seat HONDA CIVIC 2003 7.G Repair Manual

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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Seats
Component Location Index
REAR SEATRemoval/lnstallation, page 20-80Seat-back Latch Replacement,page 20-81Seat-back Striker Replacement,page 20-81Seat'back Cover Replacement,page 20-82Seat Cushion Cover Replacement,page 20-84
FRONT SEATRemoval/lnstallation, page 20-i 1Disassembly/Reassembly-Driver's, page 20 73Disassembly/Reassembly-Passenger's, page 20-74Seat Cover Replacement, page 20-75
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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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Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly - Driver's
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:. Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers,. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver. wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.' Apply multipurpose greasetothe moving portion of the seattrack.. To preventwrinkles in the seat cushion cover, stretch the material evenlyoverthe pad.
Release the seat cushioncover from the cushionframe spring.
SEAT-BACK
RECLINE COVER
RECLINE KNOB
10 x 'l.25 mm47 N.m {4.8 kgf.m,35 rbt.ft)
WIRE TIE
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Seats
Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly - Passenger's
For some models: SRS components are located in this area. Reviewthe SRS component locations (see page 23-'13)
and the precautions and procedures (see page 23-14) before doing repairs or service.
NOTE;. Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage
. Apply multipu rpose grease to the moving portion of the seat track
. To Drevent wrinkles in the seat cushion cover, stretch the material evenly over the pad.
. lvlake sure the rear seat access cable is connected properly on each side
. Replace any damaged clips, and replace the wire ties with new ones
SIDE AIRBAGHARNESS
Release the seat cushioncover from the cushionframe spring.
10 x 1.25 mm47 N.m (4.8 kgf.m,3s rbf.ft)
SEAT"BACK
HANGER SPRING
OPDS HARNESS
CENTEB COVER
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WIRE TIE
SEAT CUSHIONFRAME/SEATTRACKS
/REAR SEATACC€SS CABLE
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*r(".o, /- IACCESSKNOB ,/ /
/HooK
SLIDE LEVER
,/CLIP
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RECLINE KNOB
RECLINE COVER

Front Seat Cover Replacement
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:. Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat
covers,. On the passenger's seat with side airbag, do not
touch the OPDS sensor in the seat-back pad, and keep
it away from oil. Oil can corrode the sensor causing it
to fail.. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Seat-back Cover
Remove the front seat isee page 20-71).
With side airbag: From under the seat cushion,
detach the side airbag connector clip (A), and on
the passenger's seat, detach the OPDS unit
connector clip (B). Release the hook springs (C)
from the seat cushion frame spring {D), then pull
the guide cover (E) back, and remove the wire ties
(F). The passenger's seat is shown, the driver's seat
is svmmetrical except it has no OPDS unit
connector.
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2.
3.Fold the seat-back forward.
Release the hooks (A), and unzip the seat-back
cover (B).4.
(cont'd)
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8.Using a flat-tip screwdriver wrapped with
protective tape, insert it into the hook portions
(seven places) ofthe headrest rear trim iA) from the
headrest front trim side. Prv up the hooks (B) to
release the labs (C) of the headrest front trim (Di
while pulling the headrest front trim forward, and
remove the tflm.
D
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10.
9. Unzip the headrest portion of the seat-back cover
(A), then remove the zipper iB), and remove the
cover.
A
installthe cover in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. Fit all the hooks of the headrest front trim into the
holes in the headrest rear trim, then push on the
headrest trim until the hooks snap into place.
. To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat back
cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly
over the pad before securing the clips, hooks,
and hook springs.. Make sure the side airbag harness, OPDS
harness {passenger's seat). and rear seat access
cable (passenger's seati are routed properly.
. lf necessary, reinitialize the OPDS control unit
(see page 23-124).
(cont'd)
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Seats
Front Seat Cover Replacement {cont'd)
Seat Cushion Cover
1. Remove the front seat (see page 20,71).
2. Remove these items from the front seat:
. Recline cover, driver's seat (see page 20-73)passenger's seat {see page 20-7 4l. Front seat belt buckle {see step 4 on page 23-6)
3. From underthe seat cushion, detach the side
airbag connector clip, and on the passenger's seat,detach the OPDS unit connector clip. Release the
hook springs from the seat cushion frame spring,
then pull the guide cover back, and remove the
wire ties.
4. Release the hooks (A).
Inside:
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Outside:
Release the seat-back cover (A)from the cushion
frame spring (B), and release the hooks (C) from
under the seat cushion.