2003 HONDA CIVIC Body

Hood
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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.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m{1.0 kgf.m,7.2lbf.ft}
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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6x1.0mm9.8 N.m{1.0 kgl.m,7.2 lbf.ftl
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Hood
Adjustment (cont'd)
5. Check that the hood opens properly and locks
securely.
6. Apply body paint to the hinge mounting bolts and
around the hinges.
7. Apply multipurpose grease to each location of the
hood latch and hood hinge as indicated by the
arrows.
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Hood Seal Replacement
1.Using a clip remover, detach the clips, then remove
the hood seal (A). Take care not to scratch the hood.
Fastener Locations
Installthe seal in the reverse order of removal, and
note these items:
. Replace any damaged clips.. Push the clips into place securely.

Hatch
Adjustment
1. Remove the support strut from each side (see page 20-91).
2. RemovetheC-pillartrimfromeachside(seepage20-5'l),andpull downtherearponionoftheheadliner(seepage 20-54). Take care not to bend the headliner excessively.
3. Remove the rear trim panel (see page 20-52).
4, Slightly loosen each bolt and nut.
5. Adjustthe hatch (A) alignment in the following sequence.
. Adjustthe hatch hinges (B) right and left, as well as forward and rearward, using th e elongated holes.'Turnthehatchedgecushions(C),inoroutasnecessary,tomakethehatch(D).fitflushwiththebodyattheside
edges.. Adjust the fit between the hatch and hatch opening by moving the striker (D).
8 x 1.25 mm18 N.m 11.8 kgf.m, 13 lbf.ft)
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8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m{2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft}
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7.
Tighten each bolt and nut securely.
Check that the hatch opens properly and locks
securery.
Reinstall the support struts securely.
Reinstall all remaining removed parts.
Apply multipurpose grease to the pivot portion of
the hatch hinges {A) as indicated by the arrows.
9.
10.
Hatch Support Strut Replacement
1.With the help of an assistant, use a flat-tip
screwdriver (A)to pry the support strut clips (B)
from each end of the support strut (C) at the hatch
and body, then release the support strut from the
pivot bolts (D). Do not remove the clips from the
support strut.
Set the clips (A) to the original position, then
reattach the support strut (B) on the pivot bolts (C)
by pushing on the support strut.
2.
D8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf ft)
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Fuel Fill Door
Adjustment
1. Remove the nut (A), and remove the fuel fill door
open spring {B).
Slightly loosen the hinge mounting bolts (A).
Adjust the fuel fill door (B) in or out until it's flush
with the body, and up or down as necessary toa^rr.li7a tha n.nc
Tighten the hinge mounting bolts.
Reinstallthe fuel fill door spring.
Check that the fuel f ill door opens properly and
locks securely, and check that the rear of the door is
flush with the body.
5x0.8mm1.8Nm(0.18 kgf.m,1.3 rbf.ft)
2.
3.
5.
6.
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7. Apply multipurpose grease to each location
indicated by the arrows.
8.Apply body paint to the hinge mounting bolts and
around the hinges,
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Cowl Covers Replacement
1. Remove the windshield wiper arms (see page 22-145).
2. Remove the windshield side trim from both sides (see step 2 on page 20-19).
3. Pullthe hood rear seal (A) away from the cowl covers, then remove it, and using a clip remover, detach the clips(B) from the cowl covers. Take care not to scratch the cowl covers.
Fastener Locations
B> rClip,3 C>:Clip,8
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4.Detach the clips (C) by carefully pulling the passenger's cowl cover {D) upward, to release the hooks {E), and pull
out the cover forward to release the hooks (F), then remove the cover. Take care not to scratch the body,
Detach the clips (C) by carefully pulling the driver's cowl cover (G ) upward. and pull out the cover forward to
release the hooks (H), then remove the cover. Take care not to scratch the body.
Installthe covers in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
. Replace any damaged clips.. Push the clip portions into place securely.. Reinstall both windshield side trim properly (see step 26 on page 20-24).
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Exterior Trim
A-Pillar Corner Trim Replacement
1.Open the door.
Wrap a flat-tip screwdriver with protective tape,
and apply protective tape around lhe body to
prevent damage. Carefully insert a flat-tip
screwdriver next to the upper clip, and detach the
clip by prying on the A-pillar corner trim (A). Take
care not to scratch the body and related parts.
Fastener Location
Close the door half-way.
Pull the A-piller corner trim (A) out to detach the
lower clips, then remove the trim.
Fastener Locations
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5.Replace any damaged clips.
Hold the trim up, and fit the upper clip and lower
clips into the holes in the body, then push on the
trim until the clips snap into piace.
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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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