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Interior - Dashboard Is Bubbled

10-043

March 23, 2012

*Applies To:
2010 TSX - ALL
2011 TSX L4 - From VIN JH4CU2...BC000001 thru JH4CU2...BC003580
2011 TSX V6 - From VIN JH4CU4...BC000001 thru JH4CU4...BC000080
2011 TSX Wagon - From VIN JH4CVV2...BC000001 thru JH4CW2...BC000697*

Dashboard Is Bubbled

(Supersedes 10-043, dated November 16, 2010, to revise the information marked by asterisks)

*REVISION SUMMARY

Under Applies To, some 2011 models were added.*

SYMPTOM

The surface of the dashboard is bubbled.

PROBABLE CAUSE

During the manufacturing process, an insufficient die temperature created bubbles in the dashboard foam.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the dashboard.

PARTS INFORMATION

Dashboard (Panel Assembly):

P/N 77103-TL0-G02ZA, NH556L
P/N 77103-TL0-G02ZB, NH690L
P/N 77103-TL0-G02ZC, YR372L

Lock Nut (M6, two required):
P/N 77854-TL0-E81

Flange Bolt (6 x 20, three required):
P/N 90134-SFA-N81

Hexagonal Bolt (6 x 23, two required):
P/N 90134-S6A-A80

Clip (two required):
P/N 91561-TA0-A01

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 841100

Flat Rate Time: 3.8 hours

Failed Part: P/N 77103-TL0-G02ZA

Defect Code: 08001

Symptom Code: 00101

Skill Level: Repair Technician

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Replace the dashboard.

^ Refer to the Body section of the appropriate service manual, or,

^ Online, enter keyword DASHBOARD, and select Dashboard Replacement (L4) or Dashboard Replacement (V6) from the list.





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