Honda Civic. Manual — part 412

The bolt will be screwed into the inside female screw of the adjusting nut
(D) by loosening the bolt. Because of the thread locks on the thread of the
bolt, the bolt and adjusting nut will be fixed.

3 Loosen the bolt again to screw the externally threaded nut into the sleeve
fully, then the gap (E) will be between the nut and body.

4 Remove the bolt.

Fig. 29: Removing Special Bolts From Outside Passenger Door

10. If necessary, remove the dashboard side cover (A).

1 Gently pull out along the rear edge to release the hooks (B).

2 Gently pull out on the side cover to release the hooks (C), then remove
the side cover.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Dashboard - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 30: Removing Dashboard Side Cover

11. If the adjusting nuts (A) are not screwed fully into the sleeve when removing

the special bolts, screw externally threaded nuts into the sleeve with a 21 mm
open-end wrench. In this case, the special bolt should be replaced with a new
one because its thread locks were worn out.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Dashboard - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 31: Screwing Externally Threaded Nuts Into Sleeve (With
Specifications)

12. Remove the caps (A) (4-door only), then remove the bolts (B, C, D, E, F) from

outside the driver's door.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Dashboard - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 32: Removing Caps (4-Door Only) And Outside Driver's Door (With
Specifications)

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Dashboard - Civic (All Except Hybrid)