Remove dashboard HONDA CIVIC 2003 7.G Owner's Manual

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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Heating and Air Conditioning
Heater Unit/Core Replacement (cont'd)
8. Remove the dashboard {see page 20-66).
9. Disconnectthe connectors (A) from the blower
motor, the recirculation control motor, the mode
control motor, and the power transistor, then
remove the wire harness clips (B) and the
connector (C). Remove the self-tapping screws and
the bracket (D).
Disconnect the connectors (A) from the evaporator
temperature sensor and the air mix control motor,
then remove the wire harness clips (B) and the
connector (C). Remove the self-tapping screw and
the cover (D). Disconnect the heater valve cable (E).
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11. Remove the mounting bolts, the mounting nuts,
and the heater unit.
Remove the self-tapping screws and the expansion
valve cover (A). Carefully pull out the evaporator
core (B) so you don't bend the inlet and outlet pipes.
Remove the grommet (C), then remove the self-
tapping screws and the flange cover (D). Bemove
the self-tapping screws and the pipe cover (E), then
carefully pull out the heater core (F) so you don't
bend the inlet and outlet oioes.
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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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lgnition Switch
Test
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations (see page 23-13) andprecautions and procedures {see page 23-'l4) in the SRS
section before performing repairs or service.
1, Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover {seepage 20-59).
2. Disconnect the 5P connector from the under-dash
fuse/relay box.
WHT/RED
Wire side offemale terminals
BLK/WHTBLK/YEL
BLK/RED
Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
Terminal
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WHT/RED(ACC)
BLK/WHT YEL(BAT) flGl)
BLK/REDtrc2t
BLK/WHT(sr)
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III (START)
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lf the continuity checks do not agree with the table,
replace the steering lock assembly (see page'17-121.
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Exterior Lights
Daytime Running Lights Control Unit Input Test - Canada
The DRL indicator light in the gauge assembly will come on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (ll) with the
headlight switch off and the parking brake se1. lt should go off when you turn on the headlight switch and release the
parking brake. lf it comes on at any other time, do the control unit input test.
NOTE: When the daytime running lights are on, the high beam indicator will glow at half its normal intensity.
1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see page 20-60).
2, Disconnectthe l4Pconnector(A) from thedaytime running lightscontrol unit(B).
RED/BLUGNN/BLKRED/BLUGRN/BLKGRN/ORN
BLU/RED RED/YEL YEL/RED
Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
. lf the terminals are bent, loose orcorroded, repairthem as necessary, and recheckthe system.
' lf the terminals look OK, go to step 4.
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Exterior Lights
4.
5.
Combination Light Switch Test/Replacement
1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see page 20-60).
2. Remove the steering column covers (see page 17-9).
3, Disconnectthe l6Pconnector(A) f rom the combination light switch (B).
Remove the tlvo screws, then slide out the combination light switch.
Inspect the connector terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
. lf the terminals are bent, loose or co rroded, repa ir them as necessa ry, a nd recheck the system..lftheterminalslookOK,checkforcontinuitybetweentheterminalsineachswitchpositionaccordingtothe
tables.- lf the continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
Light switch:
Telmint
Position451213
Headlight switch
OFF
LOWo--
HIGHo--
Passing switch
OFF
ONo-
Turn signalswitch:
Terminal
Position21011
LEFT----o
NEUTRAL
RIGHTo--
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Entry Light Control System
Control Unit Input Test
1. Before testing, trou bleshoot the m u ltiplex control system (see page22-172).
2. Remove the dashboard lower cover.
3. Disconnect the under-dash fuse/relay box connectors.
NOTE: All connectors are wire side of female terminals.
UNDER.DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX CONNECTOR K Il7PI
UNDEB-DASIJ FUSE/RELAY BOX CONNECTOR O {,I2PI
UNDEB.DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX CONNECTOR P {18PI
GRN LT GRN/REO
UNOER.DASH FUSE/REI"AY BOX CONNECTOB X I8PI
1,/134578
8ED/WHT WHT/BLK
UNDER.DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX CONNECTOR Y {13PI
Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
. lf the terminals are bent, loose orcorroded, repairthem as necessary, and recheck the system.. lf the terminals look OK, go to step 5.
GRN/RED
3456),/18.
YEL/RED
4.
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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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Horns
1.
3.
Horn Test/Replacement
Remove the front bumper {see page 20-85).
Disconnect the 1P connector (B), and remove thehorn (A).
Test the horn by connecting battery power to the
terminal (A) and ground to the bracket (B). The horn
should sound.
4. lf it fails to sound, replace it.
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1.
Horn Switch Test
Remove the steering column covers (see page '17-
9).
Disconnecl the dashboard wire harness B 5P
connector (A) from the cable reel (B).
Using a jumper wire . connect the dashboard wire
harness B 5P connector (A) No. 2 terminal to bodyground .
. lf the horns sound, goto step 4.. lf the horns do notsound, checkthese items:- Horn relay- No.7 (15A)fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay
box- Horns (see page 22-122).- An open in the wire
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