1997 HONDA CIVIC a pillar

Windshield
Removal
CAUTION:
. Put on gloves to plotest your h8nds.
. Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
1. To remove the windshield, first remove the:. Rearview mirror (see page 20-25)
. Sunvisors and holders (see page 20-64)
. Front pillar trim (see pages 20-59, 60, 61)
! Windshield wiper arms and cowl cover (see page
20-1131
Peel off the molding, and remove the glass brack-
ers.
NOTE: When molding removal is difficult, cut the
molding with a knife.
WINDSHIELO
3. Pull down the front of the headliner (see page 20-
64).
CAUTION: Take care not to bend the headlinet
excsssively.
MOLDING
20-24
4. Apply protective tape along the edge of the dash
board and body as shown. Using an awl, make a
hole through the rubber dam and adhesive from
inside the car. Push the piano wire through the
hole, and wrap each end around a piece of wood-
PIANO WIREPROTECTIVE
UPPERRUBBER| '1"
DAM
WINDSHIELO
AOHESIVE
RUBBERDAM
With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire
back and forth in a sawing motion, and carefully cut
through the rubber dam and adhesive around the
entire windshield.
CAUTION: Hold the piano wile as close to ihe wind-
shield as possible to prevent damage to the body
and dashboard.
WINDSHIELD
6. Carefully remove the windshield.

Rear Window
Removal
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CAUTION:
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
. Uso ssat covers to avoid damaging any surlaces,. Do not damage thg roar window dofogggr grid linss,
window antenna grid lines, and tsrminalg.
1. To remove the rear window, first remove the:. Trunk lid
. Rear seat cushion (see pages 20-79, 81). Rear seat side bolsters {4D, see page 20-79). Rear seat-back (2D, see page 20-81)
. Rear shelf {see pages 20-59, 61}
. Rear pillar trim {4D, see page 20-59). Side trim panel (2D, see page 20-61)
. Ouarter trim panel (2D, see page 20-61)
. Rear roof trim (see page 20-65)
2, Disconnect the rear window defogger connector
from each side.
3. Peel off the molding.
NOTE: When molding removal is difficult, cut the
molding with a knile.
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MOLDING
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REAR WINDOW
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MOLDING
20-32
PIANO WIRE
4. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body as
shown. Using an awl, make a hole through the
adhesive from inside the car. Push the piano wire
through the hole, and wrap each end around apiece of wood.
ADHESIVE
REAR WINDOW
PROTECTIVETAPE
TAPE
REAR WNDOW
PIANO WIRE
PROTECTIVETAPE
With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire
back and forth in a sawing motion, and carefully cut
through the adhesive around the entire rear win-
dow.
CAUTION: Hold the piano wiro as close to the rear
window as possibls to prcyent damage to the body.
6. Carefullv remove the rear window.
ADHESIVE

Uppcr portion:
Lower oortion:
PROTECTIVETAPE
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ADHESIVE
Pillar portion:
Carefully remove the quarter glass
NOTE: Check the quarter glass trim and clips for
damage, and replace them if necessary'
3.
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AOHESIVE
TAPE
CLIP
lnstallation
1.Using a knife, scrape the old adhesive smooth to a
thickness of about 2 mm (0.08 in.) on the bonding
surtace around the entire quarter glass opening
flange.
NOTE:
. Do not scrape down to the painted surface of the
body; damaged paint will interfere with proper
bonding.
r Remove the rubber dams from the body.
. lf any of the clips are broken, remove them from
the body.
. Mask off surrounding surfaces before applying
pnmer.
Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge damp-
ened in alcohol.
NOTE: Afier cleaning, keep oil, grease and water
from getting on the surface.
lf the quarter glass is to be reinstalled, use a putty
knife to scrape off all traces of old adhesive. then
clean the quaner glass surface with alcohol where
adhesive is to be apPlied.
NOTE: Make sure the bonding surface is kept free
of water, oil and grease.
CAUTION: Avoid setting the quarter glass on its
edges; small chips may later devglop into cracks.
NOTE: Clean rhe shadowed area.
(cont'd)
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Removal
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CAUTION:
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
. Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
1. To remove the quarter glass, first remove the:
. Rear seat-back and rear seat cushion (see page
20_81)
o Slde trim panel (see page 20-611
. Rear shelf (see page 20-61)
o Upper anchor bolt from the front seat belt (see
page 20-86)
. Ouarter trim panel (see page 20-6'l)
2. From inside the car. use a knife to cut through the
quarter glass adhesive allthe way around.
NOTE:
. lf the quarter glass is to be reinstalled, take care
not to damage the molding.
. Apply protective tape along the edge ofthe entire
quaner glass oPening flange
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GLASS
Upper portion:
ADHESIVE
PROTECTIVETAPE
Rear edge portion:
Pillar portion:
Carefully remove the quarter glass.
NOTE: Check the molding for damage, and replace
it if necessary.
3.
TAPE
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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

Interior
Component Location Index
SRS comDonents are located jn the parts areas marked with an asterisk (*). Review the SRS component locations, precau
tions, and procedures in the SRS section {24) before performing repairs or service.
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CENTER PILLARUPPER TRIM{see page 20 591
FRONT PILLARTRIM{see pages 20 59,60,61)
REAR PILLARTRIM
TRUNKTRIM(see page 20-62)
SEATSIDE TRIM{see page 20-59)
{see page 20 59}
CENTER PILLARLOWER TRIM PANEL(see page 20-59)
REAR ROOF TRIM(see page 20-65)
:
OUARTERTRIM PANEL
{see page 20'61)
HEADLINERReplacement, Page 20'64
*OASHBOARO
Component Removal/lnstallation,page 20 68
REARlsee page 20 59)
REAR TRIM PANEL
lsee page 20-62)
Removal, page 20-70
*CARPET
Replacement, page 20 66
PANELReplacement, page 20-67
3D:
REAR SIDESHEI-F(see page 20-60)
OUARTERTRIM PANEL(see page 20-60)SIDE TRIM PANEL(see page 20-6'l)
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HATCHSIDE TRIM(see pase 20 63)
REAR ROOF TRIM(see page 20 65)REAR ROOFTFIM(see page 20'65)HATCHUPPERTRIMlsee page 20 63)
CENTERSHELFlsee page 20 60)
REARPANELlsee page 20 60)
SIDE TRIM{see page 20 60)REARPANEL(see page 20 62)
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HATCHTRIM PANEL(see page 20-63)
SIDE TRIMPANEL(see page 20-60)
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Interior Trim
tReplacement
CAUTION:
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
o When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
NOTE: Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
4D:
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CENTER PILLARUPPER TRIMREAR PILLARTRIM
LOCK CYLINDER TRIM
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E'vBELT UPPERANCHOR(see page 20-85)
Disconnect thehigh mount brakelrght connector.
T SIDE TRIMRemove the rear seat cushion and rearseat side bolster lsee page 20-19]'.
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lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.. Before installing the front seat belt upper anchor
and rear shelf. make sure there are no twists or
kinks in the seat belts.(cont'd)
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REAR SHELF
k"si
fEFT KICKPANEL
20-59

lnterior Trim
Replacement (cont'dl
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>: Clip locationsA>,2CLIP
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TRIM
B>,3
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FRONT SEATBELT UPPEBANCHORlsee page 20 86)
SIDE TRIM PANELPROTECTOR
LEFT KICKPANEL
c >,8o>,3
PIVOT BRACKET
{see page 20-80)
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure
NOTE:
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips'
. Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there
are no tlvists or kinks in the seat belts'
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>: Screw, bolt locationsA>,3 8>,6
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FRONT PILLARB
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REAR SIDESHELF
SIDE TRIMPANELRemove the rear seat-back and
rear seat cushion (see Page 20_80)
Disconnect the rear speaker
connector (both sides,
for some models).
REAR TRIMPANEL
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RIGHT KICKPANEL
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20-60