Honda Civic. Manual — part 927

Fig. 11: Applying Multipurpose Grease To Each Location Of Hood
Latch Indicated By Arrows

TRUNK LID OPENER/FUEL FILL DOOR OPENER REPLACEMENT

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

1. Using a trim tool, detach the hooks (A) by prying the front side cap (B), then

remove it from the front door sill trim (C), and remove the opener lock cylinder
(D).

NOTE:

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

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Openers - Civic

Fig. 12: Identifying Hooks, Side Cap And Lock Cylinder

2. Remove the screw.
3. Remove the front door sill trim, 2-door (see step 4 on DOOR SILL AREA -

2-DOOR ), 4-door (see step 3 on FRONT DOOR SILL AREA - 4-DOOR ).

4. Loosen the bolt (A), and remove the bolt (B, C), then remove the trunk lid

opener/fuel fill door opener (D).

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Openers - Civic

Fig. 13: Identifying Trunk Lid Opener/Fuel Fill Door Opener Bolt (With
Torque Specifications)

5. Disconnect the trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener cable (A), then remove the

opener (B). Take care not to kink the cable.

Fig. 14: Identifying Trunk Lid Opener/Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable

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

Make sure the opener cable is connected properly.

Make sure the trunk lid and fuel fill door open properly and lock securely.

Fix at the original position in the outer end of cable on the trunk lid
opener/fuel fill door opener securely. And check the trunk lid latch
operation: Make sure trunk lid latch, and fuel fill door latch unlock when
pulling, and pushing the trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener. If
necessary, adjust the position of the cable end.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Openers - Civic

TRUNK LID LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT

2-DOOR

1. Disconnect the cylinder rod (A), and if equipped, disconnect the cylinder

switch connector (B).

Fig. 15: Identifying Cylinder Rod And Cylinder Switch Connector

2. Remove the bolt securing the lock cylinder (A). Then turn the trunk lid lock

cylinder clockwise, and remove it.

Fig. 16: Identifying Bolt Securing Lock Cylinder (With Torque

NOTE:

Check for damaged or stress-whitened rod fastener (C).

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Openers - Civic