for HONDA CIVIC 1997 6.G Workshop Manual

Front Seat
Replacement (cont'd)
Passenger's (with reclino cablel:
NOTE; Refer to page 20-77 for the recline cable location.
HEADREST
PIVOTWASHER
LOWERCAP
PIVOT NUT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12,2 kgl.m,tbt.ftt
SEAT CUSHION
CENTER COVER
10 x 1,25 mm47 N.m (4.8 kgf.m,
10 x 1.25 mm47 N.m {4.8 kgf.m,3s tbt.ft)
INNER SEATTRACK
35 tbf.ftl
RECLINE ADJUSTEB
RECLINECOVER
i LowER CAP
bRECLINECABLE
x 1.25 mm47 N'm (4.7 kgf.m,35 tbtftl
SEAT
8 x 1.25 mm20 N.m {2.0 kgf.m,14 rbf.ft)
ruf, To connect, twist 180'.
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the bushing and pivot washer are
installed properly.
. To prevent wrinkles when installing the seat-back
cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly
over the pad.
. Adjust the recline cable.
. G.ease the sliding ponion.
SEAT-BACK
20-76

Harness Wiring and Recline
Cable Locations
NOTE: When installing the seat cushion, make sure the
seat belt switch harness, connector and recline cable are
fastened correctly on the seat cushion frame'
Driver's:>: Clip locations
Passenger's (with lecline cablel:
TRACK
Seat Cover RePlacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protest yout hands'
NOTE: Take care not to tear the seams or damage the
seat covers.
Seat-back cover removal:
1. Release the hook, and fold back the seat-back cover'
Release all inside springs, then fold back the seat-
back cover.
Remove the headrest.
Remove the headrest guide, then remove the seat-
back cover.
lnst;llation is the reverse of the removal procedure'
NOTE: To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-
back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly
over the pad before securing the inside springs and
hook.
3.
(cont'd)
20-77
HEADREST

Front Seat
2.
1.
3.
CUSHIONCOVER
cover all the
remove the
Seat Cover Replacement (cont'd)
Seat cushion cover removal:
Remove the seat cushion {see pages 20,75,76).
Remove the clips from under the seat cushion, thenloosen the seat cushion cover.
>: Clip locataons
Pull back lhe edge of the seat cushion
way around, then release the clips, and
seat cushaon cover.
>: Clip locations
SEATCUSHIONCOVER
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20-7A
4. Installation is the reverse of the 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.. Replace the released clips with new ones.
UPHOLSTERY RING PLIERS
NEW CLIP
SEAT FRAME

Rear Seat
Removal
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the seat covers and body.
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>: Bolt locationsl_):Hook locations,2
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SEAT CUSHION
SEAT-BACK
Pivot boll conslruction:
SLITS
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure
PIVOT BOLT ERACKET8 x 1.25 mm22 N m (2.2 kgf m, 16lbtftl
Apply liquid thread lock
NOTE:
. Before attaching the seat-back and seat cushion, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the rear seat belts and
center belt.
. When installing the seat cushion, slip the seat belt buckles through the slits in the seat cushron'
. Make sure the seat-back locks securely.
. lf necessary, adiusr the seat-back latch (see page 20-82) and seat-back (cont'd)
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>: Clip locations, 14
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RIGHT SEATSIDE EOLSTER
CENTEBPIVOTBRACKET
20-79

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SEAT CUSHION
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PIVOTBRACKET
BUSXING
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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Seat Cover Replacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protact your hands,
NOTE| Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat
covers.
Seat-back cover removal:
2D l4Dl
1. Remove the seat-back (see pages 20-79,8'1).
2. Loosen the seat-back cover by releasing all the
clrps.
>: Clip locations
LEFT SEAT-BACKCOVERRIGHT SEAT.EACKCOVER
3.Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover all the way
around. then release the clios.
>: Clip locations
RIGHT SEAT.BACK
1.
2.
4. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. To prevent wrinkles when installlng a seat cush-
ion cover. make sure the material is stretched
evenly over the pad before securing the clips.
. Replace the released clips with new ones
3D:
Remove the seat-back (see page 20-80).
Loosen the seat-back cover by releasing all the clips.
NOTE: Remove the lock knob, lock collar and latch
cover.
>: Clip locations
SEAT-BACKCOVER
3. Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover all the way
around, then release the cliPs.
>: Clip locations
SEAT.BACKCOVER
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back
cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly
over the pad before securing the clips.
. Replace the released clips with new ones.(cont'd)
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20-a3

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.
>: Clip locations
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.
>: Clip locrtion3
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COVER
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SEAT FRAME
NEW CLIP
2DI3D:.
SEAT CUSXIONCOVER
Pull back the edge of the seat cushion cover all the
way around, release the clips, and remove the seat
cusnton cover.
>: Clip location3
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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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COVER

Front Seat Belt
Replacement
CAUTION: Check the front seat belts for damage, and
replace them it necessary. Be carolul not to damage
them during removal and installation.
Front seat belt removal (4Dl:
1.Slide the front seat forward fully.
Remove the center pillar lower trim panel (see page
20-59).
Remove the upper anchor cover and lower anchor
cap.
SHOULDERANCHOR
UPPER ANCHOR BOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N.m (3.3 kgit m,24 lbf.ft)Apply liquid thread lock.
2.
3.
FRONT SEATBELT
RETRACTOR
RETRACTORMOUNTING BOLT6x1.0mm9.8Nm(1.0kgf.m.7.2 tbf.ftl
ER ANCHOR
Remove all the anchor bolts and the retractor bolt,
remove the retractor mounting bolt, then remove
the front seat belt and retractor.
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ILOWCAP
7/1&20 UNF32 N.m (3.3 kgl.m.24 rbl.ftl
7/16-20 UNF32 N.m {3.3 kgf.m,24lbf.ft}
6.
8 x 1.25 mm23 N.m {2.3 kgt'm,17 tbf.ft)
ANCHORADJUSTER
7. 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 uDDer and lower anchor bolts as shown.
. Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there
are no twists or kinks in the front seat belt.
Upper anchor boh construciion:
UPPER ANCHORBOLT
Remove the center pillar upper trim (see page 20-59)
Remove the shoulder anchor adjuster.
UPPER
COLLARApply liquid thread
(cont'd)
20-85
SUSHING

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
@<-'-.-.-.- ,PPER aNcHoR
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

5. 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 uoDer and lower anchor bolts as shown.
. Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there
are no twists or kinks in the front seat belt.
SPRINGWASHER
Lower anchor bolt construction:
SPRINGWASHER BUSHING
BUSHING
COLLARS
LOCKWASHER ANCHOR
Reiractor bolt construction:
TOOTHEOLOCK WASHER
WASHERS LowERLOWER ANCHORBOLT
RETRACTOB
Seat belt buckle removal:
1. Remove the front seat through the door opening
{see page 20-74).
2. Remove the center cover (see pages 20-75,76).
3. Remove the center anchor bolt, then remove the seat
belt buckle.
SEAT BELTBUCKLE
ANCHOR BOLTINNER SEATTRACK
TOOTHEOLOCK WASHER
SPRINGWASHER
HARNESS 7/16.20 UNF
CLIP 32 N m (3.3 kgt m, 24 lbf'ft)
4. Driver's: Detach the seat belt switch connector and
harness clip from the seat cushion (see page 20 77).
Remove the seat cushion mounting bolts from the
inner seat track {see page 20-75), and move the inner
seat track, then pull the seat belt switch harness out.
NOTE: Take care not to damage the hinge bracket.
Centsr anchor bolt construction:
CENTER ANCHORBOLT
WASHER
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure you assemble the washers and
bearing on the center anchor bolt as shown.
20-47