rear HONDA CIVIC 1997 6.G Workshop Manual

Rear Bumper
Replacement
CAUTION: Put on gloveslo protect your hands.
NOTE:
. An assistant is helpful when removing the rear bumper.
. Take care not to scratch the rear bumper and body.
. 2D and 4D shown here;3D removal procedures are the same as 4D.
>: Screw, boll locationsA>,2 B>,4>: Clip locations, 7
Installation is the reverse of the removal Drocedure.
NOTE:
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
. Make sure the rear bumper engages the side clip on each side securely.
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REAR BUMPER BEAM
REAR BUMPER
20-95

Trunk Lid
Adjustment
NOTE; Before adjusting the trunk lid, loosen each bolt slightly.
1. Adjust the trunk lid hinges right and left, as well as fore and aft, by using the elongated holes'
2. Turn the trunk lid edge cushions, as necessary, to make the trunk lid fit flush with the body at the rear and side edges.
3. Adiust the fit between the trunk lid and the trunk lid opening by moving the striker'
4. After adjustment, tighten each bolt securely
TRUNK LIO EDGE
CUSHION
TRUNK LID
NOTE: Take care notto hit the rear windowwhen loosening thebolts.
NOTE: Move the striker right or left until it's centered in
the trunk lid latch as shown.
TRUNK LIO
9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m,7 .2lbl.ltlSTRIKER
20-97

Hatch
Adjustment
NOTE:
. Before adjusting the hatch, loosen each bolt and nut slightly.
a The suDport struts should be removed.
. To adjust, remove both hatch sidetrim (see page 20-63) and the rear roof trim (see page 20-65).
1. Adjust the hatch hinges right and left, as well as fore and aft. by using the elongated holes
2. Turn the hatch edge cushions, as necessary, to make the hatch fit flush with the body at each side.
3. Adjust the hatch fit to the hatch opening by moving the striker.
4. After adiustment, tighten each bolt and nut securely.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,
HATCHEDGE CUSHION
HATCHHINGERearward
HAEDGECUSHION
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N.m (2.2 kgf.m,tbf.ftl
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38Nm(3.9kgfm,2.8 rbf.ft)
NOTE: Move the striker right or left until it's centered in
the hatch latch. as shown.
HATCHHINGESTRIKER
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HATCHEDGECUSHION
9.8 N.m 11.0 kst.m,7.2 tbf.ft)HATCHLATCH
20-98
6x1.0mm

Hatch Spoiler
Removal
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the hatch and body
1. Remove the hatch upper trim (see page 20-63)
2. Remove the nuts, and detach the clip, then lift the
hatch spoiler uP.
a: Nut locations, 4
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GROMMET
HIGH MOUNT BRAKELIGHT CONNECTOR
Disconnect the high mount brake light connector and
rear window washer tube, then remove the hatch
spoiler.
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4. lf necessary. remove the spoiler trim from the spoiler
frame.
NOTE: The hatch spoiler trim for Canada produced
cars cannot be disassembled.
>: Clip locations
A>,4
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5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure'
NOTEi
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
a Make sure the connector and washer tube are
connected ProPerlY.
20-101

Door and Side Moldings
Replacement
CAUTION: When prying with a flat-tip scr6wdrivgr, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damags'
NOTE;
. To remove the front side molding, remove the inner fender (see page 20-106)'
. To remove the door moiding, remove the door panel (see pages 20-4, 10, 16) and plastic cover.
. To removethe rearside molding, remove the side trim panel (see pages 20-60,611'
. Take care not to bend the door moldings.
. Before reassembling, clean the door bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol'
. After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water from getting on the surface'
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
4D:
FRONT DOORAdhesive areas.
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REAR SIDEMOLOING
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(cont'dl
20-103
MOLDING
>: Clip locations
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Door and Side Moldings
Replacement (cont'dl
Door molding removal:
The following materials and tools are required to repairthe door moldings.
NOTE: Followthe manufacturer's instructions.
Materials: (Reference)
. Stripe remover
3M 08907
Stripe adhesive remover
3M 08908
Adhesive tape
3M Super Automotive Attachment Tape
Tools;
a Protective tape
. Knife or Cutter
. Sponge or Shop towel. Infrared dryer
. Film
. Putty knife
. Alcohol
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands,
Remove the door panel, and pull back the plastic
cover,
Apply protective tape on and around the molding.
3. Release the clips from inside of the door. Carefullvcut the adhesive tape with a knife or cutter whilepulling the edge of the molding away trom the dooras shown.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch or bend the mold-Ing.
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KNIFE
DOOR MOLDING
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20-104
Door molding installation:
1. Glue the new adhesive tape to the moldings assnown.
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40 mm11.6 in)
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REAR DOOR
2Dl3Dl
CLIPHOLDER
100 mm(3.94 inl1,050 mm 141.34 inl
Forward !
DOOR MOLDING
DOOR MOLDING
5 mm {0.2 inl
ADHESIVE TAPEThickness: 1.2 mm 10.05 in)
Installthe clips on the molding.
Heat the bonding surface of the door and doormolding with an infrared dryer.
Door: 104 - 140"F (40 - 60.C)Molding: 68 - 86"F (20 - 30.C)
NOTE: Use care when heating to prevent deforma-tion of the molding.
Align the molding with the clip locations, and setthe molding. Lightly push on the molding until itsedge is fully seated on the adhesive tape.
NOTE: Do not spray water on the motding withinthe first 24 hours after installation.
Reassemble all removed pans.

Inner Fender, Fenderwell rrim, Fuel Pipe protector and Rear
Air Outlet
Replacement
NOTE: lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
Inner tender:
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>: Clip locations, 7
Fenderwell trim/Fuel pipe protector/Rea. air outlet:
NOTE:
. Take care not to bend the fenderwell trim.. Before lnstalling the fenderwell trim, clean the bodybonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol.. After cleaning, keep oil, grease or water from getting onthe surface.
. To remove the fuel pipe protector, first remove the rearwheel (see section 18).. To remove the rear air outlet, first remove the rearbumper (see page 20 95).
STEEL FENDERWELL
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20-106

Opener Cable/Opener and Latch/Wiper and Washer
Component Location Index
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Replacement, Page 20_1 13
Adiustment, Page 20'1 17
WINDSHIELDWASHER NOZZLESAdjustment, Page 20_1 17
HOOD LATCH
{see page 20-110)
REAR WINDOW WIPER
ARM and MOTORReplacement, Page 20-1 15
Adjustment, page 20 117
LOCK CYLINDER(see page 20 113)
LOCK CYLINDER
TRUNK LIO LATCH
{see page 20 112)
FUEL LID OPENERCABLE(see page 20-108i
LID OPENERCABLE(see page 20 108)
LID/FUELLID OPENER(see page 20 111)
RELEASE HANDLE(see page 20-110)
3D:
REAR WINDOWWASHER NOZZLEAdiustment, page 20-1 17
REAR WINDOWWASHER TUBE(see page 20-116)
HATCH OPENERCABLE(see page 20 110)
WASHER RESERVOIRReplacement, Page 20-1 15
HATCH/FUEL LID OPENER(see page 20 1'11)
FUEL LID OPENERCABLE(see page 20 110)
(see page 20 111)
20-107

Opener Cables
Replacement
NOTE:
t When removing the clips. use a clip remover.. Take care not to bend the opener cables.
Hood op€ne. cable:
NOTE; Remove the front bumper (see page 20-94) andinner fender (see page 20-106).
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HOOD REI.TASEHANDI.I(see page 20-110)
cable through thehote in th6 body.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a Make sure the hood opener cable is routed andconnected properly.
. Make sure the hood opens properly.
20-10a
Tlunk lid/Fuel lid opener cabte (2Dl4D):
NOTE: Remove the following parts from rhe Ieft side ofthe vehicle, then pull the carpet back, as necessary {seepage 20-66).
. Rear seat cushion (see pages 20-79, 81). Rear seat side bolster (4D, see page 20,79). Rear seat-back (2D, see page 20-81). Center pillar lower trim panel (4D, seepage20-59)o Lower anchor bolt from the front seat belt {2D. seepage 20-86)
. Side trim (see pages 20-59, 61). Seat side trim (4D, see page 20-59). Side trim panel (2D, see page 20-61). Trunk mat and spare tire lid. Reartrim panel (see page 20-62). Trunk side trim, Japan-produced (see page 20-62). Trunk trim panel, USA-produced (see page 20-62)
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Opener CablesOpener and Latch
Replacement (cont'dl
Hatch/Fuel lid opener cable l3Dl:
NOTE: Remove the following parts, then pull the carpetback as necessary (see page 20-66).
. Rear seat cushion and rear seat back (see page 20-80). Lower anchor bolt from the front seat belt (see page
20 86)
. Side trim {see page 20-60). Spare tire lid
. Rear center shelf and rear side shelf {see page 20-60). Rear trim panel (see page 20-60). Side trim panel (see page 20,60)
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FUEL LID LATCH
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Route the openercable through thehole in the body.
HATCH/FUEL LIOOPENER
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure each opener cable is routed and con-nected properly.
. Make sure the hatch and fuel lid open properly.
page 20-112)
20-110
6x1.0mm j9.8Nm{1.0 kgf.m, i
Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to bend the opener cables.
Hood release handle:
NOTE: Remove the kick panel (see pages 20-59, 60.61).
>: Bolt locations, 2 ]I
HOOO OPENERCABLE(see page 20-108)
Hood latch:
NOTE: Remove the front bumper (see page 20-94).
>: Eolt locations, 3 I6 x '1.0 mm9.8 N.m11.0 kgf.m,
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the opener cable is connected properly.. Make sure the hood opens properly and locks
securely.