Body - Windshield Side Trim Retainer is Loose or Broken
09-030March 06,2013
Applies To:
2005-10 RL - ALL
*2002-06 RSX - ALL*
2004-08 TSX - ALL
2010 ZDX-ALL
Windshield Side Trim Retainer Is Loose or Broken
(Supersedes 09-030, dated May 29, 2012, to revise the information marked by the black bars or asterisks)
REVISION SUMMARY
*In Applies To, and under PARTS INFORMATION, WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION, and REPAIR PROCEDURE, information was added for the RSX.*
BACKGROUND
When removing the windshield side trim, one or more of the retainers bonded to the body are damaged or come off.
NOTE:
^ If you have this problem on a 2009 TSX, refer to Service Bulletin 12-018, Product Update: Windshield Side Trim Retainer Is Loose.
^ If you have this problem on a 2010-12 TSX, refer to Service Bulletin 09-016, Windshield Side Trim Retainer Is Loose.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace any damaged or loose windshield side trim retainers.
PARTS INFORMATION
RL:
Upper Retainer (Clip A):
P/N 91 573-SJA-305
Lower Retainer (Clip B):
P/N 91 574-SJA-305
*RSX:
Retainer (Clip A):
P/N 91573-52X-305*
TSX:
Upper Retainer (Clip A):
P/N 91 570-SDC-305
Lower Retainer (Clip B):
P/N 91571-SDC-305
ZDX:
Left Lower Retainer (Left Front Clip):
P/N 91 575-SZN-305
Right Lower Retainer (Right Front Clip):
P/N 91 570-SZN-305
Upper Retainer (Front Clip):
P/N 91 570-SZA-305
REQUIRED MATERIALS
3M Scotch-Weld DP-100NS: 3M P/N 62326514353
(One tube repairs about 16 retainers.)
3M Scotch-Weld EPX Plus II Applicator 50004:
3M P/N 62917093301
3M Scotch-Weld EPX Mixer Nozzle 9742:
3M P/N 62974299356 (Each box contains 12 nozzles.)
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the damaged retainers or leftover adhesive from the body:
NOTE:
Avoid damaging the paint by applying heat gradually to the retainer.
^ Be careful not to scratch the body.
^ Avoid damaging plastic parts by removing them or covering them with aluminum foil.
^ Using a heat gun, heat the retainer or leftover adhesive to between 212° - 248° (100° - 120°C).
^ Use a plastic scraper to loosen the retainer from the body and to scrape off any adhesive.
^ Use pliers to gently pull the retainer clip from the body.
2. Clean the bonding surface on the body with a shop towel dampened with 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner or isopropyl alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease, and water from getting on the bonding surface.
3. Prepare the 3M Adhesive:
NOTE:
3M Scotch-Weld DP-100 NS Adhesive is supplied in a dual syringe plastic Duo-Pak cartridge as part of the 3M Scotch-Weld EPX Applicator system.
^ Insert the Duo-Pak cartridge into the applicator.
^ Using light pressure on the trigger, start the plunger into the cartridges.
^ Remove the Duo-Pak cartridge cap; expel a small amount of adhesive, making sure both sides of the Duo-Pak cartridges are flowing evenly and freely.
^ Attach the EPX mixing nozzle to the Duo-Pak cartridge.
^ Begin dispensing the adhesive.
4. Clean the retainer bonding surface with isopropyl alcohol and let it dry, then apply an even coat of adhesive to the bonding surface.
5. RL Only: Position the retainers on the A-pillar in the same location as the original retainers. Then line up the retainers with the alignment marks on the body.
*6. 2002-06 RSX Only: Line up the retainers with the alignment marks on the body.*
7. 2004-08 TSX Only: Line up the retainers with the alignment marks on the body.
8. ZDX Only: Position the retainers on the A-pillar in the same location as the original retainers. The lower retainer uses tabs to locate the proper position on the front fender tab.
9. Press the retainer onto the body, and let the adhesive harden for 30 minutes before installing the windshield side trim. The adhesive reaches maximum hardness after 24 hours.
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