Honda Civic. Manual — part 890

Each rod should be covered with a boot. If not, adjust the boot into the
proper position.

Fig. 15: Identifying Actuator Rods And Actuator Boots

6. If equipped, reconnect the mirror defogger connectors.
7. Reattach the hooks of the mirror holder to the actuator, then position the mirror

holder on the actuator. Carefully push on the clip portions of the mirror holder
until the mirror holder locks into place.

8. Check the actuator operation.

REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACEMENT

1. Turn the rearview mirror base (A) 90 °.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Mirrors - Civic

Fig. 16: Identifying Rearview Mirror Base

2. Slide the rearview mirror (A) down toward the bottom of the windshield to

detach it from the spring (B) in the mount (C).

Fig. 17: Identifying Rearview Mirror Down Toward Bottom Of
Windshield

3. Install the rearview mirror in the reverse order of removal.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Mirrors - Civic

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Moonroof - Civic

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX

Fig. 1: Exploded View Of Moonroof

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Moonroof - Civic

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Moonroof - Civic

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX

Symptom

Diagnostic procedure

Water leaks from moonroof

1. Check for a clogged drain tube.
2. Check for a gap between the glass

weatherstrip and the roof panel.

3. Check for a defective or an improperly

installed glass weatherstrip or drain
channel.

4. Check for a gap between the drain seal

and the roof panel.

5. Adjust the moonroof height.

Wind noise from moonroof

1. Check for excessive clearance between

the glass weatherstrip and the roof panel.

2. Adjust the moonroof height.

Motor noise from moonroof

1. Check for a loose motor.
2. Check for a worn gear or bearing.
3. Check for a deformed cable assembly.

Moonroof glass does not move,
but motor turns

1. Check for a defective gear or inner cable.
2. Check for foreign matter stuck between

the guide rail and the slider.

3. Check for a loose inner cable.
4. Make sure the cable assembly is attached

properly.

Moonroof glass does not move
and motor does not turn (glass
can be moved with moonroof
wrench)

1. Check for a blown fuse.
2. Check for a faulty moonroof switch.
3. Check for a run down battery.
4. Check for a defective motor control unit.

Moonroof glass does not stop at
proper flush closed position

1. Reset the moonroof control unit (see

RESETTING THE MOONROOF
CONTROL UNIT ).

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Moonroof - Civic