2003 HONDA CIVIC ERS

Driver's Tray Removal/lnstallation
NOTE:. Take care not to scratch the dashboard.. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the dashboard (see page 20-66).
2. Remove the beverage holder (see page 20-64).
3. Remove the screws, then remove the driver's tray(A).
Fastener Locations
):Screw.3
4, lnstall the tray in the reverse order of removal.
Passenger's Tray Removal/
Installation
NOTE:. Take care not to scratch the dashboard.. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Remove the dashboard (see page 20-66),
Remove the steering hanger beam from the
dashboard (see page 20-68).
Remove the air duct (see step 3 on page 20-64).
Remove the screws, then remove the passenger's
tray (A).
Fastener Locations
):Screw, 8
5. lnstall the trav in the reverse order of removal.
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Dashboard
Dashboard Removal/lnstallation
(cont'd)
11. From outside the driver's door, remove the caps (A),
then remove the bolts (8, C, D), and lift up on the
dashboard (E) to release it from the guide pins
(F. G) on the body.
Fastener Locations
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Carefully remove the dashboard through the front
door opening.
lnstall the dashboard in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
. Make sure the dashboard fits onto the guide pins
correctly.. Apply liquid thread lock to the dashboard
mounting bolts of the middle portion before
reinstallation.. Before tightening the bolts, make sure each wire
harness and control cables are not pinched.
. Make sure the connectors are plugged in
properly, and the antenna lead is connected
propeny.. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter
the customer's radio station presets.
. Reset the clock.. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure isee page
1 '1-139).
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Steering Hanger Beam
Replacement
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1, Remove the dashboard (see page 20-66).
2. Remove these items from the dashboard:
. lnstrument panel (see page 20-59). Driver's pocket (see page 20-60). Gauge assembly (see page 22-64). Passenger's airbag (see page 23-'l 14)
Remove the screws, then remove the glove box
striker (A).
Fastenea Locations
):Screw,4
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4. Remove the bolts (A) and screws (B) securing the
dashboard (C) and steering hanger beam (D), and
disconnect the power mirror switch connector (E)
and cruise control main switch connector (F).
Separate the dashboard and steering hanger beam.
Faslener Locations
A>rBolt,4 B>:Screw,9
5 N.m {0.5 kgf m,4lbf,ftl
5. Installthe beam in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. N4ake sure the dashboard wire harness (G) is notpinched.
. Make sure the connectors are plugged in
properly.
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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.
Outef:
lnner:
3.
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4. Remove the bolts securing the front seat.
Fastener Locations
10 x 1.25 mm
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(cont'd)
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Seats
Front Seat Removal/lnstallation (cont'dl
Lift up the front seat, then detach the harness clip(A). and disconnect the seat belt switch connector(B) and seat belt buckle tensioner connector (C). lf
equipped with a side airbag, disconnect the side
airbag connector (D), and on the passenger's seat,
disconnect the OPDS unit connector (E). The
passenger's seat is shown, the driver's seat is
similar except it has no OPDS unit connector.
With the help of an assistant, carefully remove the
front seat th rough the front door opening.
Installthe seat in the reverse order of removal, and
note these rtems:
. l\4ake sure each connector is plugged in properly.
. Apply liquid thread lock to the seat mounting
bolts before reinstallatlon.. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter
the customer's radio station presets.
. Reset the clock.. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see page
1 1-139).
6.
7.
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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
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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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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.
(cont'd)
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