2003 HONDA CIVIC ERS

Bumpers
Rear Bumper RemovaUlnstallation
NOTE:' Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the rear bumper.. Take care not to scratch the rear bumper and body.. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
L Remove the rear bumDer as shown.
2. Installthe bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
. Make sure both rear side marker light connectors are plugged in properly.'Makesuretherearbumperengagesthehooksofthesidespacers,sidebrackets,andupperbracketsonboth
sides securely.. Make sure the upper spacers of the rear bumper engage the clips on the body securely.. Replace any damaged clips.
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Fastener Locations
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SIDE BRACKET
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LEFT REAR SIDE MARKERLIGHT CONNECTOR
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REAR BUMPER
20-86

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.

Hood Insulator Replacement
1. Disconnect the windshield washer tubes (A).
Fastener Locations
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Using a clip remover, detach the clips. Release the
hooks (B), then remove the hood insulator (C). Take
care not to scratch the hood.
Installthe insulator in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. Replace any damaged clips.. Push the clips into place securely.
20-89

Hatch
Hatch Weatherstrip Replacement
1. Remove the hatch weatherstrip {A) bypullingout
on it.
2. Locate the painted alignment mark {B) onthehatch
weatherstrip. Allgn the painted mark with the
alignment tab in the the center of the hatch opening,
and install the hatch weatherstrip allthe way
around in the direction shown. Make sure there are
no wrinkles in the weatherstrip.
3. Check for water leaks.
20-92

Exterior Trim
2.
Front Grille Replacement
1.
3.
Remove the front bumper (see page 20-85).
Remove the front grille (A), Take care not to scratch
the front bumper (B).
-1 Remove the screws (C).
-2 Remove the clips (D).
-3 Release the bottom hooks (E) ofthe grille,-4 Pull out the boftom of the grille to release the
upper hooks (F).
-5 Pull out the grille to release the slits (G)from
the ribs {H), then remove the grille.
FastqnEr Locations
C >:Screw.4 D
Installthe grille in the reverse order of removal,
and replace any damaged clips.
Reinstall the front bumper.
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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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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.
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Exterior Trim
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Rear License Trim Replacement
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the hatch lower trim panel (see page 20-
2. On inside the hatch. remove the bolts securing the
rear license trim (A) and hatch lock cylinder (B).
Fastener Locations
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3. From inside the hatch, release the clips (A, B)while
holding the rear license trim (C), then remove lhe
trim, Take care not to scratch the hatch.
Fastener Locations
A>:Clip,2 B>:Clip.2
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Installthe trim in the reverse order of removal, and
note these rtems:
. Replace any damaged clips.. Push the clip portions into place securely.
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