ect HONDA CIVIC 2003 7.G Workshop Manual

Dashboard
Dashboard Center Panel Removal/lnstallation
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the
related parts, to prevent damage.. Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
parts.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,
the write down the frequencies for the preset
buttons.
Remove these items:
. Driver's dashboard lower cover (see page 20-59)
. Passenger's dashboard lower cover (see page
20-63).. Glove box (see page 20-63).. Shift lever trim {see page 20-61).
From the glove box and driver's dashboard Iower
cover openings, loosen the bolts (A) securing the
center panel (B).
2.
Fastener Locations
A): Bolt, 2x 0.8 mm5Nm
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4. Pull out the center panel (A) to release the clips (B)
and hooks (C), and remove the harness holder (D)
from the bracket (E). Disconnect the audio unit
connector (F), antenna lead (G), heater switch
connector (H) and heater control unit connectors (l).
Fastener Locations
B ): Clip, 8
Installthe panel in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
Make sure each connector is plugged in properly,
and antenna lead is connected properly.
Push the clip portions into place securely.
Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
Do the ECN4/PCt\4 idle learn procedure {see page
1l-139).
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio. then enter
the customer's radio station presets.
Reset the clock.
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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
AI jl
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
):Screw, 7
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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.
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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
removat.
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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.

Driver's side:
7. From under the dash, disconnect the interior wire
harness connector (A), driver's door wire harness
connectors (B), side turn signal light connector (C).
roof antenna connector (D), antenna lead (E). clutch
switch connectors (F), and brake switch connector(G), and disconnect the floor wire harness
connectors (H) and engine compartment wire
harness connectors (l)from the under-dash fuse/
relav box (J).
Middle portion:
8. Disconnect the floor wire harness connectors (A)
and combination subharness connector (B).
Passenger's side:
9. From under the dash, disconnect the dashboard
wire harness connectors (A), EPS subharness
connectors (B), engine compartment wire harness
connectors (C), A,/C subharness connectors (D),
passenger's door wire harness connectors {E), and
side turn signal light connector (F).
10. Detach all of the harness and connector clips.
(cont'd)
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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
B>rBolt.3 C>: Bolt,2 D>: Bolt,2
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{2.2 kgf m, 16lbf.ftl
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
5 N.m {0.5 kgf m,4lbf,ftl
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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Front Seat Removal/lnstallation
For some models: 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 to prevent damage.. Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat
covers.. 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
butlons.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and
wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
Remove the seat track end covers (A) from the back
of both seat tracks.
Outef:
lnner:
3.
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4. Remove the bolts securing the front seat.
Fastener Locations
10 x 1.25 mm
> : Bolt,
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(cont'd)
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Seats
Front Seat Removal/lnstallation (cont'dl
Lift up the front seat, then detach the harness clip(A). and disconnect the seat belt switch connector(B) and seat belt buckle tensioner connector (C). lf
equipped with a side airbag, disconnect the side
airbag connector (D), and on the passenger's seat,
disconnect the OPDS unit connector (E). The
passenger's seat is shown, the driver's seat is
similar except it has no OPDS unit connector.
With the help of an assistant, carefully remove the
front seat th rough the front door opening.
Installthe seat in the reverse order of removal, and
note these rtems:
. l\4ake sure each connector is plugged in properly.
. Apply liquid thread lock to the seat mounting
bolts before reinstallatlon.. 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 (see page
1 1-139).
6.
7.
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