Honda Civic 1998 Service Manual page 998

Front Grille/Hood Edge
Protector
Trunk Lid Torsion
Bars
Replacement
Fronl grille:
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the front bumper.
Remove the front bumper (see page 20-94). Remove the
clips and screws. then slide the front grille forward by
detaching the hooks.
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Hood edge prolector:
NOTE:
. When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
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lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
>: Clip locarions,lS
HOOO EDGE
Removal
CAUTION: Wear gloves to remove and installthe torsion
bars.
NOTE: Take care not to damage the body.
Remove the torsion bars with the torsion bar assembly
t o o l w h i l e h o l d i n g t h e t r u n k l i d a s s h o w n .
CENTER CLIP
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Adjust the torsion bars fore or aft with the
sion bar assembly tool as shown.
a = Normal position
a = H i g h e r t e n s i o n
Make sure the trunk lid opens properly.
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