Body - Roof Molding Channel Leaks Water To Interior

03-037

July 29, 2003

Applies To:
2003 Accord - From VIN 1HGCM5...3A000001 thru 1HGCM5...3A070867
- From VIN 1HGCM7...3A000001 thru 1HGCM7...3A020515
- From VIN 1HGCM8...3A000001 thru 1HGCM8...3A023939
- From VIN 1HGCM6...3A000001 thru 1HGCM6...3A057470

Roof Molding Channel Leaks Water

SYMPTOM

A water leak from the roof stains the headliner.

PROBABLE CAUSE

Insufficient application of sealant.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Locate and seal the source of the water leak, then replace the headliner.

TOOL INFORMATION

Door Trim Tool Set: T/N SOJATP2014

These tools are already at your dealership. To order additional tools, call the Honda Tool and Equipment Program at 1-888-424-6857. Phone lines are open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CT.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

3M ULTRAPRO Autobody Sealant:
3M P/N 051135-08302
(One tube will repair approximately 20 roof molding channels.)





PARTS INFORMATION





WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Failed Part: P/N 83200-SDN-A01ZA
H/C 7177710

Defect Code: 059

Contention Code: B06

Skill Level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Open the hood, and move the hood hinge cover out of the way.





2. Start to remove the roof channel molding by disconnecting the molding clips at the windshield. Use plastic trim tools to gently lift the molding to gain access to the clips, then release the windshield molding clips. Refer to the page 20-167 of the 2003 Accord Service Manual.

NOTE:
Remove the lower clip (at hood hinge) last. Slide the molding off the clip, then rotate the clip. Use care when removing the molding, it will be reused.





3. Disconnect the clips at the roof molding, and remove the molding. Slide the molding off the tab at the rear of the roof molding.

4. Remove the headliner. Refer to the page 20-99 of the 2003 Accord Service Manual. If the vehicle is equipped with side curtain airbags, refer to page 20-11 of the 2003 Accord Service Manual V-6 Supplement.





5. Create a soapy mixture that consists of two tablespoons of liquid detergent and five ounces of water.

6. Pour the soapy mixture into the roof molding channel. Blow compressed air from the interior of the vehicle at the channel to locate and pinpoint the exact location of the leak(s). Be sure to test the full length of the molding channel.

7. Clean and dry the roof molding channel.

8. Apply a liberal amount of 3M ULTRAPRO Autobody Sealant to the area(s) that leaked.

9. Install the new headliner.

10. Reinstall the roof channel molding.





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