Body - Squeak From the Moonroof Seal
00-032June 22, 2007
(Supersedes 00-032, dated December 17, 2004, to update the information marked by the black bar or asterisks).
*VEHICLES AFFECTED
2001-03 3.2CL: ALL
1999-03 3.2TL: ALL
2001-02 MDX: ALL
2002-06 RSX: ALL
2004-08 TSX: ALL*
Squeak From the Moonroof Seal
SYMPTOM
The moonroof seal squeaks against the roof when the glass is closed and the sunshade is open.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Install Honda Squeak Reduction tape around the moonroof opening.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Honda Squeak Reduction Tape (One roll repairs about 12 vehicles): P/N 70200-ALL-999
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 Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Open the moonroof fully. With a spray bottle of soapy water and a clean towel, thoroughly clean the edge of the moon roof opening. Rinse the opening with clean water, then dry it with a clean towel.
2. With a clean towel, wipe down the moon roof opening with isopropyl alcohol. This surface must be free of any dirt and grease; otherwise, the tape will not adhere.
3. On models with a wind deflector (3.2CL and MDX), insert a thin flat-tip screwdriver under each front corner of the moonroof opening to hold the deflector down.
4. Lay a clean shop towel along each moonroof track to prevent grease from getting on your hands or the tape.
5. Wash your hands thoroughly before applying the tape.
6. Measure and cut a 270 cm (106 inches) piece of tape.
7. Peel off about 5 cm (2 inches) of backing. Hold the tape at the very end of the exposed section.
8. Apply 2.5 cm (1 inch) of the tape at the top edge of the moonroof opening. Start at the middle of either the right or left side of the moon roof opening. Do not apply the portion you touched with your finger, and do not apply the tape above the edges of the opening.
NOTE:
Leave enough space to cut off the section of tape that you touched with your finger.
9. Remove the contaminated portion you touched with your finger.
10. Hold the tape up to the roof opening, and peel the backing away from the tape as you move along the opening. Apply about 7.5 cm (3 inches) at a time. Do not apply the tape above the edge of the opening.
11. Carefully slide the thumb of your free hand along the tape, removing any air bubbles.
12. Repeat steps 10 and 11 until you have applied the tape around the entire opening and until the ends of the tape butt together. Do not overlap the ends of the tape. Cut off any excess tape.
13. Open and close the moon roof several times to ensure that it operates smoothly.
NOTE:
Do not apply grease to the moonroof seal. The seal will only make noise when moved excessively. When the vehicle is driven, the glass will not move enough to cause noise.
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