Doors - Stick While Being Opened

98-049

June 16, 1998

Applies To: 1998 Accord - 2-door V6 thru VIN 1HGCG2...WA015774
- 2-door L4 thru VIN 1HGCG3...WA002479

Door Sticks While Being Opened

SYMPTOM

The left and/or right door sticks while being opened.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The door sub-seal drags on the quarter glass molding.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Diagnose the problem (see DIAGNOSIS). Based on your findings, adjust the gap and/or height between the sash trim and the quarter glass molding, or replace the affected door sub-seal.

PARTS INFORMATION

Left Door Sub-Seal:
P/N 72365-S82-A02, H/C 5899174

Right Door Sub-Seal:
P/N 72325-S82-A02, H/C 5901061

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.





Failed part: P/N 72365-S82-A02
H/C 5899174
Defect code: 079
Contention code: B99
Skill level: Repair Technician

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.

DIAGNOSIS





1. Measure the gap between the sash trim and the quarter glass molding. The gap should be 4 mm to 6 mm (preferably 5 mm).





2. Measure the height of the sash trim to the quarter glass molding. The height should be 2 mm to 4 mm (preferably 3 mm).

3. Go to the appropriate repair procedure:

^ If both measurements are within specification, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE B.

^ If either or both of the measurements are not within specification, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE A.

REPAIR PROCEDURE A

1. Lower the glass of the affected door.

^ It the sash trim gap was not within specification, go to step 2, and skip step 3.

^ If the sash trim height was not within specification, go to step 3.

^ If both the sash trim gap and height were not within specification, do both steps 2 and 3.





2. Adjust the sash trim gap by striking the window sash with a rubber mallet.





3. Adjust the sash trim height inward by bracing the inside of the door with your knee and pulling the window sash toward you. Adjust the sash trim height outward by placing a wood block (2 x 4 x 12 inches) horizontally between the window sash and the quarter glass molding and pushing the door against the wood block.

NOTE:
Be sure to wrap the wood block in a shop towel to prevent damaging the door.

4. Remeasure the sash trim gap and height. Verify whether the door opens and closes properly.

^ If the door opens and closes properly, return the vehicle to the customer.

^ If the door does not open and close properly, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE B.

REPAIR PROCEDURE B





1. Remove the three screws and the sash trim from the affected door.

2. Remove and discard the existing door sub-seal.

3. Install the new door sub-seal.

4. Reinstall the sash trim.

5. Verify that the door opens and closes properly.