1997 HONDA CIVIC removal

Washer Tube
Replacement (cont'dl
NOTE: To remove the rear window washer tube (3D), remove the following parts from the left side of the vehicle.
- Inner fender (see page 20-'106)- Kick panel and side trim (see page 20-60)- Rear seat-back and rear seat cushion (see page 20-80)- Spare tire lid- Rear center shelf and rear side shelf (see page 20-60)- Rear trim panel and side trim panel (see page 20-60)- Ouarter trim panel (see page 20-60)- Rear roof trim (see page 20-65)- Hatch spoiler (see page 20-1011
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(see page 20 101).
REAR WINDOWWASHER TUBE(for some models)
Installation is the reverse ofthe removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Take care not to pinch the washer tubes.
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
. After installing, adjustthe aim ofthe washer nozzles (see page2O-1111.
motor.
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4. Note the position of the ioint on the handle rod (A)'
Prv the handle rod ol the joint using diagonal cut-
ters; take care not to bend the rod Remove the
hatch handle.
BUSHINGReplace.
lnstall in the reverse order of removal, and note
these items:
Make sure
the handle rod is connected properly
Before installing the hatch trim panel, make sure
the hatch opens ProPerlY.
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Hatch Latch/Lock CYlinder
Replacement
1.
2.
Remove the hatch trim panel (see page 20-63)'
Remove the hatch latch screws
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HATCHLATCH
Disconnect the lock rod, the handle rod, the lock
cylinder rod. and the connector, then remove the
hatch latch.
LOCK CYLINDERROD
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HANDLEROD
(cont'd)
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Opener and Latch
Hatch Latch/Lock Cylinder Replacement (cont'd)
4. Pullthe lock rod out.
lf necessary, remove the lock cylinder.
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6. Install in the reverse order of removal, and note
these atems:
. Apply grease to the hatch latch.. Make sure the connector is connected properly.. Before installing the hatch trim panel, make surethe hatch opens properly and locks securely.
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Body ('99 model)
Dashboard
Center Panel Removal and
lnstallation
Bumpers
Front Grille Removal and
lnstallation
Front Air Spoiler Replacement ."'.....
Seats
Front Seat DisassemblY and
ReassemblY 20-138
Front Seat Torsion Bar
Replacement '.'...".'....'... 20-139
Emblems
tnstallation 20-140
20-136
20-136
20-137
Outline of '99 Model Changes
The center Danel removal and installation procedures are different'
The front grille removal and installation procedures are different'
The front air spoiler has been added for some models of 2D'
A height-adjustable driver's seat was added to some models'
Emblems were added for some models ot 2D'

DashboardBumpers
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Center Panel Removal and
Installation
1. Remove the dashboard center lower cover.
2. Remove the screws, then pull out the center panel.
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UPPER VENT I(NOB
Disconnect the connectors from the heater controlunit and hazard warning switch.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the connectors are connectedpropefly.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
FRONT BUMPER
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Front Grille Removal and
Installation
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the front bumper.
Remove the front bumper. Remove the screws. thenslide the front grille forward by detaching the hooks.
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Front Air SPoiler RePlacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands'
NOTE:
. An assistant is helpful when removing the front bumper'
. Take care not to scratch the front bumper and body'
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A >,9 B >,4
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BUMPER
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure'
NOTE:
. Make sure the front bumper engages the front
bumper side stiffener on each side securely'
o lf necessary. adjustthe front bumper side stiffener
to obtain the Proper gap.
FRONT AIR SPOILER
20-137

Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly' and
note these items:
. Make sure the bushing and pivot washer are installed
properly.
. To connect the connecting wire, twist it 90'.
. Replace the back cover clips with new ones
. To prevent wrinkles when installing the seat-back
cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly
over the pad.
. Apply multipurpose grease to the moving portion of
the seat track.
Front Seat Torsion Bar
Replacement
NOTE| Take care not to tear the seams or damage the
seat covers.
1. Remove the seat cushlon
2. Remove the torsion bar from the hook with a flat tip
screwdriver, then pull out the torsion bar from the
seat cushion frame Put on gloves to protect your
ha nds.
TORSIONSAR
SEAT CUSHION FNAME
TORSION BARSEAT CUSHION
FLAT TIP SCREWDRIVER
3. lnstall in the reverse order of removal'
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Body {'00 model}
Seat Belts
Child Seat Anchor Plate Removal/
f nstallation 20-142
Emblem
f nstallation 20-144
Outline of '00 Model Changes
The child seat anchor plate removal and installation procedures are different'
An emblem was added for some model of 3D.