Honda Civic. Manual — part 372

If either brush is shorter than the service limit, replace the rear housing
assembly.

If the brush length is OK, go to step 18.

Alternator Brush Length

Standard (New): 19.0 mm (0.75 in.)

Service Limit: 5.0 mm (0.2 in.)

Fig. 36: Measuring Length Of Both Brushes With Vernier Caliper
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Rotor Slip Ring Test

18. Check for continuity between the slip rings (A).

If there is continuity, go to step 19.

If there is no continuity, replace the rotor assembly.

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Fig. 37: Checking Continuity Between Slip Rings
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

19. Check for no continuity between each slip ring (A) and the rotor (B) and the

rotor shaft (C).

If there is no continuity, replace the rear housing assembly, and go to step
20.

If there is continuity, replace the rotor assembly.

Alternator Reassembly

20. If you removed the pulley, put the rotor in the drive end housing, then tighten

its locknut to 111 N.m (11.3 kgf-m, 81.7 lbf-ft).

21. Remove any grease or oil from the slip rings.
22. Push the brushes (A) in, then insert a pin or drill bit (B) (about 1.8 mm (0.77

in.) diameter) to hold them there.

Fig. 38: Removing Grease Or Oil From Slip Rings

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Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

23. Heat the rear bearing seat with a heat gun for about 5 minutes (129-140 °F, 50-

60 °C).

24. Put the rear housing assembly (A) and drive end housing/rotor assembly (B)

together, tighten the four through bolts (C), and pull out the pin (D).

Fig. 39: Identifying Heat Rear Bearing Seat With Heat Gun
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

25. After assembling the alternator, turn the pulley by hand to make sure the rotor

turns smoothly and without noise.

26. Install the alternator (see ALTERNATOR REMOVAL AND

INSTALLATION ) and drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ).

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CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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 (see
COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see
PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or service.

1. Remove the passenger's dashboard undercover (see PASSENGER'S

DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

2. Standard M/T model: Lower the shift lever boot (A) to release the hooks (B)

from the boot, then remove the shift knob (C).

Fig. 1: Removing Shift Knob

NOTE:

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

Take care not to scratch the front seat, dashboard, and
related parts.

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