Body - Center Section of the Hood Is Warped
90honda04Model Applicable To
88-90 ALL
PRELUDE
File Under Bulletin No.
87-027
BODY Issue Date
NOV. 2, 1990
Warped Hood
(Supersedes 87-027, dated September 14,1990)
PROBLEM
The center section of the hood is warped or has a depression in it.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Check that the hood closes and latches properly. If necessary, adjust the hood and/or latch as described in section 20 of the service manual.
2. Locate the depressed or warped area on the hood's underside. Using a hacksaw blade and jab saw, cut through the adhesive bonding the hood skin to the hood stiffener in the affected area.
NOTE: Some paint damage is unavoidable. Cut carefully to cause as little damage as possible.
3. Close the hood and check for warpage. If the hood is still warped, go to step 4. If the hood is now OK, go to step 5.
4. This step should be done only by someone experienced in body repair. Using the proper-sized suction cup-type dent puller, pull out the depressed area in the hood skin.
NOTE: Be careful not to mark the paint.
5. Increase the gap between the hood skin and stiffener by inserting small wedges. Fill the gap with a small amount of 3M Hood Flutter Repair Kit material (3M P/N 08105). Use sections of material 1/2 in. or less in length.
NOTE: Using too much Hood Flutter material can cause a depression to form in the hood skin.
6. Remove the wedges. Gently close the hood and let the adhesive set up.
7. Apply touch-up paint to any scratched areas on the underside of the hood.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty: The normal warranty applies
Out-of-warranty: Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager. You must request consideration, and get the DSM's decision, before starting work.
Operation number: 812021
Flat rate time: 0.4 hour
Failed part: P/N 60100-SF1-A00ZZ H/C 2635340
Defect code: 004
Contention code: A01
Material cost: $5.00