Headliner/Windshield/Moonroof - Creaking/Popping: Overview

98-013

February 9, 1998

Applies To:
1998 Accord 2-Door - V6 thru VIN 1HGCG2...WA006830
1998 Accord 4-Door - L4 thru VIN 1HGCG5...WA068206 and 1HGCG6...WA063506
1998 Accord 4-Door - V6thru VIN 1HGCG1...WA015774

Creaking Noise From the Headliner, Windshield, and/or Rear Window

SYMPTOM
The vehicle may have any of these conditions:

- A creaking noise from the top of the windshield when driving over rough road surfaces

- A creaking noise from the top of the rear window when driving over rough road surfaces

- A creaking or popping noise from the moonroof area of the headliner

PROBABLE CAUSES
1. The Velcro-style fasteners used to secure the glass during the vehicle's assembly are not properly seated (2-Door and 4-Door).

2. The front and/or rear edges of the headliner are rubbing against the body (2-Door only).

3. The flex tubes attached to the underside of the headliner are rubbing against the body (2-Door only).

4. The moonroof opening molding is rubbing against the headliner (2-Door and 4-Door equipped with a moonroof).

5. The sunshade base sliders are loose in the guide rails, and/or the sunshade is not securely held by the base sliders (2-Door and 4-Door equipped with moonroof).

CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Trim the windshield and rear window glass fasteners (2-Door and 4-Door).

2. Apply wool felt to the front and rear edges of the headliner (2-Door only).

3. Apply wool felt to the headliner flex tubes (2-Door only).

4. Apply wool felt to the corners inside the moonroof opening molding (moon roof-equipped 2-Doors and 4-Doors).

5. Expand the sunshade base slider spring clips, and apply EPT between the sunshade and its steel frame (moonroof-equipped 2-Doors and 4-Doors).

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Wool Felt: P/N 06993-SA5-000, H/C 2086676
EPT Sealer ST: P/N 06991-SA5-000, H/C 2086650

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION






In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

Failed part: P/N 83209-SV2-A21ZA
H/C 4551305
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.