Interior - Creaking/Ticking/Popping From The 'A' Pillar

04-055

October 1, 2004

Applies To:
2003 Accord 2-Door - ALL
2004 Accord L4 2-Door - From VIN 1 HGCM7...4A000001 thru 1HGCM7...4A015463
2004 Accord V6 2-Door - From VIN 1 HGCM8...4A000001 thru 1HGCM8...4A014400

Ticking, Popping, or Creaking From Driver's A-Pillar

SYMPTOM

A ticking, popping, or creaking is heard from the driver's A-pillar area when driving.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The wool felt that insulates the driver's A-pillar trim tabs is not positioned correctly.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Remove the driver's A-pillar trim, and reposition or replace the two wool felt pieces.

PARTS INFORMATION

Wool Felt:
P/N 06993-SA5-000, H/C 2086676
(Repairs about 50 tabs)

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 857016

Flat Rate Time: 0.8 hour

Failed Part: P/N 84151-SDA-A01ZA
H/C 7150717

Defect Code: 03217

Symptom Code: 04201

Template ID: 04-055A

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.

DIAGNOSIS

1. Test-drive the vehicle under the same conditions as stated by the customer, and attempt to duplicate the ticking, popping, or creaking from the driver's A-pillar.





2. Position a plastic trim tool between the driver's A-pillar trim and the dashboard. Test-drive the vehicle under the same conditions, and listen for a ticking, popping, or creaking from the driver's A-pillar:

^ If you still hear the noise, refer to:

- S/B 04-056, Creaking or Popping From Driver's A-Pillar (V6 only).

- S/B 04-057, Creak or Click at Dashboard or A-Pillar.

^ If you no longer hear the noise, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Remove the driver's A-pillar trim:

^ Refer to page 20-94 or 20-99 of the 2003-05 Accord Service Manual.

^ In ISIS, enter keyword A-PILLAR, select the appropriate Interior Trim Removal/Installation

- Door Area from the list.





2. Inspect the two tabs on the lower portion of the A-pillar trim. Reposition or replace any piece of the the wool felt that is not positioned correctly. Replace any piece of the wool felt that is damaged.

3. Reinstall the A-pillar trim.

4. Test-drive the vehicle to make sure the noise is gone.





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