Exhaust Pipe - Rattling/Buzzing Sound

98-014

February 23, 1998

Applies To: 1996 - 98 Civic - ALL CX, DX, and LX models

Rattle or Buzz From Exhaust Pipe A

SYMPTOM

A rattling or buzzing sound from exhaust pipe A.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The heat shields around exhaust pipe A are cracked.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the heat shields at exhaust pipe A.

PARTS INFORMATION

Exhaust Pipe A Heat Shield Kit (includes 4 nuts):

P/N 06180-S01-000, H/C 5808001

Gasket:

P/N 18212-SF4-000, H/C 2691681

Self-Locking Nut (3 required):

P/N 90212-5A5-003, H/C 1169812

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Operation number: 311116

Flat rate time: 0.4 hour

Failed part: P/N 06180-S01-000
H/C 5808001

Defect code: 043

Contention code: B07

Template ID: 98-014A

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.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Raise the vehicle, and allow the exhaust system to cool.





2. Remove and discard the three self-locking nuts securing exhaust pipe A to the exhaust manifold.

3. Remove and retain the two nuts securing exhaust pipe A to the mounting bracket then lower the pipe from the exhaust manifold.





4. Remove the heat shields from exhaust pipe A.

5. Install the new heat shields using the four nuts from the kit, and torque the nuts to 9.8 N.m (7.2 lb-ft).

6. Reinstall exhaust pipe A to the exhaust manifold using three new self-locking nuts and a new gasket. Torque the nuts to 33 N.m (25 lb-ft).

7. Reinstall the two nuts onto the mounting bracket.