for HONDA CIVIC 1997 6.G Workshop Manual

Front Seat Belt
RemovaUlnstallation
2D l3Dl
1. Slide the front seat forward fully.
2. Remove:
. Rear seat-back and rear seat cushion (see pages
20-126,127l.
. Rear center shelf and rear side shelf (3D, see
page 20-60)
. Resr trim panel (3D, see page 2G60)
. Side trim panel (see pages 20-60, 61)
3. Pull back the carpet as necessary, and remove the
bolts, then remove the middle floor gusset.
>: Boh locations,8
10 x 1.25 mm38 N.m (3.9 kgf'm,28 rbtftl
20-124
4. Remove the upper anchor cover and lower anchor
cap.
UPPER ANCHOR EOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N.m {3.3 kgf.m,24 tbf.ftt
UPPER ANCHORCOVER
LOWERANCHOBCAPIIio
RETRACTORMOUNTING BOLT6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m.7.2 tbl.hl
LOWER ANCHOR BOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N.m (3.3 kgt.m, 24 lbf.ft)
Remove all the anchor bolts and the retractor bolt.
remove the retractor mounting bolt, then remove the
Iront seat belt and retractor.
Installation is the reverse of the removal orocedure.
NOTE:
. Check that the retractor locking mechanism func-
tions as described on page 20-91
o Make suri vou assemble the washers and collars
on the upper and lower anchor bolts as shown.
. Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there
are no twists or kinks in the front seat belt.
RETRACTOR AOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N.m 13.3 kgf.m,24 tbttrl
6.

Washer Tube
Replacement (cont'dl
NOTE: To remove the rear window washer tube (3D), remove the following parts from the left side of the vehicle.
- Inner fender (see page 20-'106)- Kick panel and side trim (see page 20-60)- Rear seat-back and rear seat cushion (see page 20-80)- Spare tire lid- Rear center shelf and rear side shelf (see page 20-60)- Rear trim panel and side trim panel (see page 20-60)- Ouarter trim panel (see page 20-60)- Rear roof trim (see page 20-65)- Hatch spoiler (see page 20-1011
>: Washer nozzle, clip and cushion locationsA >.9 B>,2 C>, 1
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(see page 20 101).
REAR WINDOWWASHER TUBE(for some models)
Installation is the reverse ofthe removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Take care not to pinch the washer tubes.
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
. After installing, adjustthe aim ofthe washer nozzles (see page2O-1111.
motor.
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4. Note the position of the ioint on the handle rod (A)'
Prv the handle rod ol the joint using diagonal cut-
ters; take care not to bend the rod Remove the
hatch handle.
BUSHINGReplace.
lnstall in the reverse order of removal, and note
these items:
Make sure
the handle rod is connected properly
Before installing the hatch trim panel, make sure
the hatch opens ProPerlY.
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Hatch Latch/Lock CYlinder
Replacement
1.
2.
Remove the hatch trim panel (see page 20-63)'
Remove the hatch latch screws
>: Screw locations,3
6x1,0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf'm,
7.2 tbt f0
HATCHLATCH
Disconnect the lock rod, the handle rod, the lock
cylinder rod. and the connector, then remove the
hatch latch.
LOCK CYLINDERROD
''---tCONNECTOR
HANDLEROD
(cont'd)
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Opener and Latch
Hatch Latch/Lock Cylinder Replacement (cont'd)
4. Pullthe lock rod out.
lf necessary, remove the lock cylinder.
>: Bolt locelion. 1
6xr.omm I9.8 N.m (1.0 kq .m, I9.8 N.m (1.0 kq .m, I,:!!_J
6. Install in the reverse order of removal, and note
these atems:
. Apply grease to the hatch latch.. Make sure the connector is connected properly.. Before installing the hatch trim panel, make surethe hatch opens properly and locks securely.
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Body ('99 model)
Dashboard
Center Panel Removal and
lnstallation
Bumpers
Front Grille Removal and
lnstallation
Front Air Spoiler Replacement ."'.....
Seats
Front Seat DisassemblY and
ReassemblY 20-138
Front Seat Torsion Bar
Replacement '.'...".'....'... 20-139
Emblems
tnstallation 20-140
20-136
20-136
20-137
Outline of '99 Model Changes
The center Danel removal and installation procedures are different'
The front grille removal and installation procedures are different'
The front air spoiler has been added for some models of 2D'
A height-adjustable driver's seat was added to some models'
Emblems were added for some models ot 2D'

DashboardBumpers
I
Center Panel Removal and
Installation
1. Remove the dashboard center lower cover.
2. Remove the screws, then pull out the center panel.
>: Sc.ew locationi,4 >: Clip locationsA >,3B>,4rl
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UPPER VENT I(NOB
Disconnect the connectors from the heater controlunit and hazard warning switch.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the connectors are connectedpropefly.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
FRONT BUMPER
a&
Front Grille Removal and
Installation
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the front bumper.
Remove the front bumper. Remove the screws. thenslide the front grille forward by detaching the hooks.
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Emblems
Installation
Align the application tape with the taillight and body, as shown, then press the emblem into place. Remove the appticationtape.
NOTE:
o Before applying, clean the body surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol.. After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water from getting on the surface.. When applying, make sure there are no wrinkles in the emblem.
Attschment Point:
VERSION EMBLEM
20-140
DOHC VTEC aid€ omblom:Vsrsion emblem:

Body {'00 model}
Seat Belts
Child Seat Anchor Plate Removal/
f nstallation 20-142
Emblem
f nstallation 20-144
Outline of '00 Model Changes
The child seat anchor plate removal and installation procedures are different'
An emblem was added for some model of 3D.

Seat Belts
Child Seat Anchor Plate Removal/lnstallation
2DllDl
Attachment points are provided for a rear-seal-mounted child restraint system that usespoints are located on the rear shelf, tust behind the rear seat-back.The child seat anchor plates are installed in the middle and on both sides of the rear shelf.covered with the child seat anchor olate cover.
a top tether. The attachment
Each child seat anchor plate is
NOTE:
' Do not remove the toothed washer from the child seat anchor plate, Use the anchor plate with the toothed washerattached to it.
. When installing a child seat on the rear seat, follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the child seat.. When installing the anchor plates, the one with the shoner spacer goes in the middle.. Make sure the rear seat-backs are locked firmly when installing a child seat.
Unit: mm (in.)
REAR SHELF
CIIILD SEAT ANCHORPLATE COVER
MIDOLE CHILDSEAT ANCHOR
CHILO SEATANCHORPLATE COVER
CHILD SEATANCHORPLATE COVER
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgl m,
PLA
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgl.m,
I x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgl.m,16 tbt.ftt
17 {0.67)
16 tbf.ft)
15 {0.s9)
WASHER
rl)
.t
TOOTHEO
ll ff*,".rd,',i"'"o*
SIDESEAT
I x 1,25 mmN.m {2.2 kgf.m.16 tbtftl
SIDE
16 tbf ftl
ANCHOR PLATESEAT ANCHORPLATE
ATTACHMENT POINTS
torward .
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TOOTHED
12lO.47l19 (0.75)

3D:
Attachment points are provided for a rear-seat mounted child restraint system that uses a top tether' The attachment
points are located on the rear trim panel.
The child seat anchor plates are rnstalled in the middle and on both sides of the rear trim panel Each child seat anchor
plale is covered with the child seat anchor plate cover'
NOTE:
. Do not remove the toothed washer from the child seat anchor plate. use the anchor plate with the toothed washer
attached to it.
. when installing a child seat on the rear seat, follow the instructions ol the manufacturer of the child seat'
. Make sure the rear seat-backs are locked firmly when installing a child seat'
gn;1 6rn (in.)
ATTACHMENT POINTS
CHILO SEATANCHOR PLATE
CHILD SEATANCHOB PLATECOVER
8 x 1.25 mm22 N..n (2.2 kgl'm.16 tbfft)
;x?',rff{-*.
20-143