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Interior - Center Pocket Doesn't Work Properly

02-067

June 24, 2003

* Applies To:
* See VEHICLES AFFECTED

Center Pocket Lid Does Not Work Properly

(Supersedes 02-067, dated December 10, 2002)

Updated information is shown by black bars and Asterisks.

SYMPTOM

The center pocket lid either does not open or it opens but does not stay closed.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The locking pin on the end of the locking arm is bent so it cannot engage the cam slot.





* VEHICLES AFFECTED

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the locking arm.

PARTS INFORMATION

Locking Arm (G-Sensor Comp):
P/N 77282-SDA-A00, H/C 7337645

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 841108

Flat Rate Time: 0.2 hour

Failed Part: P/N 77280-SDA-A31ZA
H/C 7146947

Defect Code: 002

Contention Code: B99

Template ID: 02-067A

Skill Level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Open the center pocket lid. If the lid is stuck, force it open.

2. Remove the center holder (see page 20-107 of the 2003 Accord Service Manual).





3. Remove the center pocket.





4. Locate the white plastic locking arm on the left side of the center pocket. Note carefully how the tension spring mounts to the arm.





5. While pushing on the locking arm counterweight, close the lid enough to release the locking pin on the end of the arm from the cam slot in the arm of the lid.

6. Remove the locking arm (one screw).





7. Transfer the tension spring from the old locking arm to the new one. Install the new locking arm, making sure the arm pivots freely. If needed, loosen the mounting screw until it does.

8. Engage the locking pin in the cam slot, then make sure the lid opens and closes properly. If it does not, replace the center pocket.

9. Reinstall the center pocket.

10. Reinstall the center holder.





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