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Hi Mount Brake Light - Rattle


91acura03

YEAR MODEL VIN APPLICATION
1991 LEGEND ALL
COUPE


May 20, 1991

BULLETIN NO. 91-030




High Mount Brake Light Rattle


SYMPTOM

Rattle from the rear shelf.


PROBABLE CAUSE

Clearance between the rear shelf and the brake light housing.





CORRECTIVE ACTION

Apply EPT 5T to the bottom of the light housing.

1. From inside the trunk, remove the bulb socket and the two mounting nuts from the high mount brake light.

2. Remove the brake light from the rear shelf and turn it upside down.

3. Cut a 5x150 mm piece of EPT 5T sealer.

4. Center and apply the EPT to the bottom of the light housing, along the rear edge, as shown.


5. Reinstall the high mount brake light as close to the rear window as possible, tighten the mounting nuts, and reinstall the bulb socket.


PARTS INFORMATION

EPT 5T P/N 06991-SA5-000


WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

Out-of-warranty: Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager. You must request consideration, and get the DSM's decision, before starting work.

Operation number: 714050

Flat rate time: 0.3 hour

Failed P/N: 34270-SP0-A01

Defect code: 043

Contention code: B07