Honda Civic Service Manual: High Mount Brake Light Removal and Installation - Without Trunk Lid
Spoiler (4-door except Natural Gas models)
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Removal
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component
locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs
or service.
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1.
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Remove the bolt (A) securing the rear seat cushion (B).
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2.
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While pushing down the rear seat cushion (A), pull the
seat hook handles (B) to release the hooks (C).
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3.
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Remove the rear seat cushion.
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Rear Seat-Back (Natural Gas Model) |
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1.
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Release the center seat belt (A) from the center belt
guide (B).
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![](images/books/497/0210e74a46faa8721ec543e794e4c162.png)
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3.
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Remove the rear seat-back (A).
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Both Rear Seat Side Bolsters |
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1.
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Remove the bolt (A) securing the rear seat side bolster
(B).
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2.
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The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.
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3.
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Remove the rear seat side bolster (A).
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4.
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The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.
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Pull out the C-pillar trim (A) to release the clips.
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2.
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Remove the C-pillar trim.
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NOTE: The front clip (B) will stay in the body.
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The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.
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4.
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Remove the front clip (A).
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5.
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The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.
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Rear Shelf (Natural Gas Model) |
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1.
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From the trunk compartment, disconnect the connector
(A).
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![](images/books/497/e66e10876955bcf5f75f42ff55d2e7b5.png)
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2.
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From the trunk compartment, detach the clips (A).
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3.
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Pull out both rear seat belts (A) and the rear center seat belt
(B) through the slits in the rear shelf trim (C), then remove the
rear shelf trim.
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High Mount Brake Light |
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1.
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Remove the high mount brake light (A).
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Installation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component
locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs
or service.
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1. |
High Mount Brake Light |
![](images/books/497/4c75603cf3452cf36b1043b306bfe3d0.png)
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1.
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Install the high mount brake light (A).
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Rear Shelf (Natural Gas Model) |
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1.
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Slip the rear seat belts (A) and the rear center seat belt (B)
through the slits in the rear shelf trim (C).
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![](images/books/497/78ef3f79ec4e3438e695caf61cee7b3a.png)
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2.
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Install the clips (A).
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![](images/books/497/21915f130da026ea741fa05e7373a6ef.png)
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3.
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From the trunk compartment, connect the connector (A).
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![](images/books/497/12279191be67e0130f1eac9dc444f00e.png)
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Install the new front clip (A) to the C-pillar trim (B).
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![](images/books/497/3b11465d9d71eb0983d8993506ab60e8.png)
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2.
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Install the C-pillar trim (A).
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NOTE:
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![](images/books/497/ca917ac4d6580542ad28730916ef1daa.png)
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Make sure the side curtain airbag is
not tucked under the clips or the ribs.
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Do not push too hard on the C-pillar
trim. If you push too hard, the clip will
be damaged, and it will not hold the trim
properly.
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Gently tug on the C-pillar trim to verify
that all clips are securely fastened.
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3.
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The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.
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4. |
Both Rear Door Opening Seals as Needed |
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1.
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Install the rear door opening seal (A).
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The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.
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5. |
Both Rear Seat Side Bolsters |
![](images/books/497/f008f46c0ee8a4376dcf5f8f31df01e7.png)
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1.
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Install the rear seat side bolster (A).
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2.
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The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.
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3.
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Install the bolt (A) securing the rear seat side bolster
(B).
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4.
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The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.
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6. |
Rear Seat-Back (Natural Gas Model) |
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1.
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Install the rear seat-back (A).
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2.
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Install the bolts (A).
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3.
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Install the center seat belt (A) to the center belt guide
(B).
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![](images/books/497/dae32ef6e9f587ba7bf1cf710d15019a.png)
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1.
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Install the hooks (A) to the rear seat cushion clips
(B).
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![](images/books/497/6f310e6330dde36c0291d0de6226a8b1.png)
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2.
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Install the bolt (A) securing the rear seat cushion (B).
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Removal
1.
High Mount Brake Light
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Remove the covers (A). ...
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Removal
1.
Rear Bumper
1.
Remove the screws (A), the ...