Service Bulletin Applies To:
09-032
2009 Fit – From VIN JHMGE8...9S000001 thru JHMGE8...9S029650
December 15, 2009
Front Armrest Is Cracked (Supersedes 09-032, dated May 20, 2009, to revise the information marked by the black bars) REVISION SUMMARY Under WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION, INFORMATION, the operation numbers and descriptions were changed.
REPAIR PROCEDURE 1. Rem Remove ove the the screw screw from from the the inner inner handl handle. e.
INNER HANDLE
SYMPTOM One or both front armrests are cracked, or its surface is uneven. PROBABLE CAUSE There is too much pressure from the driver ’s or passenger’s elbow. CORRECTIVE ACTION Replace one or both front door panels.
2. Using a flat-tip flat-tip screwdriver screwdriver wrapped wrapped with with protectiv protective e tape, push up on the hooks while pulling out on the grip cover to remove it.
PARTS INFORMATION Left Front Door Panel (Kirabi black): P/N 83580-TK6-A02ZA, H/C 9194937 Left Front Door Panel (Kirabi gray): P/N 83580-TK6-A02ZB, H/C 9194945 Right Front Door Panel (Kirabi black): P/N 83530-TK6-A02ZA, H/C 9194911 9194911 Right Front Door Panel (Kirabi gray): P/N 83530-TK6-A02ZB, H/C 9194929
POWER WINDOW SWITCH PANEL
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION In warranty: The normal warranty applies. OP#
Description
FRT
8431 8431A6 A6
Powe Powerr win windo dow w swi switc tch h pan panel el,, lef leftt fro front nt door - replace
0.3
8441 8441A6 A6
Powe Powerr win windo dow w swi switc tch h pan panel el,, rig right ht fron frontt door - replace
0.3
Failed Part: Defect Code:
P/N 83580-TK6-A02ZA H/C 9194937 01801
Symptom Code:
0 26 02
Skill Level:
Repair Technician
GRIP COVER HOOKS
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 You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work. ©
2009 Am American Ho Honda Mo Motor Co Co., In Inc. – All Ri Rights Re Reserved
AT B 41488-43136 (0 (0912)
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CUSTOMER INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment,
and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Honda automobile dealer.
3. Disconnect Disconnect the p power ower window switch connector connector,, and remove the screw from the grip base. b ase.
6. Remove the the door panel panel while pulling pulling the the inner handle out through the hole in the door panel.
GRIP BASE
INNER HANDLE
DOOR PANEL
POWER WINDOW SWITCH CONNECTOR
4. Pull the the inner inner handle handle forward forward and and out outward ward partwa partway y to release the hooks.
7. Remove the the screws screws from the the switch panel, panel, and and remove the switch panel from the door panel. 8. Reinstall Reinstall the switch switch panel panel on the new door door panel. panel.
INNER HANDLE
9. Install Install the new door door panel panel in the reverse reverse order order of removal. 10. If needed, repeat steps steps 1 thru 9 for the other front door panel.
HOOKS
5. Using a trim trim pad pad remover remover,, start start at the the bottom bottom of the the door panel and release the clips. Then release the upper clips, and lift the door panel up and off the door. DOOR PANEL
TRIM PAD REMOVER
(Commercially available)
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