B-Pillar Buzzing at Top

Bulletin No.
96-003

Issue Date
Jan. 15, 1996

Model
1996 CIVIC

Applicable To
See VEHICLES AFFECTED

File Under
BODY

Buzzing From the B-Pillar Upper Panel

SYMPTOM

A buzzing noise from the left or right B-pillar upper panel when driving on rough roads.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The plastic cover on the seat belt shoulder anchor adjuster vibrates against the B-pillar upper panel.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

1996 Civic (US production):

Thru VIN 1HGEJ...TL024667

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.

Failed part (left): P/N 84161-S04-000ZA
H/C 4780771

Failed part (right): P/N 84111-S04-000ZA
H/C 4780656

Defect code: 042

Contention code: B07

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Apply wool felt to the back of the B-pillar upper panel. Be careful not to damage any interior trim parts.





1. Pull off the anchor bolt cover, then remove the anchor bolt.





2. Remove the B-pillar lower panel.





3. Remove the B-pillar upper panel and outer trim.





4. Cut two 15 x 100 mm strips of wool felt, peel off the backing, and apply them to the back side of the upper panel.

5. Reinstall the B-pillar upper panel and outer trim.

6. Reinstall the B-pillar lower panel.

7. Make sure the seat belt is not kinked or twisted.

8. Apply liquid thread lock to the anchor bolt threads, and install the bolt.

9. Tighten the anchor bolt to 32 N.m (24 lb-ft).

10. Reinstall the anchor bolt cover.

11. Make sure the seat belt operates smoothly.

12. If needed, repeat this procedure on the opposite side.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Wool Felt: P/N 06993-SA5-000, H/C 2086676