Just got my first civic and I'm in love with her. Past owner really hacked her up though, she's running without an air filter at the moment. I tried to find the hatch release in the cabin but the drivers side kick panel is missing, hope someone can tell me what cable to yank. Aside from that I'm fish out of water when it comes to civics, any tips for where I should start reading to get a background would be helpful.

 

Welcome to the forum. Post some pics!

 

Welcome to the forum!

No air filter isn't the biggest of problems, Just put a piece of screen over the hole, or buy a filter. I would recommend an AEM dryflow, assuming you have an aftermarket intake pipe. I haven't had a conventional filter on my intake for the past 8 months with no problems. I have been using window screen.

I would just start pulling cables and see what happens. What is the worst that can happen, something will open? You should be able to pick up a replacement kick panel relatively cheap from a junkyard, or eBay.

Post pics!

 

I'll get some photos during the day tomorrow.Took your advice and just yanked on cables, got the hood open and threw on a makeshift filter, hard to notice the loss at the low end and my mind is at peace. Preciate the welcome y'all.