2003 HONDA CIVIC Head

Windshield Replacement
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands,. Wear eye protection while cutting the glass adhesive
with piano wire.. Use seat covers to avoid damaging the seats.
1. Remove these items:
. Rearview mirror (see page 20-16). Windshield wiper arms (see page 22-145)
2. Pull up the side trim (A) to release the clips (B) from
the retainers (C), and pull the trim rearward to
release it from the cliD (D) then remove the trim
from each side of the windshield.
4.
Remove the cowl covers (see page 20-95).
Remove the molding (A) from the upper edge of the
windshield (B). lf necessary, cut the molding with a
utility knife.
lf the old windshield is to be reinstalled, make
alignment marks across the glass and body with a
grease pencil.
Pull down the front portion of the headliner (see
page 20-54). Take care not to bend the headliner
excessively, or you may crease or break it.
Apply protective tape along the edge of the
dashboard and body. Using an awl, make a hole
through the rubber dam, adhesive. and dashboard
seal from inside the vehicle at the corner ponion ot
the windshield. Push a piece of piano wire through
the hole, and wrap each end around a piece of
wood.
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6. Remove the sunshade (A),
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7.Remove both front sunshade base sliders (A) and
both rear sunshade base sliders (B)
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Installthe sunshade in the reverse order of removal,
and check the glass height adjustment (see page
20-37 ).
Check for water leaks. Let the water run freely from
a hose without a nozzle. Do not use a high-pressure
spray.
1.
Motor Replacement
Remove the headliner (see page 20-54).
Put on gloves to protect your hands. Disconnecl the
connector (A), and remove the bolts, then remove
the motor (B).
Fastener Locations
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Installthe motor in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. lvlake surethe connector is plugged in properly.
. Check the motor operation.
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Moonroof
1.
Frame and Drain Tube Replacement
Remove these items:
. Headliner (see page 20-54). Moonroof glass (see page 20-37)
Put on gloves to protect you r hands. Disconnect the motor connector (A), open/close-tilt/close switch connector
{B), moonroof control unit connector {C), auto-stop switch connector (D), and the drain tubes (Ei, and remove the
moonroof relays (F).
Fastenor Locations
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Remove the interior harness (G) by detaching the harness clips (H).
With an assistant holding the frame (l). remove the bolts, starting at the rear, and release the rear hooks (J) by
moving the f rame forward, then remove the frame.
With the help of an assistant, carefully remove the frame through the passenger's door opening. Take care not to
scratch the interior trim and body, or tear the seat covers.
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Moonroof
Limit Switch Adjustment
1. Remove the headliner (see page 20-54).
Fully closed position adiustment
2. With the moonroof wrench, close the glass (A) fully:
. Make sure both link lifters (B) are parallel, and in the position shown.. Check the g lass fit to the roof panel and the glass height (see page 20-37).
5x0.8mm5 N.m {0.5 kgf.m,4lbf.ft)
3. With an open-end wrench, loosen the limit switch mounting bolts (C).
4. Adjust the limit switch (D):
' Move the switch plate (E) a little at a time, then secure it atthe position where you hear a faint click when theswitch cam (F) pushes the position switch (open/close).. Check that the switch plate contacts the switch bracket (G).
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Moonroof
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Closing Force and Opening Drag Check
1. Remove the headliner (see page 20-54).
2. Closing force check:
. With a shop towel {A) on the leading edge of theglass (B), aftach a spring scale (C) as shown.. Have an assistant hold the switch to close theglass while you measure the force required to
stop it.. Read the force as soon as the glass stops moving,
then immediately release the switch and spring
scale.
Closing Force; 200 290 N (20 30 kgf,44 66 tbl)
lf the force in not within specification, remove themoonroof motor (see page 20-41), then check:
. The gear portion and the inner cable for breakageand damage. lf the gear portion is broken,
replace the motor. lf the inner cable is damaged,
remove the frame (see page 20-42), and replace
the cable assembly (see page 20-44).' The moonroof motor (see page 22-112). Ifthe
motor fails to run or doesn't tu rn smoothlv.
replace it (see page 20-41),. The opening drag. Go to step 4.
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4. Opening drag check: Protect the leading edge of theglass with a shop towel (A). Measure the effortrequired to open the glass using a spring scale (B)
as shown.
5.lf the load is over 40 N (4 kgf, 9 lbf), check;
. The side clearance and glass height adjustment(see page 20'37),. For broken or damaged sliding parts. lf any
sliding parts are damaged, replace them.

Interior Trim
Headliner RemovaUlnstallation
NOTE:. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap itwith
protective tape to prevent damage.. Take care not to bend and scratch the headliner.. Be careful not to damage the dashboard and other
interior trim.
1. Remove these items:
. A-pillar trim, both sides (see page 20-50). B-pillar uppertrim, both sides (see page 20-50). Hatch weatherstrip, as necessary {see page 20-
92\. C-pillar trim, both sides (see page 20-51). Moonroof switch (see page 22-'112). Spotlights (see page 22-961. Ceiling light (see page 22-96)
Remove the sunvisor {A) and holder {B) from both
srdes.
-1 Remove the caps {C).-2 Remove the screws.-3 Remove the sunvisor from the body and holder.-4 Using a flat-tip screwdriver, push the hook (D),
and turn the holder 90'. then pull it out.
Fastener Locations
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3. From both rear passenger's, remove the caps (A),
and remove the screws, then remove the grab
handles (B).
Fastener Locations
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4. Remove the headliner.
-1 Remove the socket plug (A).
-2 Remove the remaining door opening trim {B}
from each roof portion.
-3 Detach the clips (C), and release the fasteners
(D) by pulling the front portion ofthe headliner
(E) down.-4 With the help of an assislant, release the clips(F) of the headliner from the moonroof frame
(G), and release the headliner from the clips (H)
by sliding the headliner forward, and lowering
the headliner.-5 Remove the headliner through the passenger's
opening.
Fastener Locations
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5.Install the headliner in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. When reinstalling the headliner through the
passenger's door opening, be careful not to fold
or bend it, Also, be careful not to scratch the
DOOy.. Check that both sides of the headliner are
securely attached to the trim.. Replace any clips that remain in the roof during
removal. Reinstallthe clips back in the headliner
before installation.
F>:Clip,2 H>:Clip,2
Carpet Replacement
SRS components are located in this area. Reviewthe
SRS component locations (see page 23-13) and the
precautions and procedures (see page 23-14) in the SRS
section before performing repairs or service.
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. Take care not to damage, wrinkle. or twist the carpet.. Be careful not to damage the dashboard or other
interior trim pieces.
1. Remove these items:
. Front seats, both sides (see page 20-111. Driver's dashboard under cover (see page 20-60). Passenger's dashboard Iower cover (see page
20-631. Rear seat cushion (see page 20-80). Kick panels, both sides (see page 20-50). Door silltrim, both sides (see page 20-50). Consoles, front and rear (see page 20-57)
2. Remove the nut (A), and using a hex wrench,
release the clip (B), then remove the footrest (C).
Fastener Locations
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8.Using a flat-tip screwdriver wrapped with
protective tape, insert it into the hook portions
(seven places) ofthe headrest rear trim iA) from the
headrest front trim side. Prv up the hooks (B) to
release the labs (C) of the headrest front trim (Di
while pulling the headrest front trim forward, and
remove the tflm.
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9. Unzip the headrest portion of the seat-back cover
(A), then remove the zipper iB), and remove the
cover.
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installthe cover in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. Fit all the hooks of the headrest front trim into the
holes in the headrest rear trim, then push on the
headrest trim until the hooks snap into place.
. To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat back
cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly
over the pad before securing the clips, hooks,
and hook springs.. Make sure the side airbag harness, OPDS
harness {passenger's seat). and rear seat access
cable (passenger's seati are routed properly.
. lf necessary, reinitialize the OPDS control unit
(see page 23-124).
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