Window - Rattles While Partially Opened

Bulletin No.
91-010

Model
1990 - 93
ACCORD
COUPE

1992 - 93
PRELUDE

Applicable To
ALL

File Under
BODY

Issue Date
JUNE 10, 1994

Partially Open Window Rattles
(Supersedes 91-010, dated August 13, 1993)

SYMPTOM

When driving the car on rough or irregular roads, the window rattles when it is partially open.

PROBABLE CAUSE [NEW]

Accord - Excess clearance between the window guide pin and center sash guide, or the glass run channel has come out of the lower center sash guide.

Prelude - Excess clearance between the window guide pin and center sash guide.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

3M Weatherstrip Adhesive (black):
3M P/N 051135-08011

NOTE:
This is the only adhesive that is effective for this repair. Do not use 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive, yellow Hondaline adhesive, or any other brand of weatherstrip adhesive. They will not hold the seal in place.

CORRECTIVE ACTION - ACCORD COUPE

Reduce the clearance between the center sash guide and window guide pin. If necessary, reattach the run channel to the lower center sash guide.

1. Roll the window halfway down. Check the amount of play in the center sash guide by moving the glass in and out.

^ If the window can be moved in and out, continue to step 2.

^ If the window cannot be moved in and out, go to step 7.

2. Roll the window all the way down. Insert the Sash Guide Adjuster (T/N 07MAG-SM2010A) in the lower half of the center sash guide slot; then hit the tool with a ball peen hammer.

3. Roll the window halfway up, and recheck the guide pin clearance by moving the window glass in and out.

4. If the clearance is too tight and the window fails to close smoothly, carefully spread open the sheet metal of the center sash with a screwdriver. Place a shop towel at the pry point to prevent scratches.

5. Repeat steps 2 through 4, as needed, at several points along the center sash guide until the window does not move in and out.

6. With the window halfway down, open and close the door several times. Listen for the window rattling.

^ If you do not hear the window rattling, the repair is complete.

^ If the window rattles, continue to step 7.

7. Close the window. Remove the door panel (refer to service manual page 20-5).

8. Remove the lower center sash guide and run channel.

9. Thoroughly clean the lower center sash guide and the run channel. Allow them to dry completely.

10. Use 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive (black) (see REQUIRED MATERIALS) to attach the run channel to the lower center sash guide. Apply a 50 mm bead of adhesive to the top portion of the sash guide. Attach the bottom of the run channel with the sash retainer clip.

NOTE:
This is the only adhesive that is effective for this repair. Do not use 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive, yellow Hondaline adhesive, or any other brand of weatherstrip adhesive. They will not hold the seal in place.

11. Install the sash guide in the door, and reinstall the door panel. Allow the adhesive to set to minutes before operating the window.

CORRECTIVE ACTION - PRELUDE

Reduce the clearance between the center sash guide and window guide pin.

1. Roll the window halfway down. Check the amount of play in the center sash guide by moving the glass in and out.

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 Off ice. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

Failed part: Accord - P/N 72232-SM2-013
H/C 3366291
Prelude - P/N 72232-SS0-003
H/C 3949013
Defect code: 043
Contention code: B07