Civic HX Coupe L4-1668cc 1.7L SOHC (VTEC-E) MFI (2001)
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2.
Replace the trunk lid latch:
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Refer to page 20-157 of the 2001-04 Civic Service Manual.
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In ISIS, use the keyword LID LATCH, and select Trunk Lid Latch Replacement from the list.
3.
Check the trunk operation:
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If the trunk opens and closes smoothly, return the vehicle to the customer.
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If the trunk lid is still difficult to close, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE D.
REPAIR PROCEDURE D
1.
Disconnect the trunk lid opener cable from the trunk lid latch. Check the cable operation:
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Refer to page 20-157 of the 2001-04 Civic Service Manual.
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In ISIS, use the keyword LID LATCH, and select Trunk Lid Latch Replacement from the list.
2.
Check that there is no friction or binding of the cable by holding the outside casing and pulling back and forth on the inner cable:
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If the cable is difficult to move or binds, go to step 3.
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If the cable operates smoothly, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE E.
3.
Replace the trunk lid opener cable:
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Refer to page 20-151 of the 2001-04 Civic Service Manual.
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In ISIS, use the keyword LID OPEN, and select Trunk Lid Opener/Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable Replacement from the list.
4.
Check the trunk operation:
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If the trunk opens and closes smoothly, return the vehicle to the customer.
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If the trunk lid is still difficult to close, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE E.
REPAIR PROCEDURE E
1.
Look at the back of the lock cylinder while you turn the key from lock to unlock.
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Refer to page 20-158 of the 2001-04 Civic Service Manual.
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In ISIS, use the keyword LID LOCK, and select Trunk Lid Lock Cylinder Replacement from the list.
2.
Check the operation of the trunk lid lock cylinder:
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If the lock cylinder is difficult to turn or binds, go to step 3.
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If the lock cylinder operates properly, and the trunk lid is still difficult to close, refer to the appropriate body repair manual, and check for
body inaccuracies.
3.
Replace the lock cylinder, and re-key the cylinder to the customer's original key; on 2-door Civics, replace the lock cylinder and the lock cylinder
rod:
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Refer to page 20-158 of the 2001-04 Civic Service Manual.
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In ISIS, use the keyword LID LOCK, and select Trunk Lid Lock Cylinder Replacement from the list.
4.
Check the trunk operation, and return the vehicle to the customer.
