Honda Civic Service Manual page 1289

Opening Drag Check
{Motor Removed)
Before installing the motor, measure lhe effort required
to open the glass using a spring scale as shown.
CAUTION: When using a spring scale, pfotest the lead-
ing edge ol the glass with a shop towel.
lf load is over 40 N (4 kgf,9 lbf), check the side clearance
a n d g l a s s h e i g h t ( s e e p a g e 2 0 - 5 1 ) .
SHOP TOWEL
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Closing Force Check
(Motor Installedl
' 1 . A f t e r i n s t a l l i n g a l l r e m o v e d p a r t s , h a v e a h e l p e r
hold the switch to close the glass while you mea-
sure the force required to stop it. Attach a spring
scale as shown. Read the force as soon as the glass
stops moving, then immediately release the switch
and spring scale.
CAUTION: When using a spring scale, protect the
lerding edge ol the glass with a shop towel.
Closing Force: 200 - 290 N
(20 - 30 kst, 44 - 66 lbfl
lf the torce in not within specification, install a new
lock washer, adjust the tension by turnang the motor
c l u t c h a d j u s t i n g n u t , a n d b e n d t h e l o c k w a s h e r
against the motor clutch adjusting nut.
LOCK
WASHER
Replace.
COUNTER.
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T o d e c r e a s e
SCALE