2003 HONDA CIVIC Locks

Steering
Steering Lock Replacement
NOTE: Do not try to re-key a replacement steering lock.
lf necessary, re-key the other locks.
1. Remove the steering column (see page 17-9).
2. Center punch each ofthe two shear bolts (A), and
drill their heads off with a 5 mm (3i 16 in.) drill bit.
Be careful not to damage the switch body when
removing the shear bolts,
3. Remove the shear bolts from the switch body.
4. Installthe switch body without the key inserted.
5. Loosely tighten the new shear bolts.
6. Insert the ignition key, and check for proper
operation of the steering wheel lock and that the
ignition key turns freely.
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7. Tighten the shear bolts (A) untilthe hex heads (B)
twist off.
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7. Pull out the outer handle (A), then remove it.
Installthe handle in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. Make sure each rod is connected securelv.. Make sure the door locks and opens properly.. When installing the lock cylinder. leavetheouter
door handle bolts loose so the inner protector
does not interfere with the lock cylinder
installation, then tighten the handle bolts.. Install the lock cylinder retaining clip on the
handle, then install the lock cylinder. Be sure the
clip is fully seated in the slot on the lock cylinder.. When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the
plastic cover is installed properly, and is sealed
around the covers Derimeter.
Door Latch Replacement
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove these items:
3.
4.
. Door panel (see page 20-4). Plastic cover, as necessary (see page 20-2)
Raise the glass fully.
Remove the lock rod protector (see step 3 on page
20-6).
Pullthe glass run channel (A) away as necessary,
and remove the bolt, then remove the center lower
channel (B) by pulling il downward
Fastenor Location
> : Bolt, 1
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6x1.0mm8 N.m{0.8 kgf.m, 6 lbf.ftl
(cont'd)
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Doors
Door Latch Replacement (cont'dl
5.
6.
7.
Disconnect the cylinder rod (see step 4 on page 20-
6).
Disconnect the outer handle rod (see step 5 onpage 20-6).
Disconnect the actuator connectors (A), and release
the inner handle cable (B)from the door by
detaching the cable clip (Ci.
Remove the screws, then remove the latch {A)
through the hole in the door. Take care not to bend
the outer handle rod (B), cylinder rod (C), lock rod(D), and inner handle cable (E).
Fastener Locations
8.
) : Screw
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6x1.0mm5Nm{0.5 kgf.m,4 tbf.ft)
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9. Installthe latch in the reverse order of removal, and
note these rtems:
. [Vlake sure the actuator conneclors are plugged in
properly, and that each rod and cable are
connected securely.. When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the
plastic cover is installed properly, and is sealed
around the covers perimeter.. Make sure the door locks and opens properly.

Power Mirror Replacement
1.
2.
5.
Lower the door glass fully.
Carefully pry out the mirror mount cover (A) by
hand in the sequence shown. Disconnect the
tweeter connector (B), and release the wire harness
(C) from the hook (D).
Fastener Location
) : Clip, 1
3. Remove the door panel (seepage20-4).
4. Disconnectthe connector (A), and detach the
harness clip (B). While holding the mirror {C),
remove the nuts, then remove the mirror. Take care
not to scratch the door.
Fastener Locrtions
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lnstall the mirror in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
. Attach the harness clip.
Mirror Holder Replacement
1. Carefully pulloutthe bottom edge ofthe mirror
holder (A) by hand. Take care not to scratch the
mrrror.
5.
Separate the mirror holder from the actuator (B) by
slowly pulling them apart while detaching the clips
(C). lf equipped, disconnect the mirror defogger
connectors{D) from the heater pad terminals.
lf equipped, reconnect the mirror defogger
connectors.
Reattach the clips of the mirror holder to the
actuator, then position the mirror holder on the
actuator. Carefully push on the clip portions of the
mirror holder untilthe mirror holder locks into
prace.
Check the operation of the actuator
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IRear Seat-back Latch Replacement
1.Remove the seat-back (see page 20-80).
Remove the seat-back cover (see page 20-82).
Remove the seat-back pad {A) from the seat-back
frame (B). On right seat-back with center shoulder
belt, pass the center belt (C) through the hole in the
seat-back pad.
Remove the bolts, then remove the seat-back latch
(A) from the seat-back frame (B), and release the
pivot pin {C) of the latch lever (D) from the seat'
back f rame.
Fastener Locations
lnstallthe latch in the reverse order of removal, and
make sure the seat-back locks and unlocks properly.
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Rear Seat-back Striker Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the interior trim.
1. Remove the rear side trim panel (see page 20-5'l).
2. Remove the bolts, then remove the seat-back
striker (A).
Fastener Locations
) : Bolt, 2
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8 x 1.25 mm22 N m 12.2 kgl rn,16 tbf.ft)
3. lnstallthe striker in the reverse order of removal,
and move the striker (A) up or down until it is
centered in the seat-back latch {B).
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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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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.

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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