Accord L4-1955cc 2.0L SOHC FI (1987)
Trunk / Liftgate: Customer Interest
Body - Excessive Force Is Required to Operate Trunk
Model
Applicable To
'86-89
4-door
ACCORD
File Under
Bulletin No.
89-035
BODY
Issue Date
NOV. 3, 1989
Trunk Hard
SYMPTOM
Excessive force is required to open and close the trunk. The key lock and trunk release lever are hard to operate. The trunk lid latches fully only when
slammed.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Perform the following adjustments. Do the steps in order, checking the force required to open and close the trunk after each step. When the trunk is easy
to open/close, go directly to step 7. It may not be necessary to do all the steps.
1.
Visually inspect the trunk lid fit. Note any alignment problems. Refer to section 21 of the appropriate service manual for adjustment procedures.
2.
Add or remove shims under the striker to align the lid with the rear body line.
3.
Adjust the striker upward to reduce seal compression, and horizontally to center it in the trunk latch. The taillight/backup light dividing lines on
the fender and trunk lid should line up when adjusted correctly.
4.
Check the adjustment of the edge cushions by pushing on the corners of the trunk lid when it is closed. The cushions should just make contact with
the fenders. Screw them in or out as necessary.
NOTE:
If the trunk now opens and closes easily, go to step 7.
5.
Remove the trunk lid seal around each taillight. As shown below, use a plastic hammer OR block of wood and a hammer to bend the metal lip
inward slightly, no more than 3 mm, in the area along the edge of the taillight. Reinstall the trunk lid seal.
6.
Check the adjustment of the striker and readjust if needed.
7.
Check for water leaks with a garden hose. Run the water over the trunk lid, do not spray with a high-pressure nozzle.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Out-of-warranty: Any repair performed after the expiration of the warranty may be eligible for goodwill consideration. You must request consideration,
and get the DSM's decision before starting work.
Operation Number:
823375
Flat rate time:
0.5 hour
Failed part:
P/N 74850-SE3-J11 H/C 2671436