Interior - Cup Holder Won't Stay Closed

9230honda01

Model
1990-92 ACCORD


Applicable To
ALL


File Under
BODY


Bulletin No.
92-018

Issue Date
APR 3, 1992


Cup Holder Won't Stay Closed


PROBLEM
The cup holder won't stay closed.

PROBABLE CAUSE
A broken lock plate.


CORRECTIVE ACTION
Install the new lock plate listed under PARTS INFORMATION.





1. Remove the center console.

^ Pull the gear selector as far back as possible.

^ For manual transmissions, remove the shift lever knob.

^ Set the hand brake and tilt the console up.

^ Remove the console in one piece.

2. Remove the screws that secure the cup holder assembly to the console.

3. Remove the screw securing the lock plate.

4. Install the new lock plate.


5. Reinstall the cup holder. Open and close the cup holder a few times to make sure it locks in the closed position.

6. Reinstall the center console and, if necessary, the shift lever knob.


PARTS INFORMATION

Lock Plate
P/N 77233-SM4-A01, H/C 3516085


WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Out-of-warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager. You must request consideration, and get the DSM's decision, before starting work.

Operation number: 044040

Flat rate time: 0.3 hours

Failed part: P/N 08U31-SM4-100
H/C 3220019

Defect code: 043

Contention code: B99