light HONDA CIVIC 2002 7.G Repair Manual

Conventional Brake Components
Brake Pedaland Brake PedalPosition Switch Adjustment
Pedal Height
1.Disconnect the brake pedal position switch
connector, turn the brake pedal position switch (A)
counterclockwise, and pull it back until it is no
longer touching the brake pedal.
Lift up the carpet and the insulator cutout (B).
l\4easure the pedal height (C) from the middle of
the left side of the pedal pad (D).
Standard Pedal Height (with carpet removed):
184 mm (7 4/16 in.)
Loosen the pushrod locknut (A), and screw the
pushrod in or out with pliers until the standard
pedal height from the floor is reached. After
adjustment, tighten the locknut firmly. Do not
adjust the pedal height with the pushrod pressed.
15 N.m(1.5 kgl m. 11 lbl ft)
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7. Check the brake pedal free play as described below.
Pedal Free Play
4. With the engine off, inspect the play (A) on the
pedal pad (B) by pushing the pedal by hand.
Free Play: 0.4- 3.0 mm {0.016 0.'l18in.)
lf the pedal free play is out of specification, adjust
the brake pedal position switch (C). lf the pedal free
play is insufficient, it may result in brake drag.
Push in the brake oedal oosition switch until its
plunger is fully pressed (threaded end (A)touching
the pad (B) on the pedal arm). Then, turn the switch
45" clockwise to lock it. The gap between the brake
pedal position switch and the pad is automatically
adjusted to 0.4 to 3.0 mm (0.016 0.118 in.) by
locking the switch. Make sure the brake lights go
otf when the pedal is released.
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Parking Brake Check and Adiustment
Check
1. Pull the parking brake lever {A) with 196 N (20 kgf,
44 lbf) of force to fully apply the parking brake. The
parking brake lever should be locked within the
specified number of clicks (B).
Lever locked clicks: 7-8
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2. Adjust the parking brake if the lever clicks are not
within the specification.
Adjustment
1. Release the parking brake lever fully.
Loosen the parking brake adjusting nut, start the
engine, and press the brake pedal several times to
set the self-adjusting brake before adjusting the
parking brake.
Block the front wheels, then raise the rear of the
vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the
proper location (see page 1-8).
Make sure the parking brake arm (A) on the rear
brake caliper contacts the brake caliper pin (B),
NOTE: The parking brake arm will only contact the
brake caliper pin when the parking brake adjusting
nut is loosened.
Remove the rear console {see page 20-57).
Pull the parking brake lever up one click,
7, Tighten the adjusting nut {A} until the parking
brakes drag slightly when the rear wheels are
tu rned.
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Release the parking brake lever fully, and check
that the parking brakes do not drag when the rear
wheels are turned. Readjust if necessary.
Make sure the parking brakes are fully applied
when the parking brake lever is pulled up fully.
Reinstall the rear console.
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Gonventional Brake Components
IBrake Booster Test
Functional Test
1. With the engine stopped, press the brake pedal
several times to deplete the vacuum reservoir, thenpress the pedal hard, and hold itfor 15 seconds. lfthe pedal sinks, either the master cylinder is
bypassing internally, or the brake system (master
cylinder, lines. modulator, or calipers) is leaking.
2. Start the engine with the brake pedal pressed. lf thepedal sinks slightly, the vacuum booster is workingproperly. lf the pedal height does not vary, thebooster or check valve is faulty.
3. With the engine running, press the brake pedal
lightly. lfthe brake pedal sinks more than 1O mm
{3/8 in, ) in 3 minutes, the master cylinder is faulty.A slight change in pedal height when the Ay'C
compressor cycles on and off is normal. (The A,/C
compressor load changes the vacuum available tothe booster.)
Leak Test
1. Press the brake pedal with the engine running, thenstop the engine. lf the pedal height does not vary
while pressed for 30 seconds, the vacuum boosteris OK. lf the pedal rises, the booster is faulty.
2. With the engine stopped, press the brake pedal
several times using normal pressure. When thepedal is first pressed, it should oe row.
On consecutive applications, the pedal height
should gradually rise. lfthe pedal position does notvarv, check the booster check valve.
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3. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (check
valve built-in) (A) at the booster side.
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4.Start the engine, and let it idle. There should bevacuum available. lf no vacuum is available, thecheck valve is not working properly. Repiace thebrake booster vacuum hose and check valve, andrelesI.
Reconnect the brake booster vacuum nose.
Start the engine, and then pinch the brake boostervacuum hose between the check valve and thebooster,
Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait 30 seconds,Press the brake pedal several times using normalpressu re,
When the pedal is first pressed, it should be low.On consecutive applications, the pedal height
should gradually rise.
. lf the pedal position does notvary, replacethe
brake booster.. lf the pedal position varies, replace the brake
booster vacuum hose/check valve assembly.

Doors
Door Glass Adiustment {cont'd)
6. Raise the glass fully, and check for gaps. Check that
the glass (A) contacts the glass run channel (B)
evenrv.
7.Check for water leaks. Run water over the roof and
on the sealing area as shown, and note these items:
. Use a 12 mm (1/2 in.) diameter hose (A).. Adjust the rate of water flow as shown {B).. Do not use a nozzle.. Hold the hose about 300 mm (12 in.) awayfrom
the door (C).
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Attach the plastic cover, and installthe door panel(see page 20-4).
9. Test-drive and check for wind noise.
300 mm {12 in.l
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Door Position Adiustment\
NOTE; Check for equal gaps between the front, rear,
and bottom door edges and the body. Check that the
door and body edges are parallel.
1. Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when
adjusting the door.
2. Adjust at the hinges {A):
. Remove the front inner fender (see page 20-102)
and front fender fairing (see page 20-103).
Loosen the hinge mounting bolts (B) slightly, and
move the door backward or forward, uD or down
as necessary to equalize the gaps.. Place a shop towel (C) on the jack (D) to prevent
damage to the door when adjusting the door.
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3. Check that the door and body edges are parallel. lf
necessary, adjust the door cushions (A) to make the
rear of the door flush with the bodv.
Apply body paint to the hinge mounting bolts and
around the hinges.
Check for water leaks (see step 7 on page 20-12).
Test-drive and check for wind noise.
5.
Door Striker Adjustment
Make sure the door latches securely without slamming
it. lf necessary, adjust the striker (A): The striker nuts
are fixed, but the striker can be adjusted slightly up or
down, and in or out.
1. Loosen the screws (B), rhen insert a shop towel (C)
between the body and striker.
Lightly tlghten the screws.
Wrap the striker with a shop towel, then adjust the
striker by tapping it with a plastic hammer (D). Do
not tap the striker too hard.
Loosen the screws, and remove the shop towel.
Lightly tighten the screws.
Hold the outer handle out, and push the door
against the body to be sure the striker allows a
flush fit, lf the door latches properly, tighten the
screws and recheck.
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6.
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Windshield Replacement (cont'dl
Set the windshield in the opening, and center it.
Make alignment marks (A) across the windshield
and body with a grease pencil at the four points
shown. Be careful not to touch the windshield
where adhesive will be applied.
17. Remove the windshield.
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18. With a sponge, apply a light coat of glass primer
around the edge of the windshield (A) between the
dams (B) and molding {C) as shown, then lightly
wipe it off with gauze or cheesecloth:
. Apply glass primer to the molding.. Do not apply body primer to the windshield, and
do not get body and glass primer sponges mixed
up.. Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
lf you do, the adhesive may not bond to the
windshield properly. causing a leak afterthe
windshield is installed.. Keep water. dust, and abrasive materials away
from the primed surface.
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19. With a sponge, apply a light coat of body primer to
the original adhesive remaining around the
windshield opening flange, Let the body primer dry
for at least 10 minutes:
. Do not apply glass primer to the body, and be
careful not to mix up glass and body primer
sponges.. Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.. l\4ask off the dashboard before paintingthe
flange.
20 mm(0.79 in.l
Before filling a cartridge, cut a "V" in the end of the
nozzle (A) as shown.
20.
12 mm (0.47 in.)
7 mm {0.27 in.)
21. Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air pockets
to ensure continuous delivery. Put the cartridge in a
caulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive (A)
around the edge of the windshield (B) between the
dams (C) and molding (D) as shown. Apply the
adhesive within 30 minutes after applying the glass
primer. Make a slightly thicker bead at each corner.
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Use suction cups to hold the windshield over the
opening, align it with the alignment marks made in
step 16, and set it down on the adhesive. Lightly
push on the windshield until its edges are fully
seated on the adhesive allthe way around. Do not
open or close the doors until the adhesive is dry.
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Rear Window Replacement
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. Wear eye protection while cutting the glass adhesive
with piano wire.. Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.. Do not damage the rear window defogger grid lines
and terminals.
1.Remove these items:
. Hatch lower trim panel (see page 20-53). Hatch spoiler (see page 20-99)
Remove these items:
. High mount brake light {see page 22-821. Rear window wiper motor {see page 22-1461
Disconnect the rear window defogger connectors
(A).
4.lf the old rear window is to be reinstalled, make
alignment marks across the glass and body with a
grease pencrl,
Apply protective tape along the inside and outside
edges of the hatch. Using an awl, make a hole
through the adhesive from inside the vehicle at the
corner portion of the rearwindow. Push the piano
wire through the hole, and wrap each end around a
piece of wood,
6. With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire (A)
back and Jorth in a sawing motion. Hold the piano
wire as close to the rear window (B) as possible to
prevent damage to the hatch, and carefully cut
through the adhesive {C} around the entire rear
Cutting positions:
7. Carefully remove the rear window.
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12. Glue the side upper fasteners (A) andsidelower
fasteners (B) with adhesive tape (3M 5312, or
equivalent)to the hatch as shown.
Fastoner Locations
A>: Fastener, 2 B >: Fastener, 2
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t5.Set the rear window in the opening, and center it.
Align the clips (A) of the rear window with the holes
in the opening flange. Make alignment marks (B)
across the rear window, hatch, and body with a
grease pencil at the four points shown. Be careful
not to touch the rear window where adhesive will
be applied.
14. Remove the rear window.
15. With a sponge, apply a light coat of glass primer
along the edge of the rear window (A), upper
rubber dams (B), and lower rubber dam (C) as
shown, then lightly wipe it off with gauze or
cheesecloth:
. With the printed dots (D) on the rear window as a
guide, apply the glass primer to both side
portions of the rear window.. Do not apply body primer to the rear window,
and do not get hatch and glass primer sponges
mixed up.. Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
lf you do, the adhesive may not bond to the rear
window properly. causing a leak after the rear
window is installed.. Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away
from the primed surface.
.. : Apply glass piimer here.
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Rear Window Replacement (cont'd)
With a sponge, apply a light coat of body primer to
the original adhesive remaining around the rear
window opening flange. Let the body primer dry for
at least 10 minutes;
. Do not apply glass primer to the body, and be
careful not to mix up glass and body primer
sponges.. Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
',,,,,' : Apply body primer he.e.
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2mm{0.08 in.)
17.Before filling a cartridge, cut a "V" in the end ofthe
nozzle {A} as shown.
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7 mm (0.27 in.)
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18. Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air pockets
to ensure continuous delivery. Put the cartridge in a
caulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive (A)
around the edge of the rear window (B) as shown.
With the glass primer (C) you applied in step 15 as
a guide, apply the adhesive to both side portions of
the rear window.
Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after
applying the glass primer. fMake a slightly thicker
bead at each corner.
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