Honda Civic. Manual — part 895

7. To remove a front drain valve (A) from the body, remove the kick panel, left or

right (see FRONT DOOR SILL AREA - 4-DOOR ), and the driver's
dashboard undercover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) or passenger's dashboard undercover (see
PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

Detach the clips (B), then remove the front drain tube (C).

Fig. 26: Removing Front Drain Valve From Body

8. To remove a rear drain valve (A) from the body, remove these parts:

Spare tire lid (see step 2 in TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION -
TRUNK AREA )

Trunk rear trim panel (see step 5 in TRIM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK AREA )

Trunk side trim panel (see step 6 in TRIM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK AREA )

Tie a string to the top end of the rear drain tube (B), then pull the drain tube
down out of the pillar.

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Fig. 27: Removing Rear Drain Valve From Body

9. Install the frame and drain tube in the reverse order of removal, and note these

items:

Before installing the frame, clear the drain tubes and drain valves using
compressed air.

When installing, tie a string to the top end of the new drain tube and pull it
up into the roof.

Check the frame seal.

Clean the surface of the frame.

When installing the frame, first attach the rear hooks into the body holes.

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Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly.

When connecting the drain tube, slide it over the frame nozzle at least 10
mm (0.39 in.).

Install the tube clip (A) on the drain tube (B) as shown.

Fig. 28: Installing Frame And Drain Tube

10. Check for water leaks. Let the water run freely from a hose without a nozzle.

Do not use a high-pressure spray.

DRAIN CHANNEL SLIDER AND CABLE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the frame:

2-door (see 2-DOOR )

4-door (see 4-DOOR )

2. Remove these parts from the frame:

Sunshade (see SUNSHADE REPLACEMENT )

Moonroof motor (see MOTOR REPLACEMENT )

3. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Remove the screws (A, B) securing the

slide stops (C), and cable tube rear brackets (D), cable tube side bracket
mounting bolts (E) and the cable tube mounting screws (F) from both sides of
the frame (G).

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Fig. 29: Removing Screws Securing Slide Stops (With Specifications)

4. Turn both cable tube side brackets (A) up to release the hooks (B) from the

holes in both sides of the frame.

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