Recall - Power Steering Feed Hose Fluid Leakage
13-012February 2, 2013
Applies To:
2003-07 Accord V6 - Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
Safety Recall: 2003-07 Accord Power Steering Feed Hose Leak (Supersedes 13-012, dated January 26, 2013, to revise the information marked by the black bars)
*REVISION SUMMARY
Under REPAIR PROCEDURE, a step was changed.*
BACKGROUND
Prolonged high under-hood temperature and high power steering fluid temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely and may cause the hose to crack and leak power steering fluid. Power steering fluid leaking onto a hot catalytic converter will generate smoke and could lead to an under-hood fire.
NOTE:
Vehicles that were repaired under Service Bulletin 12-066, Safety Recall: 2003-07 Accord Power Steering Feed Hose Leak, must still be repaired under this bulletin to make sure the updated power steering hose is installed. If you need a copy of 12-066, please send a feedback requesting it.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this campaign in February 2013.
Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your used vehicle inventory. These vehicles must be repaired before they are sold.
Should a dealership sell an unrepaired vehicle that subsequently causes an injury or damage because of the recalled item, the dealership will be solely responsible to the damaged party, and will be required to defend and indemnify American Honda for any resulting claims. To see if a vehicle in inventory is affected by this campaign, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Install an updated power steering feed hose kit.
PARTS INFORMATION
P/S Feed Hose Kit: P/N 06530-SDB-315
Included parts:
- Exhaust Pipe Gasket (x2)
- Feed Line Holder (x1)
- Feed Line Holder Insulator (x1)
- Flange Bolt (10 x40 mm) (x1)
- Flange Bolt (10 x68 mm) (x1)
- Flange Bolt (10 x 70 mm) (x2)
- Nut (10 mm) (x9)
- 0-ring (x1)
- Power Steering Hose (x1)
- Rear Gasket (x1)
NOTE:
^ Use only the countermeasured part for this repair because the precountermeasured hoses have not been updated and could deteriorate over time.
^ You may receive P/N 06530-SDB-306, instead of 06530-SDB-315; the parts are the same.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Honda Genuine Power Steering Fluid:
P/N 08206-9002
(Each vehicle may need up to three 12 oz. bottles.)
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation Number: 5121G8
Flat Rate Time: 1.2 hours
Failed Part: P/N 53713-SDB-A01
Defect Code: 5NP00
Symptom Code: S6000
Skill Level: Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Drain the P/S fluid.
^ Raise the reservoir, then disconnect the return hose to drain the reservoir. Take care not to spill the fluid. Rinse off any spilled fluid immediately with water.
^ Connect a properly sized hose to the disconnected return hose, and put the hose in a container large enough to hold the fluid.
^ Start the engine, let it idle, then turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times. When the fluid stops running out of the hose, turn off the engine. Appropriately discard the fluid.
^ Reinstall the return hose on the reservoir.
2. Remove the P/S pump outlet hose from the P/S pump, then plug the outlet hose and the P/S pump. Remove the P/S feed hose from the clamp.
3. Disconnect the P/S pressure switch connector.
4. Remove the bolts securing the feed line holders.
5. Raise the vehicle on a lift.
6. Remove exhaust pipe A:
^ Remove the rubber exhaust hanger from the subframe.
* ^ Remove exhaust pipe A (nine self-locking nuts). Leave the three way catalytic converter (TWC) on the vehicle.
Support exhaust pipe B with a wire.*
7. Remove the P/S heat baffle plate.
8. Disconnect the P/S feed line from the steering gearbox by loosening its flare nut.
NOTE:
To prevent fluid from dripping, place several shop towels under the feed line connection, and wrap a towel around the exposed joint end.
9. Remove the four rear engine mount bracket bolts from the subframe.
10. Using a transmission jack, carefully lift the engine until the rear engine bracket lifts off the rear part of the subframe.
NOTE:
To minimize the stress damage on the other engine/transmission mounts, do not lift the assembly more than an inch.
11. Push up on the rear engine mount bracket and remove the P/S feed hose. Wipe up any P/S fluid that may have spilled.
12. Lower the transmission jack, then lower the vehicle.
13. Remove the P/S feed hose from the top of the engine. Make sure you don't damage the high pressure switch because it will be reused.
14. Transfer the P/S pressure switch from the old feed hose and install it on the new one with a new 0-ring. Torque the switch to 12 N.m (8.7 lb-ft).
> Power steering hose
> 0-ring
15. Install the replacement P/S hose and install the new feed line holder and insulator.
> Feed line holder
> Feed line holder insulator 16. Raise the vehicle.
17. Reconnect the P/S feed hose, and torque the flare nut to 28 N.m (21 lb-ft).
18. Install, and torque the four new rear engine mount bracket bolts to 49 N.m (36 lb-ft).
> Flange bolt (10x40)
> Flange bolt (10x68)
> Flange bolt (10x70) (x2)
19. Reinstall the P/S heat baffle plate, and torque the bolts to 9.8 N.m (7.2 lb-ft).
20. Reinstall the feed hose holder at the gearbox mounting bracket, and torque the bolt to 9.8 N.m (7.2 lb-ft).
21. Reinstall exhaust pipe A using new gaskets and new self-locking nuts. Use the torque specs in step 6.
> Rear gasket
> Exhaust pipe gasket (x2)
> Nut (10 mm) (x9)
22. Lower the vehicle.
23. Connect the P/S pressure switch connector.
24. Install the P/S hose to the pump and torque the bolts to 11 N.m (8 lb-ft), then install the hose in the clamp.
25. Fill the P/S reservoir to the upper level line.
NOTE:
^ Use Honda Genuine Power Steering Fluid.
^ The system capacity is 1.1 L (37.2 oz.).
^ The reservoir capacity is 0.32 L (10.8 oz.).
26. Start the engine, run it at a fast idle, and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times. This will bleed any air from the P/S system.
27. Recheck the fluid level, and add more if needed. Do not fill the reservoir above the upper level line.
NOTE:
^ Make sure you remove all shop towels used during the procedure.
^ Rinse off any spilled P/S fluid with water.
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