2003 HONDA CIVIC Throttle

Lubricants and Fluids
For details of lubrication points and type of lubricants to be applied, refer to the illustrated index and various work
ures {such as Assemoverhaul. lnstallation. etc.) contained in each section.
NO.LUBBICATION POINTSLUBBICANT
1E ng ineHonda Motor Oil (P/N 08798-9023). The oil container
must disolav the API Cenification seal shown below.
Make sure it says "For Gasoline Engines." SAE
Viscositv: See chart below.
2TransmissionHonda MTF*' (P/N 08798-9016)
3Brake svstem (includes ABS line)Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid*' (P/N 08798-9008)
4Clutch line
5
6
Release fork (manual transmissionl
Throftle cable end (throttle Iink)
Super High Temp Urea Grease {P/N 08798-9002)
7
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Shift and select cable ends (manual
transmission)
Throttle cable end (dashboard lower panel hole)
Silicone grease
9
10
111'
14
16
17
Brake booster clevis
CIutch booster clevis
Shift lever pivot
Pedal linkage
Battery terminals
Fuel f ill door
Hood hinges and hood latch
Hatch hinges
Door hinoes, uoDer and lower
Multi-purpose grease
18Caliper piston boot, caliper pins and bootsHonda CaliDer Grease (P/N 08C30-80234lvl)
19Air conditioning compressorCompressoroil: SP-10 (P/N 38897-P13-A01AH or
38899-P'13-A01)
For refriqerant; HFC'134 a (R-134 a)
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Recommond6d Engine OilEngine oilviscosily for amb enttemperalure fanges
-30 -20 -10 0 t0 20
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"2:
Always use Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF). Using motor oii can cause stiffer shifting because it does
not contain the Drooer additives.
Always use Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of
the system.
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Cruise Control
Cruise Control Actuator/Cable Replacement
1.Fully open the cruise control link by hand, then
remove the cruise control cable {A) from link.
Loosen the locknut (B), and remove the cable from
the bracket.
Disconnect the 4P connector, and remove the three
bolts securing the cruise control actuator.
2.
6x1,0mm12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m,8.7 lbf.ft)
4-44
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3.Remove the actuator cover (A), then remove the
actuator cable (B) from the cruise control actuator.
Install in the reverse order of removal, and adjust
the free play at the throttle linkage after connecting
the actuator cable.
4.

8. Remove the intake air duct.
9. Remove the battery cables {A) fromthe under-hood
fuse/relay box. then remove the harness clamp (B)
and ground cable (C).
10. Fullv ooen the throttle link and cruise control link
by hand, then remove the throttle cable (A) and
cruise control cable (B)from the links. Loosen the
locknuts {C), and remove the cables from the
bracket.
11. Relievefuel pressure (see page 11-144).
12. Remove the fuel line(seepagell-149).
13. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister
hose {A) and brake booster vacuum hose (B).
(cont'd)
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27. lnstallthe upper radiator hose {A) and heater hoses(B).
Push the engine control module (ECM) connectors
through the bulkhead, then installthe grommet (A).
29. Installthe harness clamps (B).
30. Connect the ECI\4 connectors (A) and main wire
harness connector (B).
Install the throttle cable (see page 11-164), then
adjustthe cable {see page 11-'163).
Installthe cruise control cable (see page 4-44), then
adjust the cable (see page 4-45),
Install the brake booster vacuum hose (A) and the
evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (B).
34. Installthe fuel line (see page 11-150).
31.
32.
33.
(cont'd)
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Cylinder Head
Engine Compression Inspection
1. Warm up the engine to normal operating
temperature (cooling fan comes on).
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
3. Remove the intake manifold cover (see step 1 onpage 6-22).
4, Disconnect all four injector connectors.
5. Start the engine, and let it run until it stalls.
6. Remove the iour ignition coils (see page 4-18).
7. Remove the four spark plugs.
8. Attach the compression gauge to the spark plug
note.
6-6
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9.
10.
Open the throttle fully, then crank the engine with
the starter motor and measure the compression.
Compression Pressure
Above 930 kpa (9.5 kgf/cm', 135 psi)
Measure the compression on the remaining
cylinders,
Maximum vadation
Within 200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm', 28 psi)
lf the compression is not within specifications,
check these items, then remeasure the
compressron.
. Damaged orworn valves and seats. Damaged cylinder head gasket. Damaged or worn piston rings. Damaged orworn piston and cylinder bore
11.
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Removal:
'1. Remove the intake manifold cover.
2.Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister
hose (A), brake booster vacuum hose (B), and
vacuum hoses {C).
3. Disconnectthe intake airtemperature (lAT) sensor
connector (A), and remove the breather hose (B),
then remove the air cleaner housing cover/intake
air duct assembly (C).
4.Fully open the throttle link and cruise control link
by hand, then remove the throttle cable (A) and
cruise control cable (B) from the links. Loosen the
locknuts {C). and remove the cables from the
bracket.
(cont'd)
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Intake Manifold and Exhaust System
Intake Manifold Removal and Installation (cont'dl
5. Be prepared to catch and clean up spilled coolant.
Remove the water bypass hoses, then plug the
water bypass hoses.
6. Relievefuel pressure (see page 11-'144).
7. Remove the fuel line (seepagell-149).
8. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV)
hose (A), harness holder mounting bolt (B) and
harness clamp mounting bolt (C).
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9.Remove the engine wire harness connectors and
wire harness clamps from the intake manifold.
. Four injector connectors. ldle air control (lAC) valve connector. Throttle position (TP) sensor connector. fvlanifold absolute pressure {lvlAP) sensor
connector. Evaporative emission (EVAP)canister purge
valve connector
Remove the bolt securing the intake manifold and
bracket.
'1 0.
11.Remove allthe intake manifold mounting bolts/
nuts.
Remove the two stud bolts (A), then remove the
intake manifold (B).
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Fuel and Emissions
Fuel and Emissions Systems
SpecialTools
General Troubleshooting
Information
DTC Troubleshooting lndex ....
Symptom Troubleshooting
1ndex...............
System Descriptions ................
Howto Set Readiness Codes ..
PGM-FlSystem
Component Location Index ....
DTC Troubleshooting ..............
MIL Circuit Troubleshooting ...
DLC Circuit Troubleshooting ..
Injector Replacement ...............
A,/F Sensor Replacement .........
Secondary HO2S
Replacement
ECT Sensor Reolacement .......
CMP Sensor B {TDC Sensor)
Replacement
IAT Sensor Replacement .........
Knock Sensor Replacement ....
CKP Sensor Reolacement .......
VTEC/VTC
Comoonent Location Index ....
DTC Troubleshooting ..............
VTC Oil Control Solenoid
Valve Removal/Test .............
CMP Sensor A Replacement ...
VTEC Solenoid Valve
Removal/lnsoection .............
ldle Control System
Component Location Index
DTC Troubleshooting ..............
A,/C Signal Circuit
TroubleshootinS ...................
Alternator FR Signal Circu it
TroubleshootinS ...................
EPS Signal Circuit
TroubleshootinS ...................
Brake Pedal Position Switch Signal
Circuit Troubleshooting .............
ldle Speed Inspection
ECM ldle learn Procedure .......
Fuel Supply System
Component Location Index
Fuel Pump Circuit Troubleshooting
1't-2
I I-J
11-7
1 1-10
11-12
11-46
11-49
11-52
11-97
11-109
11-111
11-113
11-113
11-114
11-114
11-115
11-115
11-116
11-117
1 1-1 18
11-127
11-128
11-128
11-129
1I-130
I t- t55
11-134
1 1- 135
1 1-137
1 1-138
1 1-139
1 1-140
11-141
11-144
Fuel PressureTest ................... 11-145
Fuel Lines Inspection ............... 11-146
Fuel Line/Ouick-Connect
Fittings Precautions ............. 1 1-148
Fuel Line/Ou ick-Con nect
Fittings Removal .................. 1 1-149
Fuel Line/Ou ick-Con nect
Fittings lnstallation ............... 11-150
Fuel Pressure Regu lator
Replacement ......................... 11-152
Fuel Fifter Replacement ........... 11-152
Fuel Pump/Fuel Gauge Sending
UnitReDlacement ................. 11-153
Fuel Pulsation Damoer
Rep1acement ......................... 11-154
Fuel Tank Reolacement ........... 11-155
Fuel GaugeSending UnitTest ....... 11-156
Low Fuel lndicatorTest ................. 1 1-158
Intake Air System
Comoonent Location Index .... 11-159
Throttle BodyTest ................... 11-160
Intake Air Bypass Control
Thermal Valve Test .............. 11-161
Air Cleaner Reolacement ........ 11-162
Air Cleaner Element
Reolacement ......................... 11-162
Throttle Cable Adjustment ...... 11-163
Th rottle Cable
Removal/lnstallation ............ 1 1-164
Th rottle Body Removal/
Installation .. 11-165
Th rottle Body Disassembly/
Reassemblv .......................... 11-166
Catalytic Converter System
DTC Troubleshooting .............. 1 1-167
PCV System
DTC Troubleshooting .............. 1 1-168
PCV Valve InsDection
and Test ...... 1 1- 169
PCV Valve Reolacement .......... 11-169
EVAP System
Component Location Index .... 11-170
DTCTroubleshooting .............. 11-171
EVAP Two Way Valve Test ...... 11-186
Fuel Tank Vaoor Control
Valve Test ... 11-187
EVAP Canister Replacement ... 11-189
Fuel Tank Vaoor Control
Valve Reolacement .............. 1 1-189Fuel Pressu re Relieving ...........