Honda Civic Service Manual: Brake Pedal and Brake Pedal Position Switch Adjustment

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Remove the steering joint cover (A).
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For some models: Remove the lower clip (A) from the stud bolt
(B) with a 6 mm hex socket wrench.
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For some models: Remove the upper clip (C) from the stud bolt
(D) with a flat-tip screwdriver, then remove the footrest (E).
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Front Seat Belt Lower Anchor Bolt - 2-Door |
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Remove the lower anchor cap (A).
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Remove the lower anchor bolt (B).
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Front Door Sill Trim - 2-Door |
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Remove the opener lock cylinder (B).
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Remove the front door sill trim (A).
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Front Door Sill Trim - 4-Door |
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Remove the opener lock cylinder (B).
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4.
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Remove the front door sill trim (A).
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Pull out the front door opening seal (A) as needed.
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Remove the kick panel (B).
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Brake Pedal Height - Inspection |
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M/T

A/T

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Pull back the carpet, and find the cutout (A) in the insulation.
Measure the pedal height (B) from the left side middle of the pedal
pad (C) to the floor (D) without the insulation.
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Standard pedal height:
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M/T:
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Except Si:
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149-159 mm (5.87-6.26 in)
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Si:
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151-161 mm (5.94-6.34 in)
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A/T:
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147-157 mm (5.79-6.18 in)
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If the pedal height is not as specified, adjust the pedal height.
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Brake Pedal - Adjustment |
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Turn the brake pedal position switch (A) 45 ° counterclockwise,
and pull it back until it is no longer touching the brake pedal.
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Loosen the pushrod locknut (A), and screw the pushrod (B) in
or out with pliers until the standard pedal height from the floor
is reached. After adjustment, tighten the locknut firmly. Do not
adjust the pedal height with the pushrod pressed.
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Brake Pedal Position Switch - Adjustment |
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Lift up on the brake pedal by hand. Push in the brake pedal position
switch until its plunger is fully pressed (threaded end (A) touching
the pad (B) on the pedal arm). Turn the switch 45 ° clockwise to
lock it. The gap between the brake pedal position switch and the
pad is automatically adjusted to 0.7 mm (0.028 in) by locking the
switch. Make sure the brake lights go off when the pedal is released.
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Brake Pedal Free Play - Check |
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Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
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Inspect the free play (A) at the brake pedal pad (B) by pushing
the brake pedal by hand. If the brake pedal free play is out of
specification, adjust the brake pedal position switch (C). If the
brake pedal free play is insufficient, it may result in brake drag.
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Free play: 1-5 mm (0.04-0.20 in)
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Install the kick panel (A).
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Install the front door opening seal (B).
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Front Door Sill Trim - 4-Door |
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Install the front door sill trim (A).
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Install the screw (A).
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Install the opener lock cylinder (A).
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Front Door Sill Trim - 2-Door |
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Install the front door sill trim (A).
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Install the screw (A).
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Install the opener lock cylinder (A).
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Front Seat Belt Lower Anchor Bolt - 2-Door |
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Assemble the washer, the collar, and the bushing on the lower
anchor bolt as shown.
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NOTE: Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the lower anchor
bolt before reinstallation.
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7/1s-2om-min
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Install the lower anchor bolt (A).
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Install the lower anchor cap (B).
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For some models: Install the upper clip (A) to the stud bolt
(B).
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For some models: Install the lower clip (C) to the stud bolt
(D), then install the footrest (E).
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Install the steering joint cover (A) in the sequence shown.
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4101B1
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Steering Joint Cover
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Remove the steering joint cover (A).
2.
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