Front HONDA CIVIC 2003 7.G Workshop Manual

Doors
Door Glass Adiustment {cont'd)
6. Raise the glass fully, and check for gaps. Check that
the glass (A) contacts the glass run channel (B)
evenrv.
7.Check for water leaks. Run water over the roof and
on the sealing area as shown, and note these items:
. Use a 12 mm (1/2 in.) diameter hose (A).. Adjust the rate of water flow as shown {B).. Do not use a nozzle.. Hold the hose about 300 mm (12 in.) awayfrom
the door (C).
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Attach the plastic cover, and installthe door panel(see page 20-4).
9. Test-drive and check for wind noise.
300 mm {12 in.l
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Door Position Adiustment\
NOTE; Check for equal gaps between the front, rear,
and bottom door edges and the body. Check that the
door and body edges are parallel.
1. Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when
adjusting the door.
2. Adjust at the hinges {A):
. Remove the front inner fender (see page 20-102)
and front fender fairing (see page 20-103).
Loosen the hinge mounting bolts (B) slightly, and
move the door backward or forward, uD or down
as necessary to equalize the gaps.. Place a shop towel (C) on the jack (D) to prevent
damage to the door when adjusting the door.
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Glass
Component Location Index (cont'd)
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Windshield Replacement
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands,. Wear eye protection while cutting the glass adhesive
with piano wire.. Use seat covers to avoid damaging the seats.
1. Remove these items:
. Rearview mirror (see page 20-16). Windshield wiper arms (see page 22-145)
2. Pull up the side trim (A) to release the clips (B) from
the retainers (C), and pull the trim rearward to
release it from the cliD (D) then remove the trim
from each side of the windshield.
4.
Remove the cowl covers (see page 20-95).
Remove the molding (A) from the upper edge of the
windshield (B). lf necessary, cut the molding with a
utility knife.
lf the old windshield is to be reinstalled, make
alignment marks across the glass and body with a
grease pencil.
Pull down the front portion of the headliner (see
page 20-54). Take care not to bend the headliner
excessively, or you may crease or break it.
Apply protective tape along the edge of the
dashboard and body. Using an awl, make a hole
through the rubber dam, adhesive. and dashboard
seal from inside the vehicle at the corner ponion ot
the windshield. Push a piece of piano wire through
the hole, and wrap each end around a piece of
wood.
(cont'd)
7.
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19. Use suction cups to hold the rear window over the
opening. align it with the alignment marks you
made in step '13, and set it down on the adhesive.
Lightly push on the rear window until its edges are
fully seated on the adhesive all the way around. Do
not open or close the doors until the adhesive is dry.
20. Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty
knife or towel. To remove adhesive from a painted
surface or the rear window, use a soft shop towel
dampened with alcohol.
21. Let the adhesive dry for at least 'l hour,thenspray
water over the rear window and check for leaks.
Mark the leaking areas, let the rear window dry,
then seal with sealant. Let the vehicle stand for at
least 4 hours after rear window installation, lf the
vehicle has to be used within the first 4 hours, it
must be driven slowly.
22. Reinstallall remaining removed parts.
NOTE: Advise the customer not to do the following
things for 2 to 3 days:
. Slam the doors with all the windows rolled up.. Twist the body excessively (such as when going
in and out of driveways at an angle or driving
over rough, uneven roads).
Ouarter Glass Replacement
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. Wear eye protection while cufting the glass adhesive
with piano wire,. Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
1. Remove the C-pillar trim (see page 20-51).
lf necessary, remove the rear side trim panel (see
page 20-51 ) and B-pillar upper trim (see page 20-
50).
2. Remove the front seal {A) from the front edge of the
glass (B). lf necessary, cut the seal with a utility
knife.
(cont'd)
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Glass
Ouarter Glass Replacement (cont'dl
First glue the front seal (A) with adhesive tape {31\4
4213, or equivalent). and glue the rubber dam (B)
with adhesive tape (NITTO 501M, or equivalent) to
the inslde face of the quarter glass (C) as shown.
Before installing the front seal and rubber dam,
apply primer (3M N-200, or equivalent)to the inside
tace of the glass. then glue the seal on:
. Be sure the front seal lines upwiththe bottom
and front edges of the glass.. Be careful not to touch the glass where adhesive
will be aoolied.
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45 mm{1.77 in.}
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'13. With a sponge, apply a light coat of glass primer
along the edge of the rubber dam (A) and front seal(B) as shown, then lightly wipe it off with gauze or
cheesecloth:
With the printed dots (C) on the quarter glass (D)
as a guide, apply the glass primer to the upper
and lower corner ponions of the quarter glass.
Do not apply body primer to the quaner glass,
and do not get body and glass primer sponges
mrxed up.
Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
lf you do, the adhesive may not bond to the
quarter glass properly, causing a leak after the
quarter glass is inslalled.
Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away
from the primed surface.
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Glass Height Adjustment
The roof panel (A) should be even with the glass
weatherstrip (B). to within 2*0.5/ 1 mm (0.08+0.02l
0.04 in.) all the way around. lf not, make the following
adjustment:
B
2 + 0.5/ 1mm{0.08 + 0.02/-0.0i1 in.}
2.
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Remove the bracket cover from each side.
Loosen the nuts {A), and installthe shims (B)
between the glass frame (C) and glass bracket (D)
on each side.
Shim ihickness: Front and rear max. 2 mm 10.08 in.l
Forward
A6x1.0mmI N.m (0.9 kgf.m,7 lbt.ft)
3. lf necessary, repeat on the opposite side.
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Glass Replacement
'LClose the glass fully.
Slide the sunshade allthe way back.
Remove the screws (A), then remove both bracket
covers (B). Remove the nuts (C) and shims {D) from
both glass brackets (E).
Fastengr Locations
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6x1.0mm9 N.m {0.9 kgf.m, 7 lbf.ft}
4. Remove the glass {A) by lifting it up. Do not
damage the roof panel.
5. Install the glass in the reverse order of the removal,
and adjust the glass height alignment.
6. Check for water leaks. Use free-flowing water from
a hose without a nozzle. Do not use high-pressure
water.
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20-37

Moonroof
Sunshade Replacement
1.Remove the drain channel.
Slide the sunshade (A) until you can see both
sunshade slider spacers (B).
Fastener Locations
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3. Remove the screws, then remove both spacers.
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4. While lifting the front portion ofthe sunshade (A),
move the sunshade forward until you can see both
sunshade rear hooks (B). Do not damage the
sunshade and hooks.
Fastener Locations
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5. Remove the screws, then remove both hooks.
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6. Remove the sunshade (A),
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7.Remove both front sunshade base sliders (A) and
both rear sunshade base sliders (B)
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Installthe sunshade in the reverse order of removal,
and check the glass height adjustment (see page
20-37 ).
Check for water leaks. Let the water run freely from
a hose without a nozzle. Do not use a high-pressure
spray.
1.
Motor Replacement
Remove the headliner (see page 20-54).
Put on gloves to protect your hands. Disconnecl the
connector (A), and remove the bolts, then remove
the motor (B).
Fastener Locations
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Installthe motor in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. lvlake surethe connector is plugged in properly.
. Check the motor operation.
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6. To remove a front drain valve (A)from the body,
remove the kick panel, left or right (see page 20-50).
Tie a string to the end of the drain tube, then pull
the front drain tube (B) down out of the front pillar.
To remove a rear drain valve (A) from the cargo
compartment, remove the rear side trim panel (see
page 20-51).Detach the clips (B), then remove the
drain tube (C),
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8. Installthe frame and drain tube in the reverse order
of removal, and note these items:
. Before installing the frame, clear the drain tubes
and drain valves using compressed air.. Check the frame seal.. Clean the surface ofthe frame.. When installing the frame, first attach the rear
hooks into the body holes.. Make sure the connectors are plugged in
properly.
. When connecting the drain tube, slide it overthe
frame nozzle at least 10 mm (0.39 in.)..Installthetubeclip(A) on the drain tube (B) as
shown.
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Check for water leaks. Let the water run freely from
a hose without a nozzle. Do not use a high-pressure
spray.
9.
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Interior Trim
Trim Removal/lnstallation - Door Area
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.. Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
1. Remove the trim as shown. To remove the door silltrim and B-pillar upper trim, remove the rear side trim panelas necessary (see page 20-51).
2. Installthe trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
. Replace any damaged clips.. Apply liquid thread lock to the anchor bolts before reinstallatior,.. Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the belts.
Fastener Locations
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KICK PANEL
REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL
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