2003 HONDA CIVIC Workshop Manual

7. Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover (A), and
release the clips {B).
Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover, and pull
out the seat-back frame {A) from the seat-back pad
{B), then pull out the headrest guide (C) while
pinching the end of the guides, and remove them.
9. Remove the seat-back cover (A)from the seat-back
pad (B). On right seat-back with center shoulder
belt, pass the center belt (C) through the hole in the
seat-bacl( cover.
lnstallthe cover in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back
cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly
over the pad before securing the hooks and clips
. On right seat-back: When installing the seat-back
frame to the pad, slip the center belt through the
hole in the seat-back cover and pad.
. Replace any clips you removed with new ones.
Install them with commercially available
upholstery ring pliers.
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Seats
Rear Seat Cushion Cover Replacement
'1.Remove the rear seat cushion (see page 2O-80).
Release all the clips (A) from under the seat
cushion, and fold back the seat cushion cover (B).
B
Pull back the edge of the seat cushion cover all theway around, and release the clips (A), then remove
the seat cushion cover.
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4. Installthe cover in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items;
. To prevent wrinkles, make sure the material is
stretched evenly over the pad before securing
the clips.. Replace any clips {A) you removed with new
ones. Install them with commercially available
upholstery ring pliers (B).
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Bumpers
Front Bumper RemovaUlnstallation
NOTE:. Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the front bumper.. Take care not to scratch the front bumper and body.. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
'L Remove the front bumper as shown.
2. Installthe bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
. Make sure both front side marker light connectors are plugged in properly.
. Make sure the front bumper engages the hooks of the side spacers and upper beams on both sides securely.
. Replace any damaged clips.
Fastener Locations
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UPPER BEAM
LEFT FRONT SIDE MARKERLIGHT CONNECTOR
BUMPER
FRONT INNERFENDER
FEONT BUMPER
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FRONT AIR SPOILER
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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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REAR BUMPER
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Hood
'1.
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.
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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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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.
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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).
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