Honda Civic. Manual — part 891

GLASS POSITION ADJUSTMENT

The roof panel (A) should be even with the glass weatherstrip (B), to within 0+1/-1
mm (0+0.04/-0.04 in.) all the way around, and should be to length of between the
roof panel and glass, to within 13.5+1/-1 mm (0.55+0.04/-0.04 in). If not, make the
following adjustment:

Fig. 2: Adjusting Glass Position (with Specifications)

1. Remove the bracket cover.
2. Adjust the glass (A).

-1 Using a T25 TORX bit, slightly loosen the bolts.
-2 Move the glass up or down and forward or rearward.
-3 Tighten all bolts securely.

2. Check glass height adjustment.

Moonroof glass moves in a
jerking motion (moves 40 mm
(1.57 in.), stops for 0.4 seconds,
and repeats)

Reset the moonroof control unit (see
RESETTING THE MOONROOF
CONTROL UNIT ).

During auto close operation,
moonroof glass reverses when
no object is trapped

Check for dirt and debris in the track. Reset
the moonroof control unit (see RESETTING
THE MOONROOF CONTROL UNIT ).

Moonroof glass moves, but
there is no AUTO function

Reset the moonroof control unit (see
RESETTING THE MOONROOF
CONTROL UNIT ).

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Fig. 3: Adjusting Glass (With Specifications)

3. If necessary, repeat on the opposite side.

GLASS REPLACEMENT

1. Close the glass fully.
2. Slide the sunshade all the way back.
3. Pry out the lid (A), remove the screws (B), and release the hooks (C), then

remove both bracket covers (D). With a T25 TORX bit, remove the bolts (E)
from both glass brackets (F).

Fig. 4: Removing Both Glass Brackets (With Specifications)

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4. Remove the glass (A) by lifting it up. Do not damage the roof panel.

Fig. 5: Removing Glass By Lifting Up

5. Install the glass in the reverse order of the removal, and adjust the glass height

alignment.

6. Reset the moonroof control unit (see RESETTING THE MOONROOF

CONTROL UNIT ).

7. Check for water leaks. Use free-flowing water from a hose without a nozzle.

Do not use high-pressure water.

WIND DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT

1. Open the glass fully.
2. Remove the links (A) from both sides.

NOTE:

It is normal for some water to seep past the moonroof
into the moonroof frame, and exit through the drains.

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Fig. 6: Removing Links

3. Remove the wind deflector (A).

Fig. 7: Removing Wind Deflector

4. Pry up on the deflector bases (A) and release the hooks (B), then remove the

bases with springs (C) from both sides.

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