removal of windshield HONDA CIVIC 1997 6.G Workshop Manual

Windshield, Rear Window and Ouarter Glass
Index
NOTE: The numbers after the part names show the quantities of the parts used.
Windshield l2Dl3D/4D):
WINDSHIELDRemoval, page 20 28Installation, page 20-29
Rear Window (2Dl4Dl:
UPPER RUBBERDAM
FASTENER, 2(Sell-adhesive type, glass side)
FASTENER, 2lClip-type, body side)
FASTENER, 4(Self-adhesive-type, glass side)
/ FASTENER,4
/ lSelf adhesive-type, body sidel
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20-26

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.

Side Window MoldingsRoof Molding
Replacement
CAUTION: Put on glovos to protect your hands.
NOTE:
. Take care not to scratch the body
. Remove the screw, and pull th€ side window molding
by hand.
>: Clip locationsA>,13
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
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MOLOING
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20-102
Replacement
CAUTION: When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap
it with protestive taps to prevent damage, and use pro-
toctiv€ tape on the body.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the bodv.
WINDSHIELOMOLDING
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Take care not to damage the windshield molding.. Make sure the roof molding is installed securely.
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Windshield Wiper Arms
and Linkage
Hatch latch/Lock cylinder:
NOTE: Remove the hatch trim panel (see page 20-63).
>: Bolt locationsA>,3
6x1.0mm I9.8 N.m i1.0 ksf m,l
1.2lbl.trl /
B>, 1
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CYLINDER
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LOCK- r€ cYLTNDERL^ ! ./
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lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Grease the hatch latch.
. Make sure the hatch opens properly and locks
securely.
. Make sure the cylinder rod is connected properly.
Replacement
CAUTION: Pul on gloves to protect your hands
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the hood and body.
1. Remove the windshield wiper arms, then remove
the hood seal and cowl cover.
>: Clip locationsA>,9 B>,9WINOSHIELDWIPER ABMS
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cowl covER
Disconnect the connector, then
shield wiper linkage assemblY.
Japan/Canada-produced:
remove the wind-
10 x 1.25 mm18 N.m ll.8 kgf m,
(cont'd)
20-113

Windshield Wiper Arms and Linkage
Replacement (cont'dl
USA-produced:
3. Separate the windshield wiper linkage and wind-
shield wiper motor.
Japan/Canada-produced:
NOTE: Scribe a line across the link and windshield
wiper linkage to show the original adjustment.
>: Bolt locations, 3
O 6r1.0mm
EF 8 N.m {0.8 kstm,ig 5.8 tbf.ft) )
NUT10 x 1.25 mml8 N rn (1.8 kgtm,13 tbtftl
>r Bolt locations,3
WIPER LINKAG€
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20-114
USA-produced:
NOTE: Scribe a line across the link and windshield
wiper motor to show the original adjustment.
>: Bolt locations, 2
R 6J( 1.0 mm
Y 8 N.m to.s kgtm, I
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NUT10 x 1.25 mm'18 N.m {1.8 kgf.m.13 tbtft)
WINDSHIELDWIPER MOTOR
4. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the connector is connected properly.
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
. lnstall the windshield wiper arms as described
on page 20-1'17.
. Check the windshield wiper motor operation.. Grease the moving parts.

Washer Tube
Replacement
NOTE:
. To remove the windshield washer tube, remove the
left inner fender (see page 20-106),
. To remove the rear window washer tube {3D), remove
the following parts from the left side of the vehicle.
- Inner fender (see page 20-106)- Kick panel and side trim (see page 20-60)- Rear seat-back and rear seat cushion (see page 20-
80)- Spare tire lid- Rear center shelf and rear side shelf (see page 20-
60)- Rear trim panel and side trim panel
60)
Ouarter trim panel (see page 20-60)- Rear roof trim {see page 20-65)- Hatch spoiler (see page 20-101)
(see page 20
WIREHARNESS
>: W.sher nozzle, clip and cushion locationsa>,2B>,3
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F>, 11
c>, 1
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D>,1 E>, 1
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Roote the washer tubeunder the wire harness.
TUBE
A
Route the washer tubesto the washer reservoir
REAB WINDOWWASHER TUBE(Ior some models)
REAR WINDOWWASHER TUBE
washer nozzle.
washer nozzle(see page 20-101).
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Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Take care not to pinch the washer tubes.
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
. After installing, adjust the aim of the washer noz-
zles (see page 20-117).
20-116
WINDSHIELD
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Body ('97 model)
Front Seat Belt
Removal/lnstallatlon ....20-128
Rear Seat
RemovaUlnstallation ....20-126
Washer Tube
Windshield
fndex .......... 20-124
Outline of '97 Model Changes
The molding side seal was added.
The method of installing the rear seat cushion was changed (2Dl3D).
A middle floor gusset was added and the method of detaching the seat belt retractor was changed (2Dl3D)
The installation position of the washer tube was changed.

Washer Tube
Replacement
NOTE: To remove the windshield washer tube,
>: Washar nozzle, clip and cushion locations
a>,2B>, 1
remove the left inner fender (see page 20-106).
c>, 1 D>,'tE>, 1F>, 1 G>, 1
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ECM/PCMBRACKET
WIREHARNESS
WINOSHIELDTUBE
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Route the washer tubeunder the wire harnessRoute the washer tube
behind the EcM/PcM bracket.
(cont'd)
RESERVOIR
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Route the washer tubesto the washer reservolrRoute the washer tubes
under the wire harness.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Take care not to Dinch the washer tubes.
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
. After installing, adjust the aim of the washer nozzles (see page 20-117l'
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REAR WINDOWWASHER TUBE
20-129