Door HONDA CIVIC 2003 7.G User Guide

IMMOBILIZER LABEL
REGULATORReplacement, page 20-9
CYLINDER ROOPROTECTOR
GLASSReplacement, page 20-9Adjustment, page 20-11
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STRIKERAdjustment, page 20- 13
LATCHReplacement, page 20-7
RETAINER CLIP
POWER DOORLOCK ACTUATOR
OUTER HANDLEPROTECTOR
LOCK CYLINDER
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Door Panel Removal/lnstallation
SpecialTools Required
Trim pad remover, Snap-on A 177A or equivalent,
commercially available.
NOTE: When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it
with protective tape, and apply protective tape around
the related parts. to prevent damage.
1 . Remove the mirror mount cover (see page 20-15).
2. Insert a hex wrench through the hole (A) in the door
grip base (B), Push the door grip cover (C) out to
release the hook (D) and tab (E), and pull out the
cover to release the tabs (F) and hook (G) by hand,
then remove the cover.
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3. Remove the armrest cover (A). Take care not to
scratch the door panel.
-1 Pry out the front edge of the cover to release
the hooks (B).
-2 Pry out the bottom and rear edge of the cover
to release the hooks (C).
-3 Pry out along the top to release the tabs (D).
Remove the screws (A, B), and release the tabs (C),
then remove the door grip base (D). Remove the
screw (A) securing the door panel from the armrest
portion.
Fastgngr Locations
A> : Screw,3 B > : Screw,5
4.

5. Pull out the switch panel (A)to release the hook (B),
then remove the panel from the door panel.
Disconnect the power window switch connector (C).
Release the clips that hold the door panel (A) with a
commercially available trim pad remover (B), then
remove the door panel by pulling it upward.
Remove the door panel with as little bending as
possible to avoid creasing or breaking it,
Fastener Locations95 mm (3.74 in.l
12 mm r q----------i.0.17 in.l r <_--'r-
> : Clip,9
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45 mm {1.77 in.l
7. Disconnect the inner handle cable {A) from the
inner handle (B), and disconnectthe power door
lock switch connector (C) {driver's). Take care not to
bend the cable.
8. Detach the harness clip (A)from the door panel (B).
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Install the door panel in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
. Replace any damaged clips.. Make sure the cable is connected securely, and
the connector is plugged in properly.. Check the window and power door lock
operatrons,
9.
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Door Outer Handle Replacement
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1, Remove these items:
. Door panel (see page 20-4). Plastic cover, as necessary (see page 20-2)
Raise the glass fully.
Remove the lock rod protector (A).
-l Remove the screw.-2 Release the protector from the latch protector
(B).
-3 Pull the protector down to release the hook (C)
from the door.
Fastener Location
) : Screw, 1
2.
5.
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4. Disconnect the cylinder rod (A), and release the
retainer clip (B). then remove the lock cylinder (C).
Disconnect the outer handle rod (A).
Fastenor Locations
> : Bolt, 2
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m{1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbt.ft')
6.Remove the maintenance cap (B), and remove the
bolts securing the outer handle (C) while holding
the handle from outside. Release the hook (D). then
remove the outer handle protector (E).

7. Pull out the outer handle (A), then remove it.
Installthe handle in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. Make sure each rod is connected securelv.. Make sure the door locks and opens properly.. When installing the lock cylinder. leavetheouter
door handle bolts loose so the inner protector
does not interfere with the lock cylinder
installation, then tighten the handle bolts.. Install the lock cylinder retaining clip on the
handle, then install the lock cylinder. Be sure the
clip is fully seated in the slot on the lock cylinder.. When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the
plastic cover is installed properly, and is sealed
around the covers Derimeter.
Door Latch Replacement
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove these items:
3.
4.
. Door panel (see page 20-4). Plastic cover, as necessary (see page 20-2)
Raise the glass fully.
Remove the lock rod protector (see step 3 on page
20-6).
Pullthe glass run channel (A) away as necessary,
and remove the bolt, then remove the center lower
channel (B) by pulling il downward
Fastenor Location
> : Bolt, 1
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6x1.0mm8 N.m{0.8 kgf.m, 6 lbf.ftl
(cont'd)
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Door Latch Replacement (cont'dl
5.
6.
7.
Disconnect the cylinder rod (see step 4 on page 20-
6).
Disconnect the outer handle rod (see step 5 onpage 20-6).
Disconnect the actuator connectors (A), and release
the inner handle cable (B)from the door by
detaching the cable clip (Ci.
Remove the screws, then remove the latch {A)
through the hole in the door. Take care not to bend
the outer handle rod (B), cylinder rod (C), lock rod(D), and inner handle cable (E).
Fastener Locations
8.
) : Screw
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6x1.0mm5Nm{0.5 kgf.m,4 tbf.ft)
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9. Installthe latch in the reverse order of removal, and
note these rtems:
. [Vlake sure the actuator conneclors are plugged in
properly, and that each rod and cable are
connected securely.. When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the
plastic cover is installed properly, and is sealed
around the covers perimeter.. Make sure the door locks and opens properly.

Door Glass and Regulator Replacement
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove these items:
. Door panel (see page 20-4). Plastic cover. as necessary (see page 20-2)
2. Carefully raise the glass (A) until youcanseethe
bolts, then remove them. Carefully pull the glass
out through the window slot. Take care not to drop
the glass inside the door.
Fastener Locations
):Boh,2
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6x1.0mm9.8 N m {1.0 kgl.m, 7.2 lbf.ftl
3. Disconnect and detach the connector (A) and
harness clip (B) from the door.
Fastonor Locations
C>: Bolt.1 D>: Bolt,5
6x1.0mm8 N.m(0.8 kgf.m,6 rbf.ftl
Remove the bolts (C), and loosen the bolts (D), then
remove the regulator (E) through the hole in the
door,
Apply multipurpose grease to all the sliding
surfaces of the regulator (A) where shown.
Installthe glass and regulator in the reverse order
of removal, and note these items:
. Rollthe glass up and down to see if it moves
freely without binding.. Make sure that there is no clearance between the
glass and glass run channel when the glass is
ctoseo.. Adjust the position of the glass as necessary (see
page 20-1 1).. Check for water leaks (see step 7 on page 20-121.. Test-drive and check for wind noise and rattles.. When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the
plastic cover is installed properly and sealed
around its perimeter.
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IDoor Sash Trim Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the door.
1. Remove the door glass outer weatherstrip.
2. Pull back the door weatherstrip (A) at the rear
upper corner, and remove the screw.
Fasten6r Location
) : Screw, I
Lift up the door sash trim {B) to release the hooks(C), then remove the trim.
lnstallthe trim in the reverse order of removal.
3.
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Door Glass Outer Weatherstrip
Replacement
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. Take care not to scratch the door
1. Remove the power mirror (see page 20-15).
2. Starting at the front, pry the door glass outer
weatherstrip (A) up to detach the clips (B), and
release the weatherstrip from the door sash trim(C), then remove the weatherstrip.
Fastener Locations
Install the weatherstrip in the reverse order ot
removal, and replace any damaged clips.
3.
B>:Clip,s

Door Weatherstrip Replacement
NOTE:. Take care not to scratch the door.. Use a clip remover to remove the clips.
1. At the A-pillar, remove the door stop mounting bolt
(A).
Fastener Locations
A>:Bott, 1 B>:Clip,1 C>:Clip, 18
Detach the clips (8, C), then remove the door
weatherstrip (D).
Install the weatherstrip in the reverse order of
removal and note these items:
. Replace any damaged clips.. Make sure the weatherstrip is installed ln the
holder (E) securely.. Apply liquid thread lock to door stop mounting
bolt before installation.. Check for water leaks (see step 7 on page 20-'121.. Test-drive and check for wind noase.
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Door Glass Adjustment
NOTE:. Check the weatherstrips and glass run channelfor
damage or deterioration, and replace them if
necessary.. Wipe the run channel clean with a shop towel.. Lubricate the run channel with Shin-Etsu grease
P/N 08798-9013.
1. Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface.
2. Remove these items:
. Door panel (see page 20-4). Plastic cover {see page 20'2)
3. Carefully move the glass (A) until you can see the
glass mounting bolts (B), then loosen them.
B6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m, 7.2lbf.ft)
Push the glass against the channel (C), then tighten
the glass mounting bolts.
Check that the glass moves smoothly.
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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.
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