trunk HONDA CIVIC 1997 6.G Workshop Manual

Lift and SupPort Points
L,O
Lift and SafetY Stands
t!ffi when heavv rear components such as suspension' fuel tank' spare tire' hatch' and trunk lid are to be
-aEremoved, place additional wetght Inihe luggage arga before hoisting. when substantial weight is lemoved from the rear
of the vehicls. the center of gravity may change and can cause the vehicle to tip tolward on the hoisi
NOTE:
. Since each tire/wheel assembly weighs approximately 30 lbs (14 kg)' placing the front wheels in the luggage area can
assist with the weight distribution
. Use the same support points to suppon the vehicle on safety stands'
Place the lift blocks as shown.
Raise the hoist a lew inches (centrmeters) and rock the vehicle to be sure it is firmly supported'
Raise the hoist to full height, and inspect lift points for solid support
1.
2.
3.
REAR SUPPORT POINT
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ITEMMETRICENGLISHNOTESTEERINGSYSTEMTvpe P/sM/SOverall Ratio p/S
M/STurns, Lock-to Lock p/S
M/SSteering Wheel Dia.
Power assisted, rack and pinionRack and pinion1l.120.33.64..1380 mm 15.0 inSUSPENSIONTYPe Front and RearFront and RearIndependent double wishbone, coil springTelescopic, hydraulic nitrogen gas-filled
WHEELALIGN| 4ENTCamber FrontRearCaster F.ontTotalToe FrontRear
0.00,- 't'
1.40'ln 1 mm ln 1/16In 2 mm In 1/16EBAKE SYSTEMType FrontRea r
Pad Surface Area Front
Rea r
Parking Brake Type
Power assisted self adjusting ventilated discPower assisted self adiustjng solid discPower assisted sell adjusting dr!m37.5 cm'x 4 5.8 sq in x 4
44.1ctn,x4 ] 6.84sq-inxa
67.2 cmz x 4 | to.+ sq in ' I21.2 cm, x 4 3.3 sq in x 4Mechanical actuating, rear two wheelbrakes
5410 stamped onthe caliper body2056 stamped onthe caliper bodyDrumDisc
TIRESize and PressureSee lire intormation label
WASHERCapacity 2door Coupe/4,door Sedan
2,door Hatchback
2.5 f (2.6 LJS qt, 2.2 lmp qt)4.5 | (4.8 US qt,4.0lmp qt)2.51 (2.6 US qt, 2.2 lmp qt)4.5 f (4.8 US qt, 4.0 lmp qt)
USA modelCanada modelDXExcept DXELECTRICALBafteryStarterAlternatorFuses In Under dash Fuse/Felay BoxIn Under-hood Fuse/Belay 8oxIn Under hood ABS FLrse/Relay BoxHeadlightsFront Turn Signal/Parking LightsRear Turn Signal LaghtsBrake/TaillightsInner Taillights*,High Mount Brake LightBack up LightsLicense Plate LightsCeiling Light
Trunk LightsGauge LightsIndicator Lightslllumination and Pilot LightsHeater Control Panel Lights
12 V 38 AH/5 HR12 V 1.0 kW, 1.2 kW12V 75 A,80 A7.5 A, t0 A, 15 A, 20 A7.5 A, 10 A, 15 A, 20 A, 30 A, 40 A, 80 A7.5 4.20 A, 40 A12V_60/55W12V -2115W
12V - 21W12V - 21/5W12V-5W12 V 18 W*" 21 W+" *3
12V 21W12v-5wl2V-8W(Withmoonroofl12 V - 5W (Without moonroof)
12V-1.4W,3W't2 v 1.12W. 1.4 W12v-0.84w, 1.4 W12V 1.4 W
Design Specifications
(cont'd)
P/S: Power Steering M/S: Manual Steering*l: 2-door Coupe *2: 2door Hatchback *3: 4-door Sedan*4: USA (HAM), Canada (HCM) produced *5: Japan produced
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ILubrication Points
For the details of lubrication points and types of lubricants to be applied, refer to the lllustrated Index and various workprocedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul. Installation, etc.) contained in each section.
No.LUBRICATION POINTS
Engine
LUBRICANT
"Energy Conserving" grade oil,The oil container may also display the Apl Certification markshown below. Make sure it says ,,For Gasoline Engines.,,SAE Viscosity: See chart below,
I
TransmissionManualGenuine Honda MTF*1
Genuine Honda Premium FormulaAutomatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)*,
Genuine Honda CVT Fluid*3
Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid*a
Automatic
CVT
3Brake Line
ClL,tci t""e4
I
Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid*aPower steering gearboxSteering grease P/N 08733 - BO70EShift lever pivots (manual transmission)Grease with molybdenum disulfide7-:ti
9
10'l'l
l3
14
't7
18
19
20
2122
Release fork (manual trancmi Steering bootsTailgate hinges and latches (2-door HatchbacklSteering ball joints
Shift lever (automatic transmission)Pedal linkageBrake master cylinder pushrod
Super High Temp Urea crease (p/N 08798 - 9OO2)
i Multi-purpose grease
I
I
Honda White Lithium Grease
Multi-purpose grease
Silicone grease
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Trunk hinges and latch (4-door Sedan and 2-doorCoupe)Door hinges upper and lowerDoor opening detentsHood hinge and hood latch-FUet T ter ttd
Clutch master cylinder pushrodThrottle cable end and throttle linkageRear brake shoe linkagesSteering wheel (back side)
23
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Caliper piston seal, dust seal,caliper pin. pistonThrottle cable end (dashboard lower panel)
Power steering system (for cars with p/S)
Air conditioning compressorComDressor oil:SANDEN: SPlo P/N 38897 - p13 -A01AH or 38899 - p13_ A01{For Refrigerant: HFC-134a (R-134a))
CERTIFICATION SEAL
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NorE: The items m arked * 1, *2, +3, *4 and +5 on above chan are described as folows:*1: Always use Genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shifting because itdoes not contain the proper additives.*2: Always use Genuine Honda premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affectshift quality.+3: Use Genuine Honda cVTfluid only usingotherfluid can affect tra nsmission operation and may reduce transmission life.*4: Always use Genuine Honda DoT3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and dec.ease the lifeof the svstem.*5: Always use Genuine Honda Power steering Fluid. using any other type of power steering fluid or automatrc transmissionfluid can cause increased wear and poor steering in cold weather.
4-2
Recommended Engine Oil
Engine oil viscosity forambrent temperature ranges
API SERVICE LABEL

Rear Suspension
ISuspension Arms Replacement ('96 - 99 modelsl
tffi Whsn ths suspension arms ar6 to be removed. place additionsl weight in the trunk bafore hoisting' Wh€n
-substantial weight is removed ftom th6 teal of ths vehicl6, the center of gravity may change causing ths cat to tip tor'
ward.
CAUTION:
. Replace the selt-locking nuts after removal.
.Thgvehic|eshouldb€onthggroundboforeanybohsornutsconnectodtorubbelmountso]bughingsaretighton.
NOTE:
. Make sure the toe adjusting bolts on the compensator arm are installed in the same direction'
. ,,t UP 1,, or ,,t UP LH G,. or ,.t UP LK,, or "t UP LS'. is stamped on the |eft upper arm and ,,t UP R" or "t UP RH G., or
"t UP RK" or "t UP RS" on the right upper arm'
. The rightand left "ornp"n""to, uitt rre symmetrical lnstall sothe "t UP" stamped side faces forward'
.Afterinsta||ingthesuspens|onarm,checktherearwhee|alignment,andadjustifnecessary(seepagelS-4).
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m
ADJUSTING BOLT(FLANGE BOLTI10 x 1.25 mm
BUSHINGCheck for deteriorationand oamage.
(5.5 kgf'm, 40 lbf'ftl
UPPER ARM INNER
47 tbf.ftl
tJ
l0 mm FLANGE BOLT
N.m t4.0 kst m, 29lblftl
DAMPER MOUNTING BOLT(FLANGE BOLT}
10 x 1.25 mm
54Nm(5.5 kgd.m, iro lbf'ft)
FI.ANGE BOLT10 x 1,25 mm54 N.m(5,5 ksrf.m, 4{} lbf'ft}
UPPER ARMCheck for bendangdamage-
TRAILING ARM
COMPENSATOR ARM
Check for bendingano oamage,
COMPENSATOR ARM
INNER BUSHING
.- SILICONE.@] GREASE
Check tor deteriorataonand damage.
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm64 N.m {6.5 kgt'm,47 lbf.ft)
LOWER ARMCheck for cracksano damage.
LOWEN ARM BUSHING
.,- SILICONE..i@l GREASECheck for deteriorationand oamage,FLANGE AOLT12 x 1.25 mm64 N.m {6.5 kgf m,47 tbf.ftt
FLANGE BOL10 x 1.25 mm
I 54 N.m

(5.5 ksrm, ao lbf'ftl
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Rear Damper
Removal
1. Bemove the rear wheels (see page 1g-22).
2. Remove the speaker cover and speaker (Hatchback).
Sedan and Coupe: Remove the trunk side panel (see
section 20).
3. Remove the two flange nuts.
FLANGE NUTS10 x 1.25 mm
4. Remove
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1,25 mm
Remove the flange bolt that connects the lower armto the trailing arm.
the flange bolt from the damper.
FLANGE BOLT'10 x 1 .25 mm
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6. Lower the rear suspension, and remove the damper.

Rear Window
Removal
2DllDl
CAUTION:
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
. Uso ssat covers to avoid damaging any surlaces,. Do not damage thg roar window dofogggr grid linss,
window antenna grid lines, and tsrminalg.
1. To remove the rear window, first remove the:. Trunk lid
. Rear seat cushion (see pages 20-79, 81). Rear seat side bolsters {4D, see page 20-79). Rear seat-back (2D, see page 20-81)
. Rear shelf {see pages 20-59, 61}
. Rear pillar trim {4D, see page 20-59). Side trim panel (2D, see page 20-61)
. Ouarter trim panel (2D, see page 20-61)
. Rear roof trim (see page 20-65)
2, Disconnect the rear window defogger connector
from each side.
3. Peel off the molding.
NOTE: When molding removal is difficult, cut the
molding with a knile.
F"*t,
MOLDING
ID_HESI.VE ---, ,/,/
REAR WINDOW
S
MOLDING
20-32
PIANO WIRE
4. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body as
shown. Using an awl, make a hole through the
adhesive from inside the car. Push the piano wire
through the hole, and wrap each end around apiece of wood.
ADHESIVE
REAR WINDOW
PROTECTIVETAPE
TAPE
REAR WNDOW
PIANO WIRE
PROTECTIVETAPE
With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire
back and forth in a sawing motion, and carefully cut
through the adhesive around the entire rear win-
dow.
CAUTION: Hold the piano wiro as close to the rear
window as possibls to prcyent damage to the body.
6. Carefullv remove the rear window.
ADHESIVE

Interior
Component Location Index
SRS comDonents are located jn the parts areas marked with an asterisk (*). Review the SRS component locations, precau
tions, and procedures in the SRS section {24) before performing repairs or service.
2Dl3Dl4Dl
CENTER PILLARUPPER TRIM{see page 20 591
FRONT PILLARTRIM{see pages 20 59,60,61)
REAR PILLARTRIM
TRUNKTRIM(see page 20-62)
SEATSIDE TRIM{see page 20-59)
{see page 20 59}
CENTER PILLARLOWER TRIM PANEL(see page 20-59)
REAR ROOF TRIM(see page 20-65)
:
OUARTERTRIM PANEL
{see page 20'61)
HEADLINERReplacement, Page 20'64
*OASHBOARO
Component Removal/lnstallation,page 20 68
REARlsee page 20 59)
REAR TRIM PANEL
lsee page 20-62)
Removal, page 20-70
*CARPET
Replacement, page 20 66
PANELReplacement, page 20-67
3D:
REAR SIDESHEI-F(see page 20-60)
OUARTERTRIM PANEL(see page 20-60)SIDE TRIM PANEL(see page 20-6'l)
2Dl
HATCHSIDE TRIM(see pase 20 63)
REAR ROOF TRIM(see page 20 65)REAR ROOFTFIM(see page 20'65)HATCHUPPERTRIMlsee page 20 63)
CENTERSHELFlsee page 20 60)
REARPANELlsee page 20 60)
SIDE TRIM{see page 20 60)REARPANEL(see page 20 62)
1
HATCHTRIM PANEL(see page 20-63)
SIDE TRIMPANEL(see page 20-60)
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Trunk Trim
Replacement
CAUTION:
. Put on gloves to proteci your hands.
. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protestive tap€ lo prevent damage.
NOTE:
. Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
. When removing the trunk side trim or trunk trim panel, fold the seat-back forward.
Japan-produced:
4D: RIGHT TRUNKSIDE TRIM
TRUNK MAT
1B
REAR TRIMPANEL
>: Clip locationsa>,6
a:-) ,2
I g cLlP ^
l#srq-'
| ' |NNER\- crLP
B >,6
NOTE: Do not push
the inner clip in too far.
IJ
LTro
i ) :Hook locations
A i--) , r
' 2D:
TRUNK TRIM
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. lf necessary. replace any damaged clips.
. To install the A clips. pull the inner clip up. install
the clip, then push the inner clip until it's flush.
(
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/'/ \--
/ --
20-62

Rear Seat
Seat-back Latch Replacement
2Dl4Dl
Remove the lock cylinder trim, then remove the rear
shelf (see pages 20 59, 61).
NOTE: Take care not to bend each lock rod.
>: Boh, screw locationsA>,4
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.
B >,2
/+j
V
LOCKCYLINDER
20-82
3D:
Pull the trunk mat away from the seat'back (see page 20-
80).
>: Boll, screw locationsa>,2
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbl.ft)
B>, 1
@
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 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)
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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
t7 /7--^,l/rn .----. A -nrfi|lH \
tr\7-\
/\TOOTHEDLOCK WASHER