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***Acura TSX V6-3.5L Technical Service Bulletin # 12-015 Date 120522


***Acura TSX V6-3.5L Technical Service Bulletin # 12-015 Date 120522



Body - Roof Moulding Is Loose



12-015



May 22, 2012



Applies To



2009-10 TSX - Check the iN VIN status for eligibility



Product Update Roof Molding Is Loose



BACKGROUND



In high winds, the roof molding may lift in the middle,



allowing either its front or rear retention clip to come



loose.



CLIENT NOTIFICATION



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All owners of affected vehicles will be sent a



notification of this product update. An example of the



client notification is at the end of this service bulletin.



Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle



is shown as eligible.



Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in



your new or used vehicle inventory. These vehicles



must be repaired before they are sold.



CORRECTIVE ACTION



Apply Konishi Bond adhesive to the front and rear



retaining pins on the body. If a roof molding is



damaged or missing, install a new one.



PARTS INFORMATION



Left Side Roof Molding PN 74316-TL0-E00



Right Side Roof Molding PN 74306-TL0-E00



REQUIRED MATERIALS



Konishi Bond PN 08713-0008



(one tube will repair about six vehicles)



WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION



Operation Number 8140B2



Flat Rate Time 0.3 hour



Failed Part PN 74306-TL0-G01



Defect Code 5NR00



Symptom Code S0500



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Skill Level Repair Technician



NOTE



Do not submit the Konishi Bond as a replacement part. Please submit under materials. Since one tube of Konishi Bond repairs six vehicles, the



cost of the material should equal 16 of the dealer net cost.



REPAIR PROCEDURE



1. Apply protective tape to the body.



1. Using the appropriate trim tool, slide the roof molding rearward to release the front bracket from the pin and pull up on the front portion of the



molding.



2. Inspect the front bracket.



^ If the bracket comes off the roof molding or the molding is damaged, remove the molding and go to step 6 to install a new roof molding.



^ If the bracket is OK, go to step 4.



3. At the rear of the molding, pull up and release the rear bracket from the pin.



4. Inspect the rear bracket.



^ If the bracket comes off the roof molding or the molding is damaged, remove the molding and go to step 6 to install a new roof molding.



^ If the bracket is OK, go to step 6.



5. Clean the roof molding and the front and rear pins on the body using a shop towel dampened in water.



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NOTE



Do not use any chemical cleaner as it may damage the paint.



6. Apply a 50 mm bead of Konishi Bond to the front and rear pins as shown until the pins on the body are completely covered.



7. Reinstall the old roof molding or install the new roof molding immediately after applying the Konishi Bond.



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NOTE



The Konishi Bond adhesive can skin within seconds of exposure to air. Apply the roof molding immediately after applying the adhesive to



ensure proper adhesion



8. Repeat steps 1 thru 8 for the other roof molding.