replace HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Workshop Manual

Doors
Door Panel Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the door panel andother pa rts.
'1. Remove:
. Inner handle trim (see page 20-14). Mirror mount cover panel (see page 20-24)
2. lf applicable, remove the regulator handle bypulling the clip out with a wire hook.
REGULATOR HANDLE
WIRE HOOK
Remove the armrest pocket, then disconnect thepower window switch connector.
ARMRESTPOCKET
4. Remove the speaker cover, then remove lhe screws.
3.
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COVER
20-16
TRIM PADREMOVER(Commercially
available)Snap-on#A'177, orequivalent1mm{0.04 in.)
5. Release the clips that hold the door panel. Removethe door panel by pulling it upward. Disconnect thespeaker connector.
NOTE: Remove the door panel with as little bendingas possible to avoid creasing or breaking it.
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11.77 in.l
O) CONNECTOR
6. lnstallation is the reverse of the removat oroceoure.
DOOR PANEL

bOuter Handle Replacement
NOTE: Raise the glass fully.
1. Remove:
. Door panel
. Plastic cover (see page 20-14)
2. Pull out the retainer clip.
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CYLINOER PROTECTOR
LOCK CYLINDER
RETAINERCLIP
Remove the bolts, then remove the cylinder protec-
tor, lock cylinder and outer handle.
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6x1.omm ]9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m,1.2tbl,ttl )_, _-_-,/
CYLINDERPROTECTOR
LOCK CYLINOER
CYLINOER ROD
20-17
4. Pull out the outer handle. Pry the outer handle rod
out of its joint using diagonal cutters.
NOTE:
. To ease reassembly, note location @ ot the outer
handle rod on the joint before disconnecting it.
. Take care not to bend the outer handle rod.
. Use a shop towel to protect the opening in the
door.
DIAGONALCUTTERS
SHOPTOWEL
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
EUSHINGReplace.
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Doors
Latch Replacement
NOTE: Raise the glass fully.
1. Remove:
. Door panel (see page 20-16)
. Plastic cover (see page 20-14). Outer handle {see page 20-17}
2. Remove the rod protector.
LATCH
PROTECTOR
20-18
3. Remove the bolts and move the center lower channel.
NOTE: Take care not to bend the inner handle rod
and lock rods.
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CENTER LOWEBCHANNEICBANKHOLDER
Disconnectthe connector,
6x1.0mm8 N.m 10.8 kgt.m,6 tbtft)
Remove the inner handle, then remove the latch
through the hole in the door.
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
5.
6x1.0mm l
ffu 6 N.m {0.6 kef.m,
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LGlass/Regulator Replacement
2.
1.Remove:
. Door panel (see page 20-'16)
. Plastic cover (see page 20-14)
Carefully move the glass until you can see the bolts,
then loosen them. Slide the guide rearward, remove
the glass trom the guide, and carefully pull the
glass out through the window slot.
NOTE: Take care not to drop the glass inside the door.
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6x1.0mm
E 9.8 N.m {1.0 kgtm, Il* 7.2 tbrfil I\3 Loosen ,/
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GUIDE
3. Disconnect the connector, and detach the harness
clip, then remove the regulator through the hole in
the door.
NOTE: Scribe a line around the rear roller guide bolt
to show the original adjustment.
>: Bolt locations
a >,4
6xL0mmI6x1.omm II N.m {0.8 kgt.m,6lbrft ]Loosen. ,/
B >,2
8 N.m (0.8 kgt m, i'-1
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ROLLERREGULATOR
BOLTS
(cont'd)
20-19

Doors
Glass/Regulator Replacement (cont'dl
Grease all the sliding surfaces of the regulator where
shown.
NOTE:
. lf necessary, remove the power window motorfrom the regulator.
. Before removing the power window motor, scribe
a line across the sector gear and regulator.
REGULATOR
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal orocedure.
NOTE: Roll the glass up and down to see if it moves
freely without binding. Also make sure that there isno clearance between the glass and glass run chan-nel when the glass is closed. Adjust the position ofthe glass as necessary.
SECTOR GEAR
20-20
Glass Adjustment
NOTE:
. Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when adjust-
ing the glass.
. Check the weatherstrips and glass run channel for dam-
age or deterioration, and replace them if necessary.
1. Remove:
. Door panel (see pages 20-4, 10, 16). Plastic cover (see pages 20-2,8, 14)
2. Adjust the glass.
4D:
Raise the glass fully.
Loosen the glass mounting bolts (front door)
and regulator mounting bolts.
Push the glass rearward (front door glass) or
iorward (rear door glass).
Tighten the glass mounting bolts (front door)
and regulator mounting bolts.
A >: Gl.3s mounting boltlocations.B >: Regulrtor moutingbolt loc.tions.
Front:
a.
b.
d.
REGULATOR

Mirrors
Mirror Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the mirror. mirror basecover and door.
l Lower the door glass.
2. Carelully pry out the mirror mount cover panel bynano.
Power mirro.:
MIRROR MOUNTCOVEB PANEL
Manual mirror:
Remove the cap, screw and knob, then remove themirror mount cover panel.
MIRROR MOUNT
KNOB
20-24
3. Remove the mirror mounting nuts while supporting
the mirror.
a: Nut locations,3
€)CONNECTOR(Nrirror side)
MIRROR
(Door harnessside)
CONNECTOR
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the connector is connected prop-
erly.

|}Mirror Holder/Cover Replacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protecl your hands.
L Carefully pry out the mirror holder with a flat tip
screwdriver as shown.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Apply grease to the locations indicated by
the arrows.
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To remove the screws,pull the seal away.
PIVOT
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SHOP TOWEL
Rearview Mirror Replacement
1. Remove the rubber damper.
2. Pry the cover off using the end of a flat tip screw-
drivef.
CAUTION: When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver,
wrap it with a shop towel to prgvant damage.
3. Remove the screws, then remove the rearview mir-
ror,
4. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
SCREW5x0.8mmil N.m lo.a kgf.m,3 lbf.ftl
SHOP TOWEL
20-25

Rear Window
Removal
3D:
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
20-36
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

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'
3.
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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)
20-41

Removal
2Oi
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
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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
20-45