Honda Civic Service Manual: Carpet Removal and Installation (4-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 anchor cover (A).

2.

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

3.

Remove the lower anchor bolt (A).

4.

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

1.

Prepare a sheet of cardboard which is 2-2.5 mm (0.08-0.098 in) thick.

NOTE: If there is no suitable cardboard, put some seats of thin paper together until they will be required thick.

2.

Make a jig (A) from the prepared cardboard (B).

3.

Slide the front seat forward fully.

4.

Slowly insert the jig (A) into holes (B) in the back of the lap connector cover (C) to release the sublatch spring (D). Be sure the jig is inserted vertically.

5.

Leave the jig (A) set in the lap connector cover (B) to keep the sublatch spring (C) open. Carefully insert the tip of a small screwdriver (D) into the hole in the lap connector cover, and unlock the lap connector by pushing in on the screwdriver.

6.

Remove the jig (A).

7.

While pulling the front seat belt (B) upward, remove the screwdriver (C). As soon as you remove the screwdriver from the lap connector (D), the anchor connector will come off the lap connector.

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.

Driver's side: Remove the cap (A) from the front door sill trim (B).

2.

Driver's side: Remove the opener lock cylinder (C).

3.

Driver's side: Remove the screw (A).

4.

Remove both front door sill trims (A).

1.

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

2.

Remove both kick panels (B).

1.

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

2.

While pulling up the seat cushion, remove the rear door sill trim (D).

3.

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

1.

Remove front door opening seal (A) as needed.

2.

Repeat on the opposite side.

1.

Remove the rear door opening seal (A) as needed.

2.

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

1.

Slide the front seat forward fully.

2.

'13 Model (driver's side): Remove the B-pillar lower cover (A).

3.

Remove the B-pillar lower trim (A).

4.

'12 Model: The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

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.

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

2.

For some models: 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 the harness clips (B).

3.

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

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.

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

7.

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

8.

Install the HVAC bracket (A).

1.

For some models: Install the upper clip (A) to the stud bolt (B).

2.

For some models: 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 the B-pillar lower trim (A).

2.

12 model: The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

3.

13 model (driver's side): Install the B-pillar lower cover (A).

1.

Install the rear door opening seal (A).

2.

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

1.

Install front door opening seal (A).

2.

Repeat on the opposite side.

1.

While pulling up the rear seat cushion (A), install the rear door sill trim (B).

2.

Push down the seat cushion, then install the hook (C) to the rear seat cushion clip (D).

3.

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

1.

Install both kick panels (A).

2.

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

1.

Install both front door sill trims (A).

2.

Driver's side: Install the screw (A).

3.

Driver's side: Install the opener lock cylinder (A).

4.

Driver's side: Install the cap (B) to the front door sill trim (C).

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.

Install the front seat belt lower anchor (A) to the front seat belt lap connector (B).

1.

Install the lower anchor bolt (A).

2.

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

3.

Install the anchor cover (A).

4.

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

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.