TL FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Control Arm: All Technical Service Bulletins
Campaign - Front Control Arm Bolt Replacement
08-055
November 25, 2008
Applies To:
2009 TL - From VIN 19UUA86...9A013903 thru 1 9UUA86..9A015187
2009 TL SH-AWD - From VIN 19UUA96...9A000311 thru 19UUA86...9A000585
Product Update: Front Compliance Bushing Bolt Replacement
BACKGROUND
One of the front compliance bushing (lower arm) bolts has an insufficient amount of Geomet(R) coating (an anti-corrosion material applied to some
fasteners). Over time, this bolt could corrode and loosen, creating a front suspension noise.
CLIENT NOTIFICATION
All owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this product update. In addition, all owners will be called by Acura Client Services. An
example of the client notification is at the end of this service bulletin.
Some of the vehicles affected by this product update may be in your new vehicle inventory. These vehicles should be updated before they are sold or
leased.
To verify vehicle eligibility, check for at least one of these items:
^
The client has a notification letter.
^
The vehicle is shown as eligible on a VIN status inquiry.
In addition, check for a punch mark above the first character of the engine compartment VIN. A punch mark in that location means this product update
has already been completed.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the front compliance bushing (lower arm) outer mounting bolt, nut, and washers on both sides of the vehicle.
PARTS INFORMATION
NOTE:
In late November 2008, dealers that sold affected vehicles or had them in inventory received enough front compliance bushing bolts, nuts, and
washers to repair all sold and unsold vehicles. For reference, here are the part names and numbers:
Front Compliance Bushing Bolt (two per vehicle):
P/N 90120-TK4-A00
Front Compliance Bushing Nut (two per vehicle):
P/N 90121-SEP-A01
Front Compliance Bushing Washer (four per vehicle):
P/N 90123-SEP-A01
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
NOTE:
This product update ends on November 25, 2011. After that, any applicable warranty would apply.
Operation Number:
4161G4
Flat Rate Time:
0.2 hour
Failed Part:
P/N 90120-TK4-A00
Defect Code:
5EX00
