2003 HONDA CIVIC Back set removal

Slave Cylinder Replacement
NOTE:. Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted
surfaces.. Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage
the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it
off immediately with water.
1. Write down the frequencies for the radio's preset
buttons. Disconnect the negative ( ) cable first,
then the positive (+)cable from the battery.
Remove the battery.
2. Remove the battery tray.
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Remove the air cleaner housing cover and the air
cleaner housing (see step 6 on page 5-2).
Remove the intake air duct (see step 8 on page 5-3) .
Remove the clutch line bracket (A).
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6. Remove the mounting bolts (A) andtheslave
cylinder (B).
Remove the roll pins (C). Disconnect the clutch line(D), and remove the O-ring (E). Plug the end of the
clutch line with a shop towel to prevent brake fluid
f rom coming out.
Installthe slave cylinder in the reverse order of
removal. Install a new O-ring (A).
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Pullthe boot (B) back, and apply brake assembly
lube to the boot and slave cylinder rod (C). Reinstall
the boot.
Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-
9002) to the push rod of the slave cylinder. Tighten
the slave cylinder mounting bolts to 22 N m (2.2
kgf m, 16lbf.ft).
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Manual Transmission
Transmission Removal
SpecialTools Required. Engine hanger adapter.2.0 to 2.4 liter VSB02C000015. Engine hanger VSB02C000018. Engine support hanger, A & Reds AAR'T 12566'. Subframe adaDter EOS02C000011 '
* Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment
Program 888-424-6857
NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted
surfaces.
4.
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7.
Write down the frequencies for the radio's preset
buttons. Disconnect the negative ( ) cable first,
then the positive ( )cable from the battery.
Remove the battery.
Remove the intake manifold cover {see page g-3).
Remove the air cleaner housing (see page 1 1-162).
Remove the intake air duct {see step 8 on page 5-3).
Remove the battery tray (A).
Disconnect the transmission ground cable (B).
Disconnect the back-up light switch connector (A)
and vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connector (B).
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8. Remove the cable bracket (A). then disconnect the
cables (B) from the top of the transmission housing.
Carefully remove both cables and the bracket
together so as not to bend the cables.
9. Remove the harness clip.
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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.
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4. Remove the bolts securing the front seat.
Fastener Locations
10 x 1.25 mm
> : Bolt,
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5.
Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable Replacement
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;. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. Take care notto scratch the body and related parts.
1. Remove these items from the left side of the vehicle:
. Door silltrim {see page 20-50). Rear side trim panel (see page 20-51)
Pullthe carpet back as necessary (see page 20-55).
Disconnect the fuel fill door opener cable (A) from the opener (B) (see step 3 on page 20-109).
Fastener Locations
C >:Cushiontape, 1 D >: Clip, 1E > : Clip, 2
4. KCmodel: Removethe left middle floor cross-member gusset (see page 20-113).
5. Remove the cushion tape {C), and release the cable from the clips (D, E).
6. Removethefuel fill doorlatch (F)fromthe bodybyturning it90'.
7. Remove the fuel fill door opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to bend the cable
8. Install theopenercableinthereverseorderofremoval,replacethecushiontape,andreplacetheclipifitis
oamageo.
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Heating and Air Conditioning
Air Mix Control Motor Test
1. Disconnect the 5P connector from the air mix
control motor.
2. Connect battery powertothe No. l terminal ofthe
air mix control motor, and ground the No. 2
terminal; the air mix control motor should run, and
stop at Max Cool. lf it doesn't, reverse the
connections;the air mix control motor should run,
and stop at Max Hot. lf the air mix control motor
does not run, remove it. then check the air mix
control linkage and door for smooth movement.
. lf the linkage and door move smoothly, replace
the air mix control motor.. lf the linkage ordoorstickor bind, repairthem as
needed.. lf the air mix control motor runs smoothly, go to
step 3.
AIR MIX CONTROL MOTOR
3.
4.
Measure the resistance between the No. 4 and
No. 5 terminals. lt should be between 2.1 k to
3.9 kQ.
Reconnect the air mix control motor 5P connector,
then turn the ignition switch ON {ll).
Using the Backprobe Set, measure the voltage
between the No. 3 and No. 4 terminals.
Max Cool about 1V
Max Hot about 4 V
lf either the resistance or voltage readings are not
as specified, replace the air mix cotrol motor.
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Air Mix Control Motor Replacement
1.Remove the under-dash fuse/relay box (see page
22-491.
Disconnect the 5P connector {A) from the air mix
control motor (B). Remove the self-tapping screws
and the air mix control motor from the heater unit.
Remove the rod (C) from the arm (D) of the air mix
controi motor.
Install the motor in the reverse order of removal.
After installation, make sure the motor runs
smoothly.
3.
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Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box
Removal and Installation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations {see page 23-13) andprecautions and procedures (see page 23-14) in the SRS
section before performing repairs or service.
Removal
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,
then write down the frequencies for the radio's
preset buttons.
2. Disconnectthe battery negative cable, then
disconnect the positive cable, and wait at least
three minutes.
3. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see
page 20-59).
4. Disconnect the connectors from the fuse side of the
under-dash fuse/relay box.
5. Remove the mounting bolt, and slide the under-
dash fuse/relay box (A) down from the bracket {B).
6. Disconnect the back side from connectors from the
back of the under-dash fuse/relay box, and remove
the fuse/relay box.
NOTE:The SRS connector is a spring-loaded lock
type (see page 23-1 1).
lnstallation
1. Installthe under-dash fuse/relay box in the reverse
order of removal and connect all connectors to the
under-dash fuse/relay box.
2. Installthe driver's dashboard lower cover.
3. Connect both the negative cable and positive cable
to the battery.
4. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter
the customer's radio station presets.
5. Confirm that all systems work properly,
6. Do the engine control module (ECM) idle learn
procedure (see page 11-139).
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sRs
OPDS Unit Replacement
NOTE: Review the seat replacement procedures in the
body section before performing repairs or service.
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. and wait at
least 3 minutes before beginning work.
2. Disconnect the passenger's side airbag harness 2P
connector (see step 4 on page 23-2'll.
3. Remove the front passenger's seat assembly (see
page 20-71)and seat-back cover (see page2O-15],.
4. Remove the cover (A), then disconnect the OPDS
unit harness 8P and sensor connectors (B) from the
OPDS unit.
5. Remove the two screws (C) and the OPDS unit (D).
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Installation
1. Place the new OPDS unit (A) on the seat-back frame.
Tighten the two screws (B), and connect the OPDS
unit harness 8P and sensor connectors (C) to the
OPDS unit. Reinstallthe cover (D).
2.
4.
1.
Installthe seat-back cover (see page 20-75).
Install the seat assembly (see page 20-71), then
connect the side airbag harness 2P connector,
Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Set the seat-back in the normal position, and make
sure there is nothing on the front passenger's seat.
Initialize the OPDS unit (see page 23-27).
After installing the OPDS unit, confirm proper
system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (ll);
the SRS indicator should come on for about 6
seconds and then go off.