Honda Civic. Manual — part 633

Fig. 6: Moving Steering Fluid Reservoir

2. Remove the clips.
3. Disconnect the washer mouth (A) from the washer reservoir (B). Release the

hook (C), then remove the front fender trim (D) and the washer mouth.

Fig. 7: Disconnecting Washer Mouth From Washer Reservoir

4. Install the fender trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Replace the clips (A) with new ones.

Push the clips into place securely.

Fig. 8: Installing Fender Trim

FRONT GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the front fender trim from both sides (see FRONT FENDER TRIM

REPLACEMENT ).

2. Remove the clips by carefully pulling the front grille cover (A) up, then

remove the cover by releasing the front edge of the cover from the grille (B).
Take care not to scratch the body.

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape to prevent damage.

Take care not to scratch the rear bumper and body.

NOTE:

To remove the clips, pry the inner clip up at the edge
near the line (C) on its head.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 9: Removing Cover By Releasing Front Edge Of Cover From Grille

3. Install the covers in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary,
replace them with new ones.

Push the clip portions into place securely.

COWL COVER REPLACEMENT

1. Turn on the wiper switch, and move the windshield wiper arms 90°.
2. Remove the center cowl cover (A).

1 Remove the hood rear seal (B) by pulling it out.

2 Remove the clips (C).

3 Release three front hooks (D) from the edge of the under-cowl panel (E).

4 Detach the clips (F, G) by carefully pulling the cover up, then remove
the cover by releasing the hooks (H). Take care not to scratch the body.

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the body.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 10: Removing Center Cowl Cover

3. Disconnect the windshield washer tube (I).
4. If necessary, remove the bolts (A, B), then remove the under-cowl panel (C).

2008 Honda Civic EX

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