2003 HONDA CIVIC seat

lnterior Trim
Trim Removal/lnstallation - Cargo Floor Area
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
. When jrying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage'
. Take care notto bend or scratch the trim and panels.
1. To remove the rear trim panel, remove the child seat tether anchor (see page 23-11)'
2. Remove the trim as shown.
3. Installthe trim in the reverse order of removal, and replace any damaged clips'
Fastener Locations
A> : Clip,3 B> :
REAR SEAT-BACK COVER
To rear side trimpanel.
Clip.4
j-=ETr
FLOOR MAT
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CARGO AREA FLO
7
To rear sadetrim panel.
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REAR TBIM PANEL

4. Remove the headliner.
-1 Remove the socket plug (A).
-2 Remove the remaining door opening trim {B}
from each roof portion.
-3 Detach the clips (C), and release the fasteners
(D) by pulling the front portion ofthe headliner
(E) down.-4 With the help of an assislant, release the clips(F) of the headliner from the moonroof frame
(G), and release the headliner from the clips (H)
by sliding the headliner forward, and lowering
the headliner.-5 Remove the headliner through the passenger's
opening.
Fastener Locations
C>:Clip,3
ao
5.Install the headliner in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. When reinstalling the headliner through the
passenger's door opening, be careful not to fold
or bend it, Also, be careful not to scratch the
DOOy.. Check that both sides of the headliner are
securely attached to the trim.. Replace any clips that remain in the roof during
removal. Reinstallthe clips back in the headliner
before installation.
F>:Clip,2 H>:Clip,2
Carpet Replacement
SRS components are located in this area. Reviewthe
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:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. Take care not to damage, wrinkle. or twist the carpet.. Be careful not to damage the dashboard or other
interior trim pieces.
1. Remove these items:
. Front seats, both sides (see page 20-111. Driver's dashboard under cover (see page 20-60). Passenger's dashboard Iower cover (see page
20-631. Rear seat cushion (see page 20-80). Kick panels, both sides (see page 20-50). Door silltrim, both sides (see page 20-50). Consoles, front and rear (see page 20-57)
2. Remove the nut (A), and using a hex wrench,
release the clip (B), then remove the footrest (C).
Fastener Locations
Aa:Nut,1 B):Clip,'l
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A6x1.0mm9.8Nm11.0 kgf m,7.2 lbf.ft)
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(cont'd)
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Interior Trim
Carpet Replacement (cont'dl
Using a utility knife, cut the carpet (A) under the
heater areas (B), and cut out the parking brake lever
area (C) as shown, then pull back the carpet.
AB
Remove the clip (A), and release the fasteners (B).
Pull the carpet out from both rear side trim panels
(D), then remove the carpet (C).
Fastener Location
A >: Clip. 1
4.
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5. Installthe carpet in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. Take care notto damage, wrinkle, ortwistthe
carpeL. Make sure the seat harnesses are routed
correctly.. Slip the carpet under the rear side trim panel on
each side properly.. Replace the clip if it's damaged.. Reattach the cut areas under the heater around
the parking brake lever with a wire tie.. When installing new carpet, cut the carpet (A)
under the heater areas (B), and around the
parking brake lever (C). After installing the new
carpet, slip the carpet from the driver's and
passenger's side through the space between the
heater unit and body, and reattach the cut area
{C) around the parking brake lever with wire ties.
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Consoles
Console, Front and Rear Removal/lnstallation
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the front seal,
dashboard, and related parts.
1. Remove the rear console (A).
-1 Slide the front seat forward fully on each side.-2 Remove the screws {B)from the rear portion of
the rear console,-3 Slide the front seat rearward fully on each side.-4 Pullthe front portion of the rear console up to
detach the clips (C) and hooks (D), then release
the rear console from the front console (E).
-5 Starting atthe rear, pullthe rear console up,
then remove it.
Fastener Locations
B >:Screw, 2 C >: Clip, 2
2. Remove the front console (A).
-1 Pull out the dashboard center lower cover {B)
to detach the clips (C).
-2 Dlsconnect the accessory power socket
connector (D).
3 Remove the console box mat (E).
-4 Remove the bolts (F), screws (G), and clips (H).
-5 Gently pull out the front console to release the
hooks (l)and pins (J).
Fastener Locations
C>:Clip,3 F>i Bolt,2 G>:Screw.2 H):Clip,2
..4- 4!-- fF- ,-('E9'/*'*q'J-L}*J\./-d
98Nm(1.0 kgt.m,7.2lbf.ft)
Install the console in the reverse order of removal,
and note these ltems:
. Replace any damaged clips.. Make sure the accessory power socket connector
is plugged in properly.
. Push the clips into place securely.
6x1.0mm
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Seats
Component Location Index
REAR SEATRemoval/lnstallation, page 20-80Seat-back Latch Replacement,page 20-81Seat-back Striker Replacement,page 20-81Seat'back Cover Replacement,page 20-82Seat Cushion Cover Replacement,page 20-84
FRONT SEATRemoval/lnstallation, page 20-i 1Disassembly/Reassembly-Driver's, page 20 73Disassembly/Reassembly-Passenger's, page 20-74Seat Cover Replacement, page 20-75
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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
> : Bolt,
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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
4
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