ECU HONDA CIVIC 2003 7.G Repair Manual

Doors
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
ffi
EtAlmm{0.04 in.l
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).
B
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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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 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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3. Check that the door and body edges are parallel. lf
necessary, adjust the door cushions (A) to make the
rear of the door flush with the bodv.
Apply body paint to the hinge mounting bolts and
around the hinges.
Check for water leaks (see step 7 on page 20-12).
Test-drive and check for wind noise.
5.
Door Striker Adjustment
Make sure the door latches securely without slamming
it. lf necessary, adjust the striker (A): The striker nuts
are fixed, but the striker can be adjusted slightly up or
down, and in or out.
1. Loosen the screws (B), rhen insert a shop towel (C)
between the body and striker.
Lightly tlghten the screws.
Wrap the striker with a shop towel, then adjust the
striker by tapping it with a plastic hammer (D). Do
not tap the striker too hard.
Loosen the screws, and remove the shop towel.
Lightly tighten the screws.
Hold the outer handle out, and push the door
against the body to be sure the striker allows a
flush fit, lf the door latches properly, tighten the
screws and recheck.
5.
6.
8 x 1.25 mm18 N.m 11.8 kgf m, 13 lbf.ft)
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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".

1.
2.
Drain Channel Replacement
Remove the moonroof glass (see page 20-37).
With the moonroof wrench, move both glass
brackets (A) to the position where the moonroof
normally pivots down, and remove the screws
securing the drain channel (B).
Fastener Locations
) : Screw, 2
@
Release the drain channel (A) from both hooks {B)
of the drain channel slider by pulling the drain
channel forward,
4. Remove the drain channel (A).
Installthe channel in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
Push the drain channel onto the hooks until a
faint click is heard.
Check the glass height adjustment (see page 20-
31).
Check for water leaks. Let the water run freely from
a hose without a nozzle. Do not use a high-pressure
spray.
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Moonroof
Limit Switch Adjustment
1. Remove the headliner (see page 20-54).
Fully closed position adiustment
2. With the moonroof wrench, close the glass (A) fully:
. Make sure both link lifters (B) are parallel, and in the position shown.. Check the g lass fit to the roof panel and the glass height (see page 20-37).
5x0.8mm5 N.m {0.5 kgf.m,4lbf.ft)
3. With an open-end wrench, loosen the limit switch mounting bolts (C).
4. Adjust the limit switch (D):
' Move the switch plate (E) a little at a time, then secure it atthe position where you hear a faint click when theswitch cam (F) pushes the position switch (open/close).. Check that the switch plate contacts the switch bracket (G).
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