Audio System - Rear Shelf Rattles With Audio System ON

06-006

July 15, 2006

*Applies To:
2006 Civic 2-door EX - From VIN 2HGFG1...6H500001 thru 2HGFG1...6H567233*

Rear Shelf Rattles When Playing the Audio System
(Supersedes 06-006, dated April 5, 2006)

Updated information is shown with asterisks and black bars.

SYMPTOM

The rear shelf rattles when playing the audio system at normal bass levels.

PROBABLE CAUSE

Subwoofer vibrations cause the subwoofer ring to rattle against the rear shelf.





CORRECTIVE ACTION





REQUIRED MATERIALS

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 011012

Flat Rate Time: 0.4 hour

Failed Part: P/N 84504-SVA-A11
H/C 8252041

Defect Code: 06201

Symptom Code: 04205

Template ID: 06-006A

Skill Level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Remove the rear shelf:

^ Refer to page 20-112 of the 2006 Civic Service Manual, or

^ Online, enter keyword SHELF, and select Interior Trim Removal/Installation-Rear Shelf (2-door) from the list.

2. Remove the six screws that secure the subwoofer ring to the rear shelf.





3. Cut two 25 mm x 50 mm pieces of EPT sealer 5T. Apply them to each side of the base of the high-mount brake light as shown.





4. *Cut one 205 mm x 10 mm piece of wool felt. Apply it to the brake light so it fills the gap between the light and the shelf.*





5. Cut two 10 mm x 210 mm pieces of wool felt. Apply them to the side of the ring that contacts the shelf, as shown.

6. Reinstall the ring (do not overtighten the screws).

7. Install the rear shelf in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:





^ Replace any damaged or stress-whitened clips.

^ When installing, slip the rear center seat belt through the slit in the rear shelf.

^ Install two clips in the body as shown, then install the remaining clips in the rear shelf.

^ Slide the ends of the rear shelf onto the two clips in the body. Once these clips are attached, continue sliding the rear shelf back until the remaining clips are in place. Press down on the rear shelf to set the remaining clips.





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