ect HONDA CIVIC 1999 6.G Workshop Manual

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
20-76

Harness Wiring and Recline
Cable Locations
NOTE: When installing the seat cushion, make sure the
seat belt switch harness, connector and recline cable are
fastened correctly on the seat cushion frame'
Driver's:>: Clip locations
Passenger's (with lecline cablel:
TRACK
Seat Cover RePlacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protest yout hands'
NOTE: Take care not to tear the seams or damage the
seat covers.
Seat-back cover removal:
1. Release the hook, and fold back the seat-back cover'
Release all inside springs, then fold back the seat-
back cover.
Remove the headrest.
Remove the headrest guide, then remove the seat-
back cover.
lnst;llation 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 inside springs and
hook.
3.
(cont'd)
20-77
HEADREST

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
.i.-::
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

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.
20-47

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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I ],f
ForwaJdlnside
7.
20-91
3D:
ao"40'- -+ 40...'' 15' 15' --
(. .-j- ,)\,
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.

Exterior
Component Location Index
NOTE: Refer to the Civic BodV Repair Manual, '1996 Model Series, P/N.6150330,forthe hood, trunk lid and hatch removal.
2Dl30llDl
LICENSE PLATETRIM TRUNK LIDROOF MOLOINGReplacement,
SIDE WINDOWMOLDINGSReplacement,page 20-102Replacement,page 20-100Adjustment, page 20-97Tolsion Bar Removal,page 20-10220 99
HOODAdiustment, page 20 96Hood Edge protector
Replacement, page 20 99
TRUNK LIDWEATHERSTRIPReplacement,page 20-100
REAR BUMPERReplacement,page 2O-95
SILL PANELReplacement, page 20 105
REAR AIR OUTLETReplacement,page 20-106
FUEL PIPEPROTEfiORReplacement,page 20-106
FENDERWELL TRIMReplacement, page 20-106
Replacement,page 20-106
3D:
HATCH
HATCHAdjustment,page 20-98
WEATHERSTRIP
20-93

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.
>: golt, screw locationsa>,2B>,2>: Cliplocations, 7
iAerr:ore. A lm
L.'* fl'T;Ll'
o'n' -'
\€5>_ JIc>,4 ,D>,4
| -.6a 8 x 't.25 mm l,Rt o x 1.0 mm
l(Dl[m 22N.n'.t2.2kstnf'. j(Qll@ s.e N.m rr.o rsf.m,t'KJ) 16 tbf.ft, |. -ll 7.2 tbf.hJ
ABSORBER
FRONT EUMPERBEAM
FRONT BUMPERSIDE STIFFENER
FRONT BUMPER BEAM
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I ir
\
20-94

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.
>: Screw, boll locationsA>,2 B>,4>: Clip locations, 7
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.
n ,/_- Ert . -*E]s-
.A IVilIdfIT*ff
*,r/ \7
REAR BUMPER BEAM
REAR BUMPER
20-95

Front Grille/Hood Edge
Protector
Trunk Lid Torsion
Bars
Replacement
Front grille:
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the front bumper'
Remove the front bumper (see page 20-94) Bemove the
clips and screws, then slide the front grille forward by
detaching the hooks.
>: Screw locations, 4
"qL
A +lt /
Hood edge Ploteetor:
NOTE:
. When removing the clips, use a cllp remover.
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
>:Clip locations, 18
FRONT BUMPER
HOOD EDGE
/A.- -----,_ ,,, \-'-l
o[_]
20-99
Removal
CAUTION: Pui on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to damage the body
Remove the torsion bars with the torsion bar assembly
tool while holding the trunk lid as shown.
CENTER CLIP
E
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure'
NOTE:
. Adjust the torsion bars fore or aft with the
sion bar assemblY tool as shown
ll = Normal Posrtlona = Higher tensron
. Make sure the trunk lid opens properly.
tor-

Hatch Spoiler
Removal
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the hatch and body
1. Remove the hatch upper trim (see page 20-63)
2. Remove the nuts, and detach the clip, then lift the
hatch spoiler uP.
a: Nut locations, 4
1 2lbt.ftl _ j/
GROMMET
HIGH MOUNT BRAKELIGHT CONNECTOR
Disconnect the high mount brake light connector and
rear window washer tube, then remove the hatch
spoiler.
------,*;)
4. lf necessary. remove the spoiler trim from the spoiler
frame.
NOTE: The hatch spoiler trim for Canada produced
cars cannot be disassembled.
>: Clip locations
A>,4
>: Scr€w
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure'
NOTEi
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
a Make sure the connector and washer tube are
connected ProPerlY.
20-101