1997 HONDA CIVIC For

Hatch Spoiler
Removal
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the hatch and body
1. Remove the hatch upper trim (see page 20-63)
2. Remove the nuts, and detach the clip, then lift the
hatch spoiler uP.
a: Nut locations, 4
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GROMMET
HIGH MOUNT BRAKELIGHT CONNECTOR
Disconnect the high mount brake light connector and
rear window washer tube, then remove the hatch
spoiler.
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4. lf necessary. remove the spoiler trim from the spoiler
frame.
NOTE: The hatch spoiler trim for Canada produced
cars cannot be disassembled.
>: Clip locations
A>,4
>: Scr€w
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure'
NOTEi
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
a Make sure the connector and washer tube are
connected ProPerlY.
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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.
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B>,3c>,2
REAR SIDEMOLOING
a: Plastic nut loc€tion. 1
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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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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.

Side Sill Panel
Replacement
NOTE:
. Take care not to scratch the body
. 4D shown here;2D and 3D removal procedure is the same as 4D'
>: Screw locations, 4
W_1
NOTE: Loosen the screw,
then remove the lower cliP
using a clip remover.Remove the side cliPs from the body
by turning them 45"
To install the side sill panel, remove the side clips from the body.
panel on the car.
NOTE:
. Take care not to twist the side sill panel.
. lf necessary, replace any damaged side and lowerclips'
NOTEr When removing the side
sill panel, the side clips will
stay in the body.
SIOE SILL PANELRemove the lower cliPs,then remove the side sill Panelby sliding it forward.
install them on the side sill panel, then install the side sill
SIDE CLIP
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Inner Fender, Fenderwell rrim, Fuel Pipe protector and Rear
Air Outlet
Replacement
NOTE: lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
Inner tender:
>: Screw locations,4
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>: Clip locations, 7
Fenderwell trim/Fuel pipe protector/Rea. air outlet:
NOTE:
. Take care not to bend the fenderwell trim.. Before lnstalling the fenderwell trim, clean the bodybonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol.. After cleaning, keep oil, grease or water from getting onthe surface.
. To remove the fuel pipe protector, first remove the rearwheel (see section 18).. To remove the rear air outlet, first remove the rearbumper (see page 20 95).
STEEL FENDERWELL
>: Clip locationsA>,4B>,4
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Opener and Latch
Replacement (cont'd)
Fuel lid latch:
NOTE: Remove the following pa(s.
2D l4Dl
. Rear trim panel (see page 20-62J. Rear edge of the trunk side trim or trunk trim panel(left side, see page 20-62)
3D:
. Access panel on the side trim panel
FUEL I-IO LATCH
II
FUEL LID OPENERCABLE(see pages 20,108, 1'10)
FUEL LID LATCHRemove the fuel lid latchby turning it 90o
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE;
o Make sure each opener cable is connectedelty
. Make sure the fuel lid opens properly andsecurely.
prop-
locks
>: Eolt locations, 2 |r'- 6x10mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m, I
FUEL LIDAfter installing check fora flush fit with the body.
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Trunk lid latch/Lock cylinder:
>: Bolt locationsA >,3
6x1.omm i9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,
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TRUNK LIDOPENER
CONNECTORDisconnect.-\
TRUNK LIDOPENERCABLE
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ff e rt.omm IZS 9.8 N.ln (1.0 kgt m,.ty 7.2-tbr.ftt ,/
CYLINOER
TRUNK LIDLATCH
CYLINDERROD
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Grease the trunk lid latch.. Make sure the trunk lid opens properly and lockssecurely.
a Make sure the connector and cylinder rod areconnected property.

Rear Window Wiper
Arm and MotorWasher Reservoir
Replacement
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2.
Remove the hatch trim panel (see page 20 63).
Remove the rear window wiper arm and wiper
motor as shown.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure
NOTE:
. Make sure the connector is connected properly
.Install the rear window wiper arm as described on
page 20-117.
. Check the rear window wiper motor operation.
. Grease the moving parts.
3.
NUT6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbf.ft)
WIPER MOTOR
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2.
Replacement
Remove the front bumper (see page 20-94).
Disconnect the connectors and washer tubes from
the washer motors.
>: Bolt locations,3
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Ql(S) s.e ru.- tt.o ret '".\./ 7 .2 tbf.ft) /
Route the washer tubes10 the washe. reservoir
wtNDowWASHER MOTOR(3D, for some models)
Remove the bolts, then remove the washer reser-
voir.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a Make sure the washer motor connectors and
washer tubes are connected properly.
. Check the washer motor operation.
3.
4.
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Emblems
Installation
Apply the emblems where shown.
NOTE:
. Before applying, clean the body surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol.
. After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water from getting on the surface.
Aftachment Points (Reterence):
CIVIC EMBLEM
Unit: mm (in.)
CIVIC emblem
TFUNK LID
CIVIC emblem
TRUNK LID
Vorsion emblemVersion emblemVersion emblsm
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