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Window - Rattles When Partially Open

January 7, 1997

BULLETIN NO.
94-016

YEAR
1994-96

MODEL
INTEGRA

VIN APPLICATION
See VEHICLES AFFECTED

Partially Open Window Rattles
(Supersedes 94-016, dated November 1, 1994)

SYMPTOM

The window rattles when it is partially open and the vehicle is driven on rough roads.

PROBABLE CAUSE [NEW]

Too much clearance between the window guide pin and the center channel guide.

VEHICLES AFFECTED [NEW]

3-door (GS-R):
1994-95 - All
1996 - Thru VIN JH4DC2....TS004272

3-door (RS, LS):
1994-95 - All
1996 - Thru VIN JH4DC4....TS017480

PARTS INFORMATION [NEW]

Center Channel Guide (left door):
P/N 72272-ST7-003

Center Channel Guide (right door):
P/N 72232-ST7-003

REQUIRED MATERIALS [NEW]

Scotch-Mount Double-Sided Tape:
3M P/N 06377

CORRECTIVE ACTION [NEW]

Replace the center channel guide on the affected door(s) with the parts listed under PARTS INFORMATION.

1. Lower the window glass fully.

2. Remove the center channel guide cover and the three channel guide screws. (Refer to Page 20-10 of the Service Manual.)

3. Pull the guide up to remove it.





4. Install a new center channel guide. During installation, make sure you fit the channel over its guide pin.

5. If necessary, repeat steps 1 through 4 on the other window.

6. With the affected window(s) partially open, test-drive the vehicle on a rough road to verify that the rattle is gone.

7. Lower the window(s), and reinstall the channel guide cover(s) using double-sided adhesive tape.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION





In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Failed P/N: 72272-ST7-003 - left door [NEW]
72232-ST7-003 - right door [NEW]

Defect code: 043 [NEW]

Contention code: B07 [NEW]

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.