2003 HONDA CIVIC Locks

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.

Fuel Fill Door Opener Replacement
1.Using a flat-tip screwdriver wrapped with
protective tape, detach the hooks (A) by prying the
front side cap (B), then remove it from the left door
silltrim (C), and loosen the bolt (D) securing the
fuel fill door opener.
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Remove the left door sill trim (see page 20-50i.
Remove the opener (Alfrom the bolt {B).
2.
3.
4. Disconnect the fuel fill door opener cable (A), then
remove the opener iB). Take care not to bend the
ca o te.
Installthe opener in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
5.
lMake sure the opener cable is connected
properly.
lvlake sure the fuel fill door opens properly and
locks securely.
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Openers
Hatch Handle Replacement
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove these items:
. Hatch lower trim panel (see page 20-53). Rear license trim panel (see page 20-98)
2. Remove the rear window wiper motor (see page
22-1461.
3. Disconnect the hatch
hatch handle (B), and
Locations
opener cable 1A)from the
remove the nuts.
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4. Pull outthe hatch handle (A), then remove it.
Installthe handle in the reverse order of removal.
and note these items:
lMake sure the hatch opener cable is connected
securely.
Make sure the hatch opens properly.
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Hatch Latch Replacement
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
'1. Remove the hatch lowertrim panel (see page 20-
53).
2. Disconnect the hatch opener cable (A), cylinder rod(B). hatch actuator connector (C). and hatch latch
switch connector {D). and detach the hatch actuator
connector and hatch latch switch connector from
the hatch.
Faslener Locations
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Remove the bolts, then pullthe hatch latch (E) out,
then remove it.
Installthe latch in the reverse order of removal, and
note these items:
. Make sure each connector is plugged in properly,
and the rod and cable are connected properly.. l\4ake sure the cable actuates the latch before you
close the hatch.. Make sure the hatch opens properly and locks
securely.

Hatch Lock Cylinder Replacement
NOTE; Put on gloves to protect your hands.
'1. Remove these items:
. Hatch lower trim panel (see page 20-53).. Rear license trim (see page 20-98).
2. Disconnect the cylinder rod (A)
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From outside the hatch, remove the bolt securing
the lock cylinder {A}. From inside the hatch, pull the
lock cylinder out by releasing the hook (B).
Fastener Location
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4. Install the lock cylinder in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
. Make sure the rod is connected properly.
. Make sure the hatch opens properly and locks
securely.
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General Troubleshooting Information
Tips and Precautions
Bef ore Troubleshooting
1. Check applicable fuses in the appropriate fuse/relay
oox.
2. Check the battery for damage. state of charge, and
clean and tight connections.
. Do not quick-charge a battery unless the battery
ground cable has been disconnected, otherwise
you will damage the alternator diodes.. Do not attempt to crank the engine with the
battery ground cable loosely connected or you
will severely damage the wiring.
Handling Connectors. Make sure the connectors are clean and have no
loose wire terminals.. Make sure multiple cavity connectors are packed with
dielectric grease (except waterti ght connectors).. All connectors have push-down release type locks (A).
Some connectors have a clip on their side used to
attach them to a mount bracket on the body or on
another component. This clip has a pull type lock.
Some mounted connectors cannot be disconnected
unless you first release the lock and remove the
connector from its mount bracket (A).
Never try to disconnect connectors by pulling on their
wires; pull on the connector halves instead.
Alwavs reinstall Dlastic covers,
Before connecting connectors, make sure the
terminals (A) are in place and not bent.
(cont'd)
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Body Electrical
General Troubleshooting Information (cont'd)
Check for loose retainer (A) and rubber seals (B).
The backs of some connectors are packed with
dielectric grease. Add grease if necessary. lf thegrease is contaminated, replace it.
lnsert the connector all the way and make sure it is
securelv locked.
Position wires so that the open end of the cover faces
oown.
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Handling Wires and Harnesses. Secure wires and wire harnesses to lhe frame with
their respective wire ties at the designated locations.. Remove clips carefully; don't damage their locks (A).
Slip pliers (A) under the clip base and through the
hole at an angle, then squeeze the expansion tabs to
release the clip.
After installing harness clips, make sure the harness
doesn't interfere with any moving pans.
Keep wire harnesses away from exhaust pipes and
other hot parts, from sharp edges of brackets and
holes, and from exposed screws and bolts.
Seat grommets in their grooves properly {A). Do not
leave grommets distorted (B).
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Transmitter Test
NOTE:. lf the doors unlockorlockwiththetransmitter, but
the LED on the transmitter does not come on, the LED
is faulty. Replace the transmitter,. lf anydoor isopen, you cannotlockthedoorwiththe
transmrtter.. lf you unlocked the doors with the transmitter, but do
not open any of the doors within 30 seconds, the
doors relock automatically.. The doors do not lock or unlock with the transmitter if
the ignition key is inserted in the ignition switch.
1. Press the lock or unlock button five or six times to
reset the transmitter.
. lf the locks work, the transmitter is OK.. lf the locks don't work, go to step 2.
2. Open the transmitter and check for water damage.
. lf you find any water damage, replace the
transmrtter.. lf there is no waterdamage, go to step 3.
3. Replace the transmitter battery (A) with a new one,
and try to lock and unlock the doors with the
transmitter by pressing the lock or unlock button
five or six times.
. lf the doors lock and unlock, the transmifter is OK.. lf the doors don't lock and unlock, go to step 4.
Reprogram the transmitter, then try to lock and
unlock the doors.
. lf thedoors lockand unlock.thetransmitter is OK.. lf the doors don'tlockand unlock, replacethe
transmitter.
4.
Transmitter Programming
Storing transmitter codes:
The codes of up to three transmitters can be stored in
the keyless receiver unit memory. (lf a fourth code is
stored. the code which was input first will be erased.)
NOTE: lt is important to maintain the time limits
between the steps. Make sure the doors and the hatch
are closed.
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (lli.
2. Within 1 to 4 sec., push the transmitter lock or
unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the
receiver in the multiplex control unit behind the
driver's side of the dash.
3. Within 1 to 4 sec., turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Within 1 to 4 sec., turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
5. Within 'l to 4 sec., push the transmitter lock or
unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the
receiver in the multiplex control unit behind the
driver's side of the dash.
6. Within 1 to 4 sec., turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. Within 4 sec., turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
8. Within 1 to 4 sec., push the transmitter lock or
unlock button with the transmifter aimed at the
receiver in the mupltiplex control unit behind the
driver's side of the dash.
9. Within 1 to 4 sec., turn the ignition switch OFF,
'10. Within 4 sec., turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
11. Within 1 to 4 sec., push the transmitter lock or
unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the
receiver in the multiplex control unit behind the
driver's side of the dash.
12. Confirm you can hearthe sound ofthe door lock
actuators. Within 1 to 4 sec., push the transmitter
lock or unlock button again,
13, Within 10 sec., aim the transmitters (up to two
additional ones) whose codes you want to store at
the receiver, and press the transmitter lock or
unlock buttons.
Confirm that you can hear the sound of the door
lock actuators after each transmitter code is stored.
14. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and pull out the key.
'15. Confirm proper operation ofthe transmitter.
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Seat Belts
Inspection (cont'd)
RetraEtor, Rear Center
1. Before installing the retractor, check that the seat
belt can be pulled out freely.
2, Make sure that the seat belt does not lock when the
retractor (A) is leaned slowly up to 15' from the
mounted position.
lnsideForward
3,
4.
Lean the retractor over 40', and make sure that the
seat belt does not lock when pulled out over 900
mm (35.4 in.). Do not aftempt to disassemble the
retractor.
Replace the seat belt with a new assembly if there
is any abnormality. Do not disassemble any part of
the seat belt for any reason.
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In-vehicle
1. Check that the seat belt is not twisted or caught on
anything.
2. After installing the anchors. check for free
movement on the anchor bolts. lf necessary,
remove the anchor bolts and check that the
washers and other parts are not damaged or
improperly installed.
3. Check the seat belts for damage or discoloration.
Clean with a shop towel if necessary. Use only
soap and water to clean.
NOTE: Dirt build-up in the loops of the upper
anchors can cause the seat belts to retract slowly.
Wipe the inside of the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in lsopropyl alcohol.
Check that the seat belt does not lock when pulled
out slowly. The seat belt is designed to lock only
during a sudden stop or impact.
For rear center shoulder belt, check that the seat
belt locks when pulled out over 400 mm (15.7 in.)
with the seat-back folded down.
Make sure that the seat belt will retract
automatically when released.
For each passenger's seat belt, check the seat belt
retractor locking mechanism ALR (automatic
locking retractor). This function is for securing child
seats.
-1 Pullthe seat belt allthe way outto engage the
ALR. The seat belt should retract with a
ratcheting sound, but not extend. This is
normal.
-2 To disengage the ALR, release the seat belt and
allow itto fully retract, then pullthe seat belt
out part-way. The seat belt should retract and
extend normally.
Replace the seat belt with a new assembly if there
is any abnormality. Do not disassemble any part of
the seat belt for any reason.
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