ECU HONDA CIVIC 1998 6.G Owners Manual

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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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

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:
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1. Remove the seat-back (see pages 20-79,8'1).
2. Loosen the seat-back cover by releasing all the
clrps.
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LEFT SEAT-BACKCOVERRIGHT SEAT.EACKCOVER
3.Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover all the way
around. then release the clios.
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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.
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SEAT-BACKCOVER
3. Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover all the way
around, then release the cliPs.
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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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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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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.
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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.
3D:
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.

Front Bumper
Replacement
CAUTION: Put on glov$ to protect your hands.
NOTE:
. An assistant is helpful when removing the front bumper.
. Take care not to scratch the front bumDer and bodv.
FRONT BUMPERSIDE SNFFENER
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal orocedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the front bumper engages the front
bumper side stiffener on each side securely.
. lf necessary, adjust the front bumper side stiffener
to obtain the proper gap.
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ABSORBER
FRONT EUMPERBEAM
FRONT BUMPERSIDE STIFFENER
FRONT BUMPER BEAM
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Rear Bumper
Replacement
CAUTION: Put on gloveslo protect your hands.
NOTE:
. An assistant is helpful when removing the rear bumper.
. Take care not to scratch the rear bumper and body.
. 2D and 4D shown here;3D removal procedures are the same as 4D.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal Drocedure.
NOTE:
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
. Make sure the rear bumper engages the side clip on each side securely.
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REAR BUMPER BEAM
REAR BUMPER
20-95

Hood
Adjustment
NOTE: Before adjusting the hood, loosen each bolt slightly.
1. Adjust the hood hinges right and left, as well as fore and aft, by using the elongated holes.
2. Turn the hood edge cushions, as necessary. to make the hood fit flush with the body at front and side edges.
3, Adjust the hood latch to obtain the proper height at the forward edge.
4. After adjustment, tighten each bolt securely.
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NOTE: Move the hood latch right or left
is centered in the hood latch as shown.
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until the striker
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20-96

Trunk Lid
Adjustment
NOTE; Before adjusting the trunk lid, loosen each bolt slightly.
1. Adjust the trunk lid hinges right and left, as well as fore and aft, by using the elongated holes'
2. Turn the trunk lid edge cushions, as necessary, to make the trunk lid fit flush with the body at the rear and side edges.
3. Adiust the fit between the trunk lid and the trunk lid opening by moving the striker'
4. After adjustment, tighten each bolt securely
TRUNK LIO EDGE
CUSHION
TRUNK LID
NOTE: Take care notto hit the rear windowwhen loosening thebolts.
NOTE: Move the striker right or left until it's centered in
the trunk lid latch as shown.
TRUNK LIO
9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m,7 .2lbl.ltlSTRIKER
20-97

Hatch
Adjustment
NOTE:
. Before adjusting the hatch, loosen each bolt and nut slightly.
a The suDport struts should be removed.
. To adjust, remove both hatch sidetrim (see page 20-63) and the rear roof trim (see page 20-65).
1. Adjust the hatch hinges right and left, as well as fore and aft. by using the elongated holes
2. Turn the hatch edge cushions, as necessary, to make the hatch fit flush with the body at each side.
3. Adjust the hatch fit to the hatch opening by moving the striker.
4. After adiustment, tighten each bolt and nut securely.
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HATCHEDGE CUSHION
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HAEDGECUSHION
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N.m (2.2 kgf.m,tbf.ftl
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38Nm(3.9kgfm,2.8 rbf.ft)
NOTE: Move the striker right or left until it's centered in
the hatch latch. as shown.
HATCHHINGESTRIKER
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HATCHEDGECUSHION
9.8 N.m 11.0 kst.m,7.2 tbf.ft)HATCHLATCH
20-98
6x1.0mm

Side Window MoldingsRoof Molding
Replacement
CAUTION: Put on glovos to protect your hands.
NOTE:
. Take care not to scratch the body
. Remove the screw, and pull th€ side window molding
by hand.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
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MOLOING
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20-102
Replacement
CAUTION: When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap
it with protestive taps to prevent damage, and use pro-
toctiv€ tape on the body.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the bodv.
WINDSHIELOMOLDING
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Take care not to damage the windshield molding.. Make sure the roof molding is installed securely.
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