Honda Civic Service Manual: Trunk Lid Adjustment (Except Natural Gas models)

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Removal

1.	Rear Seat Cushion

Remove the bolt (A) securing the rear seat cushion (B).

While pushing down the rear seat cushion (A), pull the seat hook handles (B) to release the hooks (C).

Remove the rear seat cushion.

2.	Both Rear Seat Side Bolsters

Remove the bolt (A) securing the rear seat side bolster (B).

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

Remove the rear seat side bolster (A).

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

3.	Both Rear Door Opening Seals as Needed

Remove the rear door opening seal (A) as needed.

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

4.	Both C-Pillar Trims

Pull out the C-pillar trim (A) to release the clips.

	2.	Remove the C-pillar trim.
		NOTE: The front clip (B) will stay in the body.

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

Remove the front clip (A).

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

Adjustment

1.	Trunk Lid Adjustment

Release the hooks, then remove the rear panel cap (A).

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Slightly loosen the trunk lid hinge bolts (B) and the striker bolts (C).

Adjust the trunk lid (D) alignment in the following sequence:

Adjust the trunk lid hinges (E) right and left, as well as forward and rearward, by using the elongated holes. Take care not to hit the rear window when loosening the bolts.

Turn the trunk lid edge cushions (F), in or out as necessary, to make the trunk lid fit flush with the body at the rear and side edges.

Adjust the fit between the trunk lid and the trunk lid opening by moving the striker (G).

Tighten each bolt to the specified torque.

Make sure the trunk lid opens properly and locks securely.

Installation

1.	Both C-Pillar Trims

Install the new front clip (A) to the C-pillar trim (B).

Install the C-pillar trim (A).

NOTE:

Make sure the side curtain airbag is not tucked under the clips or the ribs.

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.

Gently tug on the C-pillar trim to verify that all clips are securely fastened.

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

2.	Both Rear Door Opening Seals as Needed

Install the rear door opening seal (A).

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

3.	Both Rear Seat Side Bolsters

Install the rear seat side bolster (A).

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

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Install the bolt (A) securing the rear seat side bolster (B).

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

4.	Rear Seat Cushion

Install the hooks (A) to the rear seat cushion clips (B).

Install the bolt (A) securing the rear seat cushion (B).

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