2003 HONDA CIVIC Harness

19. Tighten the front engine mount bracket mounting
bolt.
'12 x 1.25 mm64 N.m 16.5 kgf.m,il7 lbf.ft)
20. Install the splash shield.
21. lnstallthe brake booster and EVAP line bracket
mounting bolts (A). and air cleaner housing bracket
mounting bolt (B). Tighten the air cleaner housing
bracket mounting bolt (C), and install the water
pipe mounting bolt (D).
A9.8 N.m(1,0 kqf
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22 N.ml2.2kgl m,16 rbt.ft)
9.8Nm(1.0 kgf m.7.2 tbl{rl
22.
22Nm{2.2 kgf m, 16 lbf ft)
Installthe engine harness cover.
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Manual Transmission
Transmission Installation (cont'dl
Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-
9002) to the end of the slave cylinder rod. Install the
slave cylinder and the clutch line bracket. Take care
not to bend the clutch line.
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf ft)6x1.0mm9.8 N.m(1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbt.ftla^_#._gEEa9En(P/N 08798-9002)
24. Installthe harness clip.
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25. Installthe cable bracket (A) and cables (B).
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Apply a light coat of super high temp urea grease(P/N 08798 - 9002)to the cable ends.
Connect the back-up light switch connector (A) and
the vehicle speed sensor {VSS)connector (B).
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Steering
Steering Wheel Installation
1. Before installing the steering wheel, make sure the
front wheels are aligned straight ahead, then center
the cable reel (A). Do this by first rotating the cable
reel clockwise until it stops. Then rotate it
counterclockwise about two and a half turns. The
arrow mark (B) on the cable reel label should point
straight up.
Position the two tabs (A) of the turn signal
canceling sleeve (B) as shown. Installthe steering
wheel onto the steering column shaft, making sure
the steerlng wheel hub (C) engages the pins (D) of
the cable reel and tabs of the canceling sleeve. Do
not tap on the steering wheel or steering column
shaft when installing the steering wheel.
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3. Install the steering wheel nut (A), and tighten it to
the specified torgue.
A_B39 N.m (4.0 kgf m.29lbt ftl
Connect the cruise control set/resume switch
connector (B). fvlake sure the wire harness is routed
and fastened properly.
Install the driver's airbag, and confirm that the
system is operating properly {see page 23-113).
Check the horn, turn signal canceling and cruise
control switches for proper operation.
Reconnect the battery and do the following:. Do the engine control module (ECM) idle learn
procedure (see page 1l-139),. Power window control unit resetting procedure
\see page 22-1281.. Enter the anti-theft cord for the radio, then enter
the custmer's radio station presets.. Set the clock.
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Steering Column Removal and Installation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see page 23-13) and precautions andprocedures (see page 23-14) in the SRS section before performing repairs or service.
Removal
1, Record the radio station presets, and disconnect the battery.
2. Removethedriver'sairbagassembly(seepage23-113) and the steering wheel (see page 17-6).
3. Removethe driver's dashboard lowercover(see page 20-59) and undercover(see page 20-60).
4. Remove the column covers (A:
I x 1.25 mm16 N.m (1.6 kgf.m,12 lbl.fr)b
5.
6.
Disconnect the wire harness connectors from the combination switch assembly {B).
Remove the combination switch assembly from the steering column shaft by removing the screw (C) on the top of
the combination switch.
7. Disconnect the connectors from the ignition switch, and release the wire harness clips from the steering column.
8. Disconnect the steering joint (D), and remove it from the column shaft.
9. Remove the steering column {E) by removingthe attaching nuts and bolts.
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Steering
Steering Column Removal
lnstallation
1.
4.
Install the steering column, and make sure the
wires are not caught or pinched by any parts.
Insertthe upper end ofthe steering joint onto the
steering shaft {A) (line up the bolt hole (B) with the
flat portion (C) on the shaft).
8 x 1,25 mm28 N.m{2.9 kgf m,21 rbr.ft)
A
Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the
pinion shaft {D) (line up the bolt hole with the
groove (E) around the shaft), and loosely lnstallthe
lower joint bolt. Be sure that the lower joint bolt is
securely in the groove in the pinion shaft.
Pull on the steering joint to make su re that the
steering joint is fully seated. Then installthe upper
joint bolt, and tighten it to the specified torque.
Tighten the lower joint bolt to the specified torque.
Finish the installation, and note these items:
. Make sure the wire harness is routed and
fastened properly.
. Make sure the connectors are properly connected.. Reinstallthe steering wheel (see page 17-8).
. Reconnect the battery.- Do the power window control unitreset
procedure {see page 22-128).- Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then
enter the custmer's radio station presets.
- Set the clock.. Verify horn, turn signal switch, and cruise control
switch operation.. Check wheel alignment, if necessary (see page
18-4).. Do the engine control module (ECM) idle learn
procedu re {see page '11-139).
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and Installation (cont'd){

EPS Components
Steering Gearbox Removal (cont'd)
Disconnect the EPS wire harness 6P connector (A),
and remove the EPS wire harness (B) and mountino
bracket (C).
12.
Remove the ground cable terminal (A) from the
steering gearbox housing.
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14. Remove the engine wire harness clamps {A)fromthe three mounting brackets.
Remove the heater hose {B) from the bracket.
Open the heater valve cable clamp (A), and
disconnect the heater valve cable (B). Remove theheater valve (C) from the bulkhead, and move jt
aside.
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Steering Gearbox Installation
2.
'1.Before installing the steering gearbox, slide the
rack all the way to the passenger's side (right
direction).
Pass the right side of the steering gearbox together
with the tie-rods through the wheelwell opening on
the passenger's side. Continue moving the steering
gearbox toward the passenger's side untilthe
driver's side tie-rod end and gearbox clears the
master cylinder and under-hood fuse Ielay box.
Lower the steering gearbox. and move it toward
the driver's side untilthe steering gearbox is ln
Dosition.
Be careful not to damage the hoses, lines
and wire harnesses.
3. Installthe pinion shaft grommet (A).
4. Insert the pinion shaft up through the bulkhead,
then slip the right side of the steering gearbox
housing (A) over the mounting stud (C) on the
gearbox mounting bracket.
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10 x '1.25 mm61 N.m{6 2 kgl m, 45 lb{ ftl
Install the steering stiffener B, and lightly tighten
the steering gearbox mounting nuts.
Install the steering stiffener A with the gearbox
mounting bolts. Then tighten allthe steering
gearbox mounting hardware to the specified torque.
10 x 1.25 mm6l N.m(6.2 kgt.m, 45 lbt.ft)
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EPS Components
Steering Gearbox Installation (cont'd)
7. Installthe body stiffener (A), and torque the
mounting bolts to the specified torque.
8 x 1.25 mm29 N.m {3.0 kgf.m,22lbf.ftl
LInstall the heater valve (A) on the bulkhead, and
connect the heater valve cable end (B) to the heater
valve arm (C). Readjust the heater valve cable {seepage 21-46).
9.8 N.m(1.0 kgf m,7.2 tbf.ftl
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9. Reinstall the heater hose (A) on the hose bracket.
Install the engine wire harness clamps (B) to the
three harness brackets.
Under the steering gearbox, install the ground
cable terminal (A) on the steering gearbox housing.
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9.8 N.m{1.0 kgf.m, 7.2lbf.ft)