Buzzing From the B-Pillar Upper Panel – 1996 Honda Civic

Model	Applicable To	File Under	Bulletin No.	Issue Date
1996 CIVIC	See VEHICLES AFFECTED	BODY	A96-003	FEB 5, 1996

 

Buzzing From the B-Pillar Upper Panel

 

SYMPTOM

A buzzing noise from the left or right B-pillar upper panel when driving on rough roads.

 

PROBABLE CAUSE

The plastic cover on the seat belt shoulder anchor adjuster vibrates against the B-pillar upper panel.

 

VEHICLES AFFECTED

1996 Civic (US production):
Thru VIN 1HGEJ. . . . TL024667

 

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Apply wool felt to the back of the B-pillar upper panel. Be careful not to damage any interior trim parts.

OPERATION NUMBER	DESCRIPTION	FLAT RATE TIME	TEMPLATE ID
857001	Repair left B-pillar upper panel.	0.5 hour	96-003A
857002	Repair right B-pillar upper panel.	0.5 hour	96-003B
857003	Repair both B-pillar upper panels.	1.0 hour	96-003C

 

Failed part (left):	P/N 84161-S04-000ZA H/C 4780771
Failed part (right):	P/N 84111-S04-000ZA H/C 4780656
Defect code:	042
Contention code:	B07

 

1. Pull off the anchor bolt cover, then remove the anchor bolt.

 

2. Remove the B-pillar lower panel.

 

3. Remove the B-pillar upper panel and outer trim.

 

4. Cut two 15 x 100 mm strips of wool felt, peel off the backing, and apply them to the back side of the upper panel.

 

5. Reinstall the B-pillar upper panel and outer trim.
6. Reinstall the B-pillar lower panel.
7. Make sure the seat belt is not kinked or twisted.
8. Apply liquid thread lock to the anchor boltthreads, and install the bolt.
9. Tighten the anchor bolt to 32 N⋅m (24 lb-ft).
10. Reinstall the anchor bolt cover.
11. Make sure the seat belt operates smoothly.
12. If needed, repeat this procedure on the opposite side.

 

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Wool Felt: P/N

06993-SA5-000

H/C 2086676