Campaign - Trunk Lid Paint Finish Warranty Extension

13-004

January 3, 2013

Applies To:
2009-11 Civic 4-Door EX - Check the iN VIN status for eligibility

Warranty Extension: 2009-11 Civic Trunk Lid Paint Finish

BACKGROUND

Dissimilar metals in the chrome trim and the trunk lid, along with road salt, may create a very low electrochemical reaction that forms corrosion, rust spots or stains on the trunk lid.





American Honda is extending the warranty on the trunk lid to 7 years from the original date of purchase.

This warranty extension does not apply to any vehicle that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by a financial institution or insurer, or has a branded or similar title under any state's law.





CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION

Owners of affected vehicles will receive a notification of this warranty extension starting in January 2013. An example of the customer notification is included at the end of this service bulletin.

Before doing work on a vehicle, verify its eligibility by doing an iN VIN status inquiry.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Remove the license plate trim, and remove the rust spots using detailing clay, or if the spots are blistered, refinish the trunk lid using best shop practices. Reinstall the trim with a new washer bolt and trim nut.

PARTS INFORMATION

Washer Bolt:
P/N 90102-STX-A01

Trim Nut:
P/N 90308-SMG-E01





WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In Warranty:

REPAIR PROCEDURE





1. On some models remove the trunk lid trim:

32G^ Detach the clips from both trunk lid hinge covers, then remove the covers.

^ Detach the clips, then remove the trunk lid trim panel.





2. Remove the bolt securing the trunk lid lock cylinder. Detach the clips by pushing them through the holes in the trunk lid from the inside, then remove the rear license trim.

3. Using detailing clay, clean and polish the trunk lid in the areas of the rust spots.

^ If the rust spots and blisters are gone, go to step 4.

^ If the rust spots and blisters are still present, refinish the trunk lid using best shop practices, then go to step 4.





4. Replace the metal trim nut on the rear license trim with the new plastic trim nut.





5. Reinstall the trim using the new isolating bolt. Tighten the bolt to 9.8 N.m (7.2 lb-ft).

6. On some models, install the trunk lid trim and the trunk lid hinge covers.





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