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Lighting - Interior Spot Light Lenses Stick

02-007

April 21, 2003

* Applies To:
* 2002 RSX - ALL
* 2003 RSX - From VIN JH4DC5...3C000001 thru JH4DC5...3C012798*

Spotlight Lenses Stick

(Supersedes 02-007, dated March 11, 2002)

Updated information is shown with asterisks.

SYMPTOM

The spotlight lenses stick when you press the spotlights on or off.

PROBABLE CAUSE

Distortion of the spotlight housing from insufficient clearance with the roof.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the spotlight housing.

PARTS INFORMATION

Spotlight Housing (Grey): P/N 34403-S5A-013ZA

Spotlight Housing (Titanium): P/N 34403-S5A-013ZE

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 715120

Flat Rate Time: 0.2 hour

Failed Part: P/N 34403-S5A-003ZA

Defect Code: 030

Contention Code: B01

Template ID: 02-007A (spotlight housing - grey)
02-007B (spotlight housing - titanium)

Skill Level: Repair Technician

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

REPAIR PROCEDURE





1. Remove each lens from the spotlight housing by carefully prying on the inside edge of the lens with a small, flat-tip screwdriver. Note the location of the tab on the outside edge of the lens.

2. Remove the spotlight housing mounting screws, then remove the housing from the roof bracket.

3. Unplug the 2P connector from the housing, then remove the bulbs.

4. Plug the 2P connector into the new spotlight housing.

5. Install the new housing onto the roof bracket with the mounting screws.

6. Reinstall the bulbs.

7. Reinstall each lens by inserting the tab on the outside edge into the slot on the appropriate side of the housing, then snapping the pivots into place.

8. Press the spotlights on and off to make sure the lenses work smoothly with no sticking.





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