Honda Civic Service Manual: Trunk Lid Torsion Bar Removal and Installation (Except Natural Gas models)
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Removal

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Remove the rear seat-back release lever (A).
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2-door: Disconnect the connector (B).
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The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.
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Remove the trunk lid torsion bars (A) from the torsion
bar center clip (B).
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2-door

4-door

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Remove the trunk lid torsion bars (A) with the torsion
bar assembly tool from both trunk lid hinges.
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Remove the torsion bar center clip (A) from the body.
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Installation
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4-door
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The shapes of the right torsion bar (A) and left
torsion bar (B) are shown. Install the torsion bars
properly.
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Adjust the torsion bars forward or rearward with
the torsion bar assembly tool.
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The torsion bars were installed at the factory
in the normal position as shown.
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Install the torsion bar center clip (A) to the body.
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2-door
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4-door

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Install the trunk lid torsion bars with the torsion bar
assembly tool to both trunk lid hinges.
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NOTE:
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2-door: First install the right torsion
bar (A), then install the left torsion bar
(B).
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4-door: First install the left torsion
bar (C), then install the right torsion
bar (D).
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3.
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Install the trunk lid torsion bars (A) to the torsion
bar center clip (B).
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2-door: Connect the connector (A).
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5.
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Install the rear seat-back release lever (B).
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The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.
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Removal
1.
Trunk Floor Lid (Natural Gas Model)
1.
Remove the tr ...
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Removal
1.
Trunk Lid Trim Panel
1.
For some models: ...
See also:
Honda Civic Owners Manual. Selecting a Child Seat
Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren).
Some have a rigid-type connector while others have a flexible-type connector.
Both
are equally easy to use. Some existing and previously owned child seats can only
be
installed using the seat belt. Whichever typ ...