| 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 |
- Pull off the anchor bolt cover, then remove the anchor bolt.
- Remove the B-pillar lower panel.
- Remove the B-pillar upper panel and outer trim.
- 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.
- Reinstall the B-pillar upper panel and outer trim.
- Reinstall the B-pillar lower panel.
- Make sure the seat belt is not kinked or twisted.
- Apply liquid thread lock to the anchor boltthreads, and install the bolt.
- Tighten the anchor bolt to 32 N⋅m (24 lb-ft).
- Reinstall the anchor bolt cover.
- Make sure the seat belt operates smoothly.
- If needed, repeat this procedure on the opposite side.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
| Wool Felt: P/N | 06993-SA5-000
Honda Genuine 06993-SA5-000 Felt Wool 1T
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