1998 HONDA CIVIC Model

4. Remove the rear roof trim and clips, and remove
the roof trim and socket plug (moonroof model).
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REAR ROOF
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5.
7.
OUARTERIRIM PANEL
4D: Lower the rear pillar trim on both sides
3D: Remove the upper anchor bolts from the front
and rear seat belts (see pages 20-86, 89), then lower
the quarter trim panel on left side.
2D: Remove the upper anchor bolt from the front
seat belt (see page 20-86), then lower the quaner
trim panel on left side.
Lower the headliner.
Carefully remove the headliner through the passen-
ger's door opening (2Dl4D) or hatch opening (3D).
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. When inserting the headliner through the open-
ing, be careful not to fold or bend it. Also, be care-
ful not to scratch the bodY.
. Check that both sides of the headliner are
securely attached to the trim.
. When installing the roof trim, install the joint
toward the right side (moonroot model)
6.
8.
20-65

Glove box removal:
Remove the bolts, then remove the glove box.
>: Bolt locations,2
Installation is the reverse of the removal proceoure
Side air vent/Side defogger trim removal:
SIOE DEFOGGER TRIMSHOPTOWET_Carefully PrY rt at the
then remove it,side edge,
SIDE AIR VENTRemove the driver's dashboard lower
cover, or oPen the glove Dox,
HOOKS
then push the cliPs from each
opening by hand, and Pull it
out. Disconnect the connedors(driver's side).
HOOKS
DASH LIGHTSBRIGHTNESSCONTROLLERCONNECTOR{for some models)
CFUISE CONTROLMASTER SWITCHCONNECTOR(for some models)
Center dashboard lower covel:
1. Remove:
. Driver's dashboard lower cover
. Glove box
2. Remove the screws and bolt, then remove the cen-
ter dashboard lower cover. Disconnect the accesso-
ry socket connector'
>i Boh, screw locations
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3. Installation is the reverse of the removal proceoure'
(cont'd)
20-69
LOWER COVER

Dashboard
Gomponent Removal/lnstallation
(cont'd)
Center panel removal:
1. Remove:
. Center dashboard lower cover (see page 20-69)
. Radio {see section 23)
2. Remove the rear window defogger switch and haz-
ard warning switch, then disconnect the connectors.
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3. Disconnect the air mix control cable, and remove the
screws, then pull out the center panel.
4. Disconnect the connectors from the heater control
u nit.
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the connectors are connected properly.
. Adjust the air mix control cable (see section 21).
20-70
Removal
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section (24) before preforming repairs or ser-
vice.
NOTE:
. An assistant is helpful when removing and installing
the dashboard.
. Take care not to scratch the dashboard, body and
related parts.
1. Remove:
o Front and rear consoles (see page 20-67)
. Console panel (see page 2O 67),
. Driver's dashboard lower cover and knee bolster(see page 20-68)
. Glove box (see page 20-69)
. Center dashboard lower cover (see page 20-69i
2. Lower the steering column (see section 17).
@ To avoid accidental deplovment and
possible injury, always disconnect the driver's
airbag connector belore lowering the steering col-
umn lsee section 241.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the steering column,
wrap it with a shop towel.
3. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness connectors,
remove the nuts, then move the under-dash fuse/
relay box. Disconnect the antenna lead and moon-
roof relay connectors.
DASHBOARD cltPs
CONNECTORS(for some models)
MOONROOFRELAY
ANTENNALEAO
FRAME
SRS MAINHARNESS
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf m,7.2lbt.ltl
DATACONNECTOR WIRE HARNESSDetach. CONNECTORS

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.
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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

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.
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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
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TUBE
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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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Body ('97 model)
Front Seat Belt
Removal/lnstallatlon ....20-128
Rear Seat
RemovaUlnstallation ....20-126
Washer Tube
Windshield
fndex .......... 20-124
Outline of '97 Model Changes
The molding side seal was added.
The method of installing the rear seat cushion was changed (2Dl3D).
A middle floor gusset was added and the method of detaching the seat belt retractor was changed (2Dl3D)
The installation position of the washer tube was changed.

Washer Tube
Replacement (cont'dl
NOTE: 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 (see page 20-60)- Ouarter trim panel (see page 20-60)- Rear roof trim (see page 20-65)- Hatch spoiler (see page 20-1011
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(see page 20 101).
REAR WINDOWWASHER TUBE(for some models)
Installation is the reverse ofthe removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Take care not to pinch the washer tubes.
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
. After installing, adjustthe aim ofthe washer nozzles (see page2O-1111.
motor.
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