Service Bulletin

Applies To:

08-074
October 1, 2008

2008 Accord 2-door EX, EX-L, EX-L V6 From VIN 1HGCS....8A000001 thru 1HGCS....8A026892

Rear Shelf Rattles When Audio Bass Is Set to Maximum

SYMPTOM The rear shelf rattles when the audio system plays with the bass control set to maximum. PROBABLE CAUSE The high mount brake light assembly is rattling against the rear shelf. CORRECTIVE ACTION Apply wool felt to the high mount brake light mounting hooks. REQUIRED MATERIALS Wool Felt (1T): P/N 06993-SA5-000, H/C 2086676 (1 roll repairs about 100 vehicles) C-Pillar Trim Clip (2 per vehicle): P/N 91561-TA0-A11, H/C 8660052 WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION In warranty: The normal warranty applies. Operation Number: 7140A1 Flat Rate Time: Failed Part: Defect Code: Symptom Code: Template ID: Skill Level: 0.5 hour P/N 84505-TE0-A11ZA H/C 8735094 06201 04205 08-074A Repair Technician
TRUNK OPENING
RAT TLE

DIAGNOSIS 1. Turn on the audio system, and set it to a moderate volume. Adjust the BASS and SUBW settings to maximum. Does the rear shelf rattle? Yes - Go to step 2. No - This service bulletin does not apply. Continue with normal troubleshooting procedures. 2. Open the trunk, and reach under the rear shelf where the high mount brake light is mounted. Press on the brake light mounting hooks.
HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT MOUNTING HOOKS REAR SHELF

View looking up inside trunk

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 must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT CONNECTOR HOOK LOCATIONS

Does the rattle stop when you press on the hooks? Yes - Go to REPAIR PROCEDURE. No - This service bulletin does not apply. Continue with normal troubleshooting procedures.

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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.

REPAIR PROCEDURE 1. Remove the rear shelf: Refer to page 20-118 of the 2008 Accord Service Manual, or Online, enter keywords REAR SHELF, and select Interior Trim Removal/Installation Rear Shelf from the list. 2. Remove the high mount brake light assembly from the rear shelf: Refer to page 22-218 of the 2008 Accord Service Manual, or Online, enter keywords HIGH MOUNT, and select High Mount Brake Light Replacement from the list. 3. Cut four 10 x 25 mm strips of wool felt. 4. Remove the adhesive backing from two of the strips, and attach them to the other two strips to make two 10 x 25 mm strips of double thickness. 5. Remove the adhesive backing from the wool felt strips, and wrap them around the brake light mounting hooks on the rear shelf.
UNDERSIDE OF REAR SHELF HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY

6. Reinstall the high mount brake light assembly, then reinstall the rear shelf in the vehicle. 7. Play the audio system at a moderate volume with the BASS and SUBW settings at maximum, and make sure that the rattle is gone.

TWO LAYERS OF 10 X 25 mm WOOL FELT

BRAKE LIGHT MOUNTING HOOK

BRAKE LIGHT LENS TAB

NOTE: Do not apply the wool felt to the lens tabs. Wrapping the hooks eliminates the noise better than applying felt to the tabs.

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