1996 HONDA CIVIC replace

Side Sill Panel
Replacement
NOTE:
. Take care not to scratch the body
. 4D shown here;2D and 3D removal procedure is the same as 4D'
>: Screw locations, 4
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NOTE: Loosen the screw,
then remove the lower cliP
using a clip remover.Remove the side cliPs from the body
by turning them 45"
To install the side sill panel, remove the side clips from the body.
panel on the car.
NOTE:
. Take care not to twist the side sill panel.
. lf necessary, replace any damaged side and lowerclips'
NOTEr When removing the side
sill panel, the side clips will
stay in the body.
SIOE SILL PANELRemove the lower cliPs,then remove the side sill Panelby sliding it forward.
install them on the side sill panel, then install the side sill
SIDE CLIP
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20-105

Inner Fender, Fenderwell rrim, Fuel Pipe protector and Rear
Air Outlet
Replacement
NOTE: lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
Inner tender:
>: Screw locations,4
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>: Clip locations, 7
Fenderwell trim/Fuel pipe protector/Rea. air outlet:
NOTE:
. Take care not to bend the fenderwell trim.. Before lnstalling the fenderwell trim, clean the bodybonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol.. After cleaning, keep oil, grease or water from getting onthe surface.
. To remove the fuel pipe protector, first remove the rearwheel (see section 18).. To remove the rear air outlet, first remove the rearbumper (see page 20 95).
STEEL FENDERWELL
>: Clip locationsA>,4B>,4
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20-106

Opener Cable/Opener and Latch/Wiper and Washer
Component Location Index
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Replacement, Page 20_1 13
Adiustment, Page 20'1 17
WINDSHIELDWASHER NOZZLESAdjustment, Page 20_1 17
HOOD LATCH
{see page 20-110)
REAR WINDOW WIPER
ARM and MOTORReplacement, Page 20-1 15
Adjustment, page 20 117
LOCK CYLINDER(see page 20 113)
LOCK CYLINDER
TRUNK LIO LATCH
{see page 20 112)
FUEL LID OPENERCABLE(see page 20-108i
LID OPENERCABLE(see page 20 108)
LID/FUELLID OPENER(see page 20 111)
RELEASE HANDLE(see page 20-110)
3D:
REAR WINDOWWASHER NOZZLEAdiustment, page 20-1 17
REAR WINDOWWASHER TUBE(see page 20-116)
HATCH OPENERCABLE(see page 20 110)
WASHER RESERVOIRReplacement, Page 20-1 15
HATCH/FUEL LID OPENER(see page 20 1'11)
FUEL LID OPENERCABLE(see page 20 110)
(see page 20 111)
20-107

Opener Cables
Replacement
NOTE:
t When removing the clips. use a clip remover.. Take care not to bend the opener cables.
Hood op€ne. cable:
NOTE; Remove the front bumper (see page 20-94) andinner fender (see page 20-106).
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HOOD REI.TASEHANDI.I(see page 20-110)
cable through thehote in th6 body.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a Make sure the hood opener cable is routed andconnected properly.
. Make sure the hood opens properly.
20-10a
Tlunk lid/Fuel lid opener cabte (2Dl4D):
NOTE: Remove the following parts from rhe Ieft side ofthe vehicle, then pull the carpet back, as necessary {seepage 20-66).
. Rear seat cushion (see pages 20-79, 81). Rear seat side bolster (4D, see page 20,79). Rear seat-back (2D, see page 20-81). Center pillar lower trim panel (4D, seepage20-59)o Lower anchor bolt from the front seat belt {2D. seepage 20-86)
. Side trim (see pages 20-59, 61). Seat side trim (4D, see page 20-59). Side trim panel (2D, see page 20-61). Trunk mat and spare tire lid. Reartrim panel (see page 20-62). Trunk side trim, Japan-produced (see page 20-62). Trunk trim panel, USA-produced (see page 20-62)
>r Clip, cable cushion locationsA >,4 B >,4D_ 1c >, 1 l4D)2D,2
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Opener CablesOpener and Latch
Replacement (cont'dl
Hatch/Fuel lid opener cable l3Dl:
NOTE: Remove the following parts, then pull the carpetback as necessary (see page 20-66).
. Rear seat cushion and rear seat back (see page 20-80). Lower anchor bolt from the front seat belt (see page
20 86)
. Side trim {see page 20-60). Spare tire lid
. Rear center shelf and rear side shelf {see page 20-60). Rear trim panel (see page 20-60). Side trim panel (see page 20,60)
>: Clip, cable cushion locationsa>.9B>, 1c>, 1D >,5
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FUEL LID LATCH
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Route the openercable through thehole in the body.
HATCH/FUEL LIOOPENER
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure each opener cable is routed and con-nected properly.
. Make sure the hatch and fuel lid open properly.
page 20-112)
20-110
6x1.0mm j9.8Nm{1.0 kgf.m, i
Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to bend the opener cables.
Hood release handle:
NOTE: Remove the kick panel (see pages 20-59, 60.61).
>: Bolt locations, 2 ]I
HOOO OPENERCABLE(see page 20-108)
Hood latch:
NOTE: Remove the front bumper (see page 20-94).
>: Eolt locations, 3 I6 x '1.0 mm9.8 N.m11.0 kgf.m,
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the opener cable is connected properly.. Make sure the hood opens properly and locks
securely.

Opener and Latch
Replacement (cont'd)
Fuel lid latch:
NOTE: Remove the following pa(s.
2D l4Dl
. Rear trim panel (see page 20-62J. Rear edge of the trunk side trim or trunk trim panel(left side, see page 20-62)
3D:
. Access panel on the side trim panel
FUEL I-IO LATCH
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FUEL LID OPENERCABLE(see pages 20,108, 1'10)
FUEL LID LATCHRemove the fuel lid latchby turning it 90o
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE;
o Make sure each opener cable is connectedelty
. Make sure the fuel lid opens properly andsecurely.
prop-
locks
>: Eolt locations, 2 |r'- 6x10mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m, I
FUEL LIDAfter installing check fora flush fit with the body.
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20-112
Trunk lid latch/Lock cylinder:
>: Bolt locationsA >,3
6x1.omm i9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,
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TRUNK LIDOPENER
CONNECTORDisconnect.-\
TRUNK LIDOPENERCABLE
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CYLINOER
TRUNK LIDLATCH
CYLINDERROD
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Grease the trunk lid latch.. Make sure the trunk lid opens properly and lockssecurely.
a Make sure the connector and cylinder rod areconnected property.

Windshield Wiper Arms
and Linkage
Hatch latch/Lock cylinder:
NOTE: Remove the hatch trim panel (see page 20-63).
>: Bolt locationsA>,3
6x1.0mm I9.8 N.m i1.0 ksf m,l
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CYLINDER
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lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Grease the hatch latch.
. Make sure the hatch opens properly and locks
securely.
. Make sure the cylinder rod is connected properly.
Replacement
CAUTION: Pul on gloves to protect your hands
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the hood and body.
1. Remove the windshield wiper arms, then remove
the hood seal and cowl cover.
>: Clip locationsA>,9 B>,9WINOSHIELDWIPER ABMS
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Disconnect the connector, then
shield wiper linkage assemblY.
Japan/Canada-produced:
remove the wind-
10 x 1.25 mm18 N.m ll.8 kgf m,
(cont'd)
20-113

Windshield Wiper Arms and Linkage
Replacement (cont'dl
USA-produced:
3. Separate the windshield wiper linkage and wind-
shield wiper motor.
Japan/Canada-produced:
NOTE: Scribe a line across the link and windshield
wiper linkage to show the original adjustment.
>: Bolt locations, 3
O 6r1.0mm
EF 8 N.m {0.8 kstm,ig 5.8 tbf.ft) )
NUT10 x 1.25 mml8 N rn (1.8 kgtm,13 tbtftl
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WIPER LINKAG€
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20-114
USA-produced:
NOTE: Scribe a line across the link and windshield
wiper motor to show the original adjustment.
>: Bolt locations, 2
R 6J( 1.0 mm
Y 8 N.m to.s kgtm, I
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NUT10 x 1.25 mm'18 N.m {1.8 kgf.m.13 tbtft)
WINDSHIELDWIPER MOTOR
4. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the connector is connected properly.
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
. lnstall the windshield wiper arms as described
on page 20-1'17.
. Check the windshield wiper motor operation.. Grease the moving parts.