HONDA CIVIC 2003 7.G Workshop Manual

INTRODUCTION
Safety
Your safety, and the satety of others, is very important. To helpyou make informed decisions, we have provided safetymessages, and other safety information throughout this manual.Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all thehazards associated with servicing this vehicle. You must useyour own good judgment.
You will find impoftant safety information in a variety of formsincluding:. Satety Labels - on the vehicle.. Satetv Messages preceded by a salety alert symbol A andone of three signal words, DANGEF, WARNING, or CAUTION.These signal words mean:
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. lnstructions - how to service this vehicle correctlv and safelv.
All information contained in this manual is based on the latestproduct information available at the time of printing. We reservethe right to make changes at any time without notice. No part ofthis Oublication maV be reDrodLrced, or stored in a retrievalsystem, or transmitted, in any form by any means, electronic,mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without theprior written permission o{ the publisher. This includes text,figures, and tables-
As vou read this manual, vou will tind information that ispreceded by a @ symbol. The purpose of this message isto help prevent damage to your vehicle, other property, or theenvironment,
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First Edition 8/2002 1,168 pages HONDA MOTOR CO.. LTD.All Rights Reserved Service Publication OfficeSpecifications apply to U.S.A. and Canada
As seclion3 with *inclode SRS comoonentsispecial precautionsare required when servicing.
How to Use This Manual -
This manual is divided into 23 sections. The first page of eachseclion is marked with a black tab that lines up with itscorresponding thumb index tab on this page and the back cover.You can quickly find the first page of each section withoutlooking through a full table of contents. The symbols printed atthe top corner of each page can also be used as a quickre{erence system.
Each section includes:1. A table of contents, or an exploded view index showingl. Parts disassembly sequence.. Bolt torques and thread sizes.. Page references to descriptions in text.Disassembly/assembly procedures and tools.Inspefiron.Testing/troubleshootin g.Repair.Adjustments.
2.3.4.5.6.
Specifications1)ll:{l+'
Maintenance
Emissions
*Restraints

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General Information
Ghassis and Paint Codes
-2002 Model ................. 1-2
Chassis and Paint Codes
-2003 Model ................. 1-3
ldentification Number Locations ........ 1-4
Warning/Caution Label Locations ...... 1-5
Under-hood Emission
Control Label ........... .... 1-7
Lift and Support Points .........,....,.......,. 1-8
Towing ...... 1-9
Pafts Marking Locations ...................... 1-10

General Information
Chassis and Paint Codes - 2OO2 Model
Vehicle ldentffi cation Number
SHHEP3 35'2 U 300001
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a. Manufacturer, Make and Type of Vehicle
SHH; HONDAOFTHE U.K. MFG., LTD. U.K.
HONDA Passenger vehicle
b. Line, Body and Engine Type
EP3: CIVIC/K20A3
c. Body Type and Transmission Type
3: 2-door HatchbacUs-speed Manual
d. Vehicle Grade lSeries)
5: Si {U.S.}
5; SiR (Canada)
6: Si with side airbag system (U,S.)
6: SiR with side airbag system (Canada)
e. Check Digit
l. ModelYear
2i 2002
g. Factory Code
U: Honda of U.K. Manufacturing in Swindon,
E ng land
h. Serial Number
U.S,: 300001 -
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V€hicle ldentif ication Numbo.and Federal Motor VehicleSaf ety Standard Certif ication/Color Label.
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1700001K2OA3
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a. Engine Type
K20A3: 2.0 0 DOHC VTEC Sequential Multiport
Fuel-injected engine
b. Serial Number
Engine Number
Transmission Number
Paint Code
CodeColoru.s.Canada
B-92PNiqhthawk Black Pearl
NH-578Taffeta White
NH-623MSatin Silver lvletallic
R-81Milano Red
Y-62PEuro Yeliow Pearl
NBH3
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Transmission Type
NRH3; s-sDeed Manual
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Chassis and Paint Codes - 2003 Model
Vehicle ldentif ication Number
SHHEP3 35*3 U 400001
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Manufacturer, Make and Type of Vehicle
SHH: HONDAOFTHE U.K. MFG., LTD. U.K.
HONDA Passenger vehicle
Line. Body and Engine Type
EP3: CIVIC/K20A3
Body Type and Transmission Type
3: 2-door HatchbacldS-speed Manual
Vehicle Grade (Series)
5: Si (U.S.)
5: SiR (Canada)
6: Si with side airbag system (U.S.)
6: SiR with side airbag system (Canada)
Check Digir
Model Year
3: 2003
Factory Code
U: Honda of U.K. Manufacturing in Swindon,
England
Serial Number
U.S.: 400001
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:700001
Vehicle ldentification Numberand Federal Motor VehicleSaletv Standard Certif ication/Color Label.
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2700001K2OA3
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a. Engine Type
K20A3: 2.0 0 DOHC VTEC Sequential Multiport
Fuel-injected engine
b. Serial Number
Engine Number
Transmission Number
NRH3
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Transmission Type
NRH3: 5-speed Manual
Serial Number
- 2000001
Paint Code
CodeColorU,S.Canada
B-92PNiohthawk Black Pearl
B-520PVivid Blue Pearl
NH-578Taffeta White
NH-623MSatin Silver N4etallic
R-81Milano Red
Y-62PEuro Yellow Pearl
1-3

General Information
ldentification Number Locations
Vehicle ldentif icationNumber {vlN}Vehicle ldentificalionNumbe.lvlN)
1-4
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, I O warning/cautionLabelLocations
NOTE: FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG WARNING TAG(CHILD SEAT) is installed on the glove box on the U.S.
mooet.
Passenger's Compartment:
SRS INFORMATIONU.S. model
SRS WARNINGINFORMATION
FRONT PASSENGERMODULE DANGER
MONITORNOTICE
SIDE AIRBAG CAUTIONLocated on driver'sano passen9er sdoorjamb (not shown)
SIDE MODULEDANGER
,/
FRONTSEATBELTTENSIONERCAUTION
Steering Wheel:
DRIVER MODULEDANGER
CABLE REELCAUTION
(cont'd)
1-5

General Information
Warning/Caution Label Locations (cont'dl
SRS WARNINGLABEL
SERVICE INFORMATION LABEL(Undor-hood Emission ControlInformation lab€l) and ENGINECOOLANT INFORMATION
RADIATORCAP CAUTION
BATTERYCAUTION
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Under-hood Emission Control Label
Emission Group ldentif ication
Example: 2002 model
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA TIER 2 BIN 5
AND NLEV LEV REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2002
MODEL YEAR NEW PASSENGER CARS AND
CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2OO2
MODEL YEAR NEW LEV Ii LEV PASSENGER CARS.
Example: 2003 model
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA TIER 2 BIN 5
AND NLEV LEV REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2O03
MODEL YEAR NEW PASSENGER CARS AND
CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2OO3
MODEL YEAR NEW LEV II LEV PASSENGER CARS,
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Engine and Evaporative Families:
Engine Family:
Model Year
2:2002
3: 2003
Manulacturer Subcode
HNX: HONDA
Family Type
V: LDV
Displacement
Sequence Characters
VBP: 2002
XKC: 2003
Evaporative Family:
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Model Year
2t 2002
3: 2003
Manufacturer Subcode
HNX: HONDA
Family Type
R: EVAP/ORVR
Canister Work Capacity
Sequence Charactets
AAH: 2002
AAA: 2003
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General Information
Lift and Support Points
NOTE: If you are going to remove heavy componentssuch as suspension or the fuel tank from the rear of thevehicle, first supportthe front ofthe vehicle with tallsafety stands. When substantialweight is removed
from the rear of the vehicle, the center of gravity canchange and cause the vehicle to tip forward on the hoist.
Frame Hoist
1. Position the hoist lift blocks (A), or safety stands,under the vehicle's front support points (B) and rearsupport points (C).
2. Raise the hoist a few inches, and rock the vehiclegently to be sure it is firmly supported.
3. Raise the hoistto full height, and inspectthe liftpoints for solid contact with the lift blocks.
Safety Stands
To support the vehicle on safety stands. use the samesuppon points (B and C) as for a frame hoist, Alwaysuse satety stands when working on or under anyvehicle that is supported only by a jack.
1-8
Floor Jack
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Block the wheels that are not being lifted.
3. When lifting the rear of the vehicle. put thegearshift Iever in reverse.
4. Position the floor jack under the front jacking
bracket (A) or rear jacking bracket (B), center thejacking bracket in the jack lift ptatform (C), and jack
up the vehicle high enough to fit the safety standsunder it.
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Position the safety stands underthe support points
and adjust them so the vehicle will tevet.
Lower the vehicle onto the stands.
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