Honda Civic Service Manual: Carpet Removal and Installation (2-door A/T)

1.

Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).

2.

Disconnect and isolate the negative cable with the battery sensor (A) from the battery.

NOTE:

3.

Disconnect the positive cable (D) from the battery.

4.

Wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

1.

Remove the lower anchor cap (A).

2.

Remove the lower anchor bolt (B).

1.

Remove both seat track end covers (A).

2.

The driver's seat is shown; repeat on the passenger's seat.

3.

Remove the seat mounting bolts (A).

4.

The driver's seat is shown; repeat on the passenger's seat.

5.

Disconnect the connectors (A).

6.

Detach the harness clips (B).

7.

The driver's seat is shown; repeat on the passenger's seat.

8.

With the help of an assistant, carefully remove both front seats through the front door opening.

1.

Remove the bolt (A) securing the rear seat cushion (B).

2.

While pushing down the rear seat cushion (A), pull the seat hook handles (B) to release the hooks (C).

3.

Remove the rear seat cushion.

1.

Remove the cap (A).

2.

Remove the opener lock cylinder (B).

3.

Remove the screw (A).

4.

Remove the front door sill trim (A).

1.

Remove the front door sill trim (A).

1.

Pull out both front door opening seals (A) as needed.

2.

Remove both kick panels (B).

1.

Detach the clips (A).

2.

Remove the center console panel (A).

3.

For some models: Disconnect the connector(s) (B).

1.

Remove the cup holder panel assembly (A).

1.

Remove the bolts (A).

2.

Disconnect the connector (B).

3.

Remove the console box mat (A).

4.

Remove the bolts (B).

5.

Disconnect the connector (A).

6.

Remove the center console (A).

1.

Remove the steering joint cover (A).

1.

Remove the lower clip (A) from the stud bolt (B) with a 6 mm hex socket wrench.

2.

Remove the upper clip (C) from the stud bolt (D) with a flat-tip screwdriver, then remove the footrest (E).

1.

Remove the HVAC bracket (A).

2.

Disconnect the connectors (A), and detach the harness clips (B).

3.

Detach the harness clips (A).

4.

Detach the clips (A).

5.

Release the hook and loop fastener (B).

6.

Cut the carpet (C) in the area (D) as shown.

7.

Pull out the seat harnesses (E), then remove the carpet.

8.

If necessary, remove the floor mat holder (A).

1.

If necessary, install the floor mat holder (A).

2.

When installing the new carpet, cut the carpet in the area (A) as shown.

3.

Pass the seat harnesses (B), then install the carpet (C).

4.

Install the hook and loop fastener (D).

5.

Install the clips (E).

6.

Install the harness clips (A).

7.

Connect the connectors (A), and install the harness clips (B).

8.

Install the HVAC bracket (A).

1.

Install the upper clip (A) to the stud bolt (B).

2.

Install the lower clip (C) to the stud bolt (D), then install the footrest (E).

1.

Install the steering joint cover (A) in the sequence shown.

1.

Install the center console (A).

2.

Connect the connector (A).

3.

Install the bolts (A).

4.

Install the console box mat (B).

5.

Connect the connector (A).

6.

Install the bolts (B).

1.

Install the cup holder panel assembly (A).

1.

For some models: Connect the connector(s) (A).

2.

Install the center console panel (B).

3.

Install the clips (A).

1.

Install both kick panels (A).

2.

Install both front door opening seals (B) as needed.

1.

Install the front door sill trim (A).

1.

Install the front door sill trim (A).

2.

Install the screw (A).

3.

Install the opener lock cylinder (A).

4.

Install the cap (B).

1.

Install the hooks (A) to the rear seat cushion clips (B).

2.

Install the bolt (A) securing the rear seat cushion (B).

1.

With the help of an assistant, carefully install both front seats through the front door opening.

2.

Install the harness clips (A).

3.

Connect the connectors (B).

4.

The driver's seat is shown; repeat on the passenger's seat.

5.

Install the seat mounting bolts (A).

NOTE: Tighten the bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown.

6.

The driver's seat is shown; repeat on the passenger's seat.

7.

Install both seat track end covers (A).

8.

The driver's seat is shown; repeat on the passenger's seat.

1.

Assemble the washer, the collar, and the bushing on the lower anchor bolt as shown.

NOTE: Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the lower anchor bolt before reinstallation.

2.

Install the lower anchor bolt (A).

3.

Install the lower anchor cap (B).

NOTE: If the battery performs abnormally, test the battery.

1.

Clean the battery terminals.

2.

Connect the positive cable (A) to the battery.

NOTE: Always connect the positive side first.

3.

Connect the negative cable and the battery sensor (B) to the battery.

NOTE: To protect the battery sensor connector (C) from damage, do not hold it when installing the negative terminal.

4.

Apply multipurpose grease to the terminals to prevent corrosion.