tow HONDA CIVIC 2000 6.G Repair Manual

Rear Damper
Ilnstallation
'1. Lower the rear suspension, and position the
damper with the spring stop pointed toward the left
SPRING STOP
2. Loosely installthe two flange nuts
FLANGE NUTS10 x 1.25 mm49 N.m (5 kgf.m, 36 lbt'ft)
Tighten these nuts in
step 7.
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3. Loosely install the flange bolts.
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgf m, 40 lbt'ft1
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1 .25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgf.m,/r0 lb{.ft|
7.
Raise the rear suspension with a floor jack until the
vehicle just lifts off the safety stand.
!@@ Tne floor iacx must be securelY Posi-
tionod or peFonal iniury may rssull
Tighten the flange bolts.
Tighten the two flange nuts on top of the damper to
the specified torque.
Check the rear wheel alignment and adjust if neces-
sary (see page 18-4).
1A-29

Front Brake Caliper
It
Disassembly
NOTE: There are two types of front brake calipers:
The caliper types can be identified by the "5410" or"2056" stamped on the caliper body as shown below.
Check the type of the brake caliper before servicing.
5410 Type:
NOTE: For 2056 type disassembly procedures, see page
19-14.
@o Never use an air hose ot dry brush to clean brakg
assemblies.
. Use an OSHA approved vacuum clganer to avoid
breathing brake dust.
CAUTION:
. Do not spill brake lluid on the vehicls; it may damage
the paint; if brake fluid does conlact the paint, wash
it off immedistely with waier.
. To prevenl spills, covet the hose ioin$ with rags or
shop towels.
. Clean all parts in brake fluid and air dry; blow out all
passages with compressed air.
L Remove the banjo bolt, and disconnect the brake
hose from the caliDer.
CALIPER
BANJO EOLT
SEALINGReplace.BOLTS
Remove the caliper bolts, then remove the caliper
from the bracket.
lJReplace.
3. Remove the caliper pins and pin boots from the
calioer bracket,
CALTPER PIN B CAL|PER BRACKET
CALIPER PIN A
4, lf necessary. apply compressed air to the caliper
fluid inlet to get the piston out. Place a shop rag or
wooden block as shown to cushion the piston when
it is expelled. Use low pressure air in short spurts.
@. Do not place your iingers in tront ol the piston.
. Do not use high air pressure; use 8n OSHA
approved 30 PSI nozzls,
Remove the piston from the caliper, and check the
piston for scoring.
Remove the boot clip, piston boot and piston seal.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage the cylindcr
PISTON SEALReplace.
BOOT CLIPReplace.
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)PISTON BOOT
CALIPER BODYCheck for scoring
(cont'd)
19-13

Front Brake Caliper
2056 Type:
@
Disassembly (cont'dl
Nevor u3e an air hos€ or dry brush to clgan brake
assomblios.
Use an OSHA approved vacuum cl6aner to avoid
braathing braks duet.
CAUTION:
. Do not spill brakefluid on ths vchicle; it may damage
the paint; if brako fluid does contact the p.int. wash
it olt immediately with wato..
. To prevsnt spills, cover the ho3o ioints whh rag3 or
shop towels.
. Cl€an all parts in brake fluid and air dry; blow out 8ll
passagss with compr63€d air.
1. Remove the banjo bolt, and disconnect the brake
hose from the caliper.
SEALING WASHERS
Remove caliper bolt B, pivot the caliper up out of
the way, then remove the caliper from the bracket.
Remove the guide pin boot from sleeve A on the
caliDer bracket.
GUIDE PIN BOOTReplace.
GALIPER BRACKETCheck tor cracks.
Check for damage.
19-14
4. Remove the pin boot, sleeve B and sleeve boot
from the caliper body.
CALIPER EODYCheck for scoringon cytinder wa .
SLEEV€ BCheck for damage.
lf necessary, apply compressed air to the csliper
fluid inlet to get the piston out. Place a shop rag or
wooden block as shown to cushion the oiston when
it is expelled. Use low pressure air in short spurts,
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a
Do not placo your lingers in ftont ol tho pkton.
Do noi usa high air prsssure; uso an OSHA
approved 30 PSI nozzle.
Remove the piston from the caliper, and check thepiston for scoring.
WOODEN ALOCK

Master Cylinder/Brake Booster
IRemovaUlnstallation
CAUTION:
. Be care{ul nol to bend or damage the brake lines when
rsmoving the mastsr cYlinder.
. Do not soill brakefluid on the vehicle; it may damage
the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wssh
it off immediatelY with water'
. To prevent spill3, cover the hose ioints with rags or
shop towels.
9. Remove the four booster mountlng nuts
10. Pull the brake booster forward until the clevis is
clear of the bulkhead.
11. Remove the brake booster from the engine com-
panmenr.'12. Install the brake booster and master cylinder in the
reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
. When connecting the brake lines. make sure
that there is no inte erence between the brake
lines and oth6r Parts.
r Be careful not to bend or damage the brake lines
when installing the master cylinder.
NOTE: lf replacing the master cylinder or brake
booster, check and adiust the pushrod clearance
be{ore installing the master cylinder (see page 19-221'
Fill the master cylinder reservoir, and bleed the
brake svstem (see Page 19-7).
After installation. check the brake pedal height and
brake pedal tree play (see page l9-5) and adjust if
necessary.
BRAKE BOOSTER(With ABS: 7" + 8" tandem brake booster)
BRAKE FLUIO LEVELSWITCH CONNECTORS
MASTER CYLINDER
VACUUM HOSE
1.
2.
3,
5.
Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connectors'
Remove the reservoir cap from the master cylinder'
The brake fluid may be sucked out through the top
of the master cylinder reservoir with a syrlnge.
Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder'
Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts and
washers.
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6. Remove the master cylinder from the brake booster'
7. Disconnect the vacuum hose trom the brake booster'
8. Remove the cotter pin and clevis pin from the clevis'
CAUTION: Do not disconnect the clevb by remov-
ing it from the operating rod of the brako booster' lf
the clevis is loosened, adiust the pushrod length
before installing th€ brake booster (see page 19-221'
COTTER PINReplace.
To Rear Wheel Cylinders
14.
-6.4CLEVIS PIN
To Front Caliper(Without ABS)$
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To Front CaliperlWithout ABSi
PBOPORTIONING CONTROL VALVE
15 N.m {1.5 kgl m,11 tbtft)
15 N.m {1.5 kgif.m, 11 lbtft}(With ABS: To modulator unit)lr
19-21

Rear Brake Caliper
Disassembly
@f l',lever use an air hose or dry brush to clean
assemblies.
. Use an OsHA-approved vacuum cleaner to
brake
avoid
breathing brake dust.
. Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stopping
ability.
CAUTION:
. Do not spill brake tluid on the cal; h may damage the
paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash ii
ofl immediatelY with water.
. To prevent spills, cover the hose ioints whh rags or
shop tow€ls.
. Clean all parts in brake fluid and air dry; blow out all
passagss with complessed air.
1. Remove the caliper shield (see page 19-24).
2. Remove the lock pin and clevis pin. Remove the
cable clip, and disconnect the cable from the arm
CABLE CLIP
Remove the banjo bolt and two sealing washers
Remove the two caliper mounting bolts and caliper
body from the bracket.
CALIPER MOUNTNG AOLTS
CALIPER BRACKETCheck for cracksSEALINGWASHERSReplace.BANJOBOLT
5, Remove the pins and pin boots from the caliper
bracket.
6. Remove the pad spring from the caliper body
PIN A
(cont'd)
19-27

Troubleshooting
ABS Indicator Light Does Not Come On
YES
NOTE:Reinstallthefuse if it is OK.
The A8S indicator light does not come on when ignition switch is turned ON ll.
NOTE: All indicator tights except the charg,ing system light will not come on when theMETER 17.5 A) ft se is btown.
NO
GAUGE ASSEMBI"Y 5P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
Tho ABS indicator light does notcome on wh€n ignition switch istu.ned ON {lll.
check the METEB (7.5 A) fuse inthe under-dash fuse/relay box.
Beplace the tu3e and recheck.
Check for an open in th6 lcl cir-cuii:1, Disconnect the gauge assembly 5P connector.2. Turn the ignitjon switch ON l).3. Measure the voltage betweenthe gauge assembly 5P con-nector terminal No. 5 andbody ground.
. Ropair opan in tho wirobotwe€n thc METER t7.5 Attuso and gauge .$cmbly.. Roplacc th. und.r-dash tus./r.l.y box. lop.r cirouit in3idothe box.l
ls there baftery voltage?
Check the ABS indicator lightbulb in the gauge assembly.
ls the bulb OK?
Ch€ck tor a short to power in theWALP circuit:Measure the voltage between thegauge assembly 5P connectorterminal No. I and body ground.
Replir short to power in tho wiiGb.tweon the gruge rs3embly.nd ABS control unh.
ls there battery voltage?
lTo page 19-61)
19-60

\il
Modulator Unit
RemovaUlnstallation
CAUTION:
. Do not spill brake tluid on the car; it may damage the paint; it brako lluid does contact the paint, wash it off immedi-
ately with wator.
a Take care not to damage or delorm the brake lin€s during removal and installation.
. To prevent the brake tluid from tlowing, plug and cover the hose €nds and ioints with a shop tow6l or equivalent
mat€rial.
NOTE| Tightentheflare nutsto 15 N.m (1.5 kgnm. l1 lbf.ft).
Removal
'1. Disconnect the modulator unit 10P and Dump motor 2P connectors.
2. Disconnect the brake lines, then remove the modulator unit.
Installaiion
1. Install the modulator unit. then connect the brake lines.
2. Connect the modulator unit 10P and oumD motor 2P connectors.
3. Bleed the brake system.
4. Start the engine, and check that the ABS indicator light goes off.
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PUMP MOTOR2P CONNECTOR
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TOR UNIT
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19-75

\:Outer Handle Replacement
NOTE: Raise the glass fully.
'1. Remove:
. Door panel
. Plastic cover (see page 2o-21
2. Pull out the retainer cliP.
6x1.omm Ii.e N.. tr.o rgf.-, I7.2 rbr.fi) ,2
C3.
CYLINDER PROTECTOR
LOCK CYLINDEB
RETAINERCLIP
Remove the bolts, then remove the cylinder protec-
tor, lock cylinder and outer handle.
>: Bolt locaiions,2
CYLINDER
LOCK CYLINDER
CYLINDER ROD
20-5
4. Pull out the outer handle. Pry the outer handle rod
out of its joint using diagonal cutters
NOTE:
a To ease reassembly, note location @ of the outer
handle rod on the joint before disconnecting it.
. Take care not to bend the outer handle rod.
o Use a shop towel to protect the opening in the
ooor.
OUTER HANDLEROD
DIAGONALCUTTERS
SHOPTOWEL
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure
NOTE: Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
BUSHINGReplace.
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5.
i4'

tOuter Handle Replacement
NOTE: Raise the glass fullY.
1. Remove:
. Door panel
. Plastic cover (see page 20-8)
2. Remove the screws.
>: Screw locations, 3
6x1.0mm6 N.m {0.6 kgf m,4 tbf.ftl
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3. Move the latch down, and remove the bolts.
>: Bolt locations,2
6x1.0mm9.8 N,m )11.O kst.n,7.2lbiftl //
4. Pull out the outer handle. Pry the outer handle rod
out of its joint using diagonal cutters.
NOTE:
. To ease reassembly, note location O of the outer
handle rod on the joint before disconnecting it.
. Take care not to bend the outer handle rod.
. Use a shop towel to protect the opening in the
door.
BUSHINGReplace.
OUTERHANDLEROD
5.
o
DIAGONAL \
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lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure
NOTE: N4ake sure the door locks and opens properly.
SHOP TOWEL
20-11

bOuter Handle Replacement
NOTE: Raise the glass fully.
1. Remove:
. Door panel
. Plastic cover (see page 20-14)
2. Pull out the retainer clip.
3.e\
CYLINOER PROTECTOR
LOCK CYLINDER
RETAINERCLIP
Remove the bolts, then remove the cylinder protec-
tor, lock cylinder and outer handle.
>: Bolt locations,2
6x1.omm ]9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m,1.2tbl,ttl )_, _-_-,/
CYLINDERPROTECTOR
LOCK CYLINOER
CYLINOER ROD
20-17
4. Pull out the outer handle. Pry the outer handle rod
out of its joint using diagonal cutters.
NOTE:
. To ease reassembly, note location @ ot the outer
handle rod on the joint before disconnecting it.
. Take care not to bend the outer handle rod.
. Use a shop towel to protect the opening in the
door.
DIAGONALCUTTERS
SHOPTOWEL
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
EUSHINGReplace.
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