Windows - Buckled Windshield Molding In A Pillar Area

Bulletin No.
92-039

Issue Date
NOV 13, 1992

Model
1992
PRELUDE

Applicable To
See VEHICLES
AFFECTED

File Under
BODY

Buckled Windshield Molding

SYMPTOM

The windshield molding is buckled in the A-pillar area.

PROBABLE CAUSE

Insufficient adhesive on the windshield molding.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

1992 Prelude

S through JHMBA8 . . . NC012337
Si through JHMBB2 . . . NC028122

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the windshield molding.

1. Apply tape to the body around the windshield molding to protect the body finish.





2. With a small flat-tip screwdriver pry up the body side edge of the molding to reveal the retaining clips. Insert the blade of the screwdriver under the top half of each clip and pry up to release.

3. Lift the upper molding out of the channel. Pull the windshield molding away from the V-shaped molding carefully. If this V-shaped molding is distorted, the windshield will have to be removed to replace the molding.





4. Cut the molding and the adhesive away from the upper corner molding area.

5. Clean both upper corner molding areas with 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner (P/N 08984) or equivalent.
6. Check for broken or chipped retainer clips and replace them. See PARTS INFORMATION.
7. If the windshield was not removed, pull the V-shaped molding away from the new molding and discard it. (If the windshield was removed, the V-shaped molding is needed for reinstallation.)





8. Position the A-pillar section of the molding above the clips as shown.





The flat-backed molding must be exactly opposite the cut out in the clip.

9. Starting with the top edge, set the center area molding by pressing the molding into the clip with the heel of your hand.

10. When you get to one of the upper corners cleaned in step 5, apply 3M AUTOMIX Channel Bonding and Sidelite Adhesive (P/N 051135-08641) or equivalent. You will need the mixing nozzles and the applicator gun that come in the package. Apply constant manual pressure to the corner for the full set-up time of fourto five minutes. Do not use a rubber hammer. Repeat on the other corner.

11. Sat the rest of the molding.

12. Before removing the tape, check for secure set and clean any excess sealant or adhesive with 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner (P/N 08984) or equivalent.

13. Remove the tape.

PARTS INFORMATION





Front windshield molding, black
P/N 73150-SS0-000
H/C 3949328

Clips:

Clip D, FR windshield
P/N 91525-SS0-003
H/C 3956877

Clip A, FR windshield
P/N 91528-SS0-003
H/C 3956885

Clip L, corner windshield
P/N 73156-SSO-004
H/C 3949344

Clip R, corner windshield
P/N 73155-SS0-004
H/C 3949336

Clip B, FR windshield
P/N 91529-SS0-003
H/C 3956893

Clip C, FR windshield
P/N 91530-SS0-003
H/C 3956901

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.

Operation number:
831130

Flat rate time:
0.6 hours

Failed part:
P/N 73150-SS0-000
H/C 3949328

Defect code:
004

Contention code:
A99