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Interior - Driver's Vanty Mirror Cover Broken At Hinge

09-031

Applies To:
2006 RSX - ALL

August 15, 2009

Vanity Mirror Cover Breaks At Hinges

SYMPTOM

The driver's or passenger's vanity mirror cover breaks at the hinge in the sunvisor assembly.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The material in the hinge area is too thin.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the damaged sunvisor assembly.

PARTS INFORMATION

Right Sunvisor Assembly, NH220L, Clear Gray
P/N 83230-56M-A03ZA

Right Sunvisor Assembly, YR233L, Titanium:
P/N 83230-56M-A03ZB

Left Sunvisor Assembly, NH220L, Clear Gray:
P/N 83280-56M-A13ZA

Left Sunvisor Assembly, YR233L, Titanium:
P/N 83280-56M-A13ZB

SPECIAL TOOLS

KTM trim tool set: SOJATP2014

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION





In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Failed Part: 83230-S6M-A03ZA

Defect Code: 01801

Symptom Code: 01201

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

NOTE:

^ Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying parts

^ Take care not to scratch the headliner, the dashboard, and other interior trim pieces.





1. Remove the sunvisor assembly:

^ Remove the cap.

^ Remove the self-tapping ET screws.

^ Remove the sunvisor from the body and holder.

2. Install the replacement sunvisor assembly in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
If the threads on a visor screw are worn out, use an oversized self-tapping ET screw (P/N 90137-S30-003) made specifically for this application.





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