Honda Civic. Manual — part 796

INTERIOR LIGHT SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT

WITH MOONROOF

1. Remove the front individual map lights (see FRONT INDIVIDUAL MAP

LIGHT TEST/REPLACEMENT ).

2. Disconnect the moonroof switch 10P connector (A) and map light 3P

connector (B).

Fig. 10: Identifying Moonroof Switch 10P Connector And Map Light 3P
Connector
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. Remove the moonroof switch (C).
4. At the moonroof switch 10P connector, check for continuity between the No. 1

and No. 8 terminals.

There should be continuity when the interior light switch is in the DOOR
position.

There should be no continuity when the interior light switch is in the OFF
position.

NOTE:

The interior light switch is built into the moonroof switch,
and it switches the front individual map lights between the
OFF and DOOR positions.

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5. If the continuity check is not as specified, replace the illumination bulb (D) or

the switch.

6. Install the switch and light in the reverse order of removal.

AMBIENT LIGHT REPLACEMENT

2-DOOR WITH MOONROOF

1. Remove the front individual map lights (see FRONT INDIVIDUAL MAP

LIGHT TEST/REPLACEMENT ).

2. Disconnect the moonroof switch 10P connector (A) and map light 3P

connector (B).

Fig. 11: Identifying Moonroof Switch 10P Connector And Map Light 3P
Connector
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. Remove the moonroof switch (C).
4. Install the switch and light in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

The ambient light is built into the moonroof switch.

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Interior Trim - Civic GX

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX

Fig. 1: Identifying Interior Trim Component Location

NOTE:

Refer to the INTERIOR TRIM (EXCEPT HYBRID) article for
additional information that is not shown in this article.

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TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SHELF AREA

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-
424-6857

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and
the precautions and procedures, refer to the SRS (SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM) (EXCEPT HYBRID) article before doing repairs or
service.

1. Remove these items:

Rear seat cushion (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

Rear seat-back (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

Rear door opening seal, as needed, refer to the REAR DOOR SILL
AREA - 4-DOOR

C-pillar trim, both sides, refer to the C-PILLAR TRIM - 4-DOOR

Trunk front trim panel and trunk partition (see TRIM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK AREA )

2. From the trunk compartment, disconnect the high mount brake light connector

(A).

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Take care not to bend or scratch the rear shelf and trim.

Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to
avoid damage when prying components.

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