2003 HONDA CIVIC door

Door Glass and Regulator Replacement
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove these items:
. Door panel (see page 20-4). Plastic cover. as necessary (see page 20-2)
2. Carefully raise the glass (A) until youcanseethe
bolts, then remove them. Carefully pull the glass
out through the window slot. Take care not to drop
the glass inside the door.
Fastener Locations
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3. Disconnect and detach the connector (A) and
harness clip (B) from the door.
Fastonor Locations
C>: Bolt.1 D>: Bolt,5
6x1.0mm8 N.m(0.8 kgf.m,6 rbf.ftl
Remove the bolts (C), and loosen the bolts (D), then
remove the regulator (E) through the hole in the
door,
Apply multipurpose grease to all the sliding
surfaces of the regulator (A) where shown.
Installthe glass and regulator in the reverse order
of removal, and note these items:
. Rollthe glass up and down to see if it moves
freely without binding.. Make sure that there is no clearance between the
glass and glass run channel when the glass is
ctoseo.. Adjust the position of the glass as necessary (see
page 20-1 1).. Check for water leaks (see step 7 on page 20-121.. Test-drive and check for wind noise and rattles.. When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the
plastic cover is installed properly and sealed
around its perimeter.
20-9

Doors
IDoor Sash Trim Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the door.
1. Remove the door glass outer weatherstrip.
2. Pull back the door weatherstrip (A) at the rear
upper corner, and remove the screw.
Fasten6r Location
) : Screw, I
Lift up the door sash trim {B) to release the hooks(C), then remove the trim.
lnstallthe trim in the reverse order of removal.
3.
20-10
Door Glass Outer Weatherstrip
Replacement
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. Take care not to scratch the door
1. Remove the power mirror (see page 20-15).
2. Starting at the front, pry the door glass outer
weatherstrip (A) up to detach the clips (B), and
release the weatherstrip from the door sash trim(C), then remove the weatherstrip.
Fastener Locations
Install the weatherstrip in the reverse order ot
removal, and replace any damaged clips.
3.
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Door Weatherstrip Replacement
NOTE:. Take care not to scratch the door.. Use a clip remover to remove the clips.
1. At the A-pillar, remove the door stop mounting bolt
(A).
Fastener Locations
A>:Bott, 1 B>:Clip,1 C>:Clip, 18
Detach the clips (8, C), then remove the door
weatherstrip (D).
Install the weatherstrip in the reverse order of
removal and note these items:
. Replace any damaged clips.. Make sure the weatherstrip is installed ln the
holder (E) securely.. Apply liquid thread lock to door stop mounting
bolt before installation.. Check for water leaks (see step 7 on page 20-'121.. Test-drive and check for wind noase.
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Door Glass Adjustment
NOTE:. Check the weatherstrips and glass run channelfor
damage or deterioration, and replace them if
necessary.. Wipe the run channel clean with a shop towel.. Lubricate the run channel with Shin-Etsu grease
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1. Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface.
2. Remove these items:
. Door panel (see page 20-4). Plastic cover {see page 20'2)
3. Carefully move the glass (A) until you can see the
glass mounting bolts (B), then loosen them.
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Push the glass against the channel (C), then tighten
the glass mounting bolts.
Check that the glass moves smoothly.
(cont'd)
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Doors
Door Glass Adiustment {cont'd)
6. Raise the glass fully, and check for gaps. Check that
the glass (A) contacts the glass run channel (B)
evenrv.
7.Check for water leaks. Run water over the roof and
on the sealing area as shown, and note these items:
. Use a 12 mm (1/2 in.) diameter hose (A).. Adjust the rate of water flow as shown {B).. Do not use a nozzle.. Hold the hose about 300 mm (12 in.) awayfrom
the door (C).
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Attach the plastic cover, and installthe door panel(see page 20-4).
9. Test-drive and check for wind noise.
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20-12
Door Position Adiustment\
NOTE; Check for equal gaps between the front, rear,
and bottom door edges and the body. Check that the
door and body edges are parallel.
1. Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when
adjusting the door.
2. Adjust at the hinges {A):
. Remove the front inner fender (see page 20-102)
and front fender fairing (see page 20-103).
Loosen the hinge mounting bolts (B) slightly, and
move the door backward or forward, uD or down
as necessary to equalize the gaps.. Place a shop towel (C) on the jack (D) to prevent
damage to the door when adjusting the door.
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3. Check that the door and body edges are parallel. lf
necessary, adjust the door cushions (A) to make the
rear of the door flush with the bodv.
Apply body paint to the hinge mounting bolts and
around the hinges.
Check for water leaks (see step 7 on page 20-12).
Test-drive and check for wind noise.
5.
Door Striker Adjustment
Make sure the door latches securely without slamming
it. lf necessary, adjust the striker (A): The striker nuts
are fixed, but the striker can be adjusted slightly up or
down, and in or out.
1. Loosen the screws (B), rhen insert a shop towel (C)
between the body and striker.
Lightly tlghten the screws.
Wrap the striker with a shop towel, then adjust the
striker by tapping it with a plastic hammer (D). Do
not tap the striker too hard.
Loosen the screws, and remove the shop towel.
Lightly tighten the screws.
Hold the outer handle out, and push the door
against the body to be sure the striker allows a
flush fit, lf the door latches properly, tighten the
screws and recheck.
5.
6.
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20-13

Power Mirror Replacement
1.
2.
5.
Lower the door glass fully.
Carefully pry out the mirror mount cover (A) by
hand in the sequence shown. Disconnect the
tweeter connector (B), and release the wire harness
(C) from the hook (D).
Fastener Location
) : Clip, 1
3. Remove the door panel (seepage20-4).
4. Disconnectthe connector (A), and detach the
harness clip (B). While holding the mirror {C),
remove the nuts, then remove the mirror. Take care
not to scratch the door.
Fastener Locrtions
O: Nut.3
lnstall the mirror in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
. Attach the harness clip.
Mirror Holder Replacement
1. Carefully pulloutthe bottom edge ofthe mirror
holder (A) by hand. Take care not to scratch the
mrrror.
5.
Separate the mirror holder from the actuator (B) by
slowly pulling them apart while detaching the clips
(C). lf equipped, disconnect the mirror defogger
connectors{D) from the heater pad terminals.
lf equipped, reconnect the mirror defogger
connectors.
Reattach the clips of the mirror holder to the
actuator, then position the mirror holder on the
actuator. Carefully push on the clip portions of the
mirror holder untilthe mirror holder locks into
prace.
Check the operation of the actuator
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19. With a sponge, apply a light coat of body primer to
the original adhesive remaining around the
windshield opening flange, Let the body primer dry
for at least 10 minutes:
. Do not apply glass primer to the body, and be
careful not to mix up glass and body primer
sponges.. Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.. l\4ask off the dashboard before paintingthe
flange.
20 mm(0.79 in.l
Before filling a cartridge, cut a "V" in the end of the
nozzle (A) as shown.
20.
12 mm (0.47 in.)
7 mm {0.27 in.)
21. Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air pockets
to ensure continuous delivery. Put the cartridge in a
caulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive (A)
around the edge of the windshield (B) between the
dams (C) and molding (D) as shown. Apply the
adhesive within 30 minutes after applying the glass
primer. Make a slightly thicker bead at each corner.
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Use suction cups to hold the windshield over the
opening, align it with the alignment marks made in
step 16, and set it down on the adhesive. Lightly
push on the windshield until its edges are fully
seated on the adhesive allthe way around. Do not
open or close the doors until the adhesive is dry.
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(cont'd)
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Glass
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24.
Windshield Replacement (cont'd)
Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty
knife or towel. To remove adhesive from a painted
surface or the windshield, wipe with a soft shop
towel dampensd with alcohol.
Let the adhesive dry for at least t hour, then spray
water over the windshield and check for leaks.
Mark Ieaking areas, and let the windshield dry, then
seal with sealant:
. Let the vehicle stand for at least 4 hours after
windshield installation. lf the vehicle has to be
used within the first 4 hours, it must be driven
slowly.. Keep the windshield dry for the first hour after
installation.
Reinstallthe cowl covers (see page 20-95).
NOTE:The cowl cover clips may not set properly if
the windshield adhesive is too wet.
Install the clips (A, B) on both side trim {C). lf the
clip (D) is damaged, replace the side trim and clips
as an assembly.
A: GreyB: Blue
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27. On both sides ofthe windshield, install the side
trim (Alto the clip (B), then set the bottom edge of
the side trim over the cowl cover (C), and align the
clips (D)with the retainers (E), and push on the clipportions of the trim until the trim is fully seated on
the windshield.
Reinstall all remaining removed parts. Installthe
rearview mirror after the adhesive has dried
thoroughly.
NOTE: Advise the customer not to do the following
things for 2 to 3 days:
. Slam the doors with allthe windows rolled up.. Twist the body excessively (such as when going
in and out of driveways at an angle or driving
over rough, uneven roads).
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