Armrest - Pop or Creak

November 18, 1997

BULLETIN NO.
97-041

VIN APPLICATION
Thru VIN
JH4NA1...VTOOO301

MODEL
NSX

YEAR
1991-97

Pop or Creak From the Armrest

SYMPTOM
A popping or creaking sound comes from the door armrest when it is pushed on.

PROBABLE CAUSE
The armrest is rubbing against the door panel.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Install wool felt on the contact areas between the armrest and the door panel. Do both doors.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Wool Felt: P/N 06993-SA5-O00

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Operation number: 843001

Flat rate time: 1.4 hours

Failed P/N: 83583-SLO-AOOZA

Defect code: 042

Contention code: B07

Template ID: 97-041A

Skill level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Technical Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Remove the inner door panel. Refer to page 20-7 of the 1997 NSX Service Manual.





2. Place the door panel on a clean, soft surface. Remove the armrest mounting screws. Remove the armrest.





3. Inspect the factory-installed felt in the door panel cutout for the armrest. Make sure it is in good condition, and is as wide as the cutout. If not, install new felt before going on to step 4.

4. Cut four 25 x 12 mm pieces of wool felt.





5. Apply the four pieces of wool felt over the four tabs on the armrest.

6. Cut a 420 x 6 mm piece of wool felt.





7. Install this piece of wool felt along the edge of the armrest where it contacts the door panel leather insert.

8. Cut a 30 x 6 mm piece of wool felt.

9. Install this piece of wool felt on the front of the armrest.

10. Reinstall the armrest in the door panel.

11. Reinstall the door panel on the door.

12. Repeat this procedure on the other door.