Body - Trunk Hard To Open With Key
Bulletin No.93-002
Issue Date
NOV. 7, 1994
Model [NEW]
1992 - 95
CIVIC
Applicable To
See VEHICLES
AFFECTED
File Under
BODY
Civic Trunk Hard to Open With Key
(Supersedes 93-002, dated January 15, 1993)
SYMPTOM
Excessive turning force is required to open the trunk with the key.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The trunk latch has improper clearance.
VEHICLES AFFECTED [NEW]
4-door:
1992 - ALL
1993 - ALL
1994 DX, LX - Thru VIN 1HGEG8...RL023648
1995 DX, LX - Thru VIN JHMEG8...55007277
1995 EX - Thru VIN JHMEH9...SS003300
2-door:
1993 - ALL
1994 - Thru VIN 2HGEJ...RH518392
1994 DX - Thru VIN 1HGEJ2...RL010397
PARTS INFORMATION [NEW]
Trunk Latch:
P/N 74851-SR4-023, H/C 4585386
Striker Shims:
1.0 mm - P/N 83307-SD2-900, H/C 2321222
2.0 mm - P/N 83307-SD2-000, H/C 2321214
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the trunk latch with the part listed under PARTS INFORMATION.
1. Remove the three mounting screws from the trunk latch.
2. Disconnect the latch rod, the opener cable, and the connector; then remove the trunk latch.
3. Reconnect the opener cable and the wire connector; then install the new trunk latch. Tighten the three mounting screws to 10 N-m (1.0 kg-m. 7.2 lb.ft.).
4. Connect the trunk latch rod to the new trunk latch.
5. Use the key to check the operation of the trunk lock.
^ If the trunk now opens easily with the key, the repair is complete.
^ If the trunk is still hard to open, continue to step 6.
6. Adjust the trunk lid edge cushions to get the trunk lid to sit flush with the body.
7. Adjust the striker to align the trunk lid with the opening. Use shims as necessary.
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 or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
Operation number: 823109 [NEW]
Flat rate time: 0.3 hour
Failed part: P/N 74851-SR4-003
H/C 3890126
Defect code: 030
Contention code: B99