Engine - Splash Shield Knocks Off the A/C Belt

BULLETIN NO.
95-033

ISSUE DATE:
AUG 14, 1995

MODEL:
1992-95
CIVIC

APPLICABLE TO
ALL WITH A/C

FILE UNDER
BODY

Engine Splash Shield Knocks Off the A/C Belt

SYMPTOM

The A/C system does not cool because the compressor belt has come off.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The engine splash shield may go over a parking lot stop when the car is driven into a parking space. When the driver then backs the car up, the splash shield may catch on the stop, which causes the splash shield to flex. The splash shield comes in contact with the A/C compressor belt, knocking it off the pulleys.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Modify the splash shield to improve flexibility. If the existing splash shield is damaged, modify a new splash shield and install it.




1. Remove the engine splash shield.

2. Inspect the splash shield for damage. If it is no longer usable, obtain a new one (see PARTS INFORMATION) before proceeding.




3. Use a die grinder to remove 20 mm from the five support ribs shown. Smooth and radius the back edge of each rib after removing the material.




4. Cut a 10 x 35 mm slot on the left side of the center support rib.




5. Cut a 10 x 30 mm slot on the left side of the splash shield.




6. Radius one edge of each slot as shown.

7. Install the splash shield on the vehicle.

PARTS INFORMATION

Engine splash shield:
P/N 74111-SR3-A00, H/C 3889847

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

Operation number: 810011

Flat rate time: 0.5 hour

Failed part: P/N 74111-SR3-A00
H/C 3889847

Defect code: 004

Contention code: B01