2003 HONDA CIVIC Workshop Manual

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Tighten each bolt and nut securely.
Check that the hatch opens properly and locks
securery.
Reinstall the support struts securely.
Reinstall all remaining removed parts.
Apply multipurpose grease to the pivot portion of
the hatch hinges {A) as indicated by the arrows.
9.
10.
Hatch Support Strut Replacement
1.With the help of an assistant, use a flat-tip
screwdriver (A)to pry the support strut clips (B)
from each end of the support strut (C) at the hatch
and body, then release the support strut from the
pivot bolts (D). Do not remove the clips from the
support strut.
Set the clips (A) to the original position, then
reattach the support strut (B) on the pivot bolts (C)
by pushing on the support strut.
2.
D8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf ft)
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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.
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Fuel Fill Door
Adjustment
1. Remove the nut (A), and remove the fuel fill door
open spring {B).
Slightly loosen the hinge mounting bolts (A).
Adjust the fuel fill door (B) in or out until it's flush
with the body, and up or down as necessary toa^rr.li7a tha n.nc
Tighten the hinge mounting bolts.
Reinstallthe fuel fill door spring.
Check that the fuel f ill door opens properly and
locks securely, and check that the rear of the door is
flush with the body.
5x0.8mm1.8Nm(0.18 kgf.m,1.3 rbf.ft)
2.
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6.
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7. Apply multipurpose grease to each location
indicated by the arrows.
8.Apply body paint to the hinge mounting bolts and
around the hinges,
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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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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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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
> : Bolt,2
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6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,7.2lbf.ftl
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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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