Interior - Rear Shelf Rattles On Rough Roads
08-082November 1, 2008
Applies To:
2008 Accord 4-door - ALL
2009 Accord L4 4-door - 1HGCP2...9A000001 thru 1HGCP2...9A030426
2009 Accord V6 4-door - 1HGCP3...9A000001 thru 1HGCP3...9A012731
Rear Shelf Rattles When the Vehicle Is Driven on Rough Roads
SYMPTOM
The rear shelf rattles when the vehicle is driven on rough roads.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The middle mounting hook on the rear shelf is vibrating against the body.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Apply wool felt between the middle mounting hook and the rear shelf body panel.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Wool Felt (1T):
P/N 06993-SA5-000, H/C 2086676
(1 roll repairs about 66 vehicles)
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 8480A1
Flat Rate Time: 0.3 hour
Failed Part: P/N 84505-TA0-A01ZA
H/C 8672446
Defect Code: 07403
Symptom Code: 04501
Template ID: 08-083A
Skill Level: Repair Technician
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. Look through the body hole adjacent to the trunk light, and locate the rear shelf's middle mounting hook.
Is there felt tape on the middle mounting hook?
Yes - This service bulletin does not apply. Continue with normal troubleshooting procedures.
No - Go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the trunk light by pressing in the retaining hook with a trim tool and pulling the light down. Detach the wire harness connector.
2. Cut a 30 x 50 mm strip of wool felt.
3. Use a utility knife or razor blade to score the adhesive backing halfway (25 mm) along the wool felt strip. Peel away the adhesive backing from the one half of the felt strip.
4. Hold the felt strip by the end with adhesive backing, and insert it through the trunk light hole with the exposed adhesive facing the underside of the body panel. Insert the exposed adhesive end of the strip between the mounting hook and the body panel.
5. Press the exposed adhesive end of the felt strip against the body panel, then remove the remaining adhesive backing, and press that part of the felt strip against the body panel. Make sure the strip is firmly attached between the mounting hook and the body panel.
6. Reinstall the trunk light, and test-drive the vehicle to make sure that rear shelf does not rattle.
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