A08-049
July 10, 2012
Applies To: 2007–11 CR-V – ALL
Exhaust System Squeaks
(Supersedes 08-049, dated August 15, 2008, to revise the information marked by the black bars)
REVISION SUMMARY
In Applies To, the model year range was changed. Under SYMPTOM, additional information was added. Under PARTS INFORMATION, the part numbers were changed, and a new required part was added. Under REPAIR PROCEDURE, step 7 was changed.
SYMPTOM
The exhaust system squeaks when the engine rocks back and forth under the following conditions:
- The steering wheel is turned from lock to lock.
- The A/C is activated.
- The engine has any load applied.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The front exhaust gasket is sticking to the front flange of the TWC (three way catalytic converter) inlet.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Clean both flanges with an angle grinder and a ScotchBrite Roloc surface conditioning disc, and replace the gaskets.
PARTS INFORMATION
| P/N | ||
| Exhaust Gasket | 18229-SWA-305
Genuine Honda 18229-SWA-305 Exhaust Flexible Gasket
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| Gasket, Pre-chamber | 18393-SS0-J30
Genuine Honda 18393-SS0-J30 Exhaust Pipe Gasket
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| 18302-SP0-003
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| Self-locking Nut | 90212-SA5-003
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REQUIRED MATERIALS
| P/N | |
| Scotch-Brite Roloc Surface Conditioning Disc (Medium abrasive [maroon] or equivalent) 3M | 61-5001-4196-7 |
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
| Operation Number: | 3110A2 |
| Flat Rate Time: | 0.4 hour |
| Failed Part: | P/N 18229-SLJ-023 |
| Defect Code: | 03214 |
| Symptom Code: | 04205 |
| Skill Level: | Repair Technician |
REPAIR PROCEDURE
- Raise the vehicle on a lift.
- Support the TWC with a transmission jack.
- Remove the exhaust flange nuts and bolts.
- Remove the TWC, and discard both gaskets.
- Place the TWC in a vise.
NOTE: Make sure not to bend the pipe or scratch it excessively.
- Stuff a shop towel into the exhaust pipe to keep debris out. Use a 90-degree angle grinder with a Scotch-Brite Roloc surface conditioning disc to remove all old gasket material.
- Install the TWC with new gaskets and new nuts. Torque the nuts to 33 N·m (25 lb-ft) and the bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb-ft).
NOTE: It may be necessary to walk the new exhaust gasket onto the primary catalyst, and then lightly tap the gasket into place.
- Test-drive the vehicle to verify that the squeak is gone.
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