2003 HONDA CIVIC Rear

Doors
IDoor Sash Trim Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the door.
1. Remove the door glass outer weatherstrip.
2. Pull back the door weatherstrip (A) at the rear
upper corner, and remove the screw.
Fasten6r Location
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Lift up the door sash trim {B) to release the hooks(C), then remove the trim.
lnstallthe trim in the reverse order of removal.
3.
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Door Glass Outer Weatherstrip
Replacement
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. Take care not to scratch the door
1. Remove the power mirror (see page 20-15).
2. Starting at the front, pry the door glass outer
weatherstrip (A) up to detach the clips (B), and
release the weatherstrip from the door sash trim(C), then remove the weatherstrip.
Fastener Locations
Install the weatherstrip in the reverse order ot
removal, and replace any damaged clips.
3.
B>:Clip,s

Doors
Door Glass Adiustment {cont'd)
6. Raise the glass fully, and check for gaps. Check that
the glass (A) contacts the glass run channel (B)
evenrv.
7.Check for water leaks. Run water over the roof and
on the sealing area as shown, and note these items:
. Use a 12 mm (1/2 in.) diameter hose (A).. Adjust the rate of water flow as shown {B).. Do not use a nozzle.. Hold the hose about 300 mm (12 in.) awayfrom
the door (C).
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Attach the plastic cover, and installthe door panel(see page 20-4).
9. Test-drive and check for wind noise.
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Door Position Adiustment\
NOTE; Check for equal gaps between the front, rear,
and bottom door edges and the body. Check that the
door and body edges are parallel.
1. Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when
adjusting the door.
2. Adjust at the hinges {A):
. Remove the front inner fender (see page 20-102)
and front fender fairing (see page 20-103).
Loosen the hinge mounting bolts (B) slightly, and
move the door backward or forward, uD or down
as necessary to equalize the gaps.. Place a shop towel (C) on the jack (D) to prevent
damage to the door when adjusting the door.
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3. Check that the door and body edges are parallel. lf
necessary, adjust the door cushions (A) to make the
rear of the door flush with the bodv.
Apply body paint to the hinge mounting bolts and
around the hinges.
Check for water leaks (see step 7 on page 20-12).
Test-drive and check for wind noise.
5.
Door Striker Adjustment
Make sure the door latches securely without slamming
it. lf necessary, adjust the striker (A): The striker nuts
are fixed, but the striker can be adjusted slightly up or
down, and in or out.
1. Loosen the screws (B), rhen insert a shop towel (C)
between the body and striker.
Lightly tlghten the screws.
Wrap the striker with a shop towel, then adjust the
striker by tapping it with a plastic hammer (D). Do
not tap the striker too hard.
Loosen the screws, and remove the shop towel.
Lightly tighten the screws.
Hold the outer handle out, and push the door
against the body to be sure the striker allows a
flush fit, lf the door latches properly, tighten the
screws and recheck.
5.
6.
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Mirrors
Component Location Index
POWER MIRRORReplacement, page 20-15
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TWEETER
TWEETER
MIRROR MOUNT COVER
MIRROR HOLDERReplacement, page 20 '15
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REARVIEW MIRRORReplacement, page 20 16
POWER MIRROR ACTUATORReplacement, page 22-1'18
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Mirrors
Rearview Mirror Replacement
1. Turn the mirror base (A)90. in either direction.
Slide the rearview mirror (A) down toward thebottom of the windshield, then detach it from thespring (B) in the mount (C), and remove the
rearview mirror. Take care notto scratch the mirror
Dase.
3. lf necessary, remove the spring from the mount.
2.
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4, Fit the mirror base over the mount, and secure themirror by turning the base 90".

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.
(cont'd)
7.
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Glass
23.
24.
Windshield Replacement (cont'd)
Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty
knife or towel. To remove adhesive from a painted
surface or the windshield, wipe with a soft shop
towel dampensd with alcohol.
Let the adhesive dry for at least t hour, then spray
water over the windshield and check for leaks.
Mark Ieaking areas, and let the windshield dry, then
seal with sealant:
. Let the vehicle stand for at least 4 hours after
windshield installation. lf the vehicle has to be
used within the first 4 hours, it must be driven
slowly.. Keep the windshield dry for the first hour after
installation.
Reinstallthe cowl covers (see page 20-95).
NOTE:The cowl cover clips may not set properly if
the windshield adhesive is too wet.
Install the clips (A, B) on both side trim {C). lf the
clip (D) is damaged, replace the side trim and clips
as an assembly.
A: GreyB: Blue
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27. On both sides ofthe windshield, install the side
trim (Alto the clip (B), then set the bottom edge of
the side trim over the cowl cover (C), and align the
clips (D)with the retainers (E), and push on the clipportions of the trim until the trim is fully seated on
the windshield.
Reinstall all remaining removed parts. Installthe
rearview mirror after the adhesive has dried
thoroughly.
NOTE: Advise the customer not to do the following
things for 2 to 3 days:
. Slam the doors with allthe windows rolled up.. Twist the body excessively (such as when going
in and out of driveways at an angle or driving
over rough, uneven roads).
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Rear Window 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 any surfaces.. Do not damage the rear window defogger grid lines
and terminals.
1.Remove these items:
. Hatch lower trim panel (see page 20-53). Hatch spoiler (see page 20-99)
Remove these items:
. High mount brake light {see page 22-821. Rear window wiper motor {see page 22-1461
Disconnect the rear window defogger connectors
(A).
4.lf the old rear window is to be reinstalled, make
alignment marks across the glass and body with a
grease pencrl,
Apply protective tape along the inside and outside
edges of the hatch. Using an awl, make a hole
through the adhesive from inside the vehicle at the
corner portion of the rearwindow. Push the piano
wire through the hole, and wrap each end around a
piece of wood,
6. With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire (A)
back and Jorth in a sawing motion. Hold the piano
wire as close to the rear window (B) as possible to
prevent damage to the hatch, and carefully cut
through the adhesive {C} around the entire rear
Cutting positions:
7. Carefully remove the rear window.
(cont'd)
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