Honda Civic. Manual — part 636

1. Open the front door.
2. Wrap a flat-tip screwdriver with protective tape, and apply protective tape

around the body to prevent damage. Carefully insert a flat-tip screwdriver trim
tool 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.

Fig. 22: Prying A-Pillar Corner Trim

3. Pull the A-pillar corner trim (A) back by hand to detach remaining lower clips,

then remove the trim.

Fig. 23: Removing A-Pillar Corner Trim

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

Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary,

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

replace them with new ones.

Push the clip portions into place securely.

DOOR MOLDING REPLACEMENT

4-DOOR

1. Remove these items:

Front door panel (see FRONT DOOR PANEL
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) and plastic cover (see step 4 in
FRONT DOOR OUTER HANDLE REPLACEMENT )

Rear door panel (see REAR DOOR PANEL
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) and plastic cover (see step 4 in REAR
DOOR OUTER HANDLE REPLACEMENT )

2. Release the clips (A), and gently pry the front door molding (B) or rear door

molding (C) away from the door while separating the adhesive tape (D, E, F,
G).

Adhesive tape (D): Thickness 1.2 mm (0.047 in.) Width 5 mm (0.2 in.)
Length 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Adhesive tape (E): Thickness 1.2 mm (0.047 in.) Width 10 mm (0.39
in.) Length 930 mm (36.6 in.)
Adhesive tape (F): Thickness 1.2 mm (0.047 in.) Width 10 mm (0.39
in.) Length 580 mm (22.8 in.)
Adhesive tape (G): Thickness 1.2 mm (0.047 in.) Width 5 mm (0.2 in.)
Length 24 mm (0.94 in.)

NOTE:

Be careful not to pry too far or you may bend the
molding.

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

When removing components, use the trim tool or
equivalent.

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

Fig. 24: Releasing Clips And Prying Front Door Molding Or Rear Door
Molding

3. Install the moldings in the reverse order of removal, check if the clips are

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

SIDE SILL PROTECTION TAPE REPLACEMENT

4-DOOR

1. Slowly peel up the old side sill protection tape.
2. Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol. After

cleaning, keep oil, grease, and water from getting on the surface.

3. Peel the adhesive backing from the side sill protection tape.
4. Align the alignment marks (A) of the side sill protection tape (B) with the body

line (C), and align the alignment marks (D) of the application tape (E) with the
convex portion (F), then press the side sill protection tape into place.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 25: Replacing Side Sill Protection Tape

REAR LICENSE TRIM REPLACEMENT

2-DOOR

1. From inside the trunk lid, remove the nuts (A) securing the rear license trim

(B), and push out the clips (C).

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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