view 49 HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Owner's Guide

Windshield
Removal
CAUTION:
. Put on gloves to plotest your h8nds.
. Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
1. To remove the windshield, first remove the:. Rearview mirror (see page 20-25)
. Sunvisors and holders (see page 20-64)
. Front pillar trim (see pages 20-59, 60, 61)
! Windshield wiper arms and cowl cover (see page
20-1131
Peel off the molding, and remove the glass brack-
ers.
NOTE: When molding removal is difficult, cut the
molding with a knife.
WINDSHIELO
3. Pull down the front of the headliner (see page 20-
64).
CAUTION: Take care not to bend the headlinet
excsssively.
MOLDING
20-24
4. Apply protective tape along the edge of the dash
board and body as shown. Using an awl, make a
hole through the rubber dam and adhesive from
inside the car. Push the piano wire through the
hole, and wrap each end around a piece of wood-
PIANO WIREPROTECTIVE
UPPERRUBBER| '1"
DAM
WINDSHIELO
AOHESIVE
RUBBERDAM
With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire
back and forth in a sawing motion, and carefully cut
through the rubber dam and adhesive around the
entire windshield.
CAUTION: Hold the piano wile as close to ihe wind-
shield as possible to prevent damage to the body
and dashboard.
WINDSHIELD
6. Carefully remove the windshield.

3
11.Thoroughly mix the adhesive and hardener together
on a glass or metal plate with a putty knife.
NOTE:
. Clean the plate with a sponge and alcohol before
mixing.
. Follow the instructions that come with the adhe-
stve.
Before filling a cartridge. cut the end of the nozzle
as shown.
Cut nozzle end
tu
10 mm 10.39 in.)
7 mm (0.27 in.l
13. Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air pockets
to ensure continuous delivery. Put the cartridge in a
caulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive around
the edge of the windshield as shown.
NOTE: Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after
applying the glass primer.
12 mm (0.47 in.)
l_Z oo*.t,ut
8 mm 10.31 in.l
UPPERRUBBERDAM
Make a slightly thickerbead at each corner.
5mm(0.2 in )='+
A\uloto^o. -.\
/wWINDSHIELD
LOWEBRUBBERDAM
lmm10.04 in.l
FASTENER
LOWERRUBBERDAM
)
MOLDING
WINDSHIELD
20-31
15.
16.
14. Use suction cups to hold the windshield over the
opening, align it with the alignment marks made in
step 7, and set it down on the adhesive. Lightly
push on the windshield until its edge is fully seated
on the adhesive all the way around.
NOTE: Do not open or close the doors until adhesive
ri vI Y ALTGNMENT MARK
Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty
knife or towel.
NOTE: To remove adhesive from a painted surface or
the windshield, wipe with a soft shop towel dampened
with alcohol.
Let the adhesive dry for at least one hour, then spray
water over the windshield and check for leaks. Mark
the leaking areas, let the windshield dry, then seal
with sealant.
NOTE:
. Let the car stand for at least four hours after wind-
shield installation. lf the car has to be used within
the first four hours, it must be driven slowly.
. Keep the windshield dry for the first hour after
installation.
. Check that the ends of the side molding are set
under the cowl cover.
Reinstall all remaining removed parts.
NOTE:
. Install the rearview mirror rubber damper after
the adhesive has dried thoroughl',.
. Advise the customer not to do the following things
for two to three 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).
't7.

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.
2Dl3Dl4Dl
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
3D:
REAR SIDESHEI-F(see page 20-60)
OUARTERTRIM PANEL(see page 20-60)SIDE TRIM PANEL(see page 20-6'l)
2Dl
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)
1
HATCHTRIM PANEL(see page 20-63)
SIDE TRIMPANEL(see page 20-60)
20-54

Headliner
Replacement
CAUTION: When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver,
wrap it with proioctiva tap€ to prevsnt damage.
NOTE:
. Take care not to bend and scratch the headliner.
. Be careful not to damage the dashboard and other
interior trim.
'1. Remove:
4D:
. Front pillar trim (both sides. see page 20-59)
. Center pillar lower trim panel (both sides, see page
20 59)
Upper anchor bolt from the front seat belt (both
sides, see page 20-85)
Center pillar outer trim and center pillar upper trim
(both sides, see page 20-59)
Ceiling light (see section 23)
Rearview mirror (see page 20-25)
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3D:
. Front pillar trim (both sides, see page 20-60)
. Right rear seat-back and rear seat cushion (see
page 20-80)
. Rear center shelf (see page 20-60)
. Rear side shelf and side trim panel (right side,
see page 20-60)
. Upper anchor bolts from the front and rear seat
belts (right side. see pages 20-86, 89)
. Ouarter trim panel (right side, see page 20-60)
. Ceiling light (see section 23)
. Rearview mirror (see page 20-25)
2Dl
. Front pillar trim (both sides, see page 20-51)
. Right rear seat-back and rear seat cushion (see
page 20-81)
Side trim panel (right side, see page 20-61)
Upper anchor bolt from the front seat belt (right
side, see page 20-86)
Ouarter trim panel (right side, see page 20-6'l)
Ceiling light (see section 23)
Rearview mirror (see page 20-25)
20-64
2. Remove the sunvisor and holder from each side.
>: Screw locations,4
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3. Remove the grab handles and coat hanger.
scREws
ACCESSLto
COAT HANGERBRACKET
ACCESSLIDCOAT HANGERt2D/3DlSCBEW
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Carpet
Replacement
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations, precautions, and procedures in the
SRS section {24} before performing repairs or service.
1. Remove:
. Front seat (see page 2O-7 4l
. Rear seat cushion (see pages 20 79, 80, 81)
o Kick panel (see pages 20-59, 60, 61)
o Center pillar lowertrim panel i4D, see page 20-59)
. Front seat belt iower anchor (2Dl3D, see page 20-
86)
. Side trim (see pages 20-59, 60,61)
o Front and rear consoles
. Console panel
Remove the SRS unit covers.
Cut areas @ and @ in the carpet, then pull it back as
snown.
>: Clip locations,2
2.
3.
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LEFT SRSUNIT COVER
20-66
4. Remove the tootrest and parking brake lever mount-
ing bolts, and detach the clips, then remove the car
pet.
>:Clip localions,
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2D l3D l4D:
3 >: Bolt locationsA>.2 A>,2
3 l6x10mm
e2 Y 9.8 N.m r1.o kgr'm,
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5.
2D I3D:
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Take care not to damage. wrinkle or twist the car-
pet.
. Make sure the wire harnesses are routed correctly.
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
. Slip the carpet under the seat side trim (4D) or
side trim panel (2Dl3D) on each side properly.
. Reattach the cut areas @ and @ in the carpet
with wire ties.
FOOTREST
SIOE TBIM

Dashboard
Component RemovaUlnstallation
CAUTION: When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver,
wrap it with protoctivo tape, and apply protective tape
around tho r6lat6d parts, to prevent damag6.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and relatedpans.
Instrument Danel removal:
1.Lower the steering column.
Remove the screws, and detach the clips, then care-
fully remove the instrument panel.
3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
>: Clip locations, 2
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>: Screw locations,2
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PANEL
20-68
Driver's dashboard lower cover and knee bolster removal:
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations, precautions. and procedures in the
SRS section (24) before performing repairs or service.
'1. Remove the screws, and detach the clips, then
remove the driver's dashboard lower cover. lf
equipped with power mirrors and moonroof, discon-
nect the connectors.
>: Screw, boh loc.tionsA>.3B>,2
_-rri I /a_6x1.0mm*\Y @{[) s 8 N'm tt o rst'm,
_-_- J _ \J- 7 2_rbtftl -_
>: Clip locationsA>.2 B >, 1
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DRIVER'S DASHBOARDLOWER COVER
Remove the bolts, then remove the knee bolster.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

Dashboard
Gomponent Removal/lnstallation
(cont'd)
Center panel removal:
1. Remove:
. Center dashboard lower cover (see page 20-69)
. Radio {see section 23)
2. Remove the rear window defogger switch and haz-
ard warning switch, then disconnect the connectors.
>: Screw locations, 5 >: Clip locationsA>,4 B>,3
fii*-)
CENTERPANEI.
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W
IHAZARDWARNINGswlTcH
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F.IZvl
IIREARwtNoowOEFOGGERswtrcH
MtxCONTNOLCABLE
3. Disconnect the air mix control cable, and remove the
screws, then pull out the center panel.
4. Disconnect the connectors from the heater control
u nit.
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the connectors are connected properly.
. Adjust the air mix control cable (see section 21).
20-70
Removal
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section (24) before preforming repairs or ser-
vice.
NOTE:
. An assistant is helpful when removing and installing
the dashboard.
. Take care not to scratch the dashboard, body and
related parts.
1. Remove:
o Front and rear consoles (see page 20-67)
. Console panel (see page 2O 67),
. Driver's dashboard lower cover and knee bolster(see page 20-68)
. Glove box (see page 20-69)
. Center dashboard lower cover (see page 20-69i
2. Lower the steering column (see section 17).
@ To avoid accidental deplovment and
possible injury, always disconnect the driver's
airbag connector belore lowering the steering col-
umn lsee section 241.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the steering column,
wrap it with a shop towel.
3. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness connectors,
remove the nuts, then move the under-dash fuse/
relay box. Disconnect the antenna lead and moon-
roof relay connectors.
DASHBOARD cltPs
CONNECTORS(for some models)
MOONROOFRELAY
ANTENNALEAO
FRAME
SRS MAINHARNESS
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf m,7.2lbt.ltl
DATACONNECTOR WIRE HARNESSDetach. CONNECTORS

Wiper Arms/Washer Nozzles
Adjustment
Windshield wiper/Washer:
1. Adjust the wiper arms so that their park positions
match the illustration.
View trom tront to rear
WINDSHIELDWIPER ARMS
2. By inserting a tack and moving it as necessary,
adjust the washer nozzles so that they aim at posi-
tions A, A', B, and B'shown in the illustration.
NOTE: The fiuid jets should hit within a 50 mm (2 0
in.) radius around each of points A, A', B, and B'.
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A'x..
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Distance
M;r.";-lll
from center
lrne
from black
ceramrc eoge
A and A'400 mm (15.7 in.)255 mm (10.0 in.)
B and B'115 mm (4.5 in.)322 mm \12.7 in.)
Rear Window wiper/Washer (3Dl:
1. Adjust the rear window wiper arm so that its park
position matches the illustration.
View trom raar to front
CERAMICEDGE
By inserting a tack and moving it as necessary,
adjust the washer nozzle so that it aims at position
C as shown in the illustration.
NOTE: The fluid jet should hit within a 50 mm (2.0
in,) radius around point C.
REAR WINOOWWIPER ARM
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lllustrated Index
'96 - 98 Models
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS
section {24) before performing repairs or service.
BLOWER UNITReplacement, page 21-37Overhaul, page 21-38
HEATER UNITBeplacement, page 21-39Overhaul, page 21-41BLOWERRESISTOBTest,
CONTROL MOTORTest, page 21-48Replacement, page 21'48
a/c swtTcH{wirh A/c)
MOO€MOTORTest, page 21 47Replacement, page 21'47
AIR MIX CONTROL CABLEAdjustment, page 2'1-44Replacement, page 21'43
HEATER FANswtTcHTest, page 2l'49
MODEHEATER CONTBOLPANELswrTcHEsTest, page 21 50Rgplacement, page 2'l-42Overhaul, page 21-43
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLEVERAdiustment, page 21 44
Detroster-aqtivated A/C System
Turning the defroster on activates the A,/C and sets the air flow mode to FRESH. lt is possible to turn the A,/C off or to
change the air flow to RECIRCULATE by pressing the A/C bunon or the FRESH/RECIRCULATE button.
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'99 - 00 Models
SRS components are located in this area, Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS
section (24) betore perfoming repairs or service.
HEATER UNITReplacement, page 21'39
Overhaul, page 21-41
BLOWEB UNITReplacement, page 21-37Overhaul, page 21 38
HEATER FANswtTcH
RECIRCULATIONCONTROL MOTORTest, page 21-48Beplacement, page 21-48
AIR MIX CONTROL MOTOBTest, page 21-46Replacement, page 21 46
BLOWERTest, page 21-49
POWER TRANSISTORTest, page 21 50
HIGH RELAY
MODE CONTROLDIALHEATER VALVE CABLEAdjustment, page 21 45TEMPERATURE CONTROLDIALAdjustment, page 21-45
REAR WINDOWDEFOGGERswtrcHSee section 23MODEMOTORTest, page 21 47Replacement, page 2 l-47A/C SWTTCH
lwith A/cl
CONTROL SWITCH
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