleshooting
DTC 7: An Open in the Air Mix Control Motor
Circuit
1. Test the air mix control motor {see page 2'l-341.
ls the air mix control motor OK?
YES-Go to step 2.
NO-Replace the air mix control motor.l
2. Disconnect the air mix control motor 5P connector.
3. Disconnect heater control panel connectors A {14P)
and B (22P).
4. Check for continuity between the following
terminals of heater control panel connectors A
(14P) and B (22P) and the air mix control motor 5P
connector,
14P: 5P:
No. 1 No.5
No.2 No.4
No.3 No.2
No.9 No. 1
22P: 5P:
No.6 No.3
Wire side ol lem.letehi.6ls
ls there continuity?
YES-Check for loose wires or poor connections at
heater control oanel connectors A (14P) and B (22P)
and at the air mix control motor 5P connector. lf the
connections are good. substitute a known-good air
mix control motor, and recheck, lf the symptom/
indication goes away, replace the original air mix
control motor. lf the symptom/indication continues,
substitute a known-good heater control panel, and
recheck. lf the symptom/indication goes away,
replace the original heater control panel.l
NO Repair any open inthewire(s) ketweenthe
heater control panel and the air mix control
motor.l
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DTC 8: A Short in the Air Mix Control Motor
Circuit
1. Test the air mix control motor(see page 21-341.
ls the ait mix control motor OK?
YES-Go to step 2.
NO-Replace the air mix contorol motor.I
2. Disconnect the air mix control motor 5P connector.
3. Disconnect heater control panel connectors A (14P)
and B (22P).
4. Check for continuity between body ground and
heater control panel connector A (14P) terminals
No. 1, 2, 3, and 9 individually, and between body
ground and heater control panel connector B (22P)
terminal No. 6.
HEATERCONTROL PANEL CONNECTOR A {I4PI
HEATER CONTFOL PANELCONNECTOR B I22P1
ls therc continuity?
YES-Repair any shortto body ground ln the
wire(s) between the heater control panel and the air
mix control motor.l
NO-Go to step 5.
Wire side of female terminals
Wire side oilema e lerminals

Heating and Air Conditioning
DTC Troubleshooting.(cont'd)
DTC 10: An Open or Short in the Mode
Control Motor Circuit
1. Test the mode control motor (see page 21-35).
ls the mode cottol motor OK?
YES Go to step 2.
NO Replace the mode control motor.I
Disconnect the mode control motor 10P connector.
Disconnect heater control panel connectors A (14P)
and B \22P1.
Check for continuity between body ground and
heater control panel connector A (14P) terminals
No. 2, 10, and 11 individually, and between body
ground and heater control panel connector B (22P)
terminals No. '17, 18, 19, and 20 individually.
HEATER CONTROL PANEL CONNECTOR A {14PI
2.
3.
Wire side ol lemale terminals
ls there continuity?
YES Repair any shortto body ground in the
wire(s) between the heater control panel and the
mode control motor.l
NO Go to step 5.
HEATER CONTROL PANELCONNECTOR B {22P)
Wire side of femaLe lerminals
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5. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and check the same
terminals for voltage.
HEATEB CONTROL PANEL CONNECTOR A {14P)
Wire side of female terminal
HEATER CONTROL PANEL CONNECTOR B {22PI
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Wire side of female terminals
ls there any voltage?
YES-. Repair any short to power in the wire(s)
between the heater control panel and the mode
control motor. This short may also damage the
heater control panel. Repair the short to power
before replacing the heater control panel.l
NO- Go to step 6.

Heating and Air Gonditioning
DTC Troubleshooting {cont'd)
DTC 12: A Problem in the Blower Motor
Circuit
'1. Check the No. 12 (40A)fuse inthe under-hood
fuse/relay box, and the No. 14 (10A) fuse in the
under-dash f use/relay box.
Are the tuses OK?
YES-Go to step 2.
NO Replace the fuse(s), and recheck.l
2. Connect the No. 2 terminal of the blower motor 2P
connector to body ground with a jumper wire.
BLOWER MOTOB 2P CONNECTOR
JUMPER ] BLU/BLK
Wire side ol female terminals
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Does the blowet motor run?
YES Go to step 4,
NO Go to step 17.
4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
5. Disconnect the jumper wire.
6. Disconnect the power transistor 4P connector.
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8.
7. Check for continuity between the No. 3 terminal of
the power transistor 4P connector and body ground.
POWER TRANSISTOR 4P CONNECTOR
Wire side ol temale terminals
ls there continuity?
YES-Go to step 8.
NO-Check for an open in the wire between the
power transistor and body ground. lf the wire is OK,
check for poor ground at G502.I
Connect the No. 1 and No. 3 terminals of the power
transistor 4P connector with a jumper wire.
POWER TRANSISTOR 4P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Does the blower motor tun at high speed?
YES-Go to step 10.
NO-Repair open in the wire between the power
transistor and the blower motor.l
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect lhe jumper wire.
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10.
11.
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Disconnect heater control panel connector A (14P).
Check for continuity between the No. 7 and No. 8
terminals of heater control panel connector A (14P)
and body ground individually.
HEATER CONTNOL PANEL CONNECTOR A {14PI
ls there continuity?
YES Repair any shortto body ground in the
wire(s) between the heater control panel and the
power transistor.I
NO Go to step 14,
Check for continuity between the following
terminals of heater control panel connector A ( 14P)
and power transistor 4P connector.'l4Pt 4P:
No.7 No.4
No.8 No.2
HEATER CONTROL PANEL CONNECTOR A (14P)Wire side ot female terminals
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ILU/YEL
POWER TRANSISTOR 4P CONNECTORWire side of female terminals
ls thete continuity?
YES Go to step 15.
NO Repair any open in the wire(s) between the
heater control panel and the power transistor.l
14.
BLU/YEL
15.
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17.
18.
19.
Reconnect heater control panel connector A (14P).
Test the power transistor (see page 21-38).
ls the power transistor OK?
YES Check for loose wires or poor connections at
heater control panel connector A (14P) and at the
power transistor 4P connector. lf the connections
are good, substitute a known-good heater control
panel, and recheck. lf the symptom/indication goes
away, replace the original heater control panel.l
NO Replace the power transistor.I
Disconnect the jumper wire.
Disconnect the blower motor 2P connector.
Measure the voltage between the No, 1 terminal of
the blower motor 2P connector and body ground.
BLOWER MOTOR 2P CONNECTOR
BLU/WHT
Wire side of female terminals
ls thete battery voltage?
YES- Replace the blower motor.l
NO Go to step 20.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Remove the blower motor relay from the under-
hood fuse/relay box, and test it (see page 22-511.
ls the relay OK?
YES Go to step 22.
NO- Replace the blower motor relay.l
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21.
(cont'd)
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