ERS HONDA CIVIC 2003 7.G Workshop Manual

Hood Insulator Replacement
1. Disconnect the windshield washer tubes (A).
Fastener Locations
) : Clip, '10
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Using a clip remover, detach the clips. Release the
hooks (B), then remove the hood insulator (C). Take
care not to scratch the hood.
Installthe insulator in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. Replace any damaged clips.. Push the clips into place securely.
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Hatch
Hatch Weatherstrip Replacement
1. Remove the hatch weatherstrip {A) bypullingout
on it.
2. Locate the painted alignment mark {B) onthehatch
weatherstrip. Allgn the painted mark with the
alignment tab in the the center of the hatch opening,
and install the hatch weatherstrip allthe way
around in the direction shown. Make sure there are
no wrinkles in the weatherstrip.
3. Check for water leaks.
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Exterior Trim
2.
Front Grille Replacement
1.
3.
Remove the front bumper (see page 20-85).
Remove the front grille (A), Take care not to scratch
the front bumper (B).
-1 Remove the screws (C).
-2 Remove the clips (D).
-3 Release the bottom hooks (E) ofthe grille,-4 Pull out the boftom of the grille to release the
upper hooks (F).
-5 Pull out the grille to release the slits (G)from
the ribs {H), then remove the grille.
FastqnEr Locations
C >:Screw.4 D
Installthe grille in the reverse order of removal,
and replace any damaged clips.
Reinstall the front bumper.
) : Clip, 4ll
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Cowl Covers Replacement
1. Remove the windshield wiper arms (see page 22-145).
2. Remove the windshield side trim from both sides (see step 2 on page 20-19).
3. Pullthe hood rear seal (A) away from the cowl covers, then remove it, and using a clip remover, detach the clips(B) from the cowl covers. Take care not to scratch the cowl covers.
Fastener Locations
B> rClip,3 C>:Clip,8
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4.Detach the clips (C) by carefully pulling the passenger's cowl cover {D) upward, to release the hooks {E), and pull
out the cover forward to release the hooks (F), then remove the cover. Take care not to scratch the body,
Detach the clips (C) by carefully pulling the driver's cowl cover (G ) upward. and pull out the cover forward to
release the hooks (H), then remove the cover. Take care not to scratch the body.
Installthe covers in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
. Replace any damaged clips.. Push the clip portions into place securely.. Reinstall both windshield side trim properly (see step 26 on page 20-24).
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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.
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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
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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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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
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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.
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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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Fenderwell
Front Inner Fender Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body.
1, Remove the front inner fender (A).
-1 On the back ofthe wheel arch, remove the screws (B).
-2 From underthefront bumper(C), removethescrew (B) secu ring the front bumper. splash shield (D), andfront
inner fender, and remove the clip (E) securing the front air spoiler, front bumper, and front inner fender.-3 Fromthewheel arch, remove the clips {F, G) securing the front inner fender (and splash shield) onthebody.-4 Release the hook (H) ofthe splash shield,then removethefront innerfender.
Fastener Locations
B):Screw,4 E>:Clip,1 F >:Clip, 1 G):Clip,8
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2.Install the inner fender in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
. Replace any damaged clips.. Push the clips into place securely.
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Front Fender Fairing Replacement
1.Remove the front inner fender as necessary (see
page 20-1O21.
Open the front door. From outside the door,
remove the upper clip (A), and from inside the door,
remove the lower clip (A) securing the front fender
fairing (B) and front fender (C).
Fastener Locations
A>:Clip,2
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3. From the wheel arch, remove the clip (A), and
release the clip (B), then remove the front fender
fairing (C).
Fastener Locations
A>: Clip, 1 B >: Clip, 1
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Install the fender fairing in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
. Replace any damaged clips.. Route the side turn signal lightharness(A)
through the slit (B) of the front fender fairing (C).
. Before installing the clips ofthe door upper and
lower ponions, install the front fender fairing (A)
to the front fender (B) properly as shown.. Push the clips into place securely.
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