Interior - Armrest Squeaking Noise on Rough Roads

02-006

February 5, 2002

Applies To: 2000-02 Accord Coupe - ALL With Leather Interior

Squeak From Leather Armrest

SYMPTOM

A squeak from the armrest when driving over rough roads or when pressure is applied to the armrest in normal use.

PROBABLE CAUSE

When weight is placed on the armrest or when driving on a rough road, the armrest rubs against the door liner and causes a squeak.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Remove the armrest, and insulate the contact area between the armrest and the door liner with wool felt. Replace the armrest if it is cracked.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Wool Felt: P/N 06993-SA5-000, H/C 2086676

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION





In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Failed Part: P/N 83534-582-A61ZA
H/C 5597422

Defect Code: 042

Contention Code: B07

Skill Level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

DIAGNOSIS

Duplicate the squeak by pressing down on both arm rests.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Remove the door liner. (Refer to page 20-132 in the the 1998-2000 Accord Service manual for door disassembly procedures.)

2. Remove the armrest, and check it for cracks. If it is cracked, get a replacement armrest.





3. Cut a 10 mm x 330 mm piece of wool felt. Apply the wool felt to the edge of the armrest where it contacts the door liner. (Keep the wool felt off the very outside edges of the armrest for an invisible repair.)

4. Reinstall the armrest onto the door liner, making sure the wool felt is hidden.

5. Reinstall the door liner.

6. Verify the repair by pressing down on the armrest to make sure the squeak is gone.

7. Repeat steps 1 thru 6 on the other side if the other armrest was also squeaking.





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