Rear HONDA CIVIC 2003 7.G Owners Manual

Glass
16.
Rear Window Replacement (cont'd)
With a sponge, apply a light coat of body primer to
the original adhesive remaining around the rear
window opening flange. Let the body primer dry for
at least 10 minutes;
. Do not apply glass primer to the body, and be
careful not to mix up glass and body primer
sponges.. Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
',,,,,' : Apply body primer he.e.
20 mm10.79 in.l
2mm{0.08 in.)
17.Before filling a cartridge, cut a "V" in the end ofthe
nozzle {A} as shown.
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7 mm (0.27 in.)
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18. 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 (A)
around the edge of the rear window (B) as shown.
With the glass primer (C) you applied in step 15 as
a guide, apply the adhesive to both side portions of
the rear window.
Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after
applying the glass primer. fMake a slightly thicker
bead at each corner.
12 mm r,10.47 in.) ,\
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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.
(cont'd)
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9. Set the quarter glass (A) in the opening, and center
it. From inside the vehicle, make an alignment mark(B) to the quarter glass where the rear clip will be
installed with a grease pencil. Be careful not to
louch the glass where adhesive will be applied.
10. Remove the quarter glass.
1 1. Align the upper clip {A) and lower clip (B) with the
edge of the quarter glass (C), then anach them with
adhesive tape (NITTO 571, or equivalent) to the
inside face of the quarter glass, and align the center
of the rear clip (D) with the alignment mark (E) you
made in step 9, and attach it with adhesive tape (3
M 4215, or equivalent) to the inside face of the
quarter glass as shown. Be careful not to touch the
glass where the adhesive tape will be applied.
25.5 mm{1.0 in.)
(cont'd)
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Moonroof
Component Location Index
WIND DEFLECTORReplacement, page 20-38
GLASSHeight Adjustment, page 20 37Replacement, paqe 20-37Closino Force and Ooenino DraoCheck; page 20-48 "
DRAIN CHANNELReplacement, page 20-39
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LIMIT SWITCH(AUTO.STOP SWITCH)Adjustment, page 20-46ER
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CABLE TUBEREAR BRACKETE@
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MOONROOFCONTROL UNIT
FRAMEReplacement, page 20-42
CABLE ASSEMBLYBeplacement, page 20-44
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)REAR DRAIN VAI-VE
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Replacement, page 20'41
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Glass Height Adjustment
The roof panel (A) should be even with the glass
weatherstrip (B). to within 2*0.5/ 1 mm (0.08+0.02l
0.04 in.) all the way around. lf not, make the following
adjustment:
B
2 + 0.5/ 1mm{0.08 + 0.02/-0.0i1 in.}
2.
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Remove the bracket cover from each side.
Loosen the nuts {A), and installthe shims (B)
between the glass frame (C) and glass bracket (D)
on each side.
Shim ihickness: Front and rear max. 2 mm 10.08 in.l
Forward
A6x1.0mmI N.m (0.9 kgf.m,7 lbt.ft)
3. lf necessary, repeat on the opposite side.
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Glass Replacement
'LClose the glass fully.
Slide the sunshade allthe way back.
Remove the screws (A), then remove both bracket
covers (B). Remove the nuts (C) and shims {D) from
both glass brackets (E).
Fastengr Locations
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6x1.0mm9 N.m {0.9 kgf.m, 7 lbf.ft}
4. Remove the glass {A) by lifting it up. Do not
damage the roof panel.
5. Install the glass in the reverse order of the removal,
and adjust the glass height alignment.
6. Check for water leaks. Use free-flowing water from
a hose without a nozzle. Do not use high-pressure
water.
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Moonroof
Sunshade Replacement
1.Remove the drain channel.
Slide the sunshade (A) until you can see both
sunshade slider spacers (B).
Fastener Locations
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3. Remove the screws, then remove both spacers.
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4. While lifting the front portion ofthe sunshade (A),
move the sunshade forward until you can see both
sunshade rear hooks (B). Do not damage the
sunshade and hooks.
Fastener Locations
) : Screw, 4
(F
5. Remove the screws, then remove both hooks.
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6. Remove the sunshade (A),
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7.Remove both front sunshade base sliders (A) and
both rear sunshade base sliders (B)
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Installthe sunshade in the reverse order of removal,
and check the glass height adjustment (see page
20-37 ).
Check for water leaks. Let the water run freely from
a hose without a nozzle. Do not use a high-pressure
spray.
1.
Motor Replacement
Remove the headliner (see page 20-54).
Put on gloves to protect your hands. Disconnecl the
connector (A), and remove the bolts, then remove
the motor (B).
Fastener Locations
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{0.9 kgf.m.7 rbf.ftl
Installthe motor in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. lvlake surethe connector is plugged in properly.
. Check the motor operation.
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Moonroof
1.
Frame and Drain Tube Replacement
Remove these items:
. Headliner (see page 20-54). Moonroof glass (see page 20-37)
Put on gloves to protect you r hands. Disconnect the motor connector (A), open/close-tilt/close switch connector
{B), moonroof control unit connector {C), auto-stop switch connector (D), and the drain tubes (Ei, and remove the
moonroof relays (F).
Fastenor Locations
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6x1.0mm9.8 N.m(1.0 kgf.m,7.2lbf ft)
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Remove the interior harness (G) by detaching the harness clips (H).
With an assistant holding the frame (l). remove the bolts, starting at the rear, and release the rear hooks (J) by
moving the f rame forward, then remove the frame.
With the help of an assistant, carefully remove the frame through the passenger's door opening. Take care not to
scratch the interior trim and body, or tear the seat covers.
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6. To remove a front drain valve (A)from the body,
remove the kick panel, left or right (see page 20-50).
Tie a string to the end of the drain tube, then pull
the front drain tube (B) down out of the front pillar.
To remove a rear drain valve (A) from the cargo
compartment, remove the rear side trim panel (see
page 20-51).Detach the clips (B), then remove the
drain tube (C),
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8. Installthe frame and drain tube in the reverse order
of removal, and note these items:
. Before installing the frame, clear the drain tubes
and drain valves using compressed air.. Check the frame seal.. Clean the surface ofthe frame.. When installing the frame, first attach the rear
hooks into the body holes.. Make sure the connectors are plugged in
properly.
. When connecting the drain tube, slide it overthe
frame nozzle at least 10 mm (0.39 in.)..Installthetubeclip(A) on the drain tube (B) as
shown.
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Check for water leaks. Let the water run freely from
a hose without a nozzle. Do not use a high-pressure
spray.
9.
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Moonroof
Drain Channel Slider and Cable Assembly Replacement
1. Remove the frame (see page 20-42).
2. Remove these parts from the frame:
. Sunshade (see page 20-40). Moonroof motor (see page 20-41)
3. Put on gloves to protect your hands, Remove the
screws (A, B), then remove the slide stops (C) and
cable tube rear brackets (D). Remove the bolts (E)
from the cable tube side bracket (F) and the cable
tube mounting screws (G) from both sides of the
frame (H).
Fastener Locations
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Position switch side:
6x1.0mmA c g,a N.m
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Screw
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6x1.0mm C9.8 N.m11.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.ft)
Detach the onen switch connector clip {l)from the
frame.
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5. Pivotthe glass bracket (A) down by sliding the link
lifter (B) back, then slide both glass brackets back
with the link lifter.
Slide the cable assembly (A) and both glass
brackets (B) back, then remove them from the
frame (C).