1997 HONDA CIVIC 20-117

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.
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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.
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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.
20-115

Washer Tube
Replacement
NOTE:
. To remove the windshield washer tube, remove the
left inner fender (see page 20-106),
. 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
60)
Ouarter trim panel (see page 20-60)- Rear roof trim {see page 20-65)- Hatch spoiler (see page 20-101)
(see page 20
WIREHARNESS
>: W.sher nozzle, clip and cushion locationsa>,2B>,3
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Roote the washer tubeunder the wire harness.
TUBE
A
Route the washer tubesto the washer reservoir
REAB WINDOWWASHER TUBE(Ior some models)
REAR WINDOWWASHER TUBE
washer nozzle.
washer nozzle(see page 20-101).
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Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Take care not to pinch the washer tubes.
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
. After installing, adjust the aim of the washer noz-
zles (see page 20-117).
20-116
WINDSHIELD
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Wiper Arms/Washer Nozzles
Adjustment
Windshield wiper/Washer:
1. Adjust the wiper arms so that their park positions
match the illustration.
View trom tront to rear
WINDSHIELDWIPER ARMS
2. By inserting a tack and moving it as necessary,
adjust the washer nozzles so that they aim at posi-
tions A, A', B, and B'shown in the illustration.
NOTE: The fiuid jets should hit within a 50 mm (2 0
in.) radius around each of points A, A', B, and B'.
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A and A'400 mm (15.7 in.)255 mm (10.0 in.)
B and B'115 mm (4.5 in.)322 mm \12.7 in.)
Rear Window wiper/Washer (3Dl:
1. Adjust the rear window wiper arm so that its park
position matches the illustration.
View trom raar to front
CERAMICEDGE
By inserting a tack and moving it as necessary,
adjust the washer nozzle so that it aims at position
C as shown in the illustration.
NOTE: The fluid jet should hit within a 50 mm (2.0
in,) radius around point C.
REAR WINOOWWIPER ARM
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20-117

Washer Tube
Replacement
NOTE: To remove the windshield washer tube,
>: Washar nozzle, clip and cushion locations
a>,2B>, 1
remove the left inner fender (see page 20-106).
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ECM/PCMBRACKET
WIREHARNESS
WINOSHIELDTUBE
A
Route the washer tubeunder the wire harnessRoute the washer tube
behind the EcM/PcM bracket.
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RESERVOIR
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Route the washer tubesto the washer reservolrRoute the washer tubes
under the wire harness.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Take care not to Dinch the washer tubes.
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
. After installing, adjust the aim of the washer nozzles (see page 20-117l'
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REAR WINDOWWASHER TUBE
20-129