2003 HONDA CIVIC seat

Front Suspension
Damper/Spring Replacement (cont'd)
Disassembly/lnspection
1. Compress the damper spring with a commercially
available strut spring compressor (A) according to
the manufacturer's instructions. then remove the
self-locking nut (B)while holding the damper shaft(C) with a hex wrench (D). Do not compress the
spring more than necessary to remove the nut,
Release the pressure from the strut spring
compressor, then disassemble the damper as
shown in the Exploded View.
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4.
Reassemble all the pans, except for the upper
spring seat and spring.
Compress the damper assembly by hand, and
check for smooth operation through a full stroke.
both compression and extension. The damper
should extend smoothly and constantly when
compression is released. lf it does not, the gas is
leaking and the damper should be replaced.
Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, and binding
during these tests.
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Rear Suspension
Hub Bearing Unit Replacement
Exploded View
Check for delormation.
SPLASH GUARDCheck for deformation.
x 1.0 mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m, ?1 lbf ftl
HUB BEARING UNITCheck for faulty movementand wear.6x1.0mm9,8 N.m{1.0 kgf.m, 7 lbf.ft}
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HUB CAPReplace.
SPINDLE NUT22 x 1.5 mm181 N.m {18.5 kgt.m, 134lbf.ft}Beplace.-A
TAppy a small amount oI engine oilto the seating surface.
Check for wear and damage.
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KNUCKLE
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5. Place the floor jack under the trailing arm {A), to
support it.
Do not place the jack against the plate
section of the lower arm, Be careful not to
damage any suspension components.
12 x 1.25 mm59 N.m{6.0 ksf.m.43lbf.ft)
1.
Remove the flange bolt (B), and disconnect the
upper arm {C) from the knuckle.
Mark the cam positions of the adjusting bolt (A) and
adjusting cam (B), the remove the self-locking nut
{C}, adjusting cam, and adjusting bolt. Discard the
self-locking nut.
12 x 1.25 mm59Nm(6.0kgf.m,43 tbI.ftl12 x 1.25 mm59 N.m {6.0 kgf m,43lbl.ft)
8. Remove the flange bolt (D), and remove the
knuckle {E).
9. Installthe knuckle in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. First install all the suspension components, and
lightly tighten the bolts and nuls, then place a
floor jack under the lower a rm, and raise the
suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight
before fully tightening the bolts and nuts to the
specified torque values.. Align the cam positions of the adjusting bolt (A)
and adjusting cam (B) with the marked positions
when tightening.. Use a new self-locking nut on reassembly.. Tighten allthe mounting hardware to the
specified torque values.. Use a new spindle nut on reassembly.. Before installing the spindle nut, apply a small
amount of engine oil to the seating surface of the
nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the
spindle nut shoulder against the driveshaft.. Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating
surface of the hub and the inside of the brake
drsc.. Use a new hub cap on reassembly.. Before installing the wheel, clean the mating
surface of the brake disc and the inside of the
wheel.. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if
necessary {see page 18-4).
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Rear Suspension
Damper/Spring Replacement (cont'dl
Disassembly/lnspection
1. Compress the damper spring with a commercially
available strut compressor (A) according to the
manufacturer's instructions. then remove the self-
locking nut (B)while holding the damper shaft (C)
with a hex wrench (D). Do not compress the spring
more than necessarv to remove the nut.
Release the pressure from the strut spring
compressor, then disassemble the damper as
shown ln the Exploded View.
Reassemble all the pans, except for the spring.
Compress the damper assembly by hand, and
check for smooth operation through a full stroke,
both compression and extension. The damper
should extend smoothly and constantly when
compression is released. lf it does not, the gas is
leaking and the damper should be replaced.
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4.
Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding
during these tests.
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Reassembly
1. Install allthe partsexceptthe self-locking nutonto
the damper unit by referring to the Exploded View.
Align the bottom of the spring {A} and the stepped
part of the lower spring seat (B), and align the
damper mounting base as shown,
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Installthe damper assembly on a commercially
available strut spring compressor (C).
Compress the damper spring with the spring
compressor.
Installthe new self'locking nut (A) on the damper
shaft.
10 x 1.25 mm29Nm(3.0 kgt m,22 lbt.ft)
5. Hold the damper shaft {B) with a hex wrench (C),
and tighten the self-locking nut to the specified
torque.

NOTE:. The parking brake cables must not be bent or
distorted. This will lead to stiff operation and
premature failure.. Refer to the Exploded View as needed during this
proceoure.
1. Release the parking brake lever fully.
2. Remove the rear console (see page 20-57).
Remove the parking brake cable clip (A) from the
brake cable (B).4.
6.
Disconnectthe parking brake cable from the lever
{c).
Remove the parking brake cable mounting
hardware, then remove the cable.
7. lnstallthe new cable in the reverse order of
removal. and note these items:
. Be careful not to bend or distort the cable.. Make sure the parking brake cable clip is fully
seated on the cable housing.. Do the parking brake cable adjuslment (see page
19-7 ).
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Body
DoorsComponent Location Index ...........Door Panel Removal/lnstallation .....,..........Door Outer Handle ReplacementDoor Latch ReplacementDoor Glass and RegulatorReplacementDoor Sash Trim Replacement .......................
Door Glass Outer WeatherstripReplacement
Door Weatherstrip Beplacement
Door Glass Adjustment .................................Door Position Adjustment .............................Door Striker Adiustment ................................MirrorsComponent Location Index ...........................Power Mirror Replacement ...........................Mirror Holder Replacement ...........................Rearview Mirror Rep1acement ......................
GlassComponent Location Index ...........................Windshield Replacement
Bear Window Rep1acement ...........................
Ouarter Glass Replacement ..........................MoonroofComponent Location Index ...........................Symptom Troubleshooting Index
Glass Height Adjustment ...............................
Glass ReplacementWind Def lector 8ep1acement ........................Drain Channel Rep1acement ..........................Sunshade Replacement .................................Motor ReplacementFrame and Drain Tube Replacement ............Drain Channel Slider and Cable AssemblyReplacementLimit Switch Adjustment ...............................Closino Force and ODenina Draq Check ......lnterioi TrimComponent Location Index ...........................Trim Removal/lnstallation DoorArea ..........Trim Removal/lnstallation-Rear Side AreaTrim Removal/lnstallation-Cargo Floor AreaTrim Removal/lnstallation-Hatch Area .........Headliner Removal/lnstallation* Carpet Rep1acement .......................................ConsolesConsoles, Front and RearRemova l/lnsta llationFront Console Disassembly/Reassembly .....
20-220,420-620-7
20-920 t0
20- 10
20-1120-1120-1220 13
20-1420-1520-1520-16
20 1120-1920-2520-29
20,3520-3620-3720-3120-3820 3920-4020-4120,42
20 4420-4620,44
20-4920 50
20-51
DashboardInstrument Panel Removal/lnstallation ........Driver's Dashboard Lower CoverRemovat InstallationDriver's Dashboard Under CoverRemova t Insta llation
Oriver's Pocket Removal/lnstallation ............Shift Lever Trim Removal/lnstallation ..........Center Panel Removal/lnstallation ...............Passenger's Dashboard Lower CoverRemova l/lnsta llat ionx Glove Box Removal/lnstallationDashboard Side VentRemoval/lnstallation .................................. 20-64Beverage Holder Removal/lnstallation ........ 20-64Driver'sTray Removal/lnstallation ............... 20-65Passenger's Tray Removal/lnstallation ........ 20 65* Dashboard Removal/lnstallation .................. 20-66Steerinq Hanqer Beam Reolacement ........... 20-68Seats "
Component Location Index ........................... 20-10* Front Seat Removal/lnstallation ................... 20-11* Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly-Driver's .................................. 20-73* Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly-Passenger's ........................... 20-74* Front Seat Cover Replacement ..................... 2O-75Rear Seat Removal/1nsta11ation ..................... 20-80Rear Seat-back Latch Replacement .............. 20-81Rear Seat-backStriker Replacement ............ 20-81
20-59
20-59
Rear Seat-back Cover Replacement ............. 20-82Rear Seat Cushion Cover Replacement ....... 20.84BumpersFront Bumper Removal/lnstallation .............Rear Bumoer Removal/lnstallation ...............HoodAdjustmentHood Seal ReplacementHood Insulator Rep1acement .........................Hatch
20-6020,6020 6120-62
20-63
20-63
20,8520-86
20-4720,8820,89
20-5220-5320-5420-55
20-5720-58
Adjustment ................... 20-90Hatch Suppon Strut Replacement ................ 20-91Hatch WeatherstriD Reo1acement ................. 20-92
Fuel Fill DoorAdiustment ................... 20-93Exterior TrimFront Grille Replacement ..............Cowl Covers Replac"rn""t .. . .....................A pillar Corner Trim Replacement ................Roof lMolding Replacement ...........................Rear License Trim ReplacementHatch Spoiler 8ep1acement ...........................Emblem Rep1acement .........................
20-9420-9520-9620-9720,9820-9920-100

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
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6x1.0mm8 N.m{0.8 kgf.m, 6 lbf.ftl
(cont'd)
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Windshield Replacement
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands,. Wear eye protection while cutting the glass adhesive
with piano wire.. Use seat covers to avoid damaging the seats.
1. Remove these items:
. Rearview mirror (see page 20-16). Windshield wiper arms (see page 22-145)
2. Pull up the side trim (A) to release the clips (B) from
the retainers (C), and pull the trim rearward to
release it from the cliD (D) then remove the trim
from each side of the windshield.
4.
Remove the cowl covers (see page 20-95).
Remove the molding (A) from the upper edge of the
windshield (B). lf necessary, cut the molding with a
utility knife.
lf the old windshield is to be reinstalled, make
alignment marks across the glass and body with a
grease pencil.
Pull down the front portion of the headliner (see
page 20-54). Take care not to bend the headliner
excessively, or you may crease or break it.
Apply protective tape along the edge of the
dashboard and body. Using an awl, make a hole
through the rubber dam, adhesive. and dashboard
seal from inside the vehicle at the corner ponion ot
the windshield. Push a piece of piano wire through
the hole, and wrap each end around a piece of
wood.
(cont'd)
7.
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