Body - Excessive Force Is Required to Operate Trunk

90honda02
Model Applicable To

'86-89 4-door
ACCORD
File Under Bulletin No.
89-035
BODY Issue Date

NOV. 3, 1989
Trunk Hard


SYMPTOM

Excessive force is required to open and close the trunk. The key lock and trunk release lever are hard to operate. The trunk lid latches fully only when slammed.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Perform the following adjustments. Do the steps in order, checking the force required to open and close the trunk after each step. When the trunk is easy to open/close, go directly to step 7. It may not be necessary to do all the steps.

1. Visually inspect the trunk lid fit. Note any alignment problems. Refer to section 21 of the appropriate service manual for adjustment procedures.

2. Add or remove shims under the striker to align the lid with the rear body line.

3. Adjust the striker upward to reduce seal compression, and horizontally to center it in the trunk latch. The taillight/backup light dividing lines on the fender and trunk lid should line up when adjusted correctly.

4. Check the adjustment of the edge cushions by pushing on the corners of the trunk lid when it is closed. The cushions should just make contact with the fenders. Screw them in or out as necessary.

NOTE: If the trunk now opens and closes easily, go to step 7.



5. Remove the trunk lid seal around each taillight. As shown below, use a plastic hammer OR block of wood and a hammer to bend the metal lip inward slightly, no more than 3 mm, in the area along the edge of the taillight. Reinstall the trunk lid seal.
6. Check the adjustment of the striker and readjust if needed.

7. Check for water leaks with a garden hose. Run the water over the trunk lid, do not spray with a high-pressure nozzle.


WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

Out-of-warranty: Any repair performed after the expiration of the warranty may be eligible for goodwill consideration. You must request consideration, and get the DSM's decision before starting work.

Operation Number: 823375

Flat rate time: 0.5 hour

Failed part: P/N 74850-SE3-J11 H/C 2671436

Defect code: 030

Contention code: B99