Seat HONDA CIVIC 1999 6.G Workshop Manual

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.
>: 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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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.
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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.
>: 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.
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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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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.
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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
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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)
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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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ForwaJdlnside
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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.
1.
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.
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.