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

Seat Belts
Inspection
t.
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
4D:
Forward
2D l3D.
Rear:
2D l4Di
* 10-
15 15'
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ForwaJdlnside
7.
20-91
3D:
ao"40'- -+ 40...'' 15' 15' --
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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.

Opener Cables
Replacement
NOTE:
t When removing the clips. use a clip remover.. Take care not to bend the opener cables.
Hood op€ne. cable:
NOTE; Remove the front bumper (see page 20-94) andinner fender (see page 20-106).
>: Clip loc.tionsA >,5 B>, 1
ry)
g
HOOD REI.TASEHANDI.I(see page 20-110)
cable through thehote in th6 body.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a Make sure the hood opener cable is routed andconnected properly.
. Make sure the hood opens properly.
20-10a
Tlunk lid/Fuel lid opener cabte (2Dl4D):
NOTE: Remove the following parts from rhe Ieft side ofthe vehicle, then pull the carpet back, as necessary {seepage 20-66).
. Rear seat cushion (see pages 20-79, 81). Rear seat side bolster (4D, see page 20,79). Rear seat-back (2D, see page 20-81). Center pillar lower trim panel (4D, seepage20-59)o Lower anchor bolt from the front seat belt {2D. seepage 20-86)
. Side trim (see pages 20-59, 61). Seat side trim (4D, see page 20-59). Side trim panel (2D, see page 20-61). Trunk mat and spare tire lid. Reartrim panel (see page 20-62). Trunk side trim, Japan-produced (see page 20-62). Trunk trim panel, USA-produced (see page 20-62)
>r Clip, cable cushion locationsA >,4 B >,4D_ 1c >, 1 l4D)2D,2
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Opener CablesOpener and Latch
Replacement (cont'dl
Hatch/Fuel lid opener cable l3Dl:
NOTE: Remove the following parts, then pull the carpetback as necessary (see page 20-66).
. Rear seat cushion and rear seat back (see page 20-80). Lower anchor bolt from the front seat belt (see page
20 86)
. Side trim {see page 20-60). Spare tire lid
. Rear center shelf and rear side shelf {see page 20-60). Rear trim panel (see page 20-60). Side trim panel (see page 20,60)
>: Clip, cable cushion locationsa>.9B>, 1c>, 1D >,5
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FUEL LID LATCH
#,
Route the openercable through thehole in the body.
HATCH/FUEL LIOOPENER
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure each opener cable is routed and con-nected properly.
. Make sure the hatch and fuel lid open properly.
page 20-112)
20-110
6x1.0mm j9.8Nm{1.0 kgf.m, i
Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to bend the opener cables.
Hood release handle:
NOTE: Remove the kick panel (see pages 20-59, 60.61).
>: Bolt locations, 2 ]I
HOOO OPENERCABLE(see page 20-108)
Hood latch:
NOTE: Remove the front bumper (see page 20-94).
>: Eolt locations, 3 I6 x '1.0 mm9.8 N.m11.0 kgf.m,
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the opener cable is connected properly.. Make sure the hood opens properly and locks
securely.

Body ('97 model)
Front Seat Belt
Removal/lnstallatlon ....20-128
Rear Seat
RemovaUlnstallation ....20-126
Washer Tube
Windshield
fndex .......... 20-124
Outline of '97 Model Changes
The molding side seal was added.
The method of installing the rear seat cushion was changed (2Dl3D).
A middle floor gusset was added and the method of detaching the seat belt retractor was changed (2Dl3D)
The installation position of the washer tube was changed.

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.

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'

Seats
Front Seat Disassembly and Reassembly
CAUTION: When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
NOTE: SEAT-BACK. Take care not to scratch the seat covers and body.. Remove the front seat through the door openlng.
Driver's:
SEAT CUSHION
HEADREST
PIVOT NUTI x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgf,m,16 tbf.ft)
CENTER COVER
8 x 1.25 mm
LOWER CAP
RECLINE ADJUSTER
WASHER
20 N.m 12.0 kgf.m,lil lbtftl
WASHERS
EUSHING
10 x 1.25 mm47 N.m (4.8 kgf.m,3s rbl.ft)
INNER SEATTRACKRECLINECOVER
WASHER
8 x 1.25 mm20 N.m (2.0 kg,f.m,14 tbf.fit
LOWER CAPI
8 x 1.25 mm20 N.m {2.0 kgI.rn,l4 tbf.ft)
i\",-,"
20-13A
HEIGHT HANDLE

Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly' and
note these items:
. Make sure the bushing and pivot washer are installed
properly.
. To connect the connecting wire, twist it 90'.
. Replace the back cover clips with new ones
. To prevent wrinkles when installing the seat-back
cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly
over the pad.
. Apply multipurpose grease to the moving portion of
the seat track.
Front Seat Torsion Bar
Replacement
NOTE| Take care not to tear the seams or damage the
seat covers.
1. Remove the seat cushlon
2. Remove the torsion bar from the hook with a flat tip
screwdriver, then pull out the torsion bar from the
seat cushion frame Put on gloves to protect your
ha nds.
TORSIONSAR
SEAT CUSHION FNAME
TORSION BARSEAT CUSHION
FLAT TIP SCREWDRIVER
3. lnstall in the reverse order of removal'
20-139

Gonnector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Connector ol
Terminal
Number of
CavitiesLocationConnects toNotes
c553
c554
c556
c557
c557
c558
c559
c560
c561
c562
c563
c564
c565
c566
c567
L5bY
c570
c511
c572
c513
6
14
25
2
25
'|
1
2't4
1'10
6
6
I
1
Behind underdash fuse/relay box
Behind under-dash fuse/relay box
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Under left side of dash
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Drlver's door
Driver's door
Passenger's door
Passenger's door
Middle of floor
Left side of floor
Right B-pillar
lnside of left rear wheel
Left C-pillar
Left C-pillar
Fuel tank
Fuel tank
Inside of right rear wheel
Left B-pillar
Left side of steering wheel
Right B-pillar
Left B-pillar
Left quarter panel
Right quarter panel
Under-dash fuse/relay box {C923)
Under-dash fuse/relay box (C921)
Dashboard wire harness (C503)
Main wire harness (C402)
Main wire harness (C401)
Driver's door wire harness (C631)
Driver's door wire harness (C631)
Front passenger's doorwire harness (C651)
Front passenge/s doorwire harness (C651)
Parking brake switch
Driver's seat belt switch
Front passenger's door switch
Left rear ABS wheel sensor
Rear wire harness (C601)
Rear wire harness (C602)
Fuel gauge sending unit
Fuel pump {FP)
Right rear ABS wheel sensor
Driver's door switch
Power mirror switch
Right rear door wire harness (C671)
Left rear door wire harness (C661)
Left rear door switch
Right rear door switch
ABS
ABS
ABS
G552
Left kick panel
Left side of floor
Body ground, via floor wire harness
Body ground, via floor wire harness
Floor Wire Harness lSedanl: '96 model
*l:With power windows*2; Without power windows
23-42

Gonnector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Floor Wire Harness (Sedanl: '97 - 00 models
Connector or
Terminal
Number of
CavitiesLocationConnects toNotes
c552
c553
c554
c555
c556
c557
c557
c558
c559
c560
c56'l
c562
c563
c564
c566
c568
c569
c570
c571
c572
16
8
14
20
25
2
2
1
2
1
20
2
2
2
1
l0
1
1
Behind under-dash fuse/relay box
Behind under dash fuse/relay box
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Under left side of dash
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Driver's door
Driver's door
Passenger's door
Passenger's door
Middle of floor
Left side of floor
Right B-pillar
Inside of left rear wheel
Left C-pillar
Left C-pillar
Left C-pillar
Fuel tank
Fuel tank
Inside of righr rear wheel
Left B-pillar
Fuel tank
Left side of steering wheel
Righr B,pillar
Left B pillar
I ofr ^,,.riar ^.^al
Right quarter panel
Under-dash fuse/relay box (C923)
Under-dash fuse/relay box (C921)
Dashboard wire harness (C503)
Main wire harness (C402)
Main wire harness (C401)
Main wire harness (C401)
Driver's door wire harness (C631)
Driver's door wire harness {C631}
Front passenger's door wire harness (C651)
Front passenger's door wire harness (C651)
Parking brake switch
Driver's seat belt switch
Front passenger's door switch
Left rear ABS wheel sensor
Rear wire harness (C601)
Rear wire harness (C601)
Rear wire harness (C602)
Fuel gauge sending unit
Fuel pump (FP)
Right rear ABS wheel sensor
Driver's door switch
Fuel tank pressure sensor sub-harness(c791)
Power mirror switch
Right rear door wire harness (C671)
Left rear door wire harness (C661)
Left rear door switch
Right rear door switch
ABS
ABS
ABS
G551Left kick panel
Left side of floor
Body ground, via floor wire harness
Body ground, via floor wire harness
"1r With power windows*2: Without power windows
*3:'97 - '98 models*4: '99 - 00 models
23-44