Lighting - Moisture Inside Of The Tail Lamps

09-018

May 2, 2009

Applies To:
2006 RSX - ALL

Moisture in the Taillights

SYMPTOM

One or both of the taillights have visible moisture inside.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The taillight gasket is not sealing to the body.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Install one or two taillight kits.

PARTS INFORMATION

Left Taillight Kit: P/N 06355-S6M-305

Right Taillight Kit: P/N 06350-S6M-305

(Kits include taillight housing and gasket.)

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION





In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Failed Part: P/N 06350-S6M-305

Defect Code: 07407

Symptom Code: 01301

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 the affected taillight(s):

^ Refer to page 22-93 of the 2002-2006 RSX Service Manual, or

^ Online, enter keyword TAILLIGHT, and select

Taillight Replacement from the list.

2. Using isopropyl alcohol on a shop towel, clean the body where you removed the taillight(s).





3. Attach a new gasket onto the taillight until it is under the seating surface of the four bolts. Make sure the paper backing on the gasket faces outside.





4. Remove the paper backing from the gasket.





5. Gently attach the taillight(s) to the body. Wiggle the taillight up-and-down and side4o-side to get proper adhesion of the base gasket to the body.

NOTE:
Install the taillight carefully, to prevent the gasket from catching and sticking to other parts of the body.

6. Reconnect the connectors, then torque the nuts to 4 N.m (3 lb-ft).

7. Reinstall all removed parts.