2003 HONDA CIVIC height adjustment

ItemM€asurementOualificationStandard or NewService LimitParking brake
lever
Distance traveled when lever pulled
with 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbs) ol force
7 8 clicks
Brake pedalPedal height (carpet removed)184 mm (7 4/16 in.)
Free play0.4 3.0 mm (0 016 0 '118 in.)Master cylinderPiston-to-pushrod clearance0 0.4 mm (0 0.02 in.)Erake discThicknessFront21.0 mm (0.83 in.)19.00 mm (0.75 in.)
Rear9.0 mm {0.35 in.)8-0 mm (0.31 in.iRunoutFront0.10 mm (0.004 in.)
Rear0.10 mm (0.004 in.)ParallelismFront and rear0.015 mm (0.0006 in.)Brake padsThicknessFront10.0 mm (0.39 in.)1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
llear9.0 mm {0.35 in.)1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
Standards and Service Limits
Brakes
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ItemMoasurementOualilicationStandard or New Service LimitRefrige.antTvpeHFC 134 a (B-134 a)
Capacity of system500 550 g 117.6 19.4 oz)Refrigerant oilTypeSP 1O
(P/N 38897-P13-A01AH or 38899-P13-A01 )Capacity ofcomponentsCondenser25 m0, 15/6 fl ozl
Evaporator45 mA 11 1/2 fl ozt
Each line and
hose
10 m0 (1/3 fl or)
Compressor130 150 m014 1/3 5floz)CompressorStarter coil resistanceAt 68"F (20"C)3.05 3.35 0Pulley-to-pressure plate clearance0.35 0.6 mm (0.014 0.024 in.)Drive beltAuto tensioner lneeds no adjustment)
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Gruise Control
Component Location Index
CLUTCH PEDAL POSITIONswtTcHTest, page 4-45Clutch Pedal Adjustment,page 12-4
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CRUISE CONTROLACTUATORTest, page 4'43Replacement, page 4-44
CRUISE CONTROL UNITlnput Test, page 4-40
BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCHTest, page 22-84Pedal Height Adjustment, page '19-6
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR(Built into gaug6 assembly)
ACTUATOR CABLEAdjustment, page 4-45
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Clutch
Clutch Pedal, Clutch
Adjustment
NOTE:. To check the clutch pedal position switch(see page 4-45).. To check the clutch interlock switch (see page 4-6).. Remove the driver's side floor mat before adjusting
the clutch pedal.. The clutch is self-adjusting to compensate for wear.. lf there is no clearance betweenthe mastercylinderpiston and push rod, the release bearing will be held
against the diaphragm spring. which can result in
clutch slippage or other clutch problems.
1. Loosen the clutch pedal position switch locknut (A),
and back off the clutch pedal position switch (B)
until it no longer touches the clutch pedal (C).
J9.8 N.m(1.0 kgf.m,7.2 lbf.ft)
A9.8 N.m11.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.ft)
o18 N.m{1.8 kgf.m,13 tbf.ftl
Loosen the clutch push-rod locknut (D). and turn
the push rod (E) in or out to get the specified height(F), stroke (G). free play (H) and disengagement
height (l) atthe clutch pedal.
Clutch PedalStroke: 130 140 mm(5.12 5.51 in.l
Clutch Pedal Free Play: l0 16 mm (0.39-0.63 in.)
Clutch Pedal Height: 193 mm (7.60 in.)
Disengagement
Height: 115 mm (4.53 in.)
Between Floor And
Carpet Height(Approximate Valuel: 38 mm {1.50 in.l
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Pedal Position Switch, and Clutch Interlock Switch
3. Tighten the clutch push-rod locknut (D).
4. With the clutch pedal released. turn the clutchpedal position switch (B) in until it contacts the
clutch pedal (C).
5. Turn the clutch pedal position switch {B) in an
additional 3/4 to 1 turn.
6. Tighten the clutch pedal position switch locknut (A).
7. Loosen locknut (J)and the clutch interlock switch(K).
8. Press the clutch pedal to the floor.
9. Release the clutch pedal 10 'l6mm(0,39 0.63in.)
from the fully pressed position, and hold it there.
Adjust the position of the clutch interlock switch (K)
so that the engine will start with the clutch pedal in
thls position.
10. Tighten the clutch interlock switch locknut (J).

Conventional Brake Components
Brake Pedaland Brake PedalPosition Switch Adjustment
Pedal Height
1.Disconnect the brake pedal position switch
connector, turn the brake pedal position switch (A)
counterclockwise, and pull it back until it is no
longer touching the brake pedal.
Lift up the carpet and the insulator cutout (B).
l\4easure the pedal height (C) from the middle of
the left side of the pedal pad (D).
Standard Pedal Height (with carpet removed):
184 mm (7 4/16 in.)
Loosen the pushrod locknut (A), and screw the
pushrod in or out with pliers until the standard
pedal height from the floor is reached. After
adjustment, tighten the locknut firmly. Do not
adjust the pedal height with the pushrod pressed.
15 N.m(1.5 kgl m. 11 lbl ft)
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7. Check the brake pedal free play as described below.
Pedal Free Play
4. With the engine off, inspect the play (A) on the
pedal pad (B) by pushing the pedal by hand.
Free Play: 0.4- 3.0 mm {0.016 0.'l18in.)
lf the pedal free play is out of specification, adjust
the brake pedal position switch (C). lf the pedal free
play is insufficient, it may result in brake drag.
Push in the brake oedal oosition switch until its
plunger is fully pressed (threaded end (A)touching
the pad (B) on the pedal arm). Then, turn the switch
45" clockwise to lock it. The gap between the brake
pedal position switch and the pad is automatically
adjusted to 0.4 to 3.0 mm (0.016 0.118 in.) by
locking the switch. Make sure the brake lights go
otf when the pedal is released.
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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

Moonroof
Component Location Index
WIND DEFLECTORReplacement, page 20-38
GLASSHeight Adjustment, page 20 37Replacement, paqe 20-37Closino Force and Ooenino DraoCheck; page 20-48 "
DRAIN CHANNELReplacement, page 20-39
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COVER
LIMIT SWITCH(AUTO.STOP SWITCH)Adjustment, page 20-46ER
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CABLE TUBEREAR BRACKETE@
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MOONROOFCONTROL UNIT
FRAMEReplacement, page 20-42
CABLE ASSEMBLYBeplacement, page 20-44
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)REAR DRAIN VAI-VE
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Replacement, page 20'41
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Moonroof
Symptom Troubleshooting Index
SymptomDiagnostic procedureAlso check for
Water leaks'1. Check for a clogged drain tube.
2. Check for a gap between the glass weatherstrip and the roof
panel.
3. Check for a defective or an improperly installed glass
weatherstrip or drain channel.
4. Check for a gap between the drain seal and the roof panel.
G lass height
adJustment
Wind nolse1. Check for excessive clearance between the glass weatherstrip
and the root panel.
Glass height
adjustment
Deflector noise1. Check for a imDrooer clearance between deflector seal and
roof panel.
2, Check for a insufficient deflector extension.
3. Check for a deformed deflector.
Motor noise1. Check for a loose motor.
2. Check for a worn gear or bearing.
3. Check for a deformed cable assembly.
Check closing force
Glass does not move,
but motor turns
1. Check for a defective gear or inner cable.
2. Check for foreign matter stuck between the guide rail and the
slide r.
3. Check for a loose inner cable.
4. l\,4ake sure the cable assembly is attached properly.
Glass does not move
and motor does nol
turn (glass can be
moved with
moonroof wrench)
1. Check for a blown fuse.
2. Check for a faulty moonroof switch.
3. Check the limit switch.
4. Check for a run down battery.
5. Check for a defective motor.
6. Check for a faulty relay.
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Glass Height Adjustment
The roof panel (A) should be even with the glass
weatherstrip (B). to within 2*0.5/ 1 mm (0.08+0.02l
0.04 in.) all the way around. lf not, make the following
adjustment:
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2 + 0.5/ 1mm{0.08 + 0.02/-0.0i1 in.}
2.
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Remove the bracket cover from each side.
Loosen the nuts {A), and installthe shims (B)
between the glass frame (C) and glass bracket (D)
on each side.
Shim ihickness: Front and rear max. 2 mm 10.08 in.l
Forward
A6x1.0mmI N.m (0.9 kgf.m,7 lbt.ft)
3. lf necessary, repeat on the opposite side.
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Glass Replacement
'LClose the glass fully.
Slide the sunshade allthe way back.
Remove the screws (A), then remove both bracket
covers (B). Remove the nuts (C) and shims {D) from
both glass brackets (E).
Fastengr Locations
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6x1.0mm9 N.m {0.9 kgf.m, 7 lbf.ft}
4. Remove the glass {A) by lifting it up. Do not
damage the roof panel.
5. Install the glass in the reverse order of the removal,
and adjust the glass height alignment.
6. Check for water leaks. Use free-flowing water from
a hose without a nozzle. Do not use high-pressure
water.
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