Body - Water Leak Repair: Overview

Bulletin No.
93004

Issue Date:
NOV 28, 1994

Model
1993-95
DEL SOL

Applicable To
ALL

FILE UNDER
BODY

S/M Supplement: del Sol Water Leak Repair
(Supersedes 93-004, dated September 10, 1993)

PROBLEM

Water leaking from the roof or the door windows.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

This bulletin has been completely revised. If you haven't been trained in this repair by a Honda instructor, call your DSM and schedule the training before you attempt to fix a leaking del Sol roof.

^ Follow the procedures under DIAGNOSIS:

- Verify the leak as shown in the Water Leak Test.

- Record the leak location, and choose the correct repair in Leak Locations and Repairs.

^ Inspect and adjust the seals indicated by DIAGNOSIS.

^ Replace seals that still leak after proper adjustment.

Because old and new seals do not fit together properly, you must replace all four seals if you replace any seal on a car manufactured before the following VINs:

S: JHMEG1...RS006413
Si: JHMEH6...RS007531
VTEC: JHMEG2...RS002959

MATERIALS REQUIRED

^ 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner: P/N 051135-08984 (1-quart can)

^ Cemedine Sealer: P/N 08712-0004, H/C 4601035 (3-ounce tube)

^ HondaBrite All Surface Cleaner (for cleanup): P/N 08732-0020A, H/C 3481298 (case of 12)

^ Silicone Grease: P/N 08798-9013, H/C 4642294 (or Lithium Dielectric Grease: P/N 08798-9001)

^ Plastic scraper (available from local paint stores)

PARTS INFORMATION

Cars built before the VINs in CORRECTIVE ACTION may need
Roof Seal Kit: P/N 72999-SR2-999, H/C 4605929
- "A pillar seal
- "B" pillar seal
- Left side roof seal
- Right side roof seal
- Tube of Cemedine (3-ounce)
- 2 screw grommets (P/N 91620-SR2-003, H/C 4020939)

Cars built after the VINs in CORRECTIVE ACTION will not need Roof Seal Kits: if a seal has been damaged and must be replaced order only that individual seal.




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.

Failed part: P/N-72320-SR2-003, H/C 4016838
Defect code: 059
Contention code: B06