tow HONDA CIVIC 2000 6.G Manual PDF

bPosition Adjustment
NOTE: Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when
adjusting the doors.
After installing the door, check for a flush fit with the
body, then check for equal gaps between the front, rear,
and bottom door edges and the body. The door and
body edges should also be parallel. Adjust at the hinges
as shown,
CAUTION: Place a shop towel on the iack to prevent
damage to the door when loosening the door and hinge
mounting bohs for adiustment.
DOOR MOUNTING BOLTS8 x 1.25 mm28 N.m {2.9 kgf.m.21 lbt'ft}Loosen the door mounting bolts slightly
to move the door lN or OUT until
it's flush with the body. lf necessary,
vou can installa shim behind one
hinge to make the door edgesPARALLEL with the body.
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HINGE MOUNTING BOLTSI x 1.25 mm28 N.m (2.9 kgf.m,21 lbtft)Remove the inner fender,loosen the hinge mountingbolts, and move the doorBACKWARD or FORWARD,UP or DOWN as necessaryto equalize the gaps.Lower the glass.
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The door and body edges should be parallel-
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NOTE: Check for water leaks.
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Striker Adjustment
lvlake sure the door latches securely without slamming.
lf it needs adjustment:
NOTE; The striker nuts are fixed, but the striker can be
adjusted slightly up or down, and in or out.
'L Loosen the screws, then insert a shop towel between
the body and striker.
Insert a shop towelbetween the body and
sc8Ews8 x 1.25 mm18 N.m (1.8 kgf.m,13 tbtftl
PLASTIC
2. Lightly tighten the screws.
3. Wrap the striker with a shop towel, then adjust the
striker by tapping it with a plastic hammer.
CAUTION: Do not tap the striker too hard.
4. Loosen the screws. and remove the shop towel.
Lightly tighten the screws.
Hold the outer handle out, and push the door
against the body to be sure the striker allows a flush
fit. lf the door latches properly, tighten the screws and
recheck.
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|}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.
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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
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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
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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.)
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8 mm 10.31 in.l
UPPERRUBBERDAM
Make a slightly thickerbead at each corner.
5mm(0.2 in )='+
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/wWINDSHIELD
LOWEBRUBBERDAM
lmm10.04 in.l
FASTENER
LOWERRUBBERDAM
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MOLDING
WINDSHIELD
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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).
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'11.Thoroughly mix the adhesive and hardener together
on a glass or metal plate wilh a putty knife.
NOTE:
. Clean the plate with a sponge and alcohol before
mixing.
. Follow the instructions that came with the adhe-
sive.
Before filling a cartridge, cut the end of the nozzle
as shown.
10 mm {0.39 in.)
7 mm (0.27 in.l
Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air pockets
to ensure continous delivery. Put the canridge in a
caulking gun, and run a bead ol adhesive around
the edge of the rear window as shown.
NOTE| Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after
applying the glass primer.
12.
13.
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12 mm 10.,U in.)
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8 mm (0.31 in.)
Make a slightly thickerbead at each corner.
GLASS
FASTENER
SPACER
MOLDING
MOLDING
)REAR WINDOW
FASTENER
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14. Use suction cups to hold the rear window over the
opening, align it with the alignment marks made in
step 7, and set it down on the adhesive. Lightly
push on the rear window until its edges are {ully
seated on the adhesive all the way around.
NOTE: Do not open or close the doors until the adhe-
sive is dry.
SUCTION ALIGNMENTCUPS MARK
Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty
knife or towel.
NOTE: To remove adhesive from a painted surface
or the rear window, use a soft shop towel damp-
ened with alcohol.
Let the adhesive dry for at least one hour, then
spray water over the rear window and check for
leaks. Mark the leaking areas, let the rear window
dry, then seal with sealant.
NOTE: Let the car stand for at least four hours after
rear window installation. lf the car has to be used
within the Iirst tour hours, it must be driven slowly
Reinstall all remaining removed parts
NOTE: 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).
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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).
14.
15.
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Removal
3D:
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

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).
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14.
CLIP

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12. Use suction cups to hold the quarter glass over the
opening, align the clips, and set it down on the
adhesive. Lightly push on the quarter glass until its
edges are fully seated on the adhesive all the way
around.
NOTE: Do not open or close the doo.s until the
adhesive is dry.
Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty
knife or towel,
NOTE: To remove adhesive from a painted surface
or the quaner glass, wipe with a soft shop towel
dampened with alcohol.
Let the adhesive dry for at least one hour, then
spray water over the quarter glass and check for
leaks. Mark the leaking areas, let the quarter glass
dry, then seal with sealant.
NOTE: Let the car stand for at least four hours after
quarter glass installation. lf the car has to be used
within the first four hours, it must be driven slowly
Reinstall all remaining removed parts-
NOTE: 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 roadsl.
13.
14.
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CLIP
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Opening Drag Check
{Motor Removed)
Before installing the motor, measure lhe effort required
to open the glass using a spring scale as shown.
CAUTION: When using a spring scale, pfotest the lead-
ing edge ol the glass with a shop towel.
lf load is over 40 N (4 kgf,9 lbf), check the side clearance
and glass height (see page 20-51).
SHOP TOWEL
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Closing Force Check
(Motor Installedl
'1. After installing all removed parts, have a helper
hold the switch to close the glass while you mea-
sure the force required to stop it. Attach a spring
scale as shown. Read the force as soon as the glass
stops moving, then immediately release the switch
and spring scale.
CAUTION: When using a spring scale, protect the
lerding edge ol the glass with a shop towel.
Closing Force: 200 - 290 N(20 - 30 kst, 44 - 66 lbfl
lf the torce in not within specification, install a new
lock washer, adjust the tension by turnang the motor
clutch adjusting nut, and bend the lock washer
against the motor clutch adjusting nut.
LOCKWASHERReplace.
COUNTER.cLocKwrsETo decrease
SCALE

4. Remove the rear roof trim and clips, and remove
the roof trim and socket plug (moonroof model).
>: Clip locationsA> 2DllD,7 B > With moonroof, 'l
3D.5 Without moonroof,3
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REAR ROOFTRIM
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7.
OUARTERIRIM PANEL
4D: Lower the rear pillar trim on both sides
3D: Remove the upper anchor bolts from the front
and rear seat belts (see pages 20-86, 89), then lower
the quarter trim panel on left side.
2D: Remove the upper anchor bolt from the front
seat belt (see page 20-86), then lower the quaner
trim panel on left side.
Lower the headliner.
Carefully remove the headliner through the passen-
ger's door opening (2Dl4D) or hatch opening (3D).
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. When inserting the headliner through the open-
ing, be careful not to fold or bend it. Also, be care-
ful not to scratch the bodY.
. Check that both sides of the headliner are
securely attached to the trim.
. When installing the roof trim, install the joint
toward the right side (moonroot model)
6.
8.
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Glove box removal:
Remove the bolts, then remove the glove box.
>: Bolt locations,2
Installation is the reverse of the removal proceoure
Side air vent/Side defogger trim removal:
SIOE DEFOGGER TRIMSHOPTOWET_Carefully PrY rt at the
then remove it,side edge,
SIDE AIR VENTRemove the driver's dashboard lower
cover, or oPen the glove Dox,
HOOKS
then push the cliPs from each
opening by hand, and Pull it
out. Disconnect the connedors(driver's side).
HOOKS
DASH LIGHTSBRIGHTNESSCONTROLLERCONNECTOR{for some models)
CFUISE CONTROLMASTER SWITCHCONNECTOR(for some models)
Center dashboard lower covel:
1. Remove:
. Driver's dashboard lower cover
. Glove box
2. Remove the screws and bolt, then remove the cen-
ter dashboard lower cover. Disconnect the accesso-
ry socket connector'
>i Boh, screw locations
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3. Installation is the reverse of the removal proceoure'
(cont'd)
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LOWER COVER