Interior - Rattle Above the Windshield

Bulletin No.
94-042

Issue Date
DEC 5, 1994

Model
1995 ACCORD

Applicabe To
EX COUPE

File Under
BODY

Rattle Above the Windshield

SYMPTOM

A rattling noise from the headliner between the top of the windshield and the moonroof.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The wiring harness for the sun visor vanity lights is rattling against the headliner.

DIAGNOSIS




1. Tap lightly on the roof with your hand. If you hear a rattle, remove the left front corner of the interior trim around the moon roof opening.

2. Locate the wiring harness for the left vanity mirror light. Use a small screwdriver to press down on the wiring harness while you tap on the roof.

^ If this eliminates the rattle1 continue with CORRECTIVE ACTION.

^ If you still hear the rattle, investigate other causes.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Fasten the wiring harness to the headliner with EPT Sealer 3T (see REQUIRED MATERIALS).

1. Open the moonroof and the sun shade.

2. Remove the interior trim from the front half of the moonroof opening.

3. Use a trim pad remover to remove the headliner clip in the center of the headliner above the mirror.




4. Cut two 30 x 70 mm pieces of EPT Sealer 3T Place them over the wiring harness in the area shown.

5. Push the headliner back in place. Reinstall the interior trim.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

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 or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

Operation number: 842001
Flat rate time: 0.3 hour
Failed part: P/N 83200-SV1-A20ZA
H/C 4279030
Defect code: 043
Contention code: B07