1999 HONDA CIVIC cover

Seat Belts
Child Seat Anchor Plate
Attachment points are provided for a rear seat mounted
child restraint system which uses a top tether. The attach-
ment points are located on the rear shelf or rear trim
panel, just behind the rear seat-back. When using a child
seat with a top tether, install the child seat anchor plates
securely.
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NOTE; Remove the plug covers from the attachment
points of the rear shelf.
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NOTE: The reartrim panel has perforations at each attach-
ment point. Cut the rear trim panel along the perforations
to make a hole.
REAR TRIMPANEL
PLUG COVERS
REAR SHELF
POINTS
20-92
NOTE:
TOOTHED WASHEB
Do not remove the toothed washer from the child seat
anchor plate. Use the child seat anchor plate with the
toothed washer attached to it.
When installing a child seat on the rear seat, follow
the instructions of the manufacturer of the child seat
Additional anchor olates are available.
@r Do not us6 the child seat anchor plate for any othel
purposs; it is designed exclusively tor installation of a
child 3eat.
. Make suro the rear seat-back is locked firmly when
installing 8 child seat.

Door and Side Moldings
Replacement
CAUTION: When prying with a flat-tip scr6wdrivgr, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damags'
NOTE;
. To remove the front side molding, remove the inner fender (see page 20-106)'
. To remove the door moiding, remove the door panel (see pages 20-4, 10, 16) and plastic cover.
. To removethe rearside molding, remove the side trim panel (see pages 20-60,611'
. Take care not to bend the door moldings.
. Before reassembling, clean the door bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol'
. After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water from getting on the surface'
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
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FRONT DOORAdhesive areas.
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REAR SIDEMOLOING
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(cont'dl
20-103
MOLDING
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Door and Side Moldings
Replacement (cont'dl
Door molding removal:
The following materials and tools are required to repairthe door moldings.
NOTE: Followthe manufacturer's instructions.
Materials: (Reference)
. Stripe remover
3M 08907
Stripe adhesive remover
3M 08908
Adhesive tape
3M Super Automotive Attachment Tape
Tools;
a Protective tape
. Knife or Cutter
. Sponge or Shop towel. Infrared dryer
. Film
. Putty knife
. Alcohol
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands,
Remove the door panel, and pull back the plastic
cover,
Apply protective tape on and around the molding.
3. Release the clips from inside of the door. Carefullvcut the adhesive tape with a knife or cutter whilepulling the edge of the molding away trom the dooras shown.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch or bend the mold-Ing.
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KNIFE
DOOR MOLDING
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20-104
Door molding installation:
1. Glue the new adhesive tape to the moldings assnown.
[\\\l : Adhesive tape tocations60 mm4D: t2 t i^l
40 mm11.6 in)
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REAR DOOR
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CLIPHOLDER
100 mm(3.94 inl1,050 mm 141.34 inl
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DOOR MOLDING
DOOR MOLDING
5 mm {0.2 inl
ADHESIVE TAPEThickness: 1.2 mm 10.05 in)
Installthe clips on the molding.
Heat the bonding surface of the door and doormolding with an infrared dryer.
Door: 104 - 140"F (40 - 60.C)Molding: 68 - 86"F (20 - 30.C)
NOTE: Use care when heating to prevent deforma-tion of the molding.
Align the molding with the clip locations, and setthe molding. Lightly push on the molding until itsedge is fully seated on the adhesive tape.
NOTE: Do not spray water on the motding withinthe first 24 hours after installation.
Reassemble all removed pans.

Windshield Wiper Arms
and Linkage
Hatch latch/Lock cylinder:
NOTE: Remove the hatch trim panel (see page 20-63).
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CYLINDER
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lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Grease the hatch latch.
. Make sure the hatch opens properly and locks
securely.
. Make sure the cylinder rod is connected properly.
Replacement
CAUTION: Pul on gloves to protect your hands
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the hood and body.
1. Remove the windshield wiper arms, then remove
the hood seal and cowl cover.
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cowl covER
Disconnect the connector, then
shield wiper linkage assemblY.
Japan/Canada-produced:
remove the wind-
10 x 1.25 mm18 N.m ll.8 kgf m,
(cont'd)
20-113

Front Seat Belt
RemovaUlnstallation
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1. Slide the front seat forward fully.
2. Remove:
. Rear seat-back and rear seat cushion (see pages
20-126,127l.
. Rear center shelf and rear side shelf (3D, see
page 20-60)
. Resr trim panel (3D, see page 2G60)
. Side trim panel (see pages 20-60, 61)
3. Pull back the carpet as necessary, and remove the
bolts, then remove the middle floor gusset.
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10 x 1.25 mm38 N.m (3.9 kgf'm,28 rbtftl
20-124
4. Remove the upper anchor cover and lower anchor
cap.
UPPER ANCHOR EOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N.m {3.3 kgf.m,24 tbf.ftt
UPPER ANCHORCOVER
LOWERANCHOBCAPIIio
RETRACTORMOUNTING BOLT6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m.7.2 tbl.hl
LOWER ANCHOR BOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N.m (3.3 kgt.m, 24 lbf.ft)
Remove all the anchor bolts and the retractor bolt.
remove the retractor mounting bolt, then remove the
Iront seat belt and retractor.
Installation is the reverse of the removal orocedure.
NOTE:
. Check that the retractor locking mechanism func-
tions as described on page 20-91
o Make suri vou assemble the washers and collars
on the upper and lower anchor bolts as shown.
. Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there
are no twists or kinks in the front seat belt.
RETRACTOR AOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N.m 13.3 kgf.m,24 tbttrl
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Body ('98 model)
Opener and Latch
Hood Latch Cover Replacement ""'.' 20-132
Hatch Handle Replacement ..'.'....'...' 20-132
Hatch Latch/Lock CYlinder
Replacement "...'.."..'.'... 20-133
Outline of '98 Model Changes
. The hood latch cover was added
. The hatch handle was added (3D)

Opener and Latch
Hood Latch Cover Replacement
NOTE: Take ca.e not to the hood latch cover and body.
HOOO LATCH COVER
HOOD LATCH
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20-132
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Hatch Handle Replacement
Remove the hatch trim panel {see page 20-63).
Remove the hatch handle bolts,
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DashboardBumpers
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Center Panel Removal and
Installation
1. Remove the dashboard center lower cover.
2. Remove the screws, then pull out the center panel.
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UPPER VENT I(NOB
Disconnect the connectors from the heater controlunit and hazard warning switch.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the connectors are connectedpropefly.
20-136
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
FRONT BUMPER
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Front Grille Removal and
Installation
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the front bumper.
Remove the front bumper. Remove the screws. thenslide the front grille forward by detaching the hooks.
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