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5. lf the old quarter glass is to be reinstalled, glue the
upper and lower clips and fastener as shown
NOTE: Be careful not to touch the quarter glass
where adhesive will be applied.
>: Clip, fastener locations
A>,2 B>, 1
2.5 mm(0.m in.)
Glue the fastener to the body as shown.
>: Fastener location, 1
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ALIGNMENT
7. With a sponge, apply a light coat of glass primer to
the inside face of the quaner glass, as shown, then
lightly wipe it off with gauze or cheesecloth
NOTE:
. Do not apply body primer to the quarter glass,
and do not get body and glass primer sponges
mixed up.
. Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
lf you do, the adhesive may not bond to the quar
ter glass properly, causing a leak after the quar-
ter glass is installed.
. Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away
from the Primed surface
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MOLDING
15.5 mm 10 mm10.61 in.l {0.39 in.l
(cont'dl
20-47

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
MOLDING

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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
Ity
20-55
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

Opening Drag Check
{Motor Removed)
Before installing the motor, measure lhe effort required
to open the glass using a spring scale as shown.
CAUTION: When using a spring scale, pfotest the lead-
ing edge ol the glass with a shop towel.
lf load is over 40 N (4 kgf,9 lbf), check the side clearance
and glass height (see page 20-51).
SHOP TOWEL
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20-57
Closing Force Check
(Motor Installedl
'1. After installing all removed parts, have a helper
hold the switch to close the glass while you mea-
sure the force required to stop it. Attach a spring
scale as shown. Read the force as soon as the glass
stops moving, then immediately release the switch
and spring scale.
CAUTION: When using a spring scale, protect the
lerding edge ol the glass with a shop towel.
Closing Force: 200 - 290 N(20 - 30 kst, 44 - 66 lbfl
lf the torce in not within specification, install a new
lock washer, adjust the tension by turnang the motor
clutch adjusting nut, and bend the lock washer
against the motor clutch adjusting nut.
LOCKWASHERReplace.
COUNTER.cLocKwrsETo decrease
SCALE

Replacement
CAUTION: When prying with a flat-tip screwdrivet, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage'
NOTE:
. Take care not to scratch the seat covers and body
. Remove the front seat through the door openlng'
Driver's:
NOTE: Refer to page 2O-77 for the seat belt switch harness wiring location'
SEAT CUSHION
CENTER COVER
INNER SEATTBACK
PIVOT NUT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m l.2.216 tbf.ft)
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35 tbt.ft)
10 x 1.25 mm47 N.m {4.8 kgf m,10 x 1.25 mm47 N.m {i1.8 kgl m,35 tbr.ft)
RECLINE ADJUSTER
LOW
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RECLINE
CONNECTING WIRETo connect, twist 180'
OUTER SEATTRACK
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure'
NOTE:
. Make sure the bushing and pivot washer
installed ProPerly.. To prevent wrinkles when installing the seat-
back cover, make sure the material is stretched
evenly over the Pad.
. Grease the sliding Portion
8 x 1.25 mm20 N.m 12.0 kgf.m,14 tbt.ft)
are
RECLINEKNOB
(cont'd)
20-75
10 x 1.25 mm47 N.m {4.8 kgf'm,35 tbtftl

Front Seat
Replacement (cont'd)
Passenger's (with reclino cablel:
NOTE; Refer to page 20-77 for the recline cable location.
HEADREST
PIVOTWASHER
LOWERCAP
PIVOT NUT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12,2 kgl.m,tbt.ftt
SEAT CUSHION
CENTER COVER
10 x 1,25 mm47 N.m (4.8 kgf.m,
10 x 1.25 mm47 N.m {4.8 kgf.m,3s tbt.ft)
INNER SEATTRACK
35 tbf.ftl
RECLINE ADJUSTEB
RECLINECOVER
i LowER CAP
bRECLINECABLE
x 1.25 mm47 N'm (4.7 kgf.m,35 tbtftl
SEAT
8 x 1.25 mm20 N.m {2.0 kgf.m,14 rbf.ft)
ruf, To connect, twist 180'.
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the bushing and pivot washer are
installed properly.
. To prevent wrinkles when installing the seat-back
cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly
over the pad.
. Adjust the recline cable.
. G.ease the sliding ponion.
SEAT-BACK
20-76

Exterior
Component Location Index
NOTE: Refer to the Civic BodV Repair Manual, '1996 Model Series, P/N.6150330,forthe hood, trunk lid and hatch removal.
2Dl30llDl
LICENSE PLATETRIM TRUNK LIDROOF MOLOINGReplacement,
SIDE WINDOWMOLDINGSReplacement,page 20-102Replacement,page 20-100Adjustment, page 20-97Tolsion Bar Removal,page 20-10220 99
HOODAdiustment, page 20 96Hood Edge protector
Replacement, page 20 99
TRUNK LIDWEATHERSTRIPReplacement,page 20-100
REAR BUMPERReplacement,page 2O-95
SILL PANELReplacement, page 20 105
REAR AIR OUTLETReplacement,page 20-106
FUEL PIPEPROTEfiORReplacement,page 20-106
FENDERWELL TRIMReplacement, page 20-106
Replacement,page 20-106
3D:
HATCH
HATCHAdjustment,page 20-98
WEATHERSTRIP
20-93

Front Grille/Hood Edge
Protector
Trunk Lid Torsion
Bars
Replacement
Front grille:
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the front bumper'
Remove the front bumper (see page 20-94) Bemove the
clips and screws, then slide the front grille forward by
detaching the hooks.
>: Screw locations, 4
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Hood edge Ploteetor:
NOTE:
. When removing the clips, use a cllp remover.
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
>:Clip locations, 18
FRONT BUMPER
HOOD EDGE
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20-99
Removal
CAUTION: Pui on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to damage the body
Remove the torsion bars with the torsion bar assembly
tool while holding the trunk lid as shown.
CENTER CLIP
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lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure'
NOTE:
. Adjust the torsion bars fore or aft with the
sion bar assemblY tool as shown
ll = Normal Posrtlona = Higher tensron
. Make sure the trunk lid opens properly.
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