2003 HONDA CIVIC Front

1.
Roof Molding Replacement
Apply protective tape to the body (A). Using a
flat-tip screwdriver wrapped with protective tape(B), pry up on the roof molding (C). Take care not to
scratch the bodv.
Pull up and slide the roof molding to release the
front bracket (D) from the pin (E).
Pull up the front portion of roof molding.
4, Pull up and release the rear bracket (A)from the pin
(B), then remove the roof molding (C).
Install the molding in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. Take care not to damage the windshield molding.. Make sure the roof molding is installed securely.
5.
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Exterior Trim
Emblem Replacement
NOTE: When removing the emblem, take care not to scratch the body.
1. To remove the front "H" emblem and front type emblem, remove the front bumper (see page 20-85)
2. Clean the bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease, and water from
getting on the surface.
3. Apply the emblem, where shown.
. When installing the side i-VTEC emblem on the body, align the application tape with the edge of the wheel arch,
then press the emblem into place, and remove the application tape.. '03 model: When installing the LEV emblem on the quarter glass, align the application tape with the edge of the
black ceramic and alignment mark on the quarter glass, then press the emblem into place, and remove the
application tape.
FRONT TYPE EMBLEM
FBONT "H" EMBLEM
FRONT "H" EMBLEM BASEFBONT GRILLE
PUSH NUTS
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SCREWS
FRONT Si EMBLEM PLATE
PINS
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FRONT GRILLEFRONT GRILLE

LEV EMBLEM(Left side only)('03 model)
SIDE |-VTEC EMBLEM
Unit: mm {in.lAdhesive tape: 3M 4213E, o. equivalentThickness:0.8 mm (0.03 in.)
REAR CIVIC EMBLEM
REAR VERSION EMBLEM
REAR "H" EMBLEM
APPLICATION TAPE Edoe ol the black ceramic.
HATCH LINE
Align.
REAR LICENSETRIM REAR si EMBLEM
LEV EMBLEMOnto inside faceof the guarter glass.
REAR SiR EMBLEM
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CIVIC EMBLEMEdge ofthehatch.
SIDE i-VTEC EMBLEM
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SIDE i.WECEMBLEM
ADHESIVE TAPEEdge of thehatch.
Right Side:63 (2.5)
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BODYLINE
wheelarch.
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BODYLINEo"f,r,ao.o" (5'5s)Edge of thewheel arch.APPLICATIONTAPETAPE
REAR "H'' EMBLEM
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Left Side:
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4. After installing the front "H" enblem and front type emblem, reinstall the front bumper.
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Fenderwell
Front Inner Fender Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body.
1, Remove the front inner fender (A).
-1 On the back ofthe wheel arch, remove the screws (B).
-2 From underthefront bumper(C), removethescrew (B) secu ring the front bumper. splash shield (D), andfront
inner fender, and remove the clip (E) securing the front air spoiler, front bumper, and front inner fender.-3 Fromthewheel arch, remove the clips {F, G) securing the front inner fender (and splash shield) onthebody.-4 Release the hook (H) ofthe splash shield,then removethefront innerfender.
Fastener Locations
B):Screw,4 E>:Clip,1 F >:Clip, 1 G):Clip,8
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2.Install the inner fender in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
. Replace any damaged clips.. Push the clips into place securely.
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Front Fender Fairing Replacement
1.Remove the front inner fender as necessary (see
page 20-1O21.
Open the front door. From outside the door,
remove the upper clip (A), and from inside the door,
remove the lower clip (A) securing the front fender
fairing (B) and front fender (C).
Fastener Locations
A>:Clip,2
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3. From the wheel arch, remove the clip (A), and
release the clip (B), then remove the front fender
fairing (C).
Fastener Locations
A>: Clip, 1 B >: Clip, 1
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Install the fender fairing in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
. Replace any damaged clips.. Route the side turn signal lightharness(A)
through the slit (B) of the front fender fairing (C).
. Before installing the clips ofthe door upper and
lower ponions, install the front fender fairing (A)
to the front fender (B) properly as shown.. Push the clips into place securely.
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4.
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Openers
Hood Opener Cable Replacement
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. Take care not to scratch the body and related parts.
l. Remove these items:
. Front bumper (see page 20-85). Front inner fender, leftside(seepage20-102). Kick panel, left side (see page 20-50)
2. Disconnect the hood openercable (A) from the hood latch {B) (see
remove the hood release handle (D)from the body.
Fastener Locations
C >:Bolt,2 E >:Clip,3
page 20-108), and remove the bolts (C), then
6x1.0mm9,8 N.m11.0 kgl.m, 7.2 lbl.ft)
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4.
Using a clip remover, detach the clips (E), and remove the grommet (F)from the body, then remove the hood
opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to bend the cable.
Installthe cable in the reverse order of removal, and replace any damaged clips.
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Fuel Fill Door Opener Replacement
1.Using a flat-tip screwdriver wrapped with
protective tape, detach the hooks (A) by prying the
front side cap (B), then remove it from the left door
silltrim (C), and loosen the bolt (D) securing the
fuel fill door opener.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m11.0 kgf m,7.2 lbf.ft)
Remove the left door sill trim (see page 20-50i.
Remove the opener (Alfrom the bolt {B).
2.
3.
4. Disconnect the fuel fill door opener cable (A), then
remove the opener iB). Take care not to bend the
ca o te.
Installthe opener in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
5.
lMake sure the opener cable is connected
properly.
lvlake sure the fuel fill door opens properly and
locks securely.
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Frame
Subframe Replacement
Subframe Torque
NOTE: After loosening the subframe mounting bolts, be sure to replace them with new ones.
Reference holes alignment:
SUBFRAMEREFERENCE HOLE(Body Side)
INSTALLATIONREFERENCE HOLE(Subframe side)
INSTALLATIONREFERENCE HOLE
FRONT SUSPENSIONSCREWDRIVERor TAPERED PUNCHINSTALLATIONREFERENCE HOLE
SPECIAL BOLTS'14 x 1.5 mm103 N.m(10.5 kgf.m,75lbf.ft)Replace.
To body.
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