1997 HONDA CIVIC For

Ouarter Glass
Installation (cont'dl
8. With a sponge, apply a light coat of body primer tothe original adhesive remaining around the quarter
glass opening flange. Let the body primer dry for atleast l0 minutes.
NOTE:
. Do not apply glass primer to the body, and becareful not to mix up glass and body primer
sponges.
. Never louch the primed surfaces with your hands.. Mask off the rear side trim panel before painting
the flange.
///ffi : Appty aoay primer here.
16 mm10.63 in.l
Thoroughly mix the adhesive and hardener togeth-er on a glass or metal plate with a putty knife.
NOTE:
. Clean the plate with a sponge and alcohol beforemixing.
. Follow the instructions that came with the adhe-sive.
Before filling a cartridge, cut the end of the nozzle
as shown.
Cul nozzle end
10 mrn (0.39 in.)
9.
10.
20-4A
7 mm 10.27 in.)
l'1. Pack adhesive into the canridge without air pockets
to ensure continuous delivery. Put the cartrige in a
caulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive around
the edge of the quarter glass as shown.
NOTE:
. lf the old quarter glass is to be reinstalled, peel
the separator off the butyl tape after applying theadhesive.
. Peel the separator off the adhesive tape afterapplying the adhesive.
. Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after applying the glass primer.
12mm 11
lo.tt tn.l I l:ADHESIVE
8mm{0.31 in.)
CLIP
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12. Use suction cups to hold the quarter glass over the
opening, align the clips, and set it down on the
adhesive. Lightly push on the quarter glass until its
edges are fully seated on the adhesive all the way
around.
NOTE: Do not open or close the doo.s until the
adhesive is dry.
Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty
knife or towel,
NOTE: To remove adhesive from a painted surface
or the quaner glass, wipe with a soft shop towel
dampened with alcohol.
Let the adhesive dry for at least one hour, then
spray water over the quarter glass and check for
leaks. Mark the leaking areas, let the quarter glass
dry, then seal with sealant.
NOTE: Let the car stand for at least four hours after
quarter glass installation. lf the car has to be used
within the first four hours, it must be driven slowly
Reinstall all remaining removed parts-
NOTE: 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 roadsl.
13.
14.
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CLIP
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Troubleshooting
SymptomProbable Cause
Water leaks1. Clogged drain tube.
2. Gap between glass weatherstrjp and roof panel.
3. Defective or improperly installed glass weatherstrip.
4. Gap between drain seal and roof panel.
Wind noise'1. Excessive clearance between glass weatherstrip and roof panel.
Motor noise1. Loose motor.
2. Worn gear or bearing.
3. Cable assembly deformed.
Glass does not move, but motor turns'1. Clutch out of adjustment.
2. Foreign matter stuck between guide rail and slider.
3. lnner cable loose.
4. Cable assembly not attached properly.
Glass does not move and motor does not turn
{glass can be moved with moonroof wrench)
1. Blown fuse,
2. Faulty switch.
3. Battery run down.
4. Defective motor.
5. Faulty relay.
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Glass Height Adjustment
The roof panel should be even with the glass weather-
strip, to within 1.7 :lr3 mm (0.07 :3:31 in.) all the way
around. lf not, open the giass fully, and:
GLASS WEATHERSTRIP
1. Remove the bracket cover.
Loosen the nuts, and install the shims between the
glass frame and glass bracket as shown.
Shim thickness: Front max.3 mm 10,12 in.l
Rear max. 2 mm 10.08 in.)
Repeat on opposite side i{ necessary.
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5x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf m,7.2 rbtft)
SRACKETCOVEB
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6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgtm,7.2 tbf.ft)
1.7 tl.8 mm
{0.07 :3 3i in.}
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Moonroof
Glass, Glass Bracket and Sunshade Replacement
l. Close the glass fully.
2. Slide the sunshade all the way back.
3. Remove both bracket covers.
Forward_--____->
4. Remove the nuts from both glass brackets.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,7.2lbt.ftl
Remove the glass by lifting up and pulling forward
as shown.
NOTE: Do not damage the roof panet.
ERACKET COVER
GLASS EBACKET
GLASS
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DRAIN CHANNEL
6. Remove the drain channel.
7. Remove the holder cover. then remove the
holder B.
NUT6x1.0mm9 N.m {0.9 kgf.m.? tbtftl{i;t'm
RAIL HOLDER B
Using the moonroof wrench, move the glass bracket
to the position where the moonroof normally pivots
down, and remove the screws.
scREws

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9. Remove the rail holder A.
GLASS BRACKET
DRAIN CHANNEL ROO STOPRotate as shown to remove it from the guide rail.
10. Remove the drain channel rod slider by moving the
cable slider forward using the moonroof wrench.
'11. Detach the drain channel rod stop from the cutout
of the guide rail as shown.
DRAIN CHANNELROD
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NUT6x1.0mmI N.m (0.9 kgf.m,SUNSHAOE
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12. Slide the sunshade forward, then remove it.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Check the glass height (see page 20-51).
Check for water leaks,
NOTE: Do not use high-pressure water.
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Moonroof
Motor, Drain Tube and Frame Replacement
CAUTION:
. Put on gloves to protecl your hands.
. Be careful not to damage the seats, dashboard and other interior trim.
'1. Remove the headliner {see page 20-64).
2. Disconnect the motor connector and glass position switch connector.
NOTE: When removing the motor, detach the connector from the frame, remove the bolts and nuts, then remove the
motor.
3. Remove the glass {see page 20-52).
4. Disconnect the drain tubes, and detach the ceiling light harness.
5. Remove the frame mounting bolts.
NOTE;
. An assistant is helpful when removing the bolts.
. Remove the front bolts last.
6. Detach the rear hooks by moving the frame forward, then remove the frame.
BOLT6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgt m,7.2 tht.hl
6x1.0mm9.8 N m (1.0 kgl.m, 7.2 lbtft)
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7. Pull the drain tubes out the front and rear pillars.
NOTE: Before pulling out the drain tube, tie a string
to the end of it so it can be reinstalled.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Before installjng the frame, clear the drain tubes
and drain valves by using compressed air.
. Check the frame seal.
. Clean the surface of the frame.
. When installing the frame, first attach the rear
hooks into the body holes.
. When connecting the drain tube, slide it over the
frame nozzle at least 10 mm (0.39 in.).
. Install the tube clip as shown.
UpwardI
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TUBE CLIP
Check for water leaks.
NOTE: Do not use high-pressure water.
DRAIN TUBE
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Guide Rails/Cable Assembly
Replacement
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands,
1. Remove the frame.
Remove the motor and glass bracket (see page 20-52).
Remove the nuts, and lift off each guide rail, then
remove the cable assembly with sliders attached.
NOTE: Take care not to bend the cable tubes and
guide rails.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Oamaged parts should be replaced.
. Grease the sliding portion with Super High Temp
Urea Grease, P/N 08758 - 9002.
. Fillthe groove in each grommet with sealant.
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Install the frame seal securely.
Before installing the motor. make sure both slid-
ers are parallel.
Before installing the motor. install the frame and
glass, then check the opening drag (see page 20-
GROMMET

Moonroof
1.
2.
Switch Plate Adjustment (Fully Closed Positionl
3.
4.
5.
Remove the headliner {see page 20-64).
Using the moonroof wrench, close the glass fully.
NOTE: Check the glass fit to the rool panel.
Using an open-end wrench, loosen the switch plate mounting bolts.
Adjust position of the switch plate (switch cam) as shown.
Check the operation of the glass (from tilt-up position to fully closed position, from the fully open position to the fully
closed position) by operating the moonroof switch.
NOTE: Check the glass height (see page 20-51).SWITCH PLATE
GUIDEPLATE
SWITCH CAM
While moving the switch plateplate at the position where thea (a faint click is heard).
INNER CABLE END
little bv little, secure the switchswitch cam contacts the switch
Close the glass fully, and check for water leaks.
NOTE: Do not use high-pressure water.
CAELE BRACKET
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