Front seat HONDA CIVIC 1999 6.G Owner's Manual

Carpet
Replacement
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations, precautions, and procedures in the
SRS section {24} before performing repairs or service.
1. Remove:
. Front seat (see page 2O-7 4l
. Rear seat cushion (see pages 20 79, 80, 81)
o Kick panel (see pages 20-59, 60, 61)
o Center pillar lowertrim panel i4D, see page 20-59)
. Front seat belt iower anchor (2Dl3D, see page 20-
86)
. Side trim (see pages 20-59, 60,61)
o Front and rear consoles
. Console panel
Remove the SRS unit covers.
Cut areas @ and @ in the carpet, then pull it back as
snown.
>: Clip locations,2
2.
3.
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LEFT SRSUNIT COVER
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4. Remove the tootrest and parking brake lever mount-
ing bolts, and detach the clips, then remove the car
pet.
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5.
2D I3D:
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Take care not to damage. wrinkle or twist the car-
pet.
. Make sure the wire harnesses are routed correctly.
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
. Slip the carpet under the seat side trim (4D) or
side trim panel (2Dl3D) on each side properly.
. Reattach the cut areas @ and @ in the carpet
with wire ties.
FOOTREST
SIOE TBIM

Consoles/Console Panel
Replacement
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Disassemble in numbered sequence
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::r_l REAB CONSoLE(with armrest)
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure
NOTE:
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
. Make sure the wire harnesses are not pinched.
. Make sure the connector is connected properly.
€] FRONT CONSOLERemove the shift lever knob (M/T)
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Seats and Seat Belts
Component Location Index
2Dl3Dl1Dl
SHOULDER ANCHOR
ADJUSTER (4D)
(see Page 20-85i
FRONT SEAT BELT
Replacement, Pages 20 85,86
Inspection, Page 20-91
FRONT SEARemoval, Page 20'74
Replacement, Page 20 75
Harness Wiring and Recline
Cable Locations, Page 20-77
Seat Cover RePlacemenl, Page 2O'77
3D:
BEAR SEAT BELTReplacement, Page 20'89Inspection, page 20-91
REAB SEAT BELT (2DI4DI
Replacement, page 20-88
lnspection, page 20-91REAR SEAT EELT BUCKLE/CENTER BELT TONGUE (2DI4DI
(see p6ge 20'90)
REAR SEAT t2Dl4DlRemoval, pages 20-79, 8'l
Seat-back Latch Replacement, page 20-82
Seat Cover RePlacement, Page 20-83
FRONT SEATBELT BUCKLES{see page 20-87)
REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE/
CENTER BELT TONGUE(see Page 20'90)
REAR SEATRemoval, page 20 80
Seat back Latch Replacement, page 20-8?
Seat Cover RePlacement, Page 20_83
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Front Seat
Removal
CAUTION: When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrapit with protective tape lo prevent damage.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the seat covers and body.
1. Remove the seat track end cover, then remove thebolts.
SEAT TRACKCOVER
FRONT SEAT
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SEAT TRACKEND COVER
BOLT8 x'1.25 mft22 N..n 12.2 kgl.m,16 rbf.ft)
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.rn 12,2 kgl.m,16 tbtft)
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2. Lift the driver's front seat, then disconnect the seatbelt switch connector.
SEAT BELTswtTcHCONNECTOR
4.
Remove the headrest.
Carefully remove the front seat through the dooropening.
Installation is the reverse ol the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the connector is connected prop-
erry.
5.

Replacement
CAUTION: When prying with a flat-tip screwdrivet, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage'
NOTE:
. Take care not to scratch the seat covers and body
. Remove the front seat through the door openlng'
Driver's:
NOTE: Refer to page 2O-77 for the seat belt switch harness wiring location'
SEAT CUSHION
CENTER COVER
INNER SEATTBACK
PIVOT NUT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m l.2.216 tbf.ft)
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35 tbt.ft)
10 x 1.25 mm47 N.m {4.8 kgf m,10 x 1.25 mm47 N.m {i1.8 kgl m,35 tbr.ft)
RECLINE ADJUSTER
LOW
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RECLINE
CONNECTING WIRETo connect, twist 180'
OUTER SEATTRACK
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure'
NOTE:
. Make sure the bushing and pivot washer
installed ProPerly.. To prevent wrinkles when installing the seat-
back cover, make sure the material is stretched
evenly over the Pad.
. Grease the sliding Portion
8 x 1.25 mm20 N.m 12.0 kgf.m,14 tbt.ft)
are
RECLINEKNOB
(cont'd)
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10 x 1.25 mm47 N.m {4.8 kgf'm,35 tbtftl

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
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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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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

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)
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SUSHING

Front Seat Belt
Replacement (cont'dl
Lower anchor bolt construction:
SPRINGWASHER
COLLARSBUSHINGLOWERANCHOB
Retractor bolt construqtion :
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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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