Honda Civic. Manual — part 748

Adjust the hood right and left, as well as forward and rearward, by using
the elongated holes in the hood hinges (B).

Turn the hood edge cushions (C), as necessary, to make the hood fit flush
with the body at the front and side edges.

4. 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.

5. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
6. Check that the hood opens properly and closes securely.
7. Apply touch-up paint to the hinge mounting bolts and around the hinges, and

let the paint dry.

8. Apply multipurpose grease to the hood latch and hood hinges as indicated by

the arrows.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Hood - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 2: Identifying Grease Apply Area To Hood Latch And Hood Hinges

9. Reinstall all of the removed parts.

HOOD SEAL REPLACEMENT

1. Using a clip remover, detach the clips, then remove the hood seals (A) and

hood corner seals (B). Take care not to scratch the hood.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Hood - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 3: Identifying Hood Seals And Hood Corner Seals

2. Install the seals in the reverse order of removal, and check if the clips are

damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.

HOOD INSULATOR REPLACEMENT

FOR SOME MODELS

1. Using a clip remover, detach the clips. Release the hooks (A), then remove the

hood insulator (B). Take care not to scratch the hood.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Hood - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 4: Identifying Hooks And Hood Insulator

2. Install the insulator 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 clips into place securely.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Hood - Civic (Except Hybrid)