Honda Civic. Manual — part 1109

Fig. 26: Removing Wiper Blade
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3. Remove the stopper (A), then pull and remove the old rubber (B).

Fig. 27: Removing Stopper
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4. Install a new rubber in the reverse order of removal.
5. Install the wiper blades onto the windshield wiper arms in the reverse order of

removal.

6. Test by turning on the wipers. If the blades slip, turn off the wipers and seat the

attachments more firmly.

WIPER ARM/NOZZLE ADJUSTMENT

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Wipers/Washers - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Wiper arms stop position

1. When the wiper arms stop at the automatic stop position, confirm that they are

at the standard position.

2-door

a: Position at about 1.1 in. (29 mm) from the top of cowl cover (A)
b: Position at about 4.1 in. (106 mm) from the top of cowl cover (A)

4-door

a: Position at about 0.9 in. (23 mm) from the top of cowl cover (A)
b: Position at about 3.8 in. (96 mm) from the top of cowl cover (A)

Washer nozzle position

2. When you turn on the washers, confirm 50% or more of the washer fluid lands

within the spray area. If the spray area is not within the standard positions,
adjust the nozzles.

2-door

c: Position at about 11.8 in. (302 mm) from the top of the black ceramic
area (B) at the lower windshield
d: Position at about 11.8 in. (302 mm) from the top of the black ceramic
area (B) at the lower windshield
e: Position at about 9.8 in. (250 mm) from the windshield center line (C)

4-door

c: Position at about 7.6 in. (192 mm) from the top of the black ceramic
area (B) at the lower windshield
d: Position at about 7.6 in. (192 mm) from the top of the black ceramic
area (B) at the lower windshield
e: Position at about 9.8 in. (250 mm) from the windshield center line (C)

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Wipers/Washers - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 28: Adjusting Wiper Arm/Nozzle
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WASHER TUBE REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the right inner fender.

2-door (see FRONT INNER FENDER REPLACEMENT )

4-door (see 4-DOOR )

2. Remove the washer nozzles and clips, then remove the tubes.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Wipers/Washers - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 29: Removing Washer Nozzles And Clips
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3. Install in the reverse order of removal. Take care not to pinch the washer tube.

Check the windshield washer operation.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Wipers/Washers - Civic (All Except Hybrid)