Lighting - Center Mount Brake Lamp Seal Loose

09-0081

October 6, 2009

*Applies To:
2007-08 Fit - ALL*
2009 Fit - From VIN JHMGE8...98000001 thru JHMGE8...98053459

High Mount Brake Light Seal Comes Loose

(Supersedes 09-008, dated February 14, 2009, to revise the information marked by asterisks)

*REVISION SUMMARY

^ In Applies To, 2007-08 Fit models were added.

^ Under PARTS INFORMATION, a Stop Rubber Kit for 2007-08 models was added.*

PROBLEM

The high mount brake light seal is loose, hanging down, or missing.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Install a new seal with double-sided tape.

*PARTS INFORMATION

Stop Rubber Kit:
2007-08 - P/N 06340-SAA-003, H/C 9387853
2009 - P/N 06340-TFO-J01, H/C 9195538*

NOTE:
The kit includes enough double-sided tape to do two repairs, but includes only one seal.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 7140A4

Flat Rate Time: 0.3 hour

Failed Part: P/N 34270-TFO-J11
H/C 9096280

Defect Code: 06201

Symptom Code: 03218

Template ID: 09-008A

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 high mount brake light:

^ Refer to the appropriate service manual, or

^ Online, enter keywords HIGH MOUNT, and select High Mount Brake Light Replacement from the list.

2. Remove all of the rubber seal and the adhesive from the brake light.

3. Attach double-sided tape from the kit to the areas shown below.

NOTE:

^ Apply the tape from the outside of the edge, then fold it inward.





^ The 2009 model is shown; 2007-08 models are similar.





4. Install the new rubber seal. Press it tightly against the tape to ensure good adhesion.

5. Reinstall the high mount brake light.

6. Make sure the brake light works properly.





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