ect HONDA CIVIC 2003 7.G Workshop Manual

Doors
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
IIilE
q
6x1.0mm8 N.m{0.8 kgf.m, 6 lbf.ftl
(cont'd)
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Doors
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
U.#
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
@
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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Doors
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

Power Mirror Replacement
1.
2.
5.
Lower the door glass fully.
Carefully pry out the mirror mount cover (A) by
hand in the sequence shown. Disconnect the
tweeter connector (B), and release the wire harness
(C) from the hook (D).
Fastener Location
) : Clip, 1
3. Remove the door panel (seepage20-4).
4. Disconnectthe connector (A), and detach the
harness clip (B). While holding the mirror {C),
remove the nuts, then remove the mirror. Take care
not to scratch the door.
Fastener Locrtions
O: Nut.3
lnstall the mirror in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
. Attach the harness clip.
Mirror Holder Replacement
1. Carefully pulloutthe bottom edge ofthe mirror
holder (A) by hand. Take care not to scratch the
mrrror.
5.
Separate the mirror holder from the actuator (B) by
slowly pulling them apart while detaching the clips
(C). lf equipped, disconnect the mirror defogger
connectors{D) from the heater pad terminals.
lf equipped, reconnect the mirror defogger
connectors.
Reattach the clips of the mirror holder to the
actuator, then position the mirror holder on the
actuator. Carefully push on the clip portions of the
mirror holder untilthe mirror holder locks into
prace.
Check the operation of the actuator
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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".

Windshield Replacement
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands,. Wear eye protection while cutting the glass adhesive
with piano wire.. Use seat covers to avoid damaging the seats.
1. Remove these items:
. Rearview mirror (see page 20-16). Windshield wiper arms (see page 22-145)
2. Pull up the side trim (A) to release the clips (B) from
the retainers (C), and pull the trim rearward to
release it from the cliD (D) then remove the trim
from each side of the windshield.
4.
Remove the cowl covers (see page 20-95).
Remove the molding (A) from the upper edge of the
windshield (B). lf necessary, cut the molding with a
utility knife.
lf the old windshield is to be reinstalled, make
alignment marks across the glass and body with a
grease pencil.
Pull down the front portion of the headliner (see
page 20-54). Take care not to bend the headliner
excessively, or you may crease or break it.
Apply protective tape along the edge of the
dashboard and body. Using an awl, make a hole
through the rubber dam, adhesive. and dashboard
seal from inside the vehicle at the corner ponion ot
the windshield. Push a piece of piano wire through
the hole, and wrap each end around a piece of
wood.
(cont'd)
7.
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Rear Window Replacement
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. Wear eye protection while cutting the glass adhesive
with piano wire.. Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.. Do not damage the rear window defogger grid lines
and terminals.
1.Remove these items:
. Hatch lower trim panel (see page 20-53). Hatch spoiler (see page 20-99)
Remove these items:
. High mount brake light {see page 22-821. Rear window wiper motor {see page 22-1461
Disconnect the rear window defogger connectors
(A).
4.lf the old rear window is to be reinstalled, make
alignment marks across the glass and body with a
grease pencrl,
Apply protective tape along the inside and outside
edges of the hatch. Using an awl, make a hole
through the adhesive from inside the vehicle at the
corner portion of the rearwindow. Push the piano
wire through the hole, and wrap each end around a
piece of wood,
6. With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire (A)
back and Jorth in a sawing motion. Hold the piano
wire as close to the rear window (B) as possible to
prevent damage to the hatch, and carefully cut
through the adhesive {C} around the entire rear
Cutting positions:
7. Carefully remove the rear window.
(cont'd)
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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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