Body - Driver's A-Pillar Creaking/Popping

04-056

October 1, 2004

Applies To:
2003 Accord V6 -ALL
2004 Accord V6 2-Door - From VIN 1HGCM8...4A000001 thru 1HGCM8...4A014290
2004 Accord V6 4-Door - From VIN 1HGCM6...4A000001 thru 1HGCM6...4A056937

Creaking or Popping From Driver's A-Pillar

SYMPTOM

A creaking or popping from the driver's A-pillar or the upper-left dash area when accelerating and decelerating.

PROBABLE CAUSE

Body panels are rubbing against each other at the upper bulkhead and the shock tower.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Adjust the clearance of the body panels so they do not rub against each other.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 857015

Flat Rate Time: 0.7 hour

Failed Part: P/N 51602-SDB-A16
H/C 7461742

Defect Code: 03217

Symptom Code: 04201

Template ID: 04-056A

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 creaking or popping from the driver's A-pillar or the upper-left dash area when accelerating and decelerating.





2. Open the hood, and slide a long 1.5 mm feeler gauge or a similar thickness metal ruler between the left upper bulkhead and the left shock tower:

^ If there is 1.5 mm or more of clearance, refer to:

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

- S/B 04-055, Ticking, Popping, or Creaking From Driver's A-Pillar (2-door only).

^ If there is an obstruction or less than 1.5 mm of clearance, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.

REPAIR PROCEDURE





1. Insert a pry bar wrapped with a shop towel between the left upper bulkhead and the left shock tower.

2. Gently pry back and forth to obtain 1.5 mm clearance between the body panels.

3. Test-drive the vehicle while accelerating and decelerating to make sure the creaking or popping is not heard:

^ If you no longer hear the creaking or popping, the repair is complete. Return the vehicle to the customer.

^ If you still hear the creaking or popping, ensure there is 1.5 mm of clearance between the left upper bulkhead and the left shock tower, and refer to:

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

- S/B 04-055, Ticking, Popping, or Creaking From Driver's A-Pillar (2-door only).





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