Honda Civic. Manual — part 1108

Fig. 21: Disconnecting Dashboard Wire Harness 8P Connector
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4. Remove the two screws, then slide out the wiper/washer switch.
5. Install the switch in the reverse order of removal.

WASHER RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the right inner fender.

2-door (see FRONT INNER FENDER REPLACEMENT )

4-door (see 4-DOOR )

2. Disconnect the 2P connector(s) (A) from the windshield washer motor (B) and

the washer fluid level switch*.

*: Canada models

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2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Wipers/Washers - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 22: Disconnecting 2P Connector(s)
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3. Disconnect the windshield washer tube (C).
4. Remove the bolts (A) and the clip (B), then remove the washer reservoir.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Wipers/Washers - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 23: Removing Washer Reservoir (With Specifications)
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5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT

4-DOOR

1. Lift the wiper arm off the windshield, raising the driver's side first, then the

passenger's side.

2. Remove the cover (A), by squeezing the two tabs and pulling it straight out.

Fig. 24: Removing Cover
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2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Wipers/Washers - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

3. Press and hold the tab (B) and slide the wiper blade (C) toward the tabs until it

releases from the wiper arm (D).

4. Find the side of the blade labeled "LOCK" (A), then pull back the end of the

blade and slide out the old rubber (B).

Fig. 25: Identifying "LOCK" Blade Label
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5. Install a new rubber in the reverse order of removal.
6. Install the wiper blades onto the windshield wiper arms in the reverse order of

removal.

7. Test by turning on the wipers. If the blades slip, turn off the wipers and seat the

attachments more firmly.

2-DOOR

1. Pull up the wiper arms from the windshield.
2. Push the tab (A) and remove the wiper blade (B) from the wiper arm (C).

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Wipers/Washers - Civic (All Except Hybrid)