Repairing the Front Door

1. With a trim removal tool, carefully press down on the front of the power window switch panel, between the switch and the grip cover. This releases the top tab on the cover.






2. While still pressing down on the switch panel, use your free hand to pull the cover away until the clip below the top tab releases from the door grip.

3. Remove the door panel. See page 20-10 of the '96-97 Civic Service Manual.

4. Remove the plastic rain protector.






5. Lower the glass all the way, then remove it.






6. Remove the sash trim.






7. Pull the front edge of the glass run channel out of the sash, then clean the run channel with 3M General Purpose Cleaner.

8. Cut a 6 x 400 mm Strip of 5T EPT foam, and attach it to the back of the run channel.

9. Reinstall the run channel, then compare it with the one on the opposite door to make sure it is properly seated in the sash.

10. Reinstall the sash trim and the glass.






11. Loosen the bolts on the center channel and the rear channel. Move both channels toward the glass, and retighten the bolts.

12. Make sure the window operates smoothly. If needed, readjust the channels.

13. Reinstall all removed parts.

14. Test drive the vehicle to confirm the wind noise is gone.