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Front Door





To pinpoint the noise source while the car is parked:

^ Set the handbrake.

^ Start the car.

^ Put it in a forward gear.

^ Have an assistant stand in back of the car and try to rock it back and forth and up and down.

NOTE: If the noise is not reproduced within five tries, take the car on a test drive.


Front Lower Door Panel Squeaks

Symptom: Squeaks heard from lower-front part of the door, during starting, acceleration, deceleration, or when changing lanes.

Source: Friction between the door panel and the hinge stiffener.





Corrective Action: Remove the door checker pin and the plastic cover. With the door fully opened, inject 3M Hood Flutter Repair Adhesive (3M P/N 08105) between the door panel and the hinge stiffener.


WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Operation number: 843010

Flat rate time: 0.5 hours

Failed P/N: 67010-SK8-A00ZZ

Defect code: 042

Contention code: B07





FRONT DOOR

To pinpoint the noise source while the car is parked:

^ Set the handbrake.

^ Start the car.

^ Put it in a forward gear.

^ Have an assistant stand in back of the car and try to rock it back and forth and up and down.

NOTE: If the noise is not reproduced within five tries, take the car on a test drive.


Front Lower Door Panel Squeaks

Symptoms: Squeaks from the front and rear ends of the door panel when accelerating from a stop or changing lanes.

Source: Friction between the door panel and the dashboard or the center pillar.





Corrective Action: Remove the panel's tightening screws and pull up the lower end. Adjust the panel to the correct position by moving it to the front or back and retighten the screws.


WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Operation number: 843310

Flat rate time: 0.2 hours

Failed P/N: 67010-SK8-A00ZZ

Defect code: 042

Contention code: B07





FRONT DOOR

To pinpoint the noise source while the car is parked.

^ Gradually raise the engine rpm, and listen from both the driver and passenger seats for noise produced by engine vibration.


Inside the Door Panel Squeaks

Symptom: Squeaks from inside the door panel when driving over rough asphalt roads.

Sources:

1. Friction between the door glass stabilizer and the door panel, and/or

2. The center pocket of the panel is loose.


WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Operation number: 826010

Flat rate time: 0.5 hours

Failed P/N: 72246-SK7-003

Defect code: 042

Contention code: B07





Corrective Action: Remove the door panel and bend the glass stabilizer as indicated. During reassembly, tighten the center pocket firmly.





FRONT DOOR

To pinpoint the noise source while the car is parked:

^ Set the handbrake.

^ Start the car.

^ Put it in a forward gear.

^ Have an assistant open the door and move it up and down.

NOTE: If the noise is not reproduced within five tries, take the car on a test drive.


Inside Lower Part of Front Pillar Squeaks

Symptom: Squeaks heard when opening and closing the door, or when driving over a large bump or entering a driveway.


WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Operation number: 818006

Flat rate time: 0.3 hours

Failed P/N: 72340-SK8-003

Defect code: 042

Contention code: B07





Corrective Action: Remove the door checker pin and, with the door fully opened, use a plastic hammer to drive, the checker bracket forward. Move the front pillar drain tube about 1 mm to eliminate friction.





FRONT DOOR

To pinpoint the noise source while the car is parked:

^ Set the handbrake.

^ Start the car.

^ Put it in a forward gear.

^ Have an assistant stand in back of the car and try to rock it and forth.


Front Door Hinge Squeaks

Symptom: Squeaks during acceleration from a stop, during driving or when changing lanes.

Source: Friction between the door hinge pressure-fit collar and pin.


NOTE: If the noise is not reproduced within five tries, take the car on a test drive.





Corrective Action: Pull out the door checker pin and with the door opened fully, remove the hinge clip and pin. Rotate the pin about 90 degrees, apply a multi-purpose grease, and reassemble.


WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Operation number: 815050

Flat rate time: 0.2 hours

Failed P/N: 67460-SK7-003ZZ

Defect code: 042

Contention code: B07





FRONT DOOR

To pinpoint the noise source while the car is parked:

^ Set the handbrake.

^ Start the car.

^ Put it in a forward gear.

^ Have an assistant stand in back of the car and try to rock it back and forth and up and down.

NOTE: If the noise is not reproduced within five tries, take the car on a test drive.


Door Lock Clicks

Symptom: Clicking from the door lock area when entering a driveway or going over a large bump.

Source: Vibration between the lock wedge and the clear coating applied to the surface of the striker.





Corrective Action: Use emery paper to remove the clear coating applied to the entire surface of the door striker, or replace the striker (P/N 72105-SF1-003).


WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Operation number: 815060 - Repair 815160 - Replace

Flat rate time: 0.2 hours

Failed P/N: 72105-SF1-003

Defect code: 042

Contention code: B07





FRONT DOOR

To pinpoint the noise source while the car is parked.

^ Gradually raise the engine rpm, and listen from both the driver and passenger seats for noise produced by engine vibration.


Door Glass Regulator Vibrates

Symptom: Vibration from inside the door lining when accelerating from a stop or during acceleration.

Source: Friction between the glass regulator and the guide bracket.





Corrective Action: Remove the door panel, regulator, and guide bracket. Apply anaerobic adhesive (3M P/N 08713-003) where indicated and reassemble.


WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Operation number: 826020

Flat rate time: 1.2 hours

Failed P/N: 72251-SK8-J01

Defect code: 045

Contention code: B07