Honda Civic. Manual — part 425

Fig. 49: Sliding Front Door Glass Outer Weatherstrip

5. Twist the front door glass outer weatherstrip (A) to pull the rear hook (B) out

from the inside of the door, then remove the weatherstrip.

Fig. 50: Removing Weatherstrip

6. Push the clip portions of new front door glass outer weatherstrip into place

securely.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 51: Pushing Clips Of Front Door Glass Outer Weatherstrip Into Place

FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT

1. At the A-pillar, remove the door checker mounting bolt (A).

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Take care not to scratch the door.

Use a clip remover to remove the clips.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 52: Removing Door Checker Mounting Bolt (With Specifications)

2. Detach the clips (B, C, D, E), then remove the door weatherstrip (F).

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

3. Install the weatherstrip 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 weatherstrip is installed in the holder (G) securely.

Apply medium strength type liquid thread lock to door checker mounting
bolt before installation.

When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed
properly and sealed around its outside perimeter to seal out water.

Check for water leaks.

REAR DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

Trim pad remover. Snap-on A 177A or equivalent, commercially available

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

4-DOOR

1. Raise the glass fully.
2. Using the appropriate trim tool, pry out on the rear portion of the inner handle

cap (A) to release the hooks (B, C).

NOTE:

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

2008 Honda Civic LX

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