1997 HONDA CIVIC door panel replacement

ILubrication Points
For the details of lubrication points and types of lubricants to be applied, refer to the lllustrated Index and various workprocedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul. Installation, etc.) contained in each section.
No.LUBRICATION POINTS
Engine
LUBRICANT
"Energy Conserving" grade oil,The oil container may also display the Apl Certification markshown below. Make sure it says ,,For Gasoline Engines.,,SAE Viscosity: See chart below,
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TransmissionManualGenuine Honda MTF*1
Genuine Honda Premium FormulaAutomatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)*,
Genuine Honda CVT Fluid*3
Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid*a
Automatic
CVT
3Brake Line
ClL,tci t""e4
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Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid*aPower steering gearboxSteering grease P/N 08733 - BO70EShift lever pivots (manual transmission)Grease with molybdenum disulfide7-:ti
9
10'l'l
l3
14
't7
18
19
20
2122
Release fork (manual trancmi Steering bootsTailgate hinges and latches (2-door HatchbacklSteering ball joints
Shift lever (automatic transmission)Pedal linkageBrake master cylinder pushrod
Super High Temp Urea crease (p/N 08798 - 9OO2)
i Multi-purpose grease
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Honda White Lithium Grease
Multi-purpose grease
Silicone grease
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Trunk hinges and latch (4-door Sedan and 2-doorCoupe)Door hinges upper and lowerDoor opening detentsHood hinge and hood latch-FUet T ter ttd
Clutch master cylinder pushrodThrottle cable end and throttle linkageRear brake shoe linkagesSteering wheel (back side)
23
E-
Caliper piston seal, dust seal,caliper pin. pistonThrottle cable end (dashboard lower panel)
Power steering system (for cars with p/S)
Air conditioning compressorComDressor oil:SANDEN: SPlo P/N 38897 - p13 -A01AH or 38899 - p13_ A01{For Refrigerant: HFC-134a (R-134a))
CERTIFICATION SEAL
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NorE: The items m arked * 1, *2, +3, *4 and +5 on above chan are described as folows:*1: Always use Genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shifting because itdoes not contain the proper additives.*2: Always use Genuine Honda premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affectshift quality.+3: Use Genuine Honda cVTfluid only usingotherfluid can affect tra nsmission operation and may reduce transmission life.*4: Always use Genuine Honda DoT3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and dec.ease the lifeof the svstem.*5: Always use Genuine Honda Power steering Fluid. using any other type of power steering fluid or automatrc transmissionfluid can cause increased wear and poor steering in cold weather.
4-2
Recommended Engine Oil
Engine oil viscosity forambrent temperature ranges
API SERVICE LABEL

Doors
Door Panel Replacement
NOTE; Take care not to scratch the door panel and otherpans.
1. Remove:
. Inner handle (see page 20-3)
. Mirror mount cover panel (see page 20-24)
2. lf applicable, remove the regulator handle by pulling
HANOLE
3. Remove the door grip cover and speaker cover, thenremove the screws.
>: Screw locations, 5POWER WTNOOWswtTct{
the clip out with a wire hook.
20-4
4. Release the clips that hold the door panel. Remove
the door panel by pulling it upward.
NOTE: Remove the door panel with as little bending
as possible to avoid creasing or breaking it.
95 mm {3.74 in.)
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availablelSnap-on#A'177, o.equivalenllmm(0.04 in.l
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45 mm(1.77 in.l
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Dasconnect the;peaker connector,
5. lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

\:Outer Handle Replacement
NOTE: Raise the glass fully.
'1. Remove:
. Door panel
. Plastic cover (see page 2o-21
2. Pull out the retainer cliP.
6x1.omm Ii.e N.. tr.o rgf.-, I7.2 rbr.fi) ,2
C3.
CYLINDER PROTECTOR
LOCK CYLINDEB
RETAINERCLIP
Remove the bolts, then remove the cylinder protec-
tor, lock cylinder and outer handle.
>: Bolt locaiions,2
CYLINDER
LOCK CYLINDER
CYLINDER ROD
20-5
4. Pull out the outer handle. Pry the outer handle rod
out of its joint using diagonal cutters
NOTE:
a To ease reassembly, note location @ of the outer
handle rod on the joint before disconnecting it.
. Take care not to bend the outer handle rod.
o Use a shop towel to protect the opening in the
ooor.
OUTER HANDLEROD
DIAGONALCUTTERS
SHOPTOWEL
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure
NOTE: Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
BUSHINGReplace.
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Doors
Latch Replacement
NOTE: Baise the glass fully.
1. Remove:
. Door panel (see page 20-4)
. Plastic cover (see page 20-2). Outer handle (see page 20-5)
Remove the bolt, then move the center lower channel
forwa rd.
Disconnect the connector, and detach the harness
clip from the door. Bemove the latch through the
hole in the door.
NOTE: Take care not to bend the inner handle rod,
outer handle rod, cylinder rod and lock rod.
>: Screw locations, 3
6 x 't.0 mm8 N.m (0.8 kgt m,6 tbf.ftl
4. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the inner handle rod and connector
are connected properly.
. Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
LOCK ROO
20-6
'1.
Glass/Regulator Replacement
Removel
o Door panel (see page 20-4)
. Plastic cover (see page 20-2l,
Carefully move the glass until you can see the bolts,
then remove them. Carefully pull the glass out
through the window slot.
NOTE: Take care not to drop the glass inside the door.
>i Bolt loc.tions,2
fi s'r.o-. iClb9.8 N.m 11.0 kst m,l
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GLASS
REGULATOR

Doors
Door Panel Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the door panel and otherparts.
1. Remove:
. Inner handle (see page 20-9)
. Regulator handle (see page 20-4)
2. Remove the door grip cover, then remove the screws.
>: Screw location3.2
20-10
3. Release the clips that hold the door panel. Removethe door panel by pulling it upward.
NOTE: Remove the door panel with as little bend-ang as possible to avoid creasing or breaking it.
,L12 mm(0.47 in.) T-TRIM PADREMOVER(Commercially
available)Snap-on#4177, orequival€nt
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11.77 in.l
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4. Installation is the reverse of the removal Drocedure.

tOuter Handle Replacement
NOTE: Raise the glass fullY.
1. Remove:
. Door panel
. Plastic cover (see page 20-8)
2. Remove the screws.
>: Screw locations, 3
6x1.0mm6 N.m {0.6 kgf m,4 tbf.ftl
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3. Move the latch down, and remove the bolts.
>: Bolt locations,2
6x1.0mm9.8 N,m )11.O kst.n,7.2lbiftl //
4. Pull out the outer handle. Pry the outer handle rod
out of its joint using diagonal cutters.
NOTE:
. To ease reassembly, note location O of the outer
handle rod on the joint before disconnecting it.
. Take care not to bend the outer handle rod.
. Use a shop towel to protect the opening in the
door.
BUSHINGReplace.
OUTERHANDLEROD
5.
o
DIAGONAL \
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lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure
NOTE: N4ake sure the door locks and opens properly.
SHOP TOWEL
20-11

Doors
Latch Replacement
NOTE: Raise the glass futty.
1. Remove:
. Door panel (see page 20-10). Plastic cover (see page 20-8). Outer handle (see page 2O-1 ,l
2. Remove the lock crank and clip.
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LOCKROO
LATCH
Remove the rear channel collar.
NOTE: Take care not to bend the lock rod and innerhandle rod.
Disconnect theconnector.
6x1.0mm8 N.m (0.8 kgt m,
5.
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Remove the latch through the hole in lne door.
lnstallation is the reverse of the removat proceoure.
NOTE: Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
20-12
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3. Carefully lower the glass. Remove the bolts andscrew from the rear channel, then remove the glassfrom the rear channel.
NOTE: Take care not to drop the glass inside the door.
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Glass/Regulator Replacement
Remove:
. Door panel {see page 20-10). Plastic cover (see page 20,8)
Carefully move the glass until you can see the bolts,then remove them.
NOTE: Take care notto drop the glass inside the door.
>: Eolt locations, 2
6x1.0mmB, 1

Doors
Door Panel Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the door panel andother pa rts.
'1. Remove:
. Inner handle trim (see page 20-14). Mirror mount cover panel (see page 20-24)
2. lf applicable, remove the regulator handle bypulling the clip out with a wire hook.
REGULATOR HANDLE
WIRE HOOK
Remove the armrest pocket, then disconnect thepower window switch connector.
ARMRESTPOCKET
4. Remove the speaker cover, then remove lhe screws.
3.
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COVER
20-16
TRIM PADREMOVER(Commercially
available)Snap-on#A'177, orequivalent1mm{0.04 in.)
5. Release the clips that hold the door panel. Removethe door panel by pulling it upward. Disconnect thespeaker connector.
NOTE: Remove the door panel with as little bendingas possible to avoid creasing or breaking it.
.L12 fim(0.47 in.) T-
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11.77 in.l
O) CONNECTOR
6. lnstallation is the reverse of the removat oroceoure.
DOOR PANEL