rear HONDA CIVIC 1997 6.G Workshop Manual

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SEAT CUSHION
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PIVOTBRACKET
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PIVOT
PIVOT BOLT BRACKET
I x 1 .25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kgt m. 16lblft)
Apply liquid thread lock.
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure'
NOTE;
.Beforeattachingtheseat-backandseatcushion,makesuretherearenotwistsorkinksintherearseatbe|tsand
center belt.
.wheninsta||ingtheseatcushion,sliptheseatbe|tbucklesthroughthes|itsintheseatcushion.
. Make sure the seat-back locks securely
. lf necessary, adjust the seat-back latch (see page 20-82) and seat-back'
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PIVOT BRACKET
RIGHT SEAT.BACK
PIVOT BRACKET
Pivot bolt constauctaon:
TOOTHEDLOCKWASHER
SEAT.BACK MAT
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20-41

Rear Seat
Seat-back Latch Replacement
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Remove the lock cylinder trim, then remove the rear
shelf (see pages 20 59, 61).
NOTE: Take care not to bend each lock rod.
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6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt.m,7.2 rbf.ftl
LOCK CYLINOERTRIM
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LOCKRODS
LEFT SEAT-EACK I-ATCH
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure each lock rod is connected securely.. [/ake sure each seat-back locks securely and
opens properly.
. lf necessary, adjust the seat-back latch.
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LOCKCYLINDER
20-82
3D:
Pull the trunk mat away from the seat'back (see page 20-
80).
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6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbl.ft)
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LATCH COVEB
Installation is the reverse ofthe removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Replace the released clips with new ones.. lvlake sure the seat-back locks securely and opensproperly.
SEAT"BACK

Rear Seat
Seat Cover Replacement (cont'dl
Seat side bolstor cover removal {,lDl
1. Remove the seat side bolster (see page 20-79).
2. Loosen the seat side bolster cover by releasing all
the clios, then remove it.
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SEAT SIDEBOLSTERCOVER
3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat side
bolster cover, make sure the material is stretched
evenly over the pad before securing the clips.
. Reolace the released cliDs with new ones,
S€at cushion covgr r6moval:
1. Remove the seat cushion (see pages 20-79, 80, 81).
2. Loosen the seat cushion cover by releasing all the
clips.
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COVER
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SEAT FRAME
NEW CLIP
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SEAT CUSXIONCOVER
Pull back the edge of the seat cushion cover all the
way around, release the clips, and remove the seat
cusnton cover.
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4. Installation is the reverse ofthe removal procedure.
NOTE:
. To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat cush-
ion cover. make sure the material is stretched
evenly over the pad before securing the clips.
a Replace the released clips with new ones.
UPHOLSTERY RING PLIERS
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Front Seat Belt
Replacement (cont'dl
Lower anchor bolt construction:
SPRINGWASHER
COLLARSBUSHINGLOWERANCHOB
Retractor bolt construqtion :
TOOTHEDLocK W\HER
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RETRACTORBOLT
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LOWER ANCHOR
WASHEBS
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20-86
Front seat belt removal (2Dl3Dl:
1. Sljde the front seat forward fully.
2. Removel
. Rear seat-back and rear seat cushion (see pages
20-80, 81)
. Rear center shelf and rear side shelf (3D. see
page 20'60)
. Rear trim panel (3D, see page 20-60)
. Side trim panel (see pages 20'60,61)
3. Remove the upper anchor cover and lower anchor cap.
UPPER ANCHOR BOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N.m (3.3 kgI.m,24 tbf.ftl
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RETRACTORMOUNTING BOLT6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt m,7.2 tbtft)
LOWER ANCHOR BOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N.m (3.3 kgl m, 24lbtft)
LOWEBANCHORCAP
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4. Remove all the anchor bolts and the retractor bolt,
remove the retractor mounting bolt, then remove the
front seat belt and retractor.
RETRACTOR BOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N m 13.3 kgf m,24 tbf.ftl

Rear Seat Belt
Replacement
CAUTION: Chack the rear seat belts for damage, and
replace them if necessary, 8e carolul not to damage
lhem during removal and installation.
Rear seat belt removal {2Dl4D}:
1. Remove:
. Rear seat cushion (see pages 20-79, 81)
. Rear seat-back (2D, see page 20-81)
. Side trim panel (2D, see page 20-61)
. Rear shelf (see pages 20-59,61)
. Rear trim panel {see page 20-62}
. Trunk side trim, Japan-produced (see page 20-62)
. Trunk trim panel, USA-produced (see page 20-62)
2. Remove all the anchor bolts and retractor bolt, then
remove the rear seat belt and retractor.
UPPER ANCHOR BOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N.m (3.3 kgf.m,2,1 lbtft)
RETNACTOR BOLT7/1F20 UNF32 N.m {3.3 kgf.m,24 tbt.ft)
7/16-20 UNF32 N.m {3.3 kgf.m,24lbt.ft)
20-88
R€TRACTOB
3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Check that the retractor locking mechanism func-
tions as described on page 20-91.
. lvlake sure you assemble the washers and collar
on the upper anchor bolt as shown.
. Before installing the anchor bolt. make sure there
are no twists or kinks in the rear seat belt.
Upper anchor boh condruqtion:
SPRINGWASHER
Lower anchor bolt construction:
LOWER ANCXOREOLT
LOWER ANCHOR
Retractor bolt construction:
RETRACTORBOLT
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/\TOOTHEDLOCK WASHER

Rear seal belt removal (3Dl:
1. Remove:
. Rear seat-back and rear seat cushion (see page
20_80)
. Rear center shelf and rear side shelf (see page
20_60)
. Rear trim panel and side trim panel (see page 20
60)
2. Remove the upper anchor cover
UPPER ANCHOR BOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N.m {3.3 kgf.m,2it lblft)
UPPERANCHOR
RETRACTOR
RETRACTOR BOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N.m 13.3 kgl.m.24 tbf.ft)
REAR SEATBELT
LOWEF
3.
7/r6-20 UNF32 N.m {3.3 kgl.m. 24 lbf.ftl
Remove all the anchor bolts and retractor bolt. then
remove the rear seat belt and retractor.
4. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Check that the retractor locking mechanism func
tions as described on page 20-91.
. Make sure you assemble the washers and collars
on the upper anchor bolt as shown.
. Betore installing the anchor bolt, make sure there
are no twists or kinks in the rear seat belt.
Upper snchor boh construction:
COLLARS
Lower anchor bolt construction:
LOWER ANCHOR
TOOTHEDLOCK WASHER
(cont'd)
20-89

Rear Seat Belt
Replacement (cont'dl
Soai belt buckle/Center bolt tongue removal:
1. Remove the rear seat cushion (see pages 20-79' 80,
81).
Remove the center anchor bolts, then remove the
seat belt buckles and center belt tongue.
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CENTER BELTBUCKLE
CENTER BELT TONGUE
3D:
CENTER ANCHOR BOLTS7/1$20 UNF32 N.m (3.3 kgt.m,2/r bl.ftl
20-90
CENTEN EELT
Center anchor bolt construction:
TOOTHEDLOCK WASHES
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure
NOTE: Before attaching the seat-back and seat cush-
ion, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the cen
ter belts.

Seat Belts
Inspection
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Retractor InsDection
Before installing the retractor, check that the seat belt
can be pulled out freely.
Make sure that the seat belt does not lock when the
retractor is leaned slowly up to 15'from the mounted
position. The seat belt should lock when the retractor
is leaned over 40'.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to disassemble the retrac-
tor.
Front:
*: Mounted Position
Inside
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Forward
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Rear:
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15 15'
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RETRACTOR
3. Replace the seat belt with a new one if there is any
abnormality.
On-lhe-Car Seat Belt Inspeqtion
2.
3.
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5.
6.
4.
Check that the seat belt is not twisted or caught on
anyrn I ng.
After installing the anchors, check for free move
ment on the anchor bolts. lf necessary, remove the
anchor bolts and check that the washers and other
parts are not damaged or improperly installed
Check the seat belts for damage or discoloration.
Clean with a shop towel il necessary
CAUTION: Use only soap and water to clean.
NOTE: Dirt build-up in the metal loops of the upper
anchors can cause the seat belts to retract slowly.
Wipe the inside ot the loops with a clean cloth damF
ened in isopropyl alcohol.
Check that the seat belt does not lock when pulled
out slowly. The seat belt is designed to lock only
during a sudden stop or impact.
Make sure that the seat belt will retract automatically
when released.
For each passenger's seat belt, make sure that the
locking mechanism in the seat belt retractor will
engage when the seat belt is pulled all the way out.
Replace the seat belt with a new one il there is any
abnormality.

Seat Belts
Child Seat Anchor Plate
Attachment points are provided for a rear seat mounted
child restraint system which uses a top tether. The attach-
ment points are located on the rear shelf or rear trim
panel, just behind the rear seat-back. When using a child
seat with a top tether, install the child seat anchor plates
securely.
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NOTE; Remove the plug covers from the attachment
points of the rear shelf.
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NOTE: The reartrim panel has perforations at each attach-
ment point. Cut the rear trim panel along the perforations
to make a hole.
REAR TRIMPANEL
PLUG COVERS
REAR SHELF
POINTS
20-92
NOTE:
TOOTHED WASHEB
Do not remove the toothed washer from the child seat
anchor plate. Use the child seat anchor plate with the
toothed washer attached to it.
When installing a child seat on the rear seat, follow
the instructions of the manufacturer of the child seat
Additional anchor olates are available.
@r Do not us6 the child seat anchor plate for any othel
purposs; it is designed exclusively tor installation of a
child 3eat.
. Make suro the rear seat-back is locked firmly when
installing 8 child seat.

Exterior
Component Location Index
NOTE: Refer to the Civic BodV Repair Manual, '1996 Model Series, P/N.6150330,forthe hood, trunk lid and hatch removal.
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LICENSE PLATETRIM TRUNK LIDROOF MOLOINGReplacement,
SIDE WINDOWMOLDINGSReplacement,page 20-102Replacement,page 20-100Adjustment, page 20-97Tolsion Bar Removal,page 20-10220 99
HOODAdiustment, page 20 96Hood Edge protector
Replacement, page 20 99
TRUNK LIDWEATHERSTRIPReplacement,page 20-100
REAR BUMPERReplacement,page 2O-95
SILL PANELReplacement, page 20 105
REAR AIR OUTLETReplacement,page 20-106
FUEL PIPEPROTEfiORReplacement,page 20-106
FENDERWELL TRIMReplacement, page 20-106
Replacement,page 20-106
3D:
HATCH
HATCHAdjustment,page 20-98
WEATHERSTRIP
20-93