Recall - Potential Fuel Line Leakage
11-027September 27, 2011
Applies To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED
Safety Recall: Fuel Line May Leak
(Supersedes 11-027, dated May 20, 2011, to revise the information marked by asterisks.
*REVISION SUMMARY
Under REPAIR PROCEDURE, step 53 was changed.*
BACKGROUND
During manufacturing, an 0-ring that seals a connection in the fuel feed line assembly may have been misaligned; a small fuel leak may occur.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
Not all vehicles within the affected VIN ranges are affected by this campaign. To verify vehicle eligibility, you must check for at least one of these items:
^ The customer has a notification letter.
^ The vehicle is shown as eligible on a VIN status inquiry.
In addition, check for a punch mark above the third character of the engine compartment VIN. A punch mark in that location means this campaign has already been completed.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new or used vehicle inventory. As a matter of federal law, these vehicles must be repaired before they are sold.
Should a dealership sell an unrepaired vehicle that subsequently causes an injury or damage because of the recalled item, the dealership will be solely responsible to the damaged party, and will be required to defend and indemnify American Honda for any resulting claims. To see if a vehicle in inventory is affected by this campaign, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will receive a notification of this campaign. An example of the customer notification is included at the end of this service bulletin.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the fuel line.
PARTS INFORMATION
Retainer: P/N 17711-SOX-A31
Fuel line: P/N 16050-TR0-A80 (2-door)
P/N 16050-TR0-A01 (4-door)
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation Number: 3101Q2
Flat Rate Time: 2.5 hours (includes alignment)
Failed Part: P/N 16050-TR0-A01
Defect Code: 5PEOO
Symptom Code: R7900
Skill Level: Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE:
This procedure is in an outline form that you can also use as a checklist for the repair. If you need more details on the procedures listed below, view them online:
^ Air Cleaner Housing Removal and Installation
^ Fuel Pressure Relieving
^ Rear Seat-Back Removal and Installation
^ Rear Seat Cushion Removal and Installation
^ Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Precautions
^ Steering Column Removal and Installation
^ Engine Undercover Removal and Installation
^ Fuel Tank Undercover Removal and Installation
^ Left Undercover Removal and Installation
^ Rear Undercover Removal and Installation
^ Parking Brake Cable Removal and Installation
^ Subframe Removal and Installation
^ Fuel Tank Removal and Installation
^ Fuel Line Inspection
^ Wheel Alignment
1. Position the vehicle on a lift, but do not raise it.
2. Relieve the fuel pressure.
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
4. Disconnect the EVAP canister vent line.
5. Remove the fuel line cover on the bulkhead by disconnecting the two heater hoses and the fuel pressure line from the clamps, then remove the two nuts.
6. Disconnect the fuel line. Place a shop towel over the opening in case there is any fuel left in the line.
7. Remove the fuel line bracket, then slide the bracket off of the fuel and EVAP lines.
8. Remove the steering joint bolt:
^ Remove the steering joint cover.
^ Set the steering column to the middle tilt position, and to the middle telescopic position.
^ Remove the steering joint bolt. You do not need to disconnect the steering column shaft.
9. Remove both of the rear seat-backs.
10. Remove the rear seat cushion:
^ Remove the bolt.
^ Then pull up to release the rear seat hooks, and remove the rear seat cushion.
11. Remove the clip, then remove the trunk floor.
12. Remove the rear floor upper crossmember.
13. Remove the fuel gauge sending unit access panel.
14. Disconnect the fuel gauge sending unit connector.
15. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel tank sending unit.
16. Raise the vehicle.
17. Remove the engine undercover and the left floor undercover.
18. Remove the heat shield.
19. Disconnect the EVAP canister line.
20. Loosen the parking brake cable on the left side by removing the four parking brake cable bracket bolts.
21. Loosen, but do not remove, the six front subframe bolts so that you can lower the subframe about an inch.
22. Lower, but do not remove the fuel tank:
^ Remove the rear floor under bar.
^ Place a jack or other support under the fuel tank.
^ Remove the four bolts from fuel tank straps.
^ Lower the fuel tank 6 to 8 inches.
23. Tie the fuel lines together at the fuel tank side with a wire tie to keep them together when they are removed.
24. Remove the five fuel line clips from the vehicle.
NOTE:
One is located by the rear floor opening, three are clipped onto studs on the bottom of the vehicle, and the fifth one closest to the engine is clipped to the body and it will break when you remove the fuel lines.
25. Remove the fuel and EVAP lines at the fuel tank first, then maneuver the fuel and EVAP lines out of the engine compartment.
26. Install the new fuel and EVAP lines starting at the engine compartment.
NOTE:
Make sure you place the fuel line between the brake lines and the bulkhead.
27. Install the four fuel line clips. Place the first clip closest to the engine in its hole, then install the remaining three clips.
28. Position the fuel line on the fuel tank when you install the fuel line in the clip by the fuel tank.
NOTE:
To avoid damaging the fuel line, make sure it is positioned properly within the rear floor opening.
29. Reconnect the EVAP canister line on the charcoal canister.
30. Reinstall the fuel tank. Torque the four fuel tank strap bolts and the three rear floor under bar bolts to 38 N.m (28 lb-ft).
31. Reinstall the heat shield. Torque the bolts to 10 N.m (7.2 lb-ft).
32. Reinstall the parking brake cable. Torque the bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb-ft).
33. Reinstall the front subframe by tightening the following bolts:
^ Tighten the four 14 x 1.5 mm (lower) bolts to 104 N.m (77 lb-ft).
^ Tighten the two 12 x 1.25 mm (side) bolts to 64 N.m (47 lb-if).
34. Reinstall the undercovers. Torque the bolts to 9 N.m (7 lb-ft).
35. Lower the vehicle.
36. Connect the fuel line to the fuel tank sending unit. Make sure you use a new retainer.
37. Reconnect the fuel tank sending unit connector.
38. In the engine compartment, slide the fuel line bracket onto the fuel line, then reinstall it.
39. Reconnect the fuel line and the EVAP canister line. Make sure you use a new retainer.
40. Reinstall the fuel line cover.
41. Reinstall the air cleaner assembly.
42. Reconnect the battery.
43. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
44. Check for any fuel leaks.
45. Reinstall the fuel gauge sending unit access panel.
46. Reinstall the rear upper crossmember. Torque the bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb-ft).
47. Reinstall the trunk floor.
48. Reinstall the rear seat cushion. Torque the bolt to 9 N.m (7 lb-ft).
49. Reinstall the rear seat-backs. Torque the bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb-ft).
50. Reinstall the steering joint bolt and the steering joint cover. Torque the bolt to 29 N.m (21 lb-ft).
51. Do a front wheel alignment.
52. Center-punch a completion mark above the third character of the engine compartment VIN.
*53. For California residents only: Fill out a Vehicle Emission Recall - Proof of Correction certificate and use R79 as the recall number. Give the certificate to your customer, and advise him or her to keep it as proof that the product update was completed. Your customer may need to submit this certificate to the DMV only if the DMV requests it. If you need more certificates, use reorder number Y0657.*
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