2003 HONDA CIVIC seat

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
23.
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).
28.

Rear Window Replacement
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. Wear eye protection while cutting the glass adhesive
with piano wire.. Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.. Do not damage the rear window defogger grid lines
and terminals.
1.Remove these items:
. Hatch lower trim panel (see page 20-53). Hatch spoiler (see page 20-99)
Remove these items:
. High mount brake light {see page 22-821. Rear window wiper motor {see page 22-1461
Disconnect the rear window defogger connectors
(A).
4.lf the old rear window is to be reinstalled, make
alignment marks across the glass and body with a
grease pencrl,
Apply protective tape along the inside and outside
edges of the hatch. Using an awl, make a hole
through the adhesive from inside the vehicle at the
corner portion of the rearwindow. Push the piano
wire through the hole, and wrap each end around a
piece of wood,
6. With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire (A)
back and Jorth in a sawing motion. Hold the piano
wire as close to the rear window (B) as possible to
prevent damage to the hatch, and carefully cut
through the adhesive {C} around the entire rear
Cutting positions:
7. Carefully remove the rear window.
(cont'd)
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19. Use suction cups to hold the rear window over the
opening. align it with the alignment marks you
made in step '13, and set it down on the adhesive.
Lightly push on the rear window until its edges are
fully seated on the adhesive all the way around. Do
not open or close the doors until the adhesive is dry.
20. Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty
knife or towel. To remove adhesive from a painted
surface or the rear window, use a soft shop towel
dampened with alcohol.
21. Let the adhesive dry for at least 'l hour,thenspray
water over the rear window and check for leaks.
Mark the leaking areas, let the rear window dry,
then seal with sealant. Let the vehicle stand for at
least 4 hours after rear window installation, lf the
vehicle has to be used within the first 4 hours, it
must be driven slowly.
22. Reinstallall remaining removed parts.
NOTE: Advise the customer not to do the following
things for 2 to 3 days:
. Slam the doors with all the 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).
Ouarter Glass Replacement
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. Wear eye protection while cufting the glass adhesive
with piano wire,. Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
1. Remove the C-pillar trim (see page 20-51).
lf necessary, remove the rear side trim panel (see
page 20-51 ) and B-pillar upper trim (see page 20-
50).
2. Remove the front seal {A) from the front edge of the
glass (B). lf necessary, cut the seal with a utility
knife.
(cont'd)
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Glass
Ouarter Glass Replacement (cont'd)
17. Use suction cups (A)to hold the quarter glass over
the opening. align it with the clips (B) and set it
down on the adhesive. Lightly push on the quarter
glass until its edges are fully seated on the
adhesive all the way around. Do not open or close
the doors untilthe adhesive is drv.
18. Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty
knife or towel. To remove adhesive from a painted
surface or the quarter glass, use a soft shop towel
dampened with alcohol.
19. Let the adhesive dry for at least t hour,thenspray
water over the quarter glass and check for leaks,
Mark the leaking areas, let the quarter glass dry,
then seal with sealant. Let the vehicle stand for at
least 4 hours after quarter glass installation. lf the
vehicle has to be used within the first 4 hours. it
must be driven slowlv.
20. Reinstall all remaining removed parts.
NOTE: Advise the customer not to do the following
things for 2 to 3 days:
. Slam the doors with all the 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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Moonroof
1.
Frame and Drain Tube Replacement
Remove these items:
. Headliner (see page 20-54). Moonroof glass (see page 20-37)
Put on gloves to protect you r hands. Disconnect the motor connector (A), open/close-tilt/close switch connector
{B), moonroof control unit connector {C), auto-stop switch connector (D), and the drain tubes (Ei, and remove the
moonroof relays (F).
Fastenor Locations
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6x1.0mm9.8 N.m(1.0 kgf.m,7.2lbf ft)
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Remove the interior harness (G) by detaching the harness clips (H).
With an assistant holding the frame (l). remove the bolts, starting at the rear, and release the rear hooks (J) by
moving the f rame forward, then remove the frame.
With the help of an assistant, carefully remove the frame through the passenger's door opening. Take care not to
scratch the interior trim and body, or tear the seat covers.
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Interior Trim
Trim Removal/lnstallation - Door Area
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.. Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
1. Remove the trim as shown. To remove the door silltrim and B-pillar upper trim, remove the rear side trim panelas necessary (see page 20-51).
2. Installthe trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
. Replace any damaged clips.. Apply liquid thread lock to the anchor bolts before reinstallatior,.. Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the belts.
Fastener Locations
B>rClip,3 C>:Clip,?{White)
FRONT SEAT BELTUPPER ANCHOR BOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N m (3.3 kgf m,24 lbf.ft)
A-PILLAR TRIM
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FRONT SEAT BELT LOWERANCHOR BOLT7/16-20 UNF32 N.m (3.3 kgt.m,24lbl.ftl
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KICK PANEL
REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL
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Trim Removal/lnstallation - Rear Side Area
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.. Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
'1. To remove the rear side trim panel, remove these items:
. Rear seat cushion and rear seat-back (see page 20-80). Cargo floor mat and cargo area floor (see page 20-52). Rear trim panel {see page20-52)
Remove the trim as shown. On the right side, disconnect the cargo compartment light connector.
Installthe trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
. Replace any damaged clips.. Make sure the cargo compartment light connector is plugged in properly.
.lfthethreadsontherearsidetrimpanel mounting self-tapping ET screws are worn out, use an oversized self-
tapping ET screw (P/N 90137-S1A-Eo1 1) made specifically for this application.. When installing the rear side shelf, slip the rear seat belt through the slit in the trim.' Apply iiquid thread lockto the anchor bolts before reinstallation.. Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the belt.
2.
3.
Fasten€r Locations
A>:Clip,11 B > rClip,2
SELF-TAIscREws5x0.8mm
{0.4 kgf m,3lbf.ft)
REAR BULKHEAOCOVER
TRIM
SIDE SHELF
REAR SEAT SELT
SIDE TRIM PANEL
SEATSTRIKER CAP
FRONT SEAT AELTLOWER ANCHOR BOLT7/16-20UNF32 N.m{3.3 kgf m,24lbt.tt)
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SILL TRIM
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,/ \*JREAR SEAT BELT LOWER \ANCHOF BOLT \7/16-20UNF \32 N m (3.3 kgf m, 24 lbf ft, \LOWERREAR SPEAKER COVERANCHOR CAP
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