Civic Hatchback L4-1488cc 1.5L SOHC (EW3) MFI (1986)
Center Mounted Brake Lamp: All Technical Service Bulletins
Windows - Glass Discolored From Center Brake Light Seal
Model
Applicable To
File Under
Bulletin No.
85-043
'86 CIVIC
up to
ELECTRICAL
Issue Date
HATCHBACK
VIN. . .AGO00438
VIN. . .AH003143
OCT 18, '85
Rear Windshield Discoloration from High Mount Brake Light Seal
PROBLEM
The seal on early-production, high-mount brake lights can discolor the rear windshield.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the high-mount brake light assembly with a new one, and clean the rear windshield,
HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT
1.
Remove the cover by turning the plastic retainer 1/4 turn.
2.
Remove the brake light bulb and connector from the light housing.
3.
To remove the housing assembly from the window, loosen the nut at each end of the housing with an 8 mm wrench.
4.. Use Honda Glass Cleaner (H/C 1759489), or equivalent, and a soft, lint-free cloth to clean the windshield. Use a horizontal motion so you won't
damage the defroster wires.
5.
Install the new brake light assembly.
6.
Reinstall the cover.
PARTS INFORMATION
High-mount brake light: H/C 2274397 P/N 34271-SB3-672
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation number:
031100
Flat rate time:
0.2 hour
Failed part H/C: 216417
Defect code:
009