1996 HONDA CIVIC Eld

Windshield
Removal
CAUTION:
. Put on gloves to plotest your h8nds.
. Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
1. To remove the windshield, first remove the:. Rearview mirror (see page 20-25)
. Sunvisors and holders (see page 20-64)
. Front pillar trim (see pages 20-59, 60, 61)
! Windshield wiper arms and cowl cover (see page
20-1131
Peel off the molding, and remove the glass brack-
ers.
NOTE: When molding removal is difficult, cut the
molding with a knife.
WINDSHIELO
3. Pull down the front of the headliner (see page 20-
64).
CAUTION: Take care not to bend the headlinet
excsssively.
MOLDING
20-24
4. Apply protective tape along the edge of the dash
board and body as shown. Using an awl, make a
hole through the rubber dam and adhesive from
inside the car. Push the piano wire through the
hole, and wrap each end around a piece of wood-
PIANO WIREPROTECTIVE
UPPERRUBBER| '1"
DAM
WINDSHIELO
AOHESIVE
RUBBERDAM
With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire
back and forth in a sawing motion, and carefully cut
through the rubber dam and adhesive around the
entire windshield.
CAUTION: Hold the piano wile as close to ihe wind-
shield as possible to prevent damage to the body
and dashboard.
WINDSHIELD
6. Carefully remove the windshield.

tInstallation
Using a knife, scrape the old adhesive smooth to a
thickness of about 2 mm (0.08 in.) on the bonding
surface around the entire windshield opening flange.
NOTE:
. Do not scrape down to the painted surface of the
body; damaged paint will interfere with proper
bonding.
. Remove the rubber dams and tasteners from the
body.
. Mask off surrounding surfaces before painting.
Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge damp-
ened in alcohol.
NOTE: After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water
from getting on the surface.
lf the old windshield is to be reinstalled, use a putty
knife to scrape off all traces of old adhesive, then
clean the windshield surface with alcohol where
new adhesive is to be applied.
NOTE: Make sure the bonding surface is kept free
of water, oil and grease.
CAUTION: Avoid setting the windshield on its edges;
small chips may later deyelop into cracks.
NOTE:
. Clean the shadowed area.
o Clean area @ as shown.
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WINDSHIELD
JWINDSHIELD
20-29
Glue the rubber dam and fasteners to the inside
face of the windshield as shown.
NOTE: Be careful not to touch the windshield where
adhesive will be applied.
ALIGNMENTMABK
13.5 mm(0.53 in.)
LOWER RUBBERDAM
WINOSHI€LD
5. Align and glue the molding to the edge of the wind-
shield.
NOTE: Be caretul not to touch the windshield where
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FASTENER
ALTGNMENT, -oMARK
MOLOINGWINDSHIELO
100 mm{3.94 in.l
Apply primer (3M N'200, or equivalent) to edSe (cont'd)of the windshield.

Windshield
Installation (cont'd)
Installthe glass brackets and fasteners as shown.
NOTE: The numbers after the part names show thequantities of the oarts used.
GLASS BRACKETS, 2
Set the windshield on the glass brackets, then cen-
ter it in the opening. Make alignment marks across
the windshield and body with a grease pencil at the
four points shown.
NOTE: Be careful not to touch the windshield where
adhesive will be aDolied.
7.
8. Remove the windshield.
20-30
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SCREW
9. With a sponge, apply a light coat of glass primer
around the edge of the windshield as shown. then
lightly wipe it off with gauze or cheesecloth.
NOTE:
. Do not apply body primer to the windshield. and
do not get body and glass primer sponges mixed
up.
. Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
lf you do. the adhesive may not bond to the wind-
shield properly, causing a leak after the windshield
is installed.
. Keep water. dust, and abrasrve
from the primed surface.t/////,'/////l I Apply glass p.imer here.
materaals away
Apply glass primerto the molding.
WINDSHIELD
10. With a sponge. apply a light coat of body primer to
the original adhesive remaining around the wind-
shield opening flange. Let the body primer dry for
at least 10 minutes.
NOTE:
. Do not apply glass primer to the body, and be care-
ful not to mix up glass and body primer sponges.
. Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
. Mask off the dashboard before painting the flange.7////l/////l I Apply body p mer hcre.
6mm16mm 5mm(0.6:| in.) (0.2 in.l16 mm
{0,63 in.}
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MOLDING

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11.Thoroughly mix the adhesive and hardener together
on a glass or metal plate with a putty knife.
NOTE:
. Clean the plate with a sponge and alcohol before
mixing.
. Follow the instructions that come with the adhe-
stve.
Before filling a cartridge. cut the end of the nozzle
as shown.
Cut nozzle end
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10 mm 10.39 in.)
7 mm (0.27 in.l
13. Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air pockets
to ensure continuous delivery. Put the cartridge in a
caulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive around
the edge of the windshield as shown.
NOTE: Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after
applying the glass primer.
12 mm (0.47 in.)
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8 mm 10.31 in.l
UPPERRUBBERDAM
Make a slightly thickerbead at each corner.
5mm(0.2 in )='+
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LOWEBRUBBERDAM
lmm10.04 in.l
FASTENER
LOWERRUBBERDAM
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MOLDING
WINDSHIELD
20-31
15.
16.
14. Use suction cups to hold the windshield over the
opening, align it with the alignment marks made in
step 7, and set it down on the adhesive. Lightly
push on the windshield until its edge is fully seated
on the adhesive all the way around.
NOTE: Do not open or close the doors until adhesive
ri vI Y ALTGNMENT MARK
Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty
knife or towel.
NOTE: To remove adhesive from a painted surface or
the windshield, wipe with a soft shop towel dampened
with alcohol.
Let the adhesive dry for at least one hour, then spray
water over the windshield and check for leaks. Mark
the leaking areas, let the windshield dry, then seal
with sealant.
NOTE:
. Let the car stand for at least four hours after wind-
shield installation. lf the car has to be used within
the first four hours, it must be driven slowly.
. Keep the windshield dry for the first hour after
installation.
. Check that the ends of the side molding are set
under the cowl cover.
Reinstall all remaining removed parts.
NOTE:
. Install the rearview mirror rubber damper after
the adhesive has dried thoroughl',.
. Advise the customer not to do the following things
for two to three 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).
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Ouarter Glass
Installation (cont'd)
11. Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air pockets
to ensure continuous delivery. put the canridge in acaulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive aroundthe edge of the quarter glass as shown.
NOTE:
. lf the old quarter glass is to be reinstalled, peelthe separator off the butyl tape after applying theadhesive.
. Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after apply_ing the glass primer.
i:.8i".,1/:ADHES,'E
8 rnm(0.31 in.l
OUARIERGLASS TRIM
OUARTERGLASS TFIM
BUTYI.TAPE
OUARTER GLASS
[-4m,^,GLASS \
32 mm{1.3 in.)
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/ drt".GLASS TAPE
20-44
12. Use suction cups to hold the quarter glass over theopening, align the clips, and set it down on the adhe-sive. Lightly push on the quaner glass until its edgesare fully seated on the adhesive all the way around.
NOTE: Do not open or close the doors until theadhesive is drv.
Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a puttyknife or towel.
NOTE: To remove adhesive from a painted surfaceor the quarter glass, wipe with a soft shop toweldampened with alcohol.
Let the adhesive dry for at least one hour, thenspray water over the quarter glass and check forleaks. Mark the leaking areas, let the quarter glass
dry, then seal with sealant.
NOTE: Let the car stand for at least four hours afterquarter glass installation. lf the car has to be usedwithin the first four hours, it must be driven slowly.
Reinstall all remaining removed parts.
NOTE: Advise the customer not to do the followingthings for two to three days:
. Slam the doors with all the windows rolled up.. Twist the body excessively (such as when goingan and out of driveways at an angle or drivingover rough, uneven roads).
15.
14.
CLIP

Side Window MoldingsRoof Molding
Replacement
CAUTION: Put on glovos to protect your hands.
NOTE:
. Take care not to scratch the body
. Remove the screw, and pull th€ side window molding
by hand.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
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MOLOING
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20-102
Replacement
CAUTION: When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap
it with protestive taps to prevent damage, and use pro-
toctiv€ tape on the body.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the bodv.
WINDSHIELOMOLDING
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Take care not to damage the windshield molding.. Make sure the roof molding is installed securely.
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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

Windshield Wiper Arms
and Linkage
Hatch latch/Lock cylinder:
NOTE: Remove the hatch trim panel (see page 20-63).
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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.
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cowl covER
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