Honda Civic. Manual — part 635

1. Remove the cowl cover (see COWL COVER REPLACEMENT ).
2. Detach the bottom clip (A) at the lower corner of the windshield.

Fig. 17: Detaching Bottom Clip At Lower Corner Of Windshield

3. Remove the windshield portion of the roof molding (A).

1 Carefully insert a plastic spatula (B) in under the molding next to the
lower clip (C).

2 While pulling the clip portion of the molding up by hand, push hooks
(D) to release the clip from the retainer (E). Do not try to pry up the clip if
it is hard to release from the retainer.

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Take care not to damage the windshield.

Do not use any metallic tools to remove the roof
molding, or you may chip the edge of the windshield
and some cracks in the windshield will occur.

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

Take care not to bend the roof molding.

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3 Gradually work your way up to release each of the clips (F, G).

Fig. 18: Removing Windshield Portion Of Roof Molding (With
Specifications)

4. Pull up the middle portion of the roof molding (A) to release it from the

retainers (B).

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

Fig. 19: Pulling Up Middle Portion Of Roof Molding

5. Pull up and release the rear end of the roof molding (A) from the pin (B), then

remove the roof molding.

Fig. 20: Releasing Rear End Of Roof Molding From Pin

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

Make sure the roof molding is installed securely.

Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary,
replace them with new ones.

RETAINER REPLACEMENT

1. While prying the middle hook (A) with a flat-tip screwdriver, slide the upper

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retainer (C), upward to release them from the T-studs (D) on the A-pillar and
roof drip portion. Take care not to scratch the body.

Fig. 21: Sliding Upper Retainer Upward To Release

2. Install the retainers in the reverse order removal.

A-PILLAR CORNER TRIM REPLACEMENT

2-DOOR

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