2003 HONDA CIVIC body and 3P

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).
20-95

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
3.
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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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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.
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20-97

Hatch Spoiler Replacement
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
'l. Remove the hatch upper trim (see page 20-53).
2. Remove the high mount brake light (see page 22-
82).
3. From inside the hatch, remove the bolts {A} and
nuts (B).
Fastener Locaiions
A>: Bolt,2 Bar Nut,
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5x1.0mm9.8Nm(1.0 kgf.m.7.2 lbf.ft)
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4. From inside the hatch, release the clips, whilepulling the hatch spoiler (A) away, and release the
fasteners (B), then remove the spoiler. Take care
not to scratch the body.
Fastener Locations
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Installthe spoiler in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
Replace any damaged clips.
Replace any damaged fasteners. Before
installing the fastener to the spoiler, clean the
spoiler bonding surface with a sponge
dampened in alcohol. Glue the fastener with
adhesive tape (3M 5671, or equivalent)to the
spoiler.
Push the clip and fastener portions into place
securely.
5.
20-99

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.
20-101

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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Fenderwell
(Fuel Pipe Protector Replacement
1.Remove the clips, then remove the fuel pipe
protector (A). Take care not to scratch the body.
Fastener Locations
> : Clip, 4
4
Installthe protector in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. Replace any damaged clips.. Push the clips into place securelv.
20-104
Rear Air Outlet Replacement
1. Remove the rear bumper (see page 20-86).
Installthe air outlets by pushing on the hook
portions untilthe hooks snap into place.
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the body.