Body - Driver Side Mirror Vibration On Rough Roads
Bulletin No:09-044/12
Last Issued:
11/20/2012
Subject:
DRIVER-SIDE MIRROR VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH ROAD OR HIGHWAY
BULLETIN NOTE
*^ This bulletin supercedes the previous bulletin 09-009/11 issued on 07/27/11 and 03/01/2011. The REPAIR PROCEDURE has been revised.*
*^ Changes are noted by a black bar in the margin, or asterisks.*
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
*2010-2012 CX-9*
DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration on the driver-side rear view mirror (A) when driving on a rough road or highway. The mirror vibration may get worse when vehicle speed is over 65mph (105Km/h). During these conditions, customers may complain that the driver-side rear view mirror is difficult to see.
The repair procedures have been developed to reduce vibration concern.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
*REMOVAL*
1. Record radio stations and remove the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove the outer mirror glass (A) from mirror body. Refer to MS3 online or Workshop Manual (section 09-12 OUTER MIRROR GLASS REMOVAL).
3. Detach the outer mirror garnish clips (A) then remove outer mirror garnish (B).
4. Remove the inner garnish (A). Refer to MS3 online or Workshop Manual (section 09-17 INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
5. Remove the front door trim (B). Refer to M53 online or Workshop Manual (section 09-17 FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
6. Disconnect the outer mirror connector.
7. Remove the outer mirror by removing and discarding the 3 bolts (A).
8. Remove and retain the foam piece.
9. Cover the interior side of the door panel.
*Installation*
1. Flip over the reinforcement bracket from the Corner Bracket Kit so that the ears" (A) are facing downwards.
2. Using the roloc disc pad assembly (3M(R) 05539) and surface conditioning disc (3M(R) 7480), sand the reinforcement bracket to bare metal as shown.
3. Momentarily place the reinforcement bracket onto the door pillar. Align the holes to the holes of the door pillar. Place (3) pieces of masking tape outlining the bracket edges as shown.
4. Remove the reinforcement bracket.
5. Using the roloc disc pad assembly (3M(R) 05539) and surface conditioning disc (3M(R) 7480), sand the door pillar to bare metal as shown.
6. Using isopropyl alcohol and a shop rag, clean the sanded area of the reinforcement bracket and door pillar.
Prepare the applicator gun (3M(R) 08190) by:
7. On a scrap piece of paper or cardboard, prime the panel bonding (3M(R) 38315) until a solid black color is obtained.
8. Dispense panel bonding material (3M(R) 03815) onto the entire reinforcement bracket. Use the spreader to spread the material, leaving a 1/16" minimum thickness.
9. Remove excess panel bonding material (3M(R) 38315) from the holes.
10. Dispense panel bonding material (3M(R) 03815) onto the sanded area of the door pillar. Spread the material, leaving a 1/16" minimum thickness.
11. Place the reinforcement bracket onto the door pillar.
12. While holding the reinforcement bracket in place, install the new outer mirror and tighten the (3) new bolts (A) to 3.5-5.0 Nm (36-51 kgfcm 31-44 in-lb).
13. Use a shop rag to wipe off excess panel bonding material.
14. Reinstall the foam piece (A) and electrical connector (B).
15. Install the removed parts (outer mirror glass, outer mirror garnish, inner garnish, and front door trim) in reverse order.
16. Connect the negative battery terminal and reset radio stations.
17. Let the panel bonding material cure (initial curing for (4) hours). After the initial curing, the vehicle can be returned to the customer.
NOTE:
The panel bonding adhesive will fully cure in 24 hours. For proper curing of the panel bonding adhesive, the ambient temperature must be at least 73 F (22.7 degrees C).
18. Remove and discard the applicator nozzle, then reinstall the sealing cap (previously removed) onto the panel bonding adhesive.
NOTE:
The shelf life of the panel bonding adhesive is (1) year when stored at room temperature.
19. Verify smooth power mirror operation before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
For addition information (Safety / Health information) regarding the 3M(R) panel bonding adhesive, please contact 3M(R).
(651) 737-6501
www.3M.com/automotive
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