ect HONDA CIVIC 2003 7.G Workshop Manual

Trim Removal/lnstallation - Rear Side Area
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.. Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
'1. To remove the rear side trim panel, remove these items:
. Rear seat cushion and rear seat-back (see page 20-80). Cargo floor mat and cargo area floor (see page 20-52). Rear trim panel {see page20-52)
Remove the trim as shown. On the right side, disconnect the cargo compartment light connector.
Installthe trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
. Replace any damaged clips.. Make sure the cargo compartment light connector is plugged in properly.
.lfthethreadsontherearsidetrimpanel mounting self-tapping ET screws are worn out, use an oversized self-
tapping ET screw (P/N 90137-S1A-Eo1 1) made specifically for this application.. When installing the rear side shelf, slip the rear seat belt through the slit in the trim.' Apply iiquid thread lockto the anchor bolts before reinstallation.. Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the belt.
2.
3.
Fasten€r Locations
A>:Clip,11 B > rClip,2
SELF-TAIscREws5x0.8mm
{0.4 kgf m,3lbf.ft)
REAR BULKHEAOCOVER
TRIM
SIDE SHELF
REAR SEAT SELT
SIDE TRIM PANEL
SEATSTRIKER CAP
FRONT SEAT AELTLOWER ANCHOR BOLT7/16-20UNF32 N.m{3.3 kgf m,24lbt.tt)
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SILL TRIM
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,/ \*JREAR SEAT BELT LOWER \ANCHOF BOLT \7/16-20UNF \32 N m (3.3 kgf m, 24 lbf ft, \LOWERREAR SPEAKER COVERANCHOR CAP
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lnterior Trim
Trim Removal/lnstallation - Cargo Floor Area
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
. When jrying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage'
. Take care notto bend or scratch the trim and panels.
1. To remove the rear trim panel, remove the child seat tether anchor (see page 23-11)'
2. Remove the trim as shown.
3. Installthe trim in the reverse order of removal, and replace any damaged clips'
Fastener Locations
A> : Clip,3 B> :
REAR SEAT-BACK COVER
To rear side trimpanel.
Clip.4
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FLOOR MAT
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CARGO AREA FLO
7
To rear sadetrim panel.
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REAR TBIM PANEL

Trim Removal/lnstallation - Hatch Area
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.. Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
1. Remove the trim in the sequence shown.
. Hatch upper trim panel
. Left hatch side trim. Right hatch side trim. Hatch lower trim panel
2. Installthe trim in the reverse order of removal, and replace any damaged clips.
Fastener Locations
A>;crip,a B>:crip,2 .>,l,l,Jil,l3 o> 3il;1, E>:crip.2
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O HATCH LowER TRrMPANELHATCH LOWER TRIM PANEL
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HATCH UPPER TRIM PANEL
HATCH SIDE TRIM
.D HATCH UPPER TRIM PANEL
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Interior Trim
Headliner RemovaUlnstallation
NOTE:. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap itwith
protective tape to prevent damage.. Take care not to bend and scratch the headliner.. Be careful not to damage the dashboard and other
interior trim.
1. Remove these items:
. A-pillar trim, both sides (see page 20-50). B-pillar uppertrim, both sides (see page 20-50). Hatch weatherstrip, as necessary {see page 20-
92\. C-pillar trim, both sides (see page 20-51). Moonroof switch (see page 22-'112). Spotlights (see page 22-961. Ceiling light (see page 22-96)
Remove the sunvisor {A) and holder {B) from both
srdes.
-1 Remove the caps {C).-2 Remove the screws.-3 Remove the sunvisor from the body and holder.-4 Using a flat-tip screwdriver, push the hook (D),
and turn the holder 90'. then pull it out.
Fastener Locations
> : Screw, 4
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5x0.8mm5 N.m{0.5 kst m.4lbf ft}
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3. From both rear passenger's, remove the caps (A),
and remove the screws, then remove the grab
handles (B).
Fastener Locations
> : Screw, 4
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5x0.8mm4 N.m{0.4 kgf.m, 3 lbf.ft}

4. Remove the headliner.
-1 Remove the socket plug (A).
-2 Remove the remaining door opening trim {B}
from each roof portion.
-3 Detach the clips (C), and release the fasteners
(D) by pulling the front portion ofthe headliner
(E) down.-4 With the help of an assislant, release the clips(F) of the headliner from the moonroof frame
(G), and release the headliner from the clips (H)
by sliding the headliner forward, and lowering
the headliner.-5 Remove the headliner through the passenger's
opening.
Fastener Locations
C>:Clip,3
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5.Install the headliner in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. When reinstalling the headliner through the
passenger's door opening, be careful not to fold
or bend it, Also, be careful not to scratch the
DOOy.. Check that both sides of the headliner are
securely attached to the trim.. Replace any clips that remain in the roof during
removal. Reinstallthe clips back in the headliner
before installation.
F>:Clip,2 H>:Clip,2
Carpet Replacement
SRS components are located in this area. Reviewthe
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:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. Take care not to damage, wrinkle. or twist the carpet.. Be careful not to damage the dashboard or other
interior trim pieces.
1. Remove these items:
. Front seats, both sides (see page 20-111. Driver's dashboard under cover (see page 20-60). Passenger's dashboard Iower cover (see page
20-631. Rear seat cushion (see page 20-80). Kick panels, both sides (see page 20-50). Door silltrim, both sides (see page 20-50). Consoles, front and rear (see page 20-57)
2. Remove the nut (A), and using a hex wrench,
release the clip (B), then remove the footrest (C).
Fastener Locations
Aa:Nut,1 B):Clip,'l
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A6x1.0mm9.8Nm11.0 kgf m,7.2 lbf.ft)
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(cont'd)
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Interior Trim
Carpet Replacement (cont'dl
Using a utility knife, cut the carpet (A) under the
heater areas (B), and cut out the parking brake lever
area (C) as shown, then pull back the carpet.
AB
Remove the clip (A), and release the fasteners (B).
Pull the carpet out from both rear side trim panels
(D), then remove the carpet (C).
Fastener Location
A >: Clip. 1
4.
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5. Installthe carpet in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. Take care notto damage, wrinkle, ortwistthe
carpeL. Make sure the seat harnesses are routed
correctly.. Slip the carpet under the rear side trim panel on
each side properly.. Replace the clip if it's damaged.. Reattach the cut areas under the heater around
the parking brake lever with a wire tie.. When installing new carpet, cut the carpet (A)
under the heater areas (B), and around the
parking brake lever (C). After installing the new
carpet, slip the carpet from the driver's and
passenger's side through the space between the
heater unit and body, and reattach the cut area
{C) around the parking brake lever with wire ties.
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Consoles
Console, Front and Rear Removal/lnstallation
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the front seal,
dashboard, and related parts.
1. Remove the rear console (A).
-1 Slide the front seat forward fully on each side.-2 Remove the screws {B)from the rear portion of
the rear console,-3 Slide the front seat rearward fully on each side.-4 Pullthe front portion of the rear console up to
detach the clips (C) and hooks (D), then release
the rear console from the front console (E).
-5 Starting atthe rear, pullthe rear console up,
then remove it.
Fastener Locations
B >:Screw, 2 C >: Clip, 2
2. Remove the front console (A).
-1 Pull out the dashboard center lower cover {B)
to detach the clips (C).
-2 Dlsconnect the accessory power socket
connector (D).
3 Remove the console box mat (E).
-4 Remove the bolts (F), screws (G), and clips (H).
-5 Gently pull out the front console to release the
hooks (l)and pins (J).
Fastener Locations
C>:Clip,3 F>i Bolt,2 G>:Screw.2 H):Clip,2
..4- 4!-- fF- ,-('E9'/*'*q'J-L}*J\./-d
98Nm(1.0 kgt.m,7.2lbf.ft)
Install the console in the reverse order of removal,
and note these ltems:
. Replace any damaged clips.. Make sure the accessory power socket connector
is plugged in properly.
. Push the clips into place securely.
6x1.0mm
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Dashboard
Instrument Panel Removal/
Installation
NOTE:. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it withprotective tape, and apply protective tape around the
related parts, to prevent damage.. Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
pa rts.
1. Tilt the steering column down.
2. Remove the steering column upper cover {see page
17,9).
Remove the instrument panel (A).
-1 Gently pull out along the bottom to release the
clips (B) and hooks (C).
-2 Gently pull out the upper portion to release the
clips (D) and hooks (E).
Fastener Locations
B >: clip.2 DD,: Clip,2
^*,
4.Installthe panel in the reverse order of removal,
and push the clip and hook portions into place
securery.
Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover
Removal/lnstallation
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and
related Parts.
1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (A).
-1 Turn the lock knob (B) 90".-2 Gently pull out the left side to release the
hooks (C),
-3 Pull out the panelto release the hooks (D).
Installthe cover in the reverse order of removal,
and push the hook portions into place securely.
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Dashboard
Driver's Dashboard Under Cover
Removal/lnstallation
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and
related parts.
1 . Remove the driver's dashboard under cover (A).
-1 Turn the lock knob (B) 90'.-2 Gently pull down the rear edge to release the
clip (C).
-3 Pull the cover away to release it from the clip
{D).
Fastener Locations
C >: Clip. 1
n
Installthe cover in the reverse order of removal,
and push the clip portion into place securely.
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Driver's Pocket Removal/
lnstallation
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
pa ns.
1. Remove the driver's pocket (A)
-1 Remove the driver's dashboard under cover.-2 Remove the screws (B).
-3 From behind the dashboard, push the pocket
back by hand to release the clips (C).
4 Release the hook (D).
Fastener Locations
B ):Screw,2 C>: Clip,2
Installthe pocket in the reverse order of removal,
and push the clip portions into place securely.
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Shift Lever Trim Removal/lnstallation
NOTE:. Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
pa rts.. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the glove box (see page 20-63).
2. Remove the shift knob.
Using a ratchet wrench and an 11 inch extension(A) wrapped with a shop towel (B), carefully insert
the extension through the glove box opening, andpush the shift lever trim (C) from under the trim to
release the clips (D) and hooks (E) of the left side.
Fastener
D>clip,
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Locations
2 E >Hook,2
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4. Pull outthe shift levertrim (A) by hand to release
the remaining cllps (8, C) and hooks (D), and
disconnect the hazard warning switch connector (El,
then remove the trim.
Fastener Locations
B >:Clip, 1C>: Cl;p, 1 D>: Hook,3
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Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and
note these rtems.
. Make sure the hazard warning switch connectot
is plugged in properly.. Push the clip and hook portions into place
securely,
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