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Body - Roof Molding Is Stained

06-080

November 8, 2006

Applies To:
2006 Civic 4-door - From VIN1HGFA1...6L000001 thru 1HGFA1...6L114347
2006 Civic 4-door - From VIN 2HGFA1...6H500001 thru 2HGFA1...6H526480
2006 Civic 4-door - From VIN JHMFA1...6S000001 thru JHMFA1...6S014045

Roof Molding Is Stained

SYMPTOM

The roof molding looks white or grey, or it may have lost its gloss in some areas.

PROBABLE CAUSE

A commercially available cleaner has discolored the roof molding.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Install new roof molding.

PARTS INFORMATION

Right-Side Roof Molding:
P/N 73158-SNA-013, H/C 8312142

Left-Side Roof Molding:
P/N 73168-SNA-013, H/C 8312134

Front Windshield Side Clip A:
(White, up to eight may be needed)
P/N 91570-SJD-003, H/C 8180135

Roof Molding Clip:
(White, up to six may be needed)
P/N 91572-SDA-A01, H/C 7151665

Windshield Clip A:
(Yellow, two may be needed)
P/N 73153-SNA-003, H/C 8063646

Windshield Clip B:
(Original clips are green; new clips are blue. Up to
six may be needed.)
P/N 731 54-SNA-003, H/C 8063661

Windshield Clip C:
(Brown, two may be needed)
P/N 73155-SNA-003, H/C 8063687

TOOL INFORMATION

KTC Trim Tool Set: T/N SOJATP2014

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION





In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Failed Part: Right: P/N 73158-SNA-003
H/C 8063703

Left: P/N 73168-SNA-003
H/C 8063729

Defect Code: 00401

Symptom Code: 00901

Skill Level: Repair Technician

REPAIR PROCEDURE

NOTE:

^ Put on gloves to protect your hands.

^ Do not bend the new roof molding.

^ Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying off the molding.

^ Do not use any metallic tools to remove the roof molding; you may chip or crack the windshield.

^ Take care to not scratch the body.

Replace the roof molding:

^ Refer to page 20-232 of the 2006-2007 Civic Service Manual, or

^ Online, enter keyword MOLD and select Roof Molding Replacement from the list.





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