Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Interior - Drink Holder Lid Won't Open

08-027

November 4, 2010

Applies To:
2009 TSX - ALL

2010 TSX L4 - From VIN JH4CU2...AC000001 thru JH4CU2...AC035812

2010 TSX V6 - From VIN JH4CU4...AC000001 thru JH4CU4...AC003727

Beverage Holder Lid Will Not Open
(Supersedes 08-027, dated April 14, 2009; see REVISION SUMMARY)

REVISION SUMMARY

Most sections were revised extensively. American Honda recommends that you review the entire service bulletin.

SYMPTOM

The hinged lid covering the beverage holder does not open.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The center console is slightly out of alignment, causing the beverage holder lid to bind against the center console panel.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the beverage holder and the beverage holder trim.

PARTS INFORMATION

Beverage Holder:
P/N 77230-TL0-G03ZA

Beverage Holder Trim:
P/N 83408-TL0-G02

TOOL INFORMATION

KTC Trim Tool Set: T/N SOJATP2014

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 841394

Flat Rate Time: 0.3 hour

Failed Part: 77230-TL0-G01ZA

Defect Code: 03001

Symptom Code: 07902

Skill Level: Repair Technician

REPAIR PROCEDURE





1. With M/T only: Lower the shift lever boot to release the hooks from the spacer. Loosen the spacer with a 17 mm wrench, then remove the shift knob and the spacer.





2. Open the utility pocket and the front accessory socket lids.

3. Gently pull up the front edge of the center console panel by hand to make a gap, then pry up on the panel with the appropriate trim tool to detach the front clips.

4. Hook the edge of the panel beside the parking brake lever with the appropriate trim tool, then lift to detach the clip.

5. Pull up the panel to detach the clips along the edge of the panel.

6. Disconnect the driver's and passenger's seat heater switch connectors.





7. Remove the screws, then separate the front panel and the rear panel from the beverage holder.





8. Remove the beverage holder trim piece from the center console (three screws) and replace it with the new beverage holder trim piece.

9. Reinstall the rear panel, the front panel, on the new beverage holder.

10. Reconnect the driver's and passengers seat heater switch connectors.

11. Reinstall the center console panel.

12. With M/T only: Reinstall the spacer and shift knob.





Disclaimer