2003 HONDA CIVIC height adjustment

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Drain Channel Replacement
Remove the moonroof glass (see page 20-37).
With the moonroof wrench, move both glass
brackets (A) to the position where the moonroof
normally pivots down, and remove the screws
securing the drain channel (B).
Fastener Locations
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Release the drain channel (A) from both hooks {B)
of the drain channel slider by pulling the drain
channel forward,
4. Remove the drain channel (A).
Installthe channel in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
Push the drain channel onto the hooks until a
faint click is heard.
Check the glass height adjustment (see page 20-
31).
Check for water leaks. Let the water run freely from
a hose without a nozzle. Do not use a high-pressure
spray.
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6. Remove the sunshade (A),
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7.Remove both front sunshade base sliders (A) and
both rear sunshade base sliders (B)
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Installthe sunshade in the reverse order of removal,
and check the glass height adjustment (see page
20-37 ).
Check for water leaks. Let the water run freely from
a hose without a nozzle. Do not use a high-pressure
spray.
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Motor Replacement
Remove the headliner (see page 20-54).
Put on gloves to protect your hands. Disconnecl the
connector (A), and remove the bolts, then remove
the motor (B).
Fastener Locations
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Installthe motor in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. lvlake surethe connector is plugged in properly.
. Check the motor operation.
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Moonroof
Limit Switch Adjustment
1. Remove the headliner (see page 20-54).
Fully closed position adiustment
2. With the moonroof wrench, close the glass (A) fully:
. Make sure both link lifters (B) are parallel, and in the position shown.. Check the g lass fit to the roof panel and the glass height (see page 20-37).
5x0.8mm5 N.m {0.5 kgf.m,4lbf.ft)
3. With an open-end wrench, loosen the limit switch mounting bolts (C).
4. Adjust the limit switch (D):
' Move the switch plate (E) a little at a time, then secure it atthe position where you hear a faint click when theswitch cam (F) pushes the position switch (open/close).. Check that the switch plate contacts the switch bracket (G).
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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.

Hood
'1.
2.
Adjustment
3.
Slightly loosen each hood hinge bolt,
Adjust the hood (A) alignment in this sequence.
. Adjustthehoodrightandleft,aswell as forward and rearward, by using the elongated holes on the hood hinge
(B).
. Turn the hood edge cushions (C), as necessary, to make the hood iit flush with the body at the front and side
edges.
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Adjust the hood latch (D) to obtain the proper height at the forward edge, and move the hood latch right or left
until the striker (E) is centered in the hood latch.
Tighten each bolt securely.
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Turn the low beams on.
Determine ifthe headlights are aimed properly.
Vertical adjustment:
Measure the height ofthe headlights (A). The lights
should reflect 52 mm (2.'1 in.) below headljght
height (B).
6. lf necessary, adjust the headlights to local
requirements by turning the vertical adjuster.
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Headlight Replacement
Remove the front bumper (see page 20-85).
Disconnect the connectors (A) from the headlight(B).
Remove the five mounting bolts, then remove the
corner upper beam (C) and headlight assembly.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
After replacement, adjust the headlights to local
requirements.
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