2003 HONDA CIVIC Break

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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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.

Testing and Repairs. Do not use wires or harnesses with broken insulation.
Replace them or repair them by wrapping the break
with electricaltape.. After installing parts, make sure that no wires are
oinched under them.. When using electricaltest equipment, followthe
manufacturer's instructions and those described in
this manual.. lf possible, insertthe probe of thetesterfromthe wire
side (except waterproof connector).
Use back Drobe adaotor 07TM-0010204.
Refer to the instructions in the Honda Terminal Kit for
identification and reolacement of connector terminals.
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Rear Window Defogger
Function Test
NOTE:. Be careful not to scratch or damage the defogger
wires with the tester probe.
. Before testing, check the No. 11 (30A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box and No. '14 ('10A) fuse in
the under-dash fuse/relay box.
1. Check for voltage between the ve rtica I dividersand
body ground with the ignition switch and defogger
switch ON.
There should be voltage as shown.
. lf there is no voltage. checkfor:- faulty defogger relay.- an open in the BLK, BLK,/YEL, or YEL/BLK wire.- taulty heater control panel.
. lf there is battery voltage, goto step 2.
6V
Check for continuity between the negative terminal(B) and body ground.
lf there is no continuity, check for:. an open in the BLK wire.. Poor body ground at the window antenna coil
mounting bolt.
Touch the voltmeter positive probe to the halfway
point of each defogger wire. and the negative
probe to the negative terminal,
There should be about 6 V with the ignition switch
and the defogger switch ON.
. lf thevoltage is asspecified, the defoggerwlre is
oK.. lf the voltage is not as specified, repair the
defogger wire.- lf it is more than 6 V, there is a break in the
negative half of the wire.- lf it is less than 6 V, there is a break in the
positive half of the wire.
2.
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2.
Defogger Wire Repair
NOTE: To make an effective repair, the broken section
must be no longer than one inch.
1. Lightly rub the area around the broken section (A)
with fine steel wool, then clean it with alcohol.
Carefully mask above and below the broken portion
of the defogger wire (B) with transparent tape {C).
Mix the silver conductive paint thoroughly. Using a
small brush, apply a heavy coat of paint extending
about 1/8 inch on both sides of the break. Allow 30
minutes to dry.
Check for continuity in the repaired wire.
Apply a second coat of paint in the same way. Let it
dry 3 hours before removing the tape.
5.

10. lnsert the terminals into the connector in the
original arrangement as shown below.
LEFT MIRROR CONNECTOR RIGHT MIRROR CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals*:Canada
'l'1. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Be careful not to break the mirror holder when
reinstalling it to the actuator.
Reinstallthe mirror assembly on the door.
Operate the power mirror to ensure smooth
operation.
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Backprobing Spring-loaded Lock Connectors
When checking voltage or resistance on this type of
connector the first time, you must remove the retainer
to insert the tester orobe from the wire side.
NOTE: lt is not necessary to reinstall the removed
retainer;the terminals will stay locked in the connector
housrno.
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To remove the retainer (A), insert a flat-tip screwdriver
(B) between the connector body and the retainer, then
carefully pry out the retainer. Take care not to break the
connector.
Seats with Side Airbags
Seats with side airbags have a "SIDE AIRBAG" label on
the seat-back. Because the component pans (seat-back
cover, cushion, etc.) of seats with and without airbags
are different, make sure you install only the correct
replacement parts.
When cleaning, do notsaturatethe seatwith liquid,
and do not sDrav steam on the seal
Do not reoalr a torn or fraved seat-back cover.
ReDlace the seat-back cover.
After a collision in which the side airbag was
deployed, replace the side airbag with new parts. lf
the seat-back cushion is split, it must be replaced. lf
the seat-back frame is deformed, it must be replaced.
Never put aftermarket accessories on the seat {covers,
pads, seat heaters, lights, etc.).
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