trim HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G User Guide

Rear Window
Removal
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CAUTION:
. Put on gloves to ptotect your hands.. Us€ seat cove6 to avoid damaging any surfaces.. Do not damage the rear window defogger grid lines.. Take carg nol scratch the terr window molding.
'1. To remove the rear window, firsr remove the:. Rear center shelf (see page 20-60). Hatch upper trim, hatch trim panel and hatchside trim (see page 20-63)
2.
. Rear window wiper arm (see page 2O-115). Hatch spoiler (see page 20 101)
Disconnect the rear window defogger connectorfrom each side.
Apply protective tape to the inner edge of the tail_gate.
From inside the hatch, use a knife to cut through therear window adhesive all the way around.
NOTE:
. lf the rear window is to be reinstalled, take carenot to damage the molding.. lf the molding is damaged, replace the rear win_dow and molding as an assembly.
HATCH
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REAR WINOOW
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Upper portioni
TAPE
Side portion:
Lower portion;
Carefully remove the rear window.
NOTE; Check the molding for damage, and replacethe rear window if necessary.
GLASS
ADHESIVE

Rear WindowOuarter Glass
Installation {cont'd)
13. Use suction cups to hold the rear window over theopening. align it with the alignment marks made inslep 6. and set it down on the adhesive. Lightly pushon the rea. window until its edges are fully seatedon the adhesive allthe way around.
NOTE: Do not open or close the doors until the adhe_sive is drv.
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Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a puttyknife or towel.
NOTE: To remove adhesive from a painted surfaceor the rear window. use a soft shop towel damp-ened with alcohol.
Let the adhesive dry for at least one hour. thenspray water over the rear window and check forleaks, Mark the leaking areas, let the rear windowdry, then seal with sealant.
NOTE: Let the car stand for at least four hours afterrear window installation. lf the car has to be usedwithin the first four hours, it must be driven slowly.
Reinstall all remaining removed parts.
NOTE: Advise the customer not to do the followingthings for two to three days:
. Slam the doors with all the windows rolled up.. Tr,vist the body excessively lsuch as when goingin and out of driveways at an angle or drivingover rough, uneven roads).
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15.
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Removal
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CAUTION:
a Pul on gloves to protect your hands.. Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces,
1. To remove the quarter glass, first remove the:. Rear seat-back and rear seat cushion (see page20_80)
. Rear center shelf and rear side shelf lsee page20_60)
. Rear trim panel and side trim panel (see page20_60)
. Upper anchor bolts from the front and rear seatbelts {see pages 20-86. 89). Ouarter trim panel (see page20-60)
2, From inside the car, use a knife to cut through thequarter glass adhesive all the way around.
NOTE:
. lf the clip on the rear edge is broken, the quarterglass can be reinstalled using butyltape (see page20-421.
. Apply protective tape along the edge of the entirequarter glass opening flange.
OUARTERGLASS

Uppcr portion:
Lower oortion:
PROTECTIVETAPE
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ADHESIVE
Pillar portion:
Carefully remove the quarter glass
NOTE: Check the quarter glass trim and clips for
damage, and replace them if necessary'
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AOHESIVE
TAPE
CLIP
lnstallation
1.Using a knife, scrape the old adhesive smooth to a
thickness of about 2 mm (0.08 in.) on the bonding
surtace around the entire quarter glass opening
flange.
NOTE:
. Do not scrape down to the painted surface of the
body; damaged paint will interfere with proper
bonding.
r Remove the rubber dams from the body.
. lf any of the clips are broken, remove them from
the body.
. Mask off surrounding surfaces before applying
pnmer.
Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge damp-
ened in alcohol.
NOTE: Afier cleaning, keep oil, grease and water
from getting on the surface.
lf the quarter glass is to be reinstalled, use a putty
knife to scrape off all traces of old adhesive. then
clean the quaner glass surface with alcohol where
adhesive is to be apPlied.
NOTE: Make sure the bonding surface is kept free
of water, oil and grease.
CAUTION: Avoid setting the quarter glass on its
edges; small chips may later devglop into cracks.
NOTE: Clean rhe shadowed area.
(cont'd)
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Quarter Glass
Installation (cont'd)
4. Glue the upper and lower rubber dams to the insideIace of the quaner glass, as shown, to contain theadhesive during installation.
NOTE: Be careful not to touch the quarter glasswhere adhesive will be applied.>: Alignment marklocationsGLASSUPPERRUBBER DAM
LOWERRUBEER DAM
Install the quarter glass trim on the quarter glass,then glue the upper and lower clips as shown.
NOTE: Be careful not to touch the quarter glasswhere adhesive will be applied.
OUARTERGLASS TRIMOUARTERGLASS
GLASS TRIM
NOTE: Contact the cljps against thequarter glass trim at the areasIndicated by the arrows.
UPPER
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6. lf the old quarter glass is to be reinstalled (and theclip on the rear edge is broken off), apply a lightcoat of primer (3I/ C-100, or equivalent), then applybutyl tape to the quarter glass, as shown. and sealthe body hole with piece of urethane tape.
NOTE:
. Be careful not to touch the quaner glass whereadhesive will be applied,. Do not peel the separator offthe butyltape.
//////// '. 8u'Jt tape tocarions t3M 8628, or equivetenrl' Thickness:3.2 mm lo.t3 in.lWidth: 6.4 mm {0.25 in.)
BUTYL 13 mmTAPE (0.5 in.l
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.. GLASS
UPPERRUEBERDAM

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7. With a sponge, apply a light coat of glass primer to
the inside face of the quarter glass, as shown, then
lightly wipe it off with gauze or cheesecloth.
NOTE:
. Do not apply body primer to the quarter glass,
and do not get body and glass primer sponges
mixed up.
. Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
lf you do, the adhesive may not bond to the quar
ter glass properly, causing a leak after the quar-
ter glass is installed.
. Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away
from the primed surface.
////////l : ^pptv stass primer he.e.
21 mm 15 mm
{0.83 in.) (0.59 in.)
UPPERRUBBERDAM
BUBBEBDAMOUARTER GLASS
15 mm10.59 in.l30 mm(r.2 in.)
)
8. With a sponge, apply a light coat of body primer to
the original adhesive remaining around the quarter
glass opening flange. Let the body primer dry for at
least 10 minutes.
NOTE:
. Do not apply glass primer lo the body, and be
careful not to mix up glass and body primer
sponges.
. Never touch the primed surfaces wilh your hands.
. Mask off the rear side trim panel before painting
the flange.
///////// | apetl body erimer he,e.16 mm{0.63 in.l
Thoroughly mix the adhesive and hardener together
on a glass or metal plate with a pufty knife.
NOTE:
. Clean the plate with a sponge and alcohol before
m rxlng.
. Follow the instructions that came with the adhe-
sive.
Before filling a cartridge, cut the end of the nozzle
as shown.
Cut nozzle end
10 mm (0.39 in.l
(cont'd)
9.
10.
7 mm (0.27 in.)
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Ouarter Glass
Installation (cont'd)
11. Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air pockets
to ensure continuous delivery. put the canridge in acaulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive aroundthe edge of the quarter glass as shown.
NOTE:
. lf the old quarter glass is to be reinstalled, peelthe separator off the butyl tape after applying theadhesive.
. Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after apply_ing the glass primer.
i:.8i".,1/:ADHES,'E
8 rnm(0.31 in.l
OUARIERGLASS TRIM
OUARTERGLASS TFIM
BUTYI.TAPE
OUARTER GLASS
[-4m,^,GLASS \
32 mm{1.3 in.)
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/ drt".GLASS TAPE
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12. Use suction cups to hold the quarter glass over theopening, align the clips, and set it down on the adhe-sive. Lightly push on the quaner glass until its edgesare fully seated on the adhesive all the way around.
NOTE: Do not open or close the doors until theadhesive is drv.
Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a puttyknife or towel.
NOTE: To remove adhesive from a painted surfaceor the quarter glass, wipe with a soft shop toweldampened with alcohol.
Let the adhesive dry for at least one hour, thenspray water over the quarter glass and check forleaks. Mark the leaking areas, let the quarter glass
dry, then seal with sealant.
NOTE: Let the car stand for at least four hours afterquarter glass installation. lf the car has to be usedwithin the first four hours, it must be driven slowly.
Reinstall all remaining removed parts.
NOTE: Advise the customer not to do the followingthings for two to three days:
. Slam the doors with all the windows rolled up.. Twist the body excessively (such as when goingan and out of driveways at an angle or drivingover rough, uneven roads).
15.
14.
CLIP

Removal
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CAUTION:
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
. Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
1. To remove the quarter glass, first remove the:
. Rear seat-back and rear seat cushion (see page
20_81)
o Slde trim panel (see page 20-611
. Rear shelf (see page 20-61)
o Upper anchor bolt from the front seat belt (see
page 20-86)
. Ouarter trim panel (see page 20-6'l)
2. From inside the car. use a knife to cut through the
quarter glass adhesive allthe way around.
NOTE:
. lf the quarter glass is to be reinstalled, take care
not to damage the molding.
. Apply protective tape along the edge ofthe entire
quaner glass oPening flange
D
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GLASS
Upper portion:
ADHESIVE
PROTECTIVETAPE
Rear edge portion:
Pillar portion:
Carefully remove the quarter glass.
NOTE: Check the molding for damage, and replace
it if necessary.
3.
TAPE
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Ouarter Glass
Installation (cont'dl
8. With a sponge, apply a light coat of body primer tothe original adhesive remaining around the quarter
glass opening flange. Let the body primer dry for atleast l0 minutes.
NOTE:
. Do not apply glass primer to the body, and becareful not to mix up glass and body primer
sponges.
. Never louch the primed surfaces with your hands.. Mask off the rear side trim panel before painting
the flange.
///ffi : Appty aoay primer here.
16 mm10.63 in.l
Thoroughly mix the adhesive and hardener togeth-er on a glass or metal plate with a putty knife.
NOTE:
. Clean the plate with a sponge and alcohol beforemixing.
. Follow the instructions that came with the adhe-sive.
Before filling a cartridge, cut the end of the nozzle
as shown.
Cul nozzle end
10 mrn (0.39 in.)
9.
10.
20-4A
7 mm 10.27 in.)
l'1. Pack adhesive into the canridge without air pockets
to ensure continuous delivery. Put the cartrige in a
caulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive around
the edge of the quarter glass as shown.
NOTE:
. lf the old quarter glass is to be reinstalled, peel
the separator off the butyl tape after applying theadhesive.
. Peel the separator off the adhesive tape afterapplying the adhesive.
. Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after applying the glass primer.
12mm 11
lo.tt tn.l I l:ADHESIVE
8mm{0.31 in.)
CLIP
MOLDING

Moonroof
Motor, Drain Tube and Frame Replacement
CAUTION:
. Put on gloves to protecl your hands.
. Be careful not to damage the seats, dashboard and other interior trim.
'1. Remove the headliner {see page 20-64).
2. Disconnect the motor connector and glass position switch connector.
NOTE: When removing the motor, detach the connector from the frame, remove the bolts and nuts, then remove the
motor.
3. Remove the glass {see page 20-52).
4. Disconnect the drain tubes, and detach the ceiling light harness.
5. Remove the frame mounting bolts.
NOTE;
. An assistant is helpful when removing the bolts.
. Remove the front bolts last.
6. Detach the rear hooks by moving the frame forward, then remove the frame.
BOLT6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgt m,7.2 tht.hl
6x1.0mm9.8 N m (1.0 kgl.m, 7.2 lbtft)
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Interior
Component Location Index
SRS comDonents are located jn the parts areas marked with an asterisk (*). Review the SRS component locations, precau
tions, and procedures in the SRS section {24) before performing repairs or service.
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CENTER PILLARUPPER TRIM{see page 20 591
FRONT PILLARTRIM{see pages 20 59,60,61)
REAR PILLARTRIM
TRUNKTRIM(see page 20-62)
SEATSIDE TRIM{see page 20-59)
{see page 20 59}
CENTER PILLARLOWER TRIM PANEL(see page 20-59)
REAR ROOF TRIM(see page 20-65)
:
OUARTERTRIM PANEL
{see page 20'61)
HEADLINERReplacement, Page 20'64
*OASHBOARO
Component Removal/lnstallation,page 20 68
REARlsee page 20 59)
REAR TRIM PANEL
lsee page 20-62)
Removal, page 20-70
*CARPET
Replacement, page 20 66
PANELReplacement, page 20-67
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REAR SIDESHEI-F(see page 20-60)
OUARTERTRIM PANEL(see page 20-60)SIDE TRIM PANEL(see page 20-6'l)
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HATCHSIDE TRIM(see pase 20 63)
REAR ROOF TRIM(see page 20 65)REAR ROOFTFIM(see page 20'65)HATCHUPPERTRIMlsee page 20 63)
CENTERSHELFlsee page 20 60)
REARPANELlsee page 20 60)
SIDE TRIM{see page 20 60)REARPANEL(see page 20 62)
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HATCHTRIM PANEL(see page 20-63)
SIDE TRIMPANEL(see page 20-60)
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