tow HONDA CIVIC 2002 7.G Owner's Guide

Doors
Door Glass Adiustment {cont'd)
6. Raise the glass fully, and check for gaps. Check that
the glass (A) contacts the glass run channel (B)
evenrv.
7.Check for water leaks. Run water over the roof and
on the sealing area as shown, and note these items:
. Use a 12 mm (1/2 in.) diameter hose (A).. Adjust the rate of water flow as shown {B).. Do not use a nozzle.. Hold the hose about 300 mm (12 in.) awayfrom
the door (C).
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Attach the plastic cover, and installthe door panel(see page 20-4).
9. Test-drive and check for wind noise.
300 mm {12 in.l
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Door Position Adiustment\
NOTE; Check for equal gaps between the front, rear,
and bottom door edges and the body. Check that the
door and body edges are parallel.
1. Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when
adjusting the door.
2. Adjust at the hinges {A):
. Remove the front inner fender (see page 20-102)
and front fender fairing (see page 20-103).
Loosen the hinge mounting bolts (B) slightly, and
move the door backward or forward, uD or down
as necessary to equalize the gaps.. Place a shop towel (C) on the jack (D) to prevent
damage to the door when adjusting the door.
t, 8x1.25mm29 N.m (3.0 kgf.m,22 tbt.trl
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3. Check that the door and body edges are parallel. lf
necessary, adjust the door cushions (A) to make the
rear of the door flush with the bodv.
Apply body paint to the hinge mounting bolts and
around the hinges.
Check for water leaks (see step 7 on page 20-12).
Test-drive and check for wind noise.
5.
Door Striker Adjustment
Make sure the door latches securely without slamming
it. lf necessary, adjust the striker (A): The striker nuts
are fixed, but the striker can be adjusted slightly up or
down, and in or out.
1. Loosen the screws (B), rhen insert a shop towel (C)
between the body and striker.
Lightly tlghten the screws.
Wrap the striker with a shop towel, then adjust the
striker by tapping it with a plastic hammer (D). Do
not tap the striker too hard.
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.
5.
6.
8 x 1.25 mm18 N.m 11.8 kgf m, 13 lbf.ft)
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Mirrors
Rearview Mirror Replacement
1. Turn the mirror base (A)90. in either direction.
Slide the rearview mirror (A) down toward thebottom of the windshield, then detach it from thespring (B) in the mount (C), and remove the
rearview mirror. Take care notto scratch the mirror
Dase.
3. lf necessary, remove the spring from the mount.
2.
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4, Fit the mirror base over the mount, and secure themirror by turning the base 90".

Glass
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24.
Windshield Replacement (cont'd)
Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty
knife or towel. To remove adhesive from a painted
surface or the windshield, wipe with a soft shop
towel dampensd with alcohol.
Let the adhesive dry for at least t hour, then spray
water over the windshield and check for leaks.
Mark Ieaking areas, and let the windshield dry, then
seal with sealant:
. Let the vehicle stand for at least 4 hours after
windshield installation. lf the vehicle has to be
used within the first 4 hours, it must be driven
slowly.. Keep the windshield dry for the first hour after
installation.
Reinstallthe cowl covers (see page 20-95).
NOTE:The cowl cover clips may not set properly if
the windshield adhesive is too wet.
Install the clips (A, B) on both side trim {C). lf the
clip (D) is damaged, replace the side trim and clips
as an assembly.
A: GreyB: Blue
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27. On both sides ofthe windshield, install the side
trim (Alto the clip (B), then set the bottom edge of
the side trim over the cowl cover (C), and align the
clips (D)with the retainers (E), and push on the clipportions of the trim until the trim is fully seated on
the windshield.
Reinstall all remaining removed parts. Installthe
rearview mirror after the adhesive has dried
thoroughly.
NOTE: Advise the customer not to do the following
things for 2 to 3 days:
. Slam the doors with allthe 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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19. Use suction cups to hold the rear window over the
opening. align it with the alignment marks you
made in step '13, and set it down on the adhesive.
Lightly push on the rear window until its edges are
fully seated on the adhesive all the way around. Do
not open or close the doors until the adhesive is dry.
20. Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty
knife or towel. To remove adhesive from a painted
surface or the rear window, use a soft shop towel
dampened with alcohol.
21. Let the adhesive dry for at least 'l hour,thenspray
water over the rear window and check for leaks.
Mark the leaking areas, let the rear window dry,
then seal with sealant. Let the vehicle stand for at
least 4 hours after rear window installation, lf the
vehicle has to be used within the first 4 hours, it
must be driven slowly.
22. Reinstallall remaining removed parts.
NOTE: Advise the customer not to do the following
things for 2 to 3 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).
Ouarter Glass Replacement
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. Wear eye protection while cufting the glass adhesive
with piano wire,. Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
1. Remove the C-pillar trim (see page 20-51).
lf necessary, remove the rear side trim panel (see
page 20-51 ) and B-pillar upper trim (see page 20-
50).
2. Remove the front seal {A) from the front edge of the
glass (B). lf necessary, cut the seal with a utility
knife.
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Glass
Ouarter Glass Replacement (cont'd)
17. Use suction cups (A)to hold the quarter glass over
the opening. align it with the clips (B) 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. Do not open or close
the doors untilthe adhesive is drv.
18. Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty
knife or towel. To remove adhesive from a painted
surface or the quarter glass, use a soft shop towel
dampened with alcohol.
19. Let the adhesive dry for at least t hour,thenspray
water over the quarter glass and check for leaks,
Mark the leaking areas, let the quarter glass dry,
then seal with sealant. Let the vehicle stand for at
least 4 hours after quarter glass installation. lf the
vehicle has to be used within the first 4 hours. it
must be driven slowlv.
20. Reinstall all remaining removed parts.
NOTE: Advise the customer not to do the following
things for 2 to 3 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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Moonroof
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Closing Force and Opening Drag Check
1. Remove the headliner (see page 20-54).
2. Closing force check:
. With a shop towel {A) on the leading edge of theglass (B), aftach a spring scale (C) as shown.. Have an assistant hold the switch to close theglass while you measure the force required to
stop it.. Read the force as soon as the glass stops moving,
then immediately release the switch and spring
scale.
Closing Force; 200 290 N (20 30 kgf,44 66 tbl)
lf the force in not within specification, remove themoonroof motor (see page 20-41), then check:
. The gear portion and the inner cable for breakageand damage. lf the gear portion is broken,
replace the motor. lf the inner cable is damaged,
remove the frame (see page 20-42), and replace
the cable assembly (see page 20-44).' The moonroof motor (see page 22-112). Ifthe
motor fails to run or doesn't tu rn smoothlv.
replace it (see page 20-41),. The opening drag. Go to step 4.
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4. Opening drag check: Protect the leading edge of theglass with a shop towel (A). Measure the effortrequired to open the glass using a spring scale (B)
as shown.
5.lf the load is over 40 N (4 kgf, 9 lbf), check;
. The side clearance and glass height adjustment(see page 20'37),. For broken or damaged sliding parts. lf any
sliding parts are damaged, replace them.

Shift Lever Trim Removal/lnstallation
NOTE:. Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
pa rts.. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the glove box (see page 20-63).
2. Remove the shift knob.
Using a ratchet wrench and an 11 inch extension(A) wrapped with a shop towel (B), carefully insert
the extension through the glove box opening, andpush the shift lever trim (C) from under the trim to
release the clips (D) and hooks (E) of the left side.
Fastener
D>clip,
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Locations
2 E >Hook,2
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4. Pull outthe shift levertrim (A) by hand to release
the remaining cllps (8, C) and hooks (D), and
disconnect the hazard warning switch connector (El,
then remove the trim.
Fastener Locations
B >:Clip, 1C>: Cl;p, 1 D>: Hook,3
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Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and
note these rtems.
. Make sure the hazard warning switch connectot
is plugged in properly.. Push the clip and hook portions into place
securely,
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Gauges
2.
3.
Gauge Assembly Replacement
1.Remove the instrument panel (see page 20-59),
then remove the upper column cover {see page 17-
Place a clean shop towel (A) under the gauge
assembly to prevent scratching the steering
colum n or dash panel.
Remove the screws from the gauge assembly (B).
Disconnect the connectors (C), and remove thegauge assemDry.
Installthe gauge assembly in the reverse order of
removal.
Coolant Temperature Gauge
Troubleshooting
Before testing, check the No. I { 10A) fuse in the under-
hood fuse/relay box and the No. '10 (7.5A) fuse in the
under dash fuse/relay box.
1. Start the engine, and check the malfunction
indicator lamp (MlL).
Does the MIL come on?
YES- Troubleshoot the cause of the ECM DTC (see
page 1 1-57), and recheck.
NO-Go to step 2.
2. Check for a multiplex control unit DTC (see page
22,168).
ls a DTC ind icated?
YES Troubleshooting the cause of the multiplex
control unit DTC {see page 22-168), and recheck.
NO Go to step 3.
3. Do the communication line check with the self-
diagnosis procedure (see page 22-56).
ls the word "Error" indicated on the odo/ttip
d isplay ?
YES The gauge cannot receive the signal from the
multiplex control unit and the ECI\,4. Check for an
open in the WHT/GRN wire (gauge connector
terminal B 13). lf no open is found, go to step 5.
NO Go to step 4.
4. Do the gauge drive circuit check with the self-
diagnosis procedure (see page 22-56).
Does the temperature gauge needle sweep lrom
the minimum position to the maximum, then tetutn
to the minimum position?
YES Go to step 5.
NO Replace the gauge assembly.l
5. Substitute a known-good ECM and recheck.
Did the symptom/ ind ication go away?
YES Replace the ECM.
NO Substitute a known good gauge assembly. lf
the symptom/indication goes away, replace thegauge assembly.l
4.
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Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement
1.Open the hood. Remove the nuts (A) and the
windshield wiper arms (B).
Remove the hood seal and cowl cover.
Djsconnect the 5P connector (A) from the wiper
motor (B).
9.8 N.m (1.0
Remove the bolts (C), move windshield wiper
linkage assembly {D)toward the passenger's side
of the vehicle until it slides off of the pin (E), then
remove the assembly.
5. Scribe a line (A) across the link and wlndshield
wiper linkage to show the original adjustment.
Separate the windshield wiper linkage (B) from the
wiper motor (C).
N.m(3.2 ksf.m, 23 lbt.ft)
Install in the reverse order of removal, and note
lhese items.
Apply multipurpose grease to the moving parts.
Before reinstalling the wiper arms, turn the wiper
switch ON, then OFF to return the wiper shafts tothe oark oosition.
lf necessary, replace any damaged clips,
Check the wioer motor oDeration.
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