1997 HONDA CIVIC rear

|}Mirror Holder/Cover Replacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protecl your hands.
L Carefully pry out the mirror holder with a flat tip
screwdriver as shown.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Apply grease to the locations indicated by
the arrows.
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To remove the screws,pull the seal away.
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SHOP TOWEL
Rearview Mirror Replacement
1. Remove the rubber damper.
2. Pry the cover off using the end of a flat tip screw-
drivef.
CAUTION: When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver,
wrap it with a shop towel to prgvant damage.
3. Remove the screws, then remove the rearview mir-
ror,
4. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
SCREW5x0.8mmil N.m lo.a kgf.m,3 lbf.ftl
SHOP TOWEL
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Windshield, Rear Window and Ouarter Glass
Index
NOTE: The numbers after the part names show the quantities of the parts used.
Windshield l2Dl3D/4D):
WINDSHIELDRemoval, page 20 28Installation, page 20-29
Rear Window (2Dl4Dl:
UPPER RUBBERDAM
FASTENER, 2(Sell-adhesive type, glass side)
FASTENER, 2lClip-type, body side)
FASTENER, 4(Self-adhesive-type, glass side)
/ FASTENER,4
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SPACER,
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FASTENER,4(Self-adhesive-type, glass side)
RUBBER DAM,2
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SEAL B, 2
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Ouarter Glass:
3D:
OUARTER GLASSRemoval, page 20-40Installation, page 20 4lOUARTERGLASS TRIM
LOWER CLIPlSelf adhesive'type)
2D:
FASTENER(Self-adhesive-type,glass side)
FASTENER(Self-adhesave type,body side)
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LOWER RUBBERDAM
LOWER CLIP(Self adhesive-type)
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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
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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.

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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
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FASTENER
LOWERRUBBERDAM
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MOLDING
WINDSHIELD
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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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Rear Window
Removal
2DllDl
CAUTION:
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
. Uso ssat covers to avoid damaging any surlaces,. Do not damage thg roar window dofogggr grid linss,
window antenna grid lines, and tsrminalg.
1. To remove the rear window, first remove the:. Trunk lid
. Rear seat cushion (see pages 20-79, 81). Rear seat side bolsters {4D, see page 20-79). Rear seat-back (2D, see page 20-81)
. Rear shelf {see pages 20-59, 61}
. Rear pillar trim {4D, see page 20-59). Side trim panel (2D, see page 20-61)
. Ouarter trim panel (2D, see page 20-61)
. Rear roof trim (see page 20-65)
2, Disconnect the rear window defogger connector
from each side.
3. Peel off the molding.
NOTE: When molding removal is difficult, cut the
molding with a knile.
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MOLDING
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REAR WINDOW
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MOLDING
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PIANO WIRE
4. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body as
shown. Using an awl, make a hole through the
adhesive from inside the car. Push the piano wire
through the hole, and wrap each end around apiece of wood.
ADHESIVE
REAR WINDOW
PROTECTIVETAPE
TAPE
REAR WNDOW
PIANO WIRE
PROTECTIVETAPE
With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire
back and forth in a sawing motion, and carefully cut
through the adhesive around the entire rear win-
dow.
CAUTION: Hold the piano wiro as close to the rear
window as possibls to prcyent damage to the body.
6. Carefullv remove the rear window.
ADHESIVE

Ilnstallation
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 rear window opening
flange.
NOTE:
. Do not scrape down to the painted surface of the
body; damaged paint will interfere with proper
bonding
o Mask off surrounding surfaces before painting.
. Remove the fasteners and spacers from the
oooy.
Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge
dampened in alcohol.
NOTE: After cleaning, keep oil. grease and water
from getting on the surface.
lf the old rear window is to be reinstalled, use a putty
knife to scrape off all traces of old adhesive and the
rubber dam, then clean the rear window 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 rear window on its
edges; small chips may later develop into cracks.
NOTE: Clean the shadowed area.
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REAR WINDOW
4. Apply the double-faced adhesive tape (NITTO 501,
or equivalent) to the edge of the rear window, then
install the molding around the edge of the rear win-
dow as shown.
NOTE: Be careful not to touch the rear window
where adhesive will be applied.
ADHESIVE TAPE867 mm 134. I in.)
5mm{0.2 in.}
ADHESIVETAPEThickness:0.16 mm (0.006 in.l
GLASS
MOLDING
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Glue the fasteners and spacers to the inside face of
the rear window as shown.
NOTE; Be careful not to touch the fear window
where adhesive will be applied.
5.
MOLDING
ALIGNMENTMARK
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ALIGNMENT MARK
REAR WINOOW
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Rear Window
Installation (cont'dl
6. Glue the fasteners to the body as shown.
Fastener locations, 4
FASTENER
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Set the rear window, then center it in the opening.Make alignment marks across the rear window and
body with a grease pencll at the four points shown.
ALIGNMENT MARK
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8. Remove the rear window.
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9. With a sponge, apply a light coat o{ glass primer
around the edge oI the rear window as shown, then
lightly wipe it off with gauze or cheesecloth.
NOTE:
. Do nol apply body primer to the rear window.
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 rear
window properly, causing a leak atter the .ear
window is installed.
. Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials awayfrom the primed surface.'/fur1 : lppty gtass primer here.
16 mm(0.63 in.l7mm
{0.28 in.}
FASTENER
REAR WINDOW
10. With a sponge, apply a light coat of body primer to
the original adhesive remaining around the rear
window 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.
/fu/ : Apply boay primer here.16 mm(0.(I, in.l
MOI-DING
l6mm r
{O.24 in.}