Sunroof - Squeaks When Open

9220honda01

Model
1992 PRELUDE


Applicable To
ALL


File Under
BODY



Bulletin No.
92-014

Issue Date
MAR 13, 1992


Squeaks From Open Sunroof


SYMPTOM

A squeaking noise coming from the sunroof panel when it is open. The noise goes away when the sunroof is closed or nearly closed.


PROBABLE CAUSE

The liner is rubbing against the sunroof panel, or there is interference between the sunroof panel and sunroof frame components.


CORRECTIVE ACTION

Use the following procedure to eliminate the sunroof squeaks.


Front Drain Channel Interference

1. Open the sunroof and apply tracing powder or baby powder to the tops of both front drain channels.

2. Close and open the sunroof several times. Check the powder to see if the sunroof panel has come in contact with it. If not, go to step 4.

3. If the sunroof panel has disturbed the powder on either side, replace that drain channel with the appropriate part listed under PARTS INFORMATION.





^ Pry off the plastic cover, then remove the nut holding the frontdrain channel. Lift the channel off the stud and slide it forward. Flex the center part of the channel and rotate the front up into the sunroof opening. Slide the channel forward until the rear clears the lip of the guide rail. Remove the drain channel.


^ Install the new channel in reverse order.

^ Replace the other drain channel if necessary.


Seal Holder Interference

4. Remove the sunroof liner and panel as shown on Page 20-31 of the service manual.

5. Remove all four seal holder plates from the sunroof panel. Examine the plates for shiny spots that indicate they have been rubbing against each other or the sunroof panel.





6. Apply multipurpose grease to any areas of contact between the panel and plates.


7. Reinstall the seal holder plates.

Panel Liner Squeak





8. Apply EPT Sealer 3T to the sunroof panel reinforcing channels as shown.





Lockdown Hook Squeak

9. Apply silicone grease to the rear lock down tabs on both panel stays as shown.


10. Reinstall the sunroof panel and liner as shown on Page 20-32 of the service manual.

11. Test the operation of the sunroof. Test drive the car with the sunroof in various open positions and listen for any squeaks.


PARTS INFORMATION

Front drain channel, right P/N 70251-SS0-003
H/C 3948064

Front drain channel, left P/N 70256-SS0-003
H/C 3948072

EPT Sealer 3T P/N 06990-SA5-000
H/C 2086643


WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

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

LABOR
OP. # DESCRIPTION FRT

814250 Repair sunroof 0.6

A Replace one or
both front drain
channels, add 0.1

Failed part: P/N 70100-SS0-003
H/C 3948015

Defect code: 042

Contention code: B07