Interior - Cup Holder Difficult to Open/Opens by Itself

BULLETIN NO.
92-048

ISSUE DATE
APR 24, 1995

MODEL
1992-95
CIVIC [NEW]

APPLICABLE TO
ALL

FILE UNDER
BODY

Cup Holder Difficult to Open or Opens by Itself (Supersedes 92-048, Cup Holder Opens by Itself, dated April 16, 1993)

SYMPTOM

The cup holder is difficult to open or it opens by itself when the car is driven over rough roads.

PROBABLE CAUSE

Liquid has spilled inside the cup holder, or the latch engages improperly.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

inspect and clean the inside of the cup holder, check the latch operation, and adjust the latch. Install a new latch (see PARTS INFORMATION), if needed.

1. Remove the center console.




2. Remove the cup holder from the center console (four screws).

3. Open the cup holder, and check for stickiness on the inside. If necessary, thoroughly clean the inside of the cup holder and its components with soap and water.




4. Check the operation of the latch by depressing and releasing it several times with your finger. If the latch sticks, replace it with a new one (see PARTS INFORMATION).




5. Turn the cup holder upside down, and remove the latch (one screw).




6. Scribe a mark on the latch mounting boss, 3 mm from the base of the boss.




7. Using a small flat file, file down the mounting boss at an angle to the scribe mark.




8. Reinstall the latch, and apply thread lock to the mounting screw. Tighten the screw until the latch ear is flush with the mounting boss.

9. Open and close the cup holder to check for proper operation.

10. Reinstall the cup holder on the center console, then reinstall the center console in the car.

PARTS INFORMATION

Latch assembly: [NEW]
P/N 8341 8-SR3-000, H/C 4447058

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: 044320 [NEW]
Flat rate time: 0.5 hour [NEW]
Failed part: P/N 83416-SR3-003ZC [NEW]
H/C 3896214 [NEW]
Defect code: 031
Contention code: B99