2003 HONDA CIVIC Rear

Glass
Rear Window Replacement (cont'd)
With a putty kniie. scrape the old adhesive smooth
to a thickness of about 2 mm (0.08 in.) on the
bonding surface around the entire rear window
opening flange:
. Do not scraDe down to the Dainted surface of the
body; damaged paint will interfere with proper
bonding. Remove the fasteners from the tailqate.
Clean the hatch bonding surface with a sponge
dampened in alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil,grease and water from getting on the surface,
lf the old rear window is to be reinstalled, use a
putty knife to scrape off all of the old adhesive, the
fasteners and the rubber dams from the rear
window. Clean the inside face and the edge oi the
rear window with alcohol where new adhesive is to
be applied. Make sure the bonding surface is kept
free of water, oil and grease.
10.
20-26
11. Glue the side upper fasteners (A) andsidelower
fasteners {B) with adhesive tape {3M 5312, or
equivalent). Glue the upper rubber dams (C)with
adhesive tape (NITTO 501fM, or equivalent) andglue the lower rubber dam (D) with adhesive tape(3M 4216, or equivalent) to the inside face of the
rear window (E) as shown. Before installing the
lower rubber dam, apply primer (3M N-200, or
equivalent) to the areas between the alignment
marks {F), then glue the rubber dam on. lf
necessary, glue the spoiler fasteners (G) with
adhesive tape (3M 5671, or equivalent) to the
outside face of the rear window:
. Be sure the side upper fasteners, and upper
rubber dams line up with alignment marks {H, l).. Be sure both ends of the lower rubber dam line
up with the edge of the glass,. Be sure the spoiler fasteners line up with
alignment marks {J).. Be careful not to touch the rear window where
adhesive will be aDolied.
1,1,.,1,' : Apply primer here.
E
"6'J1r-,
G

12. Glue the side upper fasteners (A) andsidelower
fasteners (B) with adhesive tape (3M 5312, or
equivalent)to the hatch as shown.
Fastoner Locations
A>: Fastener, 2 B >: Fastener, 2
T-8.
cl
ar\
itf,
t5.Set the rear window in the opening, and center it.
Align the clips (A) of the rear window with the holes
in the opening flange. Make alignment marks (B)
across the rear window, hatch, and body with a
grease pencil at the four points shown. Be careful
not to touch the rear window where adhesive will
be applied.
14. Remove the rear window.
15. With a sponge, apply a light coat of glass primer
along the edge of the rear window (A), upper
rubber dams (B), and lower rubber dam (C) as
shown, then lightly wipe it off with gauze or
cheesecloth:
. With the printed dots (D) on the rear window as a
guide, apply the glass primer to both side
portions of the rear window.. Do not apply body primer to the rear window,
and do not get hatch and glass primer sponges
mixed up.. Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
lf you do, the adhesive may not bond to the rear
window properly. causing a leak after the rear
window is installed.. Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away
from the primed surface.
.. : Apply glass piimer here.
(cont'd)
20-27

Glass
16.
Rear Window Replacement (cont'd)
With a sponge, apply a light coat of body primer to
the original adhesive remaining around the rear
window opening flange. Let the body primer dry for
at least 10 minutes;
. Do not apply glass primer to the body, and be
careful not to mix up glass and body primer
sponges.. Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
',,,,,' : Apply body primer he.e.
20 mm10.79 in.l
2mm{0.08 in.)
17.Before filling a cartridge, cut a "V" in the end ofthe
nozzle {A} as shown.
20-28
7 mm (0.27 in.)
I
18. Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air pockets
to ensure continuous delivery. Put the cartridge in a
caulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive (A)
around the edge of the rear window (B) as shown.
With the glass primer (C) you applied in step 15 as
a guide, apply the adhesive to both side portions of
the rear window.
Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after
applying the glass primer. fMake a slightly thicker
bead at each corner.
12 mm r,10.47 in.) ,\
ii'-A (0.28 in.l
\
aru'.1{-----"

19. Use suction cups to hold the rear window over the
opening. align it with the alignment marks you
made in step '13, and set it down on the adhesive.
Lightly push on the rear window until its edges are
fully seated on the adhesive all the way around. Do
not open or close the doors until the adhesive is dry.
20. Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty
knife or towel. To remove adhesive from a painted
surface or the rear window, use a soft shop towel
dampened with alcohol.
21. Let the adhesive dry for at least 'l hour,thenspray
water over the rear window and check for leaks.
Mark the leaking areas, let the rear window dry,
then seal with sealant. Let the vehicle stand for at
least 4 hours after rear window installation, lf the
vehicle has to be used within the first 4 hours, it
must be driven slowly.
22. Reinstallall remaining removed parts.
NOTE: Advise the customer not to do the following
things for 2 to 3 days:
. Slam the doors with all the 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).
Ouarter Glass Replacement
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. Wear eye protection while cufting the glass adhesive
with piano wire,. Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
1. Remove the C-pillar trim (see page 20-51).
lf necessary, remove the rear side trim panel (see
page 20-51 ) and B-pillar upper trim (see page 20-
50).
2. Remove the front seal {A) from the front edge of the
glass (B). lf necessary, cut the seal with a utility
knife.
(cont'd)
20-29

9. Set the quarter glass (A) in the opening, and center
it. From inside the vehicle, make an alignment mark(B) to the quarter glass where the rear clip will be
installed with a grease pencil. Be careful not to
louch the glass where adhesive will be applied.
10. Remove the quarter glass.
1 1. Align the upper clip {A) and lower clip (B) with the
edge of the quarter glass (C), then anach them with
adhesive tape (NITTO 571, or equivalent) to the
inside face of the quarter glass, and align the center
of the rear clip (D) with the alignment mark (E) you
made in step 9, and attach it with adhesive tape (3
M 4215, or equivalent) to the inside face of the
quarter glass as shown. Be careful not to touch the
glass where the adhesive tape will be applied.
25.5 mm{1.0 in.)
(cont'd)
20-31

Moonroof
Component Location Index
WIND DEFLECTORReplacement, page 20-38
GLASSHeight Adjustment, page 20 37Replacement, paqe 20-37Closino Force and Ooenino DraoCheck; page 20-48 "
DRAIN CHANNELReplacement, page 20-39
,5
?a<&,
@
..t'- ?.@-@c
_a
@
/,BR^CKEI
COVER
LIMIT SWITCH(AUTO.STOP SWITCH)Adjustment, page 20-46ER
I
CABLE TUBEREAR BRACKETE@
E STOP
.a'
MOONROOFCONTROL UNIT
FRAMEReplacement, page 20-42
CABLE ASSEMBLYBeplacement, page 20-44
*\
)REAR DRAIN VAI-VE
_-""-\q
Replacement, page 20'41
gJ -.- REAR DRA'N TUBE
20-35

Glass Height Adjustment
The roof panel (A) should be even with the glass
weatherstrip (B). to within 2*0.5/ 1 mm (0.08+0.02l
0.04 in.) all the way around. lf not, make the following
adjustment:
B
2 + 0.5/ 1mm{0.08 + 0.02/-0.0i1 in.}
2.
1,
\o
Remove the bracket cover from each side.
Loosen the nuts {A), and installthe shims (B)
between the glass frame (C) and glass bracket (D)
on each side.
Shim ihickness: Front and rear max. 2 mm 10.08 in.l
Forward
A6x1.0mmI N.m (0.9 kgf.m,7 lbt.ft)
3. lf necessary, repeat on the opposite side.
B
\
Glass Replacement
'LClose the glass fully.
Slide the sunshade allthe way back.
Remove the screws (A), then remove both bracket
covers (B). Remove the nuts (C) and shims {D) from
both glass brackets (E).
Fastengr Locations
cO,
6x1.0mm9 N.m {0.9 kgf.m, 7 lbf.ft}
4. Remove the glass {A) by lifting it up. Do not
damage the roof panel.
5. Install the glass in the reverse order of the removal,
and adjust the glass height alignment.
6. Check for water leaks. Use free-flowing water from
a hose without a nozzle. Do not use high-pressure
water.
Nut. il
@
A}:Screw, 2
E
20-37

Moonroof
Sunshade Replacement
1.Remove the drain channel.
Slide the sunshade (A) until you can see both
sunshade slider spacers (B).
Fastener Locations
> : Screw, 4
tF
3. Remove the screws, then remove both spacers.
20-40
4. While lifting the front portion ofthe sunshade (A),
move the sunshade forward until you can see both
sunshade rear hooks (B). Do not damage the
sunshade and hooks.
Fastener Locations
) : Screw, 4
(F
5. Remove the screws, then remove both hooks.
\