A/C - L/H Air Door Squeaks/Creaks During Operation

09-028

February 12, 2010

Applies To:
2007-09 RDX - ALL

Driver's Air Mix Door Creaks or Squeaks

SYMPTOM

When the NC is on and you adjust the vent temperature, there is a creak or squeak from under the instrument panel.

PROBABLE CAUSE

Lack of lubrication on the driver's air mix door linkage.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Lubricate the moving plastic parts of the driver's air mix door linkage.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Molykote MH62 Grease: P/N 08798-9012
(One jar repairs about 20 vehicles.)

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 6101C0

Flat Rate Time: 0.3 hour

Failed Part: P/N 79160-STK-A41

Defect Code: 07409

Symptom Code: 04205

Template ID: 09-028A

Skill Level: Repair Technician

REPAIR PROCEDURE





1. Remove the accelerator pedal module:

^ Disconnect the 6P connector.

^ Remove the two nuts.

^ Pull the module off the studs.





2. Remove the driver's air mix control motor:

^ Disconnect the 7P connector.

^ Remove the three screws.

^ Pull the motor off the heater unit.





3. Remove the water valve lever from the heater unit:

^ Remove the screw and the plastic pan washer.

^ Detach the water valve cable from the lever.

^ Pull the lever off the heater unit.

4. Apply Molykote MH62 Grease to both sides of the lever's pivot seat area.

5. Reinstall the lever, reattach the water valve cable, and reinstall the washer and the screw with light torque. The washer should rotate easily.





6. Apply grease to the pin and the groove on the air mix control motor.

7. Reinstall the air mix control motor.

8. Reinstall the accelerator pedal module, and torque the nuts to 13 Nm (9.4 lb-ft).





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