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8.Using a flat-tip screwdriver wrapped with
protective tape, insert it into the hook portions
(seven places) ofthe headrest rear trim iA) from the
headrest front trim side. Prv up the hooks (B) to
release the labs (C) of the headrest front trim (Di
while pulling the headrest front trim forward, and
remove the tflm.
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9. Unzip the headrest portion of the seat-back cover
(A), then remove the zipper iB), and remove the
cover.
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installthe cover in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. Fit all the hooks of the headrest front trim into the
holes in the headrest rear trim, then push on the
headrest trim until the hooks snap into place.
. To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat back
cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly
over the pad before securing the clips, hooks,
and hook springs.. Make sure the side airbag harness, OPDS
harness {passenger's seat). and rear seat access
cable (passenger's seati are routed properly.
. lf necessary, reinitialize the OPDS control unit
(see page 23-124).
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Seats
Rear Seat-back Cover Replacement
NOTE:. Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat
covers.. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
'1. Remove the seat-back (see page 20-80).
Remove the headrest.
Pull up the latch cover (A) to telease the clips. then
remove it.
Fastener Locations
) : Clip, 4
1W
4.Pull up the outside edge of the latch lever cover (A)
to release the clips, and release the cover from thepivot pins (B) ofthe latch lever {C) while pulljng the
latch lever.
Fastener Locations
D : Clip, 2
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5. On right seat-backi Using a Torx T30 bit, remove
the bolts, then remove the belt holder trim (A), and
remove the trim from the center belt (B).
Fastener
) : Bolt,
A*-\./-
Locations6x1.0mm9.8Nm(1.0 kgf.m,7.2 lbf.ft)
Release the hook (A), and unzip the seat-back cover(B). The right seat-back is shown. the left seat-back
is similar.
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Bumpers
Front Bumper RemovaUlnstallation
NOTE:. Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the front bumper.. Take care not to scratch the front bumper and body.. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
'L Remove the front bumper as shown.
2. Installthe bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
. Make sure both front side marker light connectors are plugged in properly.
. Make sure the front bumper engages the hooks of the side spacers and upper beams on both sides securely.
. Replace any damaged clips.
Fastener Locations
A),Screw, 2
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>:Bolt.4 D>:Clip,7 E >:Clip,2
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B >: Screw,2 C
ABSORBER
SIDE SPACER
UPPER BEAM
LEFT FRONT SIDE MARKERLIGHT CONNECTOR
BUMPER
FRONT INNERFENDER
FEONT BUMPER
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6x9.8
FRONT AIR SPOILER
AIR SPOILERPLATE1.0 mmN.m (1.0 kgt.m,7.2 lbf.ft)
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SPOILER
PLATE
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Bumpers
Rear Bumper RemovaUlnstallation
NOTE:' Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the rear bumper.. Take care not to scratch the rear bumper and body.. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
L Remove the rear bumDer as shown.
2. Installthe bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
. Make sure both rear side marker light connectors are plugged in properly.'Makesuretherearbumperengagesthehooksofthesidespacers,sidebrackets,andupperbracketsonboth
sides securely.. Make sure the upper spacers of the rear bumper engage the clips on the body securely.. Replace any damaged clips.
: Screw, 2
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) : Clip,
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Fastener Locations
A>:Bolt,2 B
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) : Screw, 2
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SIDE BRACKET
UPPER SPACER
UPPER BRACKET
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SIDE SPACER
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LEFT REAR SIDE MARKERLIGHT CONNECTOR
,6 x 1.0 mm/ 9.eN.n,/ 11.0 kgl m,./ 1.2tbt.ttl
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REAR BUMPER
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Exterior Trim
A-Pillar Corner Trim Replacement
1.Open the door.
Wrap a flat-tip screwdriver with protective tape,
and apply protective tape around lhe body to
prevent damage. Carefully insert a flat-tip
screwdriver next to the upper clip, and detach the
clip by prying on the A-pillar corner trim (A). Take
care not to scratch the body and related parts.
Fastener Location
Close the door half-way.
Pull the A-piller corner trim (A) out to detach the
lower clips, then remove the trim.
Fastener Locations
3.
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5.Replace any damaged clips.
Hold the trim up, and fit the upper clip and lower
clips into the holes in the body, then push on the
trim until the clips snap into piace.
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1.
Roof Molding Replacement
Apply protective tape to the body (A). Using a
flat-tip screwdriver wrapped with protective tape(B), pry up on the roof molding (C). Take care not to
scratch the bodv.
Pull up and slide the roof molding to release the
front bracket (D) from the pin (E).
Pull up the front portion of roof molding.
4, Pull up and release the rear bracket (A)from the pin
(B), then remove the roof molding (C).
Install the molding in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. Take care not to damage the windshield molding.. Make sure the roof molding is installed securely.
5.
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Exterior Trim
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Rear License Trim Replacement
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the hatch lower trim panel (see page 20-
2. On inside the hatch. remove the bolts securing the
rear license trim (A) and hatch lock cylinder (B).
Fastener Locations
> : Bolt,2
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6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,7.2lbf.ftl
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3. From inside the hatch, release the clips (A, B)while
holding the rear license trim (C), then remove lhe
trim, Take care not to scratch the hatch.
Fastener Locations
A>:Clip,2 B>:Clip.2
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Installthe trim in the reverse order of removal, and
note these rtems:
. Replace any damaged clips.. Push the clip portions into place securely.
4.

Hatch Spoiler Replacement
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
'l. Remove the hatch upper trim (see page 20-53).
2. Remove the high mount brake light (see page 22-
82).
3. From inside the hatch, remove the bolts {A} and
nuts (B).
Fastener Locaiions
A>: Bolt,2 Bar Nut,
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5x1.0mm9.8Nm(1.0 kgf.m.7.2 lbf.ft)
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4. From inside the hatch, release the clips, whilepulling the hatch spoiler (A) away, and release the
fasteners (B), then remove the spoiler. Take care
not to scratch the body.
Fastener Locations
>: Clip. 2
t
Installthe spoiler in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
Replace any damaged clips.
Replace any damaged fasteners. Before
installing the fastener to the spoiler, clean the
spoiler bonding surface with a sponge
dampened in alcohol. Glue the fastener with
adhesive tape (3M 5671, or equivalent)to the
spoiler.
Push the clip and fastener portions into place
securely.
5.
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Exterior Trim
Emblem Replacement
NOTE: When removing the emblem, take care not to scratch the body.
1. To remove the front "H" emblem and front type emblem, remove the front bumper (see page 20-85)
2. Clean the bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease, and water from
getting on the surface.
3. Apply the emblem, where shown.
. When installing the side i-VTEC emblem on the body, align the application tape with the edge of the wheel arch,
then press the emblem into place, and remove the application tape.. '03 model: When installing the LEV emblem on the quarter glass, align the application tape with the edge of the
black ceramic and alignment mark on the quarter glass, then press the emblem into place, and remove the
application tape.
FRONT TYPE EMBLEM
FBONT "H" EMBLEM
FRONT "H" EMBLEM BASEFBONT GRILLE
PUSH NUTS
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SCREWS
FRONT Si EMBLEM PLATE
PINS
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FRONT GRILLEFRONT GRILLE

LEV EMBLEM(Left side only)('03 model)
SIDE |-VTEC EMBLEM
Unit: mm {in.lAdhesive tape: 3M 4213E, o. equivalentThickness:0.8 mm (0.03 in.)
REAR CIVIC EMBLEM
REAR VERSION EMBLEM
REAR "H" EMBLEM
APPLICATION TAPE Edoe ol the black ceramic.
HATCH LINE
Align.
REAR LICENSETRIM REAR si EMBLEM
LEV EMBLEMOnto inside faceof the guarter glass.
REAR SiR EMBLEM
, ilg(1.93)=-t
50
CIVIC EMBLEMEdge ofthehatch.
SIDE i-VTEC EMBLEM
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SIDE i.WECEMBLEM
ADHESIVE TAPEEdge of thehatch.
Right Side:63 (2.5)
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BODYLINE
wheelarch.
112
BODYLINEo"f,r,ao.o" (5'5s)Edge of thewheel arch.APPLICATIONTAPETAPE
REAR "H'' EMBLEM
(Canada)
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Left Side:
. 114 (4.49)
4. After installing the front "H" enblem and front type emblem, reinstall the front bumper.
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