Body - Roof Moulding Is Loose

12-015

May 22, 2012

Applies To:
2009-10 TSX - Check the iN VIN status for eligibility

Product Update: Roof Molding Is Loose

BACKGROUND

In high winds, the roof molding may lift in the middle,
allowing either its front or rear retention clip to come
loose.

CLIENT NOTIFICATION





All owners of affected vehicles will be sent a
notification of this product update. An example of the
client notification is at the end of this service bulletin.
Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle
is shown as eligible.

Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in
your new or used vehicle inventory. These vehicles
must be repaired before they are sold.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Apply Konishi Bond adhesive to the front and rear
retaining pins on the body. If a roof molding is
damaged or missing, install a new one.

PARTS INFORMATION

Left Side Roof Molding: P/N 74316-TL0-E00
Right Side Roof Molding: P/N 74306-TL0-E00

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Konishi Bond: P/N 08713-0008
(one tube will repair about six vehicles)

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Operation Number: 8140B2

Flat Rate Time: 0.3 hour

Failed Part: P/N 74306-TL0-G01

Defect Code: 5NR00

Symptom Code: S0500

Skill Level: Repair Technician

NOTE:
Do not submit the Konishi Bond as a replacement part. Please submit under materials. Since one tube of Konishi Bond repairs six vehicles, the cost of the material should equal 1/6 of the dealer net cost.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Apply protective tape to the body.





1. Using the appropriate trim tool, slide the roof molding rearward to release the front bracket from the pin and pull up on the front portion of the molding.

2. Inspect the front bracket.

^ If the bracket comes off the roof molding or the molding is damaged, remove the molding and go to step 6 to install a new roof molding.

^ If the bracket is OK, go to step 4.





3. At the rear of the molding, pull up and release the rear bracket from the pin.

4. Inspect the rear bracket.

^ If the bracket comes off the roof molding or the molding is damaged, remove the molding and go to step 6 to install a new roof molding.

^ If the bracket is OK, go to step 6.

5. Clean the roof molding and the front and rear pins on the body using a shop towel dampened in water.





NOTE:
Do not use any chemical cleaner as it may damage the paint.





6. Apply a 50 mm bead of Konishi Bond to the front and rear pins as shown until the pins on the body are completely covered.

7. Reinstall the old roof molding or install the new roof molding immediately after applying the Konishi Bond.

NOTE:
The Konishi Bond adhesive can skin within seconds of exposure to air. Apply the roof molding immediately after applying the adhesive to ensure proper adhesion

8. Repeat steps 1 thru 8 for the other roof molding.





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