Honda Civic. Manual — part 634

Fig. 11: Removing Under-Cowl Panel (With Specifications)

5. Remove these items:

Windshield wiper arms:

2-door (see 2-DOOR )

4-door (see WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT )

Front fender trim, both sides (see FRONT FENDER TRIM
REPLACEMENT )

6. Detach the clips by carefully pulling the side cowl cover (A) up, then remove

the cover by releasing the hooks (B) from the front fender. Take care not to
scratch the body. Repeat this step for the other side cowl cover, and disconnect
the windshield washer tube.

Fig. 12: Removing Cover By Releasing Hooks Form Front Fender

7. Install the parts 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.

Make sure the washer tubes are connected securely.

Push the clips into place securely.

ROOF MOLDING REPLACEMENT

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-
424-6857

MOLDING REPLACEMENT - 2-DOOR

1. Remove the cowl cover (see COWL COVER REPLACEMENT ).
2. Detach the bottom clip (A) at the lower corner of the windshield.

Fig. 13: Detaching Bottom Clip At Lower Corner Of Windshield

3. Remove the windshield portion of the roof molding (A).

1 Carefully insert a trim tool (B) under the molding next to the lower clip

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Take care not to damage the windshield.

Do not use any metallic tools to remove the roof
molding, or you may chip the edge of the windshield
and some cracks in the windshield will occur.

Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to
avoid damage when prying components.

Take care not to bend the roof molding.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

(C).

2 While pulling the clip portion of the molding up by hand, push each of
the small hooks (D) to release the clip from the retainer (E). Do not try to
pry up the clip if it is hard to release from the retainer.

3 Gradually work your way up to release each of the clips.

Fig. 14: Removing Windshield Portion Of Roof Molding (With
Specifications)

4. Pull up the middle portion of the roof molding (A) to release it from the

retainers (B).

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 15: Pulling Up Middle Portion Of Roof Molding

5. Pull up and release the rear end of the roof molding (A) from the pin (B), then

remove the roof molding.

Fig. 16: Releasing Rear End Of Roof Molding

6. Install the molding in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

Make sure the roof molding is installed securely.

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

MOLDING REPLACEMENT - 4-DOOR

NOTE:

2008 Honda Civic EX

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