1997 HONDA CIVIC door panel replacement

bOuter Handle Replacement
NOTE: Raise the glass fully.
1. Remove:
. Door panel
. Plastic cover (see page 20-14)
2. Pull out the retainer clip.
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CYLINOER PROTECTOR
LOCK CYLINDER
RETAINERCLIP
Remove the bolts, then remove the cylinder protec-
tor, lock cylinder and outer handle.
>: Bolt locations,2
6x1.omm ]9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m,1.2tbl,ttl )_, _-_-,/
CYLINDERPROTECTOR
LOCK CYLINOER
CYLINOER ROD
20-17
4. Pull out the outer handle. Pry the outer handle rod
out of its joint using diagonal cutters.
NOTE:
. To ease reassembly, note location @ ot the outer
handle rod on the joint before disconnecting it.
. Take care not to bend the outer handle rod.
. Use a shop towel to protect the opening in the
door.
DIAGONALCUTTERS
SHOPTOWEL
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
EUSHINGReplace.
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Doors
Latch Replacement
NOTE: Raise the glass fully.
1. Remove:
. Door panel (see page 20-16)
. Plastic cover (see page 20-14). Outer handle {see page 20-17}
2. Remove the rod protector.
LATCH
PROTECTOR
20-18
3. Remove the bolts and move the center lower channel.
NOTE: Take care not to bend the inner handle rod
and lock rods.
>: Screw locations
A>,38>,3
q)
CENTER LOWEBCHANNEICBANKHOLDER
Disconnectthe connector,
6x1.0mm8 N.m 10.8 kgt.m,6 tbtft)
Remove the inner handle, then remove the latch
through the hole in the door.
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
5.
6x1.0mm l
ffu 6 N.m {0.6 kef.m,
_" 11111 )

LGlass/Regulator Replacement
2.
1.Remove:
. Door panel (see page 20-'16)
. Plastic cover (see page 20-14)
Carefully move the glass until you can see the bolts,
then loosen them. Slide the guide rearward, remove
the glass trom the guide, and carefully pull the
glass out through the window slot.
NOTE: Take care not to drop the glass inside the door.
>: Bolt localions,2
6x1.0mm
E 9.8 N.m {1.0 kgtm, Il* 7.2 tbrfil I\3 Loosen ,/
Jt
GUIDE
3. Disconnect the connector, and detach the harness
clip, then remove the regulator through the hole in
the door.
NOTE: Scribe a line around the rear roller guide bolt
to show the original adjustment.
>: Bolt locations
a >,4
6xL0mmI6x1.omm II N.m {0.8 kgt.m,6lbrft ]Loosen. ,/
B >,2
8 N.m (0.8 kgt m, i'-1
)
ROLLERREGULATOR
BOLTS
(cont'd)
20-19

Doors
Glass/Regulator Replacement (cont'dl
Grease all the sliding surfaces of the regulator where
shown.
NOTE:
. lf necessary, remove the power window motorfrom the regulator.
. Before removing the power window motor, scribe
a line across the sector gear and regulator.
REGULATOR
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal orocedure.
NOTE: Roll the glass up and down to see if it moves
freely without binding. Also make sure that there isno clearance between the glass and glass run chan-nel when the glass is closed. Adjust the position ofthe glass as necessary.
SECTOR GEAR
20-20
Glass Adjustment
NOTE:
. Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when adjust-
ing the glass.
. Check the weatherstrips and glass run channel for dam-
age or deterioration, and replace them if necessary.
1. Remove:
. Door panel (see pages 20-4, 10, 16). Plastic cover (see pages 20-2,8, 14)
2. Adjust the glass.
4D:
Raise the glass fully.
Loosen the glass mounting bolts (front door)
and regulator mounting bolts.
Push the glass rearward (front door glass) or
iorward (rear door glass).
Tighten the glass mounting bolts (front door)
and regulator mounting bolts.
A >: Gl.3s mounting boltlocations.B >: Regulrtor moutingbolt loc.tions.
Front:
a.
b.
d.
REGULATOR

Mirrors
Mirror Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the mirror. mirror basecover and door.
l Lower the door glass.
2. Carelully pry out the mirror mount cover panel bynano.
Power mirro.:
MIRROR MOUNTCOVEB PANEL
Manual mirror:
Remove the cap, screw and knob, then remove themirror mount cover panel.
MIRROR MOUNT
KNOB
20-24
3. Remove the mirror mounting nuts while supporting
the mirror.
a: Nut locations,3
€)CONNECTOR(Nrirror side)
MIRROR
(Door harnessside)
CONNECTOR
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the connector is connected prop-
erly.

Door and Side Moldings
Replacement
CAUTION: When prying with a flat-tip scr6wdrivgr, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damags'
NOTE;
. To remove the front side molding, remove the inner fender (see page 20-106)'
. To remove the door moiding, remove the door panel (see pages 20-4, 10, 16) and plastic cover.
. To removethe rearside molding, remove the side trim panel (see pages 20-60,611'
. Take care not to bend the door moldings.
. Before reassembling, clean the door bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol'
. After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water from getting on the surface'
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
4D:
FRONT DOORAdhesive areas.
2Dl3Dl
B>,3c>,2
REAR SIDEMOLOING
a: Plastic nut loc€tion. 1
@)
(cont'dl
20-103
MOLDING
>: Clip locations
A >: 4D, 112')13D,7

Door and Side Moldings
Replacement (cont'dl
Door molding removal:
The following materials and tools are required to repairthe door moldings.
NOTE: Followthe manufacturer's instructions.
Materials: (Reference)
. Stripe remover
3M 08907
Stripe adhesive remover
3M 08908
Adhesive tape
3M Super Automotive Attachment Tape
Tools;
a Protective tape
. Knife or Cutter
. Sponge or Shop towel. Infrared dryer
. Film
. Putty knife
. Alcohol
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands,
Remove the door panel, and pull back the plastic
cover,
Apply protective tape on and around the molding.
3. Release the clips from inside of the door. Carefullvcut the adhesive tape with a knife or cutter whilepulling the edge of the molding away trom the dooras shown.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch or bend the mold-Ing.
1.
KNIFE
DOOR MOLDING
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20-104
Door molding installation:
1. Glue the new adhesive tape to the moldings assnown.
[\\\l : Adhesive tape tocations60 mm4D: t2 t i^l
40 mm11.6 in)
Forward L
REAR DOOR
2Dl3Dl
CLIPHOLDER
100 mm(3.94 inl1,050 mm 141.34 inl
Forward !
DOOR MOLDING
DOOR MOLDING
5 mm {0.2 inl
ADHESIVE TAPEThickness: 1.2 mm 10.05 in)
Installthe clips on the molding.
Heat the bonding surface of the door and doormolding with an infrared dryer.
Door: 104 - 140"F (40 - 60.C)Molding: 68 - 86"F (20 - 30.C)
NOTE: Use care when heating to prevent deforma-tion of the molding.
Align the molding with the clip locations, and setthe molding. Lightly push on the molding until itsedge is fully seated on the adhesive tape.
NOTE: Do not spray water on the motding withinthe first 24 hours after installation.
Reassemble all removed pans.

Speaker Replacement
Front speaker:
1. Remove the speaker cover.
2. Remove the three screws from the speaker.
3. Disconnect the 2P connector, and remove the door
speaker.
Tweeter:
1. Remove the door panel (see section 20).
2. Disconnect the 2P connector from the tweeter.
3. Remove the mirror garnish.
4, Remove the two screws, then remove the wveeter.
FRONT SPEAKER
TWEETER(}-
23-193
Rear speaker:
1. Remove the rear side shelf or rear shelf (see section
20t.
2. Disconnect the 2P connector from the speaker.
3. Remove the four screws, then remove the speaker.
Hatchback:
Coupe/Sedan:
2P CONNECTOF
2P CONNECTOR
REAR