ERS HONDA CIVIC 2003 7.G User Guide

Do the items in parts A, B, C, D, and E as required for mileage/time interval listed.
AReplace engine oillsee page 8-5i. Capacity without lilter change: 4.0 S (4.2 US qt, 3.5 lmp qt)Rotate tires. Follow the pattern shown in the Owner's Manual Checktire information and condition.
BReplace engine oil filter lsee page 8-6). Capacity with filter change: 4.20 (4.4 US qt, 3.7 lmp qt)Inspect front and rear brakes (see page 19 3i.. Check pads and djscs for wear (thickness), damage, and cracks.' Check calipers tor damage, leaks, and tjghtness ot mount bolts.Check parking brake adjustment. Should be Iully applied within 7 to I clicks.Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots {see page 17 5).. Check rack grease and steering linkage.. Check boots for damage and leaking grease. Chack fluid line {or damage and leaks.lnspect suspension components.. Chock bolts fo r tig htness.. Check condition of ball ioint boots lor deterioration and damage.Inspect driveshaft boots. Check boots for cracks and boot bands for tightness (see page 16-3).Insp€ct brake hoses and lines {including ABS). Checkthe mastercylinder, proponioning control valve, and ABS modulator{or damageand leakage.Check all fluid levels and condition ot tluids; check for leaks. lf necessary, add MTF lsee page 13'3), engioe coolant, brake fluid, and
Lwindshield washer fluid.lnspectexhaust system*. Check catalytic converter heatshield, exhaust pipe and mufflerfordamage,leaks, and tightness {soe page 9,8).lnspect {uel lines and connections*. Check for loose connections, cracks and deterioration; retighten loose connoctions and replacedamaged parts (s€e page 11 146).
InsDect and adiust drive belt.. Look for cracks and damage, and inspect auto tensioner (needs no adjustment).Replace the dust and pollen lilter (see page 21 39).. Replacethe dustand pollen filter whenever airf low lrom the heating and cooling system is lessthan normal.
Replace air cleaner element every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) (independent of time).
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According to state and federal regulations, failure to do the maintenance items marked with asterisk( * ) will not void customer's emissionswarranties. However, Honda recommends that all maintsnance service be done at the recommended interval to ensure long term reliability.
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Do the items in parts A, B, C, D, E, F, and G as required for mileage/time interval listed.
Feplace engine oil(see pageS 5). Capacity withoutlilter change:4.0 q (4.2 US qt,3.5lmp qt)
Replace engjne oil filter (see page I 6). Capacity with filter change: 4.2 0 14.4 US qt, 3.7 lmp qt)Insoect front and rear brakes,. Check pads and discsforwearlthickness), damage, andcracks.. Check calipers for damage, leaks, and tightness of mount bolts.Lubricate door locks, latches and hinges with Honda white lithium grease.Rotate tires, if the vehicle has been driven the distance listed. Follow the pattern shown in the Owner's Manual-Check tire inflaron aoocondition,Inspecttie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots (see page 17,5).. Check rack grease and steering linkage.. Check boots for damage and leaking grease.. Checklluid linefordamage and leaks.Inspect suspensron components. Check bolts for tightness.. Check condition of ball joint boots for deterioration and damage.Inspect driveshaft boots. Check boots for cracks and boot bands for tightness (see page 16-3).
Check parking brake adjustment. Should be fully applied within 7 to 9 clicks.Insp€ct brake hoses and lioes. (including ABS). Check the master cylinder, proportioning control valve, and ABS modulator for damageand leakage (see page 19-24).Check all fluid levels and condition ot lluids; check for leaks. lf necessary, add MTF (see page 13 3), engine coolant, brake fluid, andwindshield washer f luid.Inspect exhaust system*. Check catalytic converter heat shield, exhaust pipe and muffler for damage, leaks, and tightness (see page 9 8).Inspect fuel lines and connections*. Check for loose connections, cracks and deterioration; retighten loose connections and replacedamaged pans (seo page 11'146).Check alllights. Checkfunction otallinterior and exterior lights, andthe position ofthe headlights (see page 22-68).Inspect the v€hicle underbody. Check the paint for damage, scratches, stone chippin0, and dents.
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InsDect and adiust drive belt.. Look tor cracks and damage, and inspect auto tensioner {needs no adjustment).Reolace dust and oollen filter.
Replace air cleaner element every 15,000 miles 124,000 km) in dustv condition {independent ol timei otherwise use Normal Conditionsscredule (see page 11-162).
lReplaceaircleanerelementevery30,000miles(48,000km)(independento{timei(seepagell-162).
Replace brake fluid every 3 years (independent oJ mileagei.
Replacethe dust and pollen Iilter every 15,000 miles ifvehicle is driven mostlywhere air has high concentration olsootfrom industryanddiesel powered vehiclesj also replace the dust and pollen filter anytime aarflow is less than ussal (see pags 21-39).
According to state and federal regulations, failure to do the maintenance items marked with asterisk (*) will not void customer's emissionswarranties. However, Honda recommends that all maintenance services be done at the recommended interval to ensure long-term reliability,
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Starting System
Component Location Index
UNDER-DASHFUSE/RELAY BOX
CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCHTest, page 4-6
STARTERStaner Circuit Troubleshoot,ng, page 4 5Solenoid Test, page 4-7Performance Test, page 4-8Replacement, page 4-9Overhaul, page 4 '10
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Starter Replacement
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio.
then write down the frequencies for the radio's
preset buttons.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first,
then disconnect the positive cable.
3. Disconnect the knock sensor connector.
4. Remove the bolt (A) securing the harness bracket,
then remove the intake manifold bracket (B).
A6x1,0mm12 N.m {1.2 kgf.m,8.7 tbt.ft)
8 x 1.25 mm22 N,m 12.2 kgt.m,16 rbf.ftl
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5. Disconnect the starter cable (A)from the B terminal
on the solenoid, then disconnect the BLK,/WHT wire
{B) from the S terminal.
10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m {a.5 kgf.m,33lblft)
8 x 1.25 mm9Nm10.9 kgf.m,7 lbl ft)
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Remove the two bolts holding the starter, then
remove the starter.
lnstall the starter in the reverse order of removal.
Make sure the crimped side of the ring terminal (A)
is facing out.
Connect the positive cable and negative cable to
the batterY.
Start the engine to make sure the starter operates
propeny.
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter
the customer's radio station presets.
Set the clock.
Perform the engine control module (EcM) idle learn
procedure (see page 1 '1- 139 ).
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Starting System
Starter Overhaul (cont'dl
Planetary Gear Inspection
16. Check the planetary gears (A) and ring gear {B).Replace them if they are worn or damaged.
Overrunning Cluich Inspection
17. Slide the overrunning clutch along the shaft.
Replace it if it does not slide smoothly.
18. Rotate the overrunning clutch (A) both ways.
Does it lock in one direction and rotate smoothly inreverse? lf it does not lock in either direction or it
locks in both directions, replace it.
lf the starter drive gear (B) is worn or damaged,
replace the overrunning clutch assembly; the gear
is not available separately.
Check the condition of the flywheel ring gear.
Replace it if the starter drive gear teeth are
oamageo.
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Starter Reassembly
20, Pry back each brush spring with a screwdriver, thenposition the brush about halfway out of its holder,
and release the spring to hold it there.
NOTE: To seatthe new brushes. slip a strip of #5OO
or # 600 sandpaper. with the grit side out, be&veen
the commutator and each brush, and smoothly
rotate the armature. The contact surface of the
brushes will be sanded to the same contour as the
commutator.
21lnstallthe armature in the housing, and installthe
brush holder. Next, pry back each brush spring
again, and push the brush down until it seats
against the commutator, then release the spring
against the end of the brush.
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Install the starter end cover to retain the brush
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lgnition Timing Inspection
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Connect the Honda PGM Tester to the data link
connector (DTC), and check for DTC'S. lf a DTC is
present, diagnose and repair the cause before
inspecting the ignition timing.
Startthe engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (in Neutral) until the radiator fan comes on,
then let it idle.
Check the idle speed (see page 11-138).
Follow the tester's prompts in the "SCS" menu
{see the tester operator's manual),
Connect the timing light to the service loop.
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6. Point the light toward the pointer (A) on the cam
chain case. Check the ignition timing under no load
conditions: headlights, blower fan. rear window
defogger, and air conditioner are not operaling. lf
the ignition timing differs from the specification,
and there are no engine control module {ECM)DTcs,
replace the ECM (see page 11-4)
lgnition Timing:
8"+2" BTDC {RED mark {B)) during idling in neutral
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7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnectthe Honda PGM Tester and thetiming
light.
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lgnition System
lgnition Coil Removal/lnstallation
1. Remove the ignition coil cover (A), then remove the
ignition coils (B).
6x1.0mm
2. Installthe ignition coils in the reverse order of
removal.
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,7.2lbf ftl
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Charging System
Drive Belt Inspection
Check that the auto-tensioner indicator (A) is within the
standard range (B) as shown. lf it is out of the standard
range, replace the drive belt (see page 4-26).
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Drive Belt Replacement
1, Move the auto-tensioner (A) to relieve tension from
the drive belt (B). and remove the drive belt.
2. Installthe new belt in the reverse order of removal.

Charging System
Drive Belt Auto-tensioner Replacement
1. Remove the drive belt (see page 4'26).
2. Remove the idler pulley.
6xl.0mm9.8 N.m(1,0 kgl.m,7.2 tbf.ft)
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3. Remove the tensioner pulley.
x 1.25 mm22 N.m{2.2 kgt m, 16 lbf ft}
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4. Remove the auto-tensioner,
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16lbt.ft)
5. lnstall in the reverse order of removal.
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l\-Alternator Replacement
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,
then write down the frequencies for the radio'spreset buttons,
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first,
then disconnect the positive cable.
3. Remove the front bumper (see page 20-85).
4. Remove the right side headlight (see page 22-79).
5. Remove the reserve tank from the bracket.
6. Remove the drive belt (see page 4-26).
7. Remove the three bolts securing the alternator.
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.n 12.2 kgl.m,
Disconnect the alternator connector (A) and BLK
wire (B) from the alternator.
8 N.m10.8 kgf.m,6lbf.ft)
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Remove the alternator.
Installthe alternator and drive belt in the reverse
order of removal.
Connect the positive cable and negative cable to
the battery.
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter
the customer's radio station presets.
Set the clock.
Perform the engine control module {ECM) idle learn
procedure (see page 11-139).
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