2003 HONDA CIVIC Body

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.
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7 mm (0.27 in.)
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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.
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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.
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Glass
3.
Ouarter Glass Replacement (cont'dl
Apply protective tape to along the inside and
outside edges of the body. Using an awl, make a
hole through the adhesive from inside the vehicle.
Push a piece of piano wire through the hole, and
wrap each end around a piece of wood.
With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire (A)
back and forth in a sawing motion. Hold the piano
wire as close to the quarter glass (B) as possible to
prevent damage to the body, and carefully cut
through the adhesive (C) around the entire quarter
grass.
Cutting positions:
5. Carefully remove the quarter glass.
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6.With a putty knife, scrape the old adhesive smooth
to a thickness of about 2 mm (0.08 in.) on the
bonding surface around the entire quaner glass
opening flange:
. Do not scrape down to the painted surface of the
body; damaged paint will interfere with proper
bonding. Remove the clips from the body.
Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge
dampened in alcohol. After cleaning. keep oil,
grease and water from getting on the surface.
lf the old quarter glass is to be reinstalled, use a
putty knife to scrape off all of the old adhesive and
the rubber dam from the glass. Clean the inside
face and the edge of the glass with alcohol where
new adhesive is to be applied. Make sure the
bonding su rface is kept free of water, oil, and
grease.
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Glass
Ouarter Glass Replacement (cont'dl
First glue the front seal (A) with adhesive tape {31\4
4213, or equivalent). and glue the rubber dam (B)
with adhesive tape (NITTO 501M, or equivalent) to
the inslde face of the quarter glass (C) as shown.
Before installing the front seal and rubber dam,
apply primer (3M N-200, or equivalent)to the inside
tace of the glass. then glue the seal on:
. Be sure the front seal lines upwiththe bottom
and front edges of the glass.. Be careful not to touch the glass where adhesive
will be aoolied.
.,1.,,/:/ | Apply prlJner hete.
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45 mm{1.77 in.}
3.5 mm{0.r4 in.l
30 mm11.18 in.l
50 mm I{1.97in.1 /

6 mm (0.24 in.)
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'13. With a sponge, apply a light coat of glass primer
along the edge of the rubber dam (A) and front seal(B) as shown, then lightly wipe it off with gauze or
cheesecloth:
With the printed dots (C) on the quarter glass (D)
as a guide, apply the glass primer to the upper
and lower corner ponions of the quarter glass.
Do not apply body primer to the quaner glass,
and do not get body and glass primer sponges
mrxed up.
Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
lf you do, the adhesive may not bond to the
quarter glass properly, causing a leak after the
quarter glass is inslalled.
Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away
from the primed surface.
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14, With a sponge. apply a light coat of body primer to
the original adhesive remaining around the quarter
glass 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.
)'/ii ,/ii. I Apply bodv prime. here,
mm(0.08 in.l
20 mm(0.79 in.)
2mm{0.08 in.)
Before filling a cartridge, cut a "V" in the end ofthe
nozzle (A) as shown.
'10 mm (0.39 in.)
20 mm{0.79 in.)
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7 mm 10.27 in.)
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16. 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 rubber dam (B) as shown.
With the glass primer (C)you applied in step 13 on
the quarter glass (D) as a guide. apply the adhesive
to the upper and lower corner portions of the
quarter glass. Apply the adhesive within 30
minutes after applying the glass primer. lvlake a
slightly thicker bead at each corner.
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7mm{0.28 in.)
3mm{0.'12 in.}
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Glass
Ouarter Glass Replacement (cont'd)
17. Use suction cups (A)to hold the quarter glass over
the opening. align it with the clips (B) and set it
down on the adhesive. Lightly push on the quarter
glass until its edges are fully seated on the
adhesive all the way around. Do not open or close
the doors untilthe adhesive is drv.
18. Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty
knife or towel. To remove adhesive from a painted
surface or the quarter glass, use a soft shop towel
dampened with alcohol.
19. Let the adhesive dry for at least t hour,thenspray
water over the quarter glass and check for leaks,
Mark the leaking areas, let the quarter glass dry,
then seal with sealant. Let the vehicle stand for at
least 4 hours after quarter glass installation. lf the
vehicle has to be used within the first 4 hours. it
must be driven slowlv.
20. Reinstall all 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).
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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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6x1.0mm9.8 N.m(1.0 kgf.m,7.2lbf ft)
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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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6. To remove a front drain valve (A)from the body,
remove the kick panel, left or right (see page 20-50).
Tie a string to the end of the drain tube, then pull
the front drain tube (B) down out of the front pillar.
To remove a rear drain valve (A) from the cargo
compartment, remove the rear side trim panel (see
page 20-51).Detach the clips (B), then remove the
drain tube (C),
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8. Installthe frame and drain tube in the reverse order
of removal, and note these items:
. Before installing the frame, clear the drain tubes
and drain valves using compressed air.. Check the frame seal.. Clean the surface ofthe frame.. When installing the frame, first attach the rear
hooks into the body holes.. Make sure the connectors are plugged in
properly.
. When connecting the drain tube, slide it overthe
frame nozzle at least 10 mm (0.39 in.)..Installthetubeclip(A) on the drain tube (B) as
shown.
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Check for water leaks. Let the water run freely from
a hose without a nozzle. Do not use a high-pressure
spray.
9.
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