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Wipers/Washers - Windshield Wipers Chatter

07-018

March 18, 2010

Applies To:
2007 Fit - ALL

Windshield Wipers Chatter

(Supersedes 07-018, dated May 4, 2007; see Revision Summary)

REVISION SUMMARY

This service bulletin has been revised extensively; American Honda recommends that you review the entire bulletin.

SYMPTOM

The windshield wiper blades chatter when used.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The wiper blade pressure against the windshield is weak.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the original rubber windshield front wiper blade assemblies with new plastic blade assemblies.





PARTS INFORMATION

Wiper Blade Set: P/N 76660-SLN-305

(Includes left and right blade assemblies.)

NOTE:
When replacing individual wiper blade assemblies or wiper inserts for the new plastic style blades, use the following part numbers.

Left Wiper Blade: P/N 76620-SLN-305
Left Wiper Insert: P/N 76622-SLN-A11
Right Wiper Blade: P/N 76630-SLN-305
Right Wiper Insert: P/N 76632-SEC-305

NOTE:
When replacing original rubber wiper blade parts, use the following part numbers.

Left Wiper Blade: P/N 76620-SLN-A01
Left Wiper Insert: P/N 76622-SLN-A01
Right Wiper Blade: P/N 76630-SLN-A01
Right Wiper Insert: P/N 76632-SEC-A11

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 7401C8

Flat Rate Time: 0.2 hour

Failed Part: P/N 76620-SLN-A01

Defect Code: 03214

Symptom Code: 04209

Skill Level: Maintenance Technician

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Pull up the wiper arms from the windshield.





2. Push the tab, and remove the original wiper blade assemblies from the wiper arms.

3. Install the new wiper blade assemblies.





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