Dashboard removal HONDA CIVIC 2003 7.G User Guide

Passenger's Dashboard Lower
Cover Removal/lnstallation
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and
related parts.
1. Remove the passenger's dashboard lower cover(A).
-1 Gently pull down the rear edge to release the
ctips (B).
-2 Pull the cover away to release the pins (C)from
the holders (D).
Fastener Locations
B >: Clip,3
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Install the under cover in the reverse order of
removal, and push the clip ponions into place
securety.
Glove Box Removal/lnstallation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations (see page 23-13) and theprecautions and procedures (see page 23 14) in the SRS
section before performing repairs or service.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and
related pa rts.
1. Remove the passenger's dashboard lower cover.
2. While holding the glove box (A), remove the glove
box stop (B) on each side.
Fastener Localions
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Remove the bolts, then remove the glove box.
lnstallthe glove box in the reverse order of
removal.
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Dashboard
Dashboard Side Vent RemovaU
Installation
NOTE:. Take care not to scratch the dashboard.. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the dashboard (see page 20-66).
2. Remove the steering hanger beam from the
dashboard (see page 20-68).
3. Remove the screws, then remove the air duct (A)
from the dashboard (B).
Fastener Locations
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4.Remove the screws, lhen remove the slde vent (A).
Fastener Locations
):Screw,4
5. lnstallthe side vent in the reverse order of removal.
20-64
Beverage Holder Removal/
lnstallation
NOTE:. Take care not to scratch the dashboard,. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the dashboard (see page 20-66).
2. Remove the screws, then remove the beverage
holder (A).
Fastener Locations
):Screw.2
Installthe beverage holder in the reverse order
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Driver's Tray Removal/lnstallation
NOTE:. Take care not to scratch the dashboard.. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the dashboard (see page 20-66).
2. Remove the beverage holder (see page 20-64).
3. Remove the screws, then remove the driver's tray(A).
Fastener Locations
):Screw.3
4, lnstall the tray in the reverse order of removal.
Passenger's Tray Removal/
Installation
NOTE:. Take care not to scratch the dashboard.. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Remove the dashboard (see page 20-66),
Remove the steering hanger beam from the
dashboard (see page 20-68).
Remove the air duct (see step 3 on page 20-64).
Remove the screws, then remove the passenger's
tray (A).
Fastener Locations
):Screw, 8
5. lnstall the trav in the reverse order of removal.
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Dashboard
Dashboard Removal/lnstallation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations (see page 23-13) and the
precautions and procedures (see page 23-14) in the SRS
section before performing repairs or service.
NOTE:. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the
related parts to prevent damage.. Have an assistant help you when removing and
installing the dashboa rd.. Take care not to scratch the dashboard, body, and
other related parts.
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,
then write down the frequencies for the preset
buttons.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and
wait at least three minutes before beginning work.
Remove these items:
. Driver's dashboard lower cover (see page 20-59). Driver's dashboard under cover (see page 20-60). Passenger's dashboard lower cover (see page
20-63). Glove box (see page 20-63). Consoles, front and rear (see page 20-57). Shift lever trim {see page 20-61). Center panel (see page 20-62). Kick panels, both sides (see page 20-50). A-pillar trim. both sides (see page 20-50). Steering column (see page 17-9)
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4. From the center panel opening, remove the screws,
then remove the center bracket (A).
Fastener Locations
):Screw,2
Remove the sh ift lever (see page 13-51).
From outside of the passenger's door, gently pull
out along the edge of the dashboard side cover (A)
to release the hooks (B), then release the upper
hook (C), to remove the cover.

Dashboard
Dashboard Removal/lnstallation
(cont'd)
11. From outside the driver's door, remove the caps (A),
then remove the bolts (8, C, D), and lift up on the
dashboard (E) to release it from the guide pins
(F. G) on the body.
Fastener Locations
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Carefully remove the dashboard through the front
door opening.
lnstall the dashboard in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
. Make sure the dashboard fits onto the guide pins
correctly.. Apply liquid thread lock to the dashboard
mounting bolts of the middle portion before
reinstallation.. Before tightening the bolts, make sure each wire
harness and control cables are not pinched.
. Make sure the connectors are plugged in
properly, and the antenna lead is connected
propeny.. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter
the customer's radio station presets.
. Reset the clock.. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure isee page
1 '1-139).
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Steering Hanger Beam
Replacement
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1, Remove the dashboard (see page 20-66).
2. Remove these items from the dashboard:
. lnstrument panel (see page 20-59). Driver's pocket (see page 20-60). Gauge assembly (see page 22-64). Passenger's airbag (see page 23-'l 14)
Remove the screws, then remove the glove box
striker (A).
Fastenea Locations
):Screw,4
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4. Remove the bolts (A) and screws (B) securing the
dashboard (C) and steering hanger beam (D), and
disconnect the power mirror switch connector (E)
and cruise control main switch connector (F).
Separate the dashboard and steering hanger beam.
Faslener Locations
A>rBolt,4 B>:Screw,9
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5. Installthe beam in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. N4ake sure the dashboard wire harness (G) is notpinched.
. Make sure the connectors are plugged in
properly.
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Evaporator Temperature Sensor
Replacement
1.Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see
page 20-59) and the under cover (see page 20-60).
Remove the under-dash fuse/relay box (see page
22-491.
Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the
evaporator temperature sensor (B), then remove
the connector clip (C). Remove the self-tapping
screw, and carefully pull out the evaporator
temperature.
4. Install the sensor in the reverse order of removal,
Evaporator Temperature Sensor
Test
l. Dip the sensor in ice water, and measure the
resistance between its terminals
EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
2.
3.
Terminal side ol male terminals
Then pour hot water on the sensor, and check {or a
change in resistance.
Compare the resistance readings with the
specifications shown in the graph; the resistance
should be within the specifications
RESISTANCEk9
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32050 68 86 'F
10 20 30'c
TEMPERATURE
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Dust and Pollen Filter Replacement
The dust and pollen filters should be replaced every
30,000 miles (48.000 km) or 24 months whichever
comes first. Replace the filters more often if the air flow
is less than usual.
1. Open the glove box. Remove both glove box stops,
then let the glove box hang down (see page 20 63).
2. Remove the filter lid (A)from the blower unit, then
pull out the first dust and pollen filter (B). Slide the
second filter to the left, and pull it out.
Remove the filter {A) from the housing (B), and
replace the filter.
4. Install the filters in the reverse order of removal.
Blower Unit Removal and
lnstallation
For some models: SRS components are located in this
area. Review the SRS component locations (see page
23-13) and precautions and procedures (see page 23-14)
in the SRS section before performing repairs or service.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,
then write down the frequencies for the preset
buttons.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait 3
minutes before beginning worK.
3. Remove the right kick panel (see page 20-50),
passenger's dashboard lower cover, and the glove
box {see page 20-63).
4. Cut the plastic cross brace in the glove box opening
with diagonal cutters in the area shown. Remove
and discard the plastic cross brace,
Cut heare.
{cont'd)
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Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box
Removal and Installation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations {see page 23-13) andprecautions and procedures (see page 23-14) in the SRS
section before performing repairs or service.
Removal
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,
then write down the frequencies for the radio's
preset buttons.
2. Disconnectthe battery negative cable, then
disconnect the positive cable, and wait at least
three minutes.
3. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see
page 20-59).
4. Disconnect the connectors from the fuse side of the
under-dash fuse/relay box.
5. Remove the mounting bolt, and slide the under-
dash fuse/relay box (A) down from the bracket {B).
6. Disconnect the back side from connectors from the
back of the under-dash fuse/relay box, and remove
the fuse/relay box.
NOTE:The SRS connector is a spring-loaded lock
type (see page 23-1 1).
lnstallation
1. Installthe under-dash fuse/relay box in the reverse
order of removal and connect all connectors to the
under-dash fuse/relay box.
2. Installthe driver's dashboard lower cover.
3. Connect both the negative cable and positive cable
to the battery.
4. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter
the customer's radio station presets.
5. Confirm that all systems work properly,
6. Do the engine control module (ECM) idle learn
procedure (see page 11-139).
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Audio System
Audio Unit Removal/lnstallation
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. Take care not to scratch the dashboard and relatedpa rts.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,
then write down the frequencies for the radio's
preset buttons.
2. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see
page 20-59).
3. Remove the two mounting bolts, then pull out the
center panel (A).
4.Disconnect the audio connector (B) and antenna
lead (C), heater control panel connectors (D) and
HAVC push switch assembly (E), then remove the
center panel.
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7.
Remove the heater control panel (see page 21 38).
Remove the four mounting bolts and the audio unit
from the radio brackets.
Installthe audio unit in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
. Make sure the audio unit and A/C connectors areplugged in properly, and the antenna lead is
connected properly.. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter
the customer's radio station presets.
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