Interior - Rattle From The Door Panel

Bulletin No.
94-037

Issue Date
NOV 14, 1994

Model
1992-94
CIVIC

Applicable To
ALL

File Under
BODY

Rattle From the Interior Door Panel

SYMPTOM

A rattle coming from either front door when driving on rough roads or over a bump.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The interior door panel is hitting against the door skin.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Pad the inside of the interior door panel with EPT Sealer 5T (see REQUIRED MATERIALS).

1. Remove the interior door panel (service manual section 20).

2. Lay the door panel on a clean, padded surface so you do not mar the panel.

Repair Procedure, 2-door and 3-door





1. Cut two 15 x 100 mm strips of EPT Sealer 5T install them on the door panel ribs.





2. Cut nine 15 x 20 mm strips of EPT Sealer 5T. Install them on the metal tangs at the top of the door panel.





3. Cut six 30 x 20 mm strips of EPT sealer 5T. Install them on the raised section in the center of the door panel.

4. Reinstall the interior door panel in the car.

Repair Procedure, 4-Door





1. Cut four 15 x 100 mm strips of EPT Sealer 5T. Install them on the door panel ribs.





2. Cut seven 15 x 20 mm strips of EPT Sealer 5T. Install them on the metal tangs at the top of the panel.





3. Cut three 30 x 20 mm strips of EPT Sealer 5T Install them on the raised section in the center of the door panel.

4. Reinstall the interior door panel in the car.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

EPT Sealer 5T:

P/N 06991-SA5-000, H/C 2086650

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 or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

Operation number: 843300 - Left door
844300 - Right door

Flat rate time: 0.6 hour per door

Failed part: P/N 83583-SR8-A20ZA
H/C 4120259

Defect code: 043

Contention code: B07