Interior - Dash Side Panel Comes Loose/Fits Poorly

08-086

September 28, 2010

Applies To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED

Dashboard Side Panel Comes Loose or Fits Poorly

(Supersedes 08-086, dated December 10, 2008, to revise the information marked by the black bars and asterisks)

*REVISION SUMMARY

^ The VEHICLES AFFECTED section was updated to include all 2009 and 2010 Pilots, and some 2011 Pilots.

^ Under PARTS INFORMATION, all the part numbers were changed.*

SYMPTOM

There is a gap between the dashboard and the driver's or the passenger's side panel.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The dashboard side panel clips are not set properly.





*VEHICLES AFFECTED*

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the affected side panel with an updated part.





*PARTS INFORMATION*

TOOL INFORMATION

KTC Trim Tool Set: T/N SOJATP2014

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 8411Q7

Flat Rate Time: 0.2 hour

Failed Part: P/N 77211-SZA-A00ZA

Defect Code: 06201

Symptom Code: 07302

Skill Level: Repair Technician

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Open the front door, and remove the affected dashboard side panel.

^ Pull out the door opening seal as needed.





^ Place a business card between the dashboard and the pry point, gently pry the front edge of the side panel with the appropriate trim tool to release the hooks, then remove the side panel.

2. Install the new side panel, and apply pressure to each clip point. Press the door opening seal back into place.





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