Front Door Sash Outer Trim Is Loose, Warped, or Causing a Wind Noise – 2014 Acura RLX

B14-047
November 25, 2014
BTB 00387 (1411)

 

Front Door Sash Outer Trim Is Loose, Warped, or Causing a Wind Noise

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Year	Model	Trim	VIN Range
2014	RLX	ALL	ALL
2014	RLX Hybrid	ALL	ALL

 

SYMPTOM

The front door sash outer trim is loose, warped, or causing a wind noise.

 

POSSIBLE CAUSES

The double sided tape on the front door sash outer trim is not strong enough.

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the front door sash outer trim.

 

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Name	Part Number	Quantity
Left Front Door Sash Outer Trim	72470-TY2-A01	1
Right Front Door Sash Outer trim	72430-TY2-A01	1

 

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number	Description	Flat Rate Time	Template ID	Failed Part Number
8261B8	Replace the left front door sash outer trim.	0.7 hr	14-047N	72470-TY2-A01
8271B4	Replace the right front door sash outer trim.	0.7 hr	14-047P
8261B9	Replace the left and right front door sash outer trims.	1.2 hrs	14-047Q

 

Defect Code: 06201
Symptom Code: 04201
Skill Level: Repair Technician

 

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Remove the pull pocket and the cap screw.

 

2. Starting at the bottom edge of the front door panel, remove the clips with a commercially available trim pad remover.

 

3. Starting at the rear, pull out on the door panel.

4. While holding the front door panel away from the door, disconnect the front door wire harness connectors.

 

5. Disconnect the power door lock actuator connector and remove the harness clip.

 

6. Remove the plug cap.
7. Remove the front door plastic cover as needed.
8. Remove the plug cap and the bolt.

 

9. Remove the front door cylinder.

 

10. Disconnect the outer handle connector.

 

11. Remove the harness clips.
12. Disconnect the outer handle rod with a clip remover.

 

13. Remove the plug cap and the bolts.

 

14. Remove the front door outer handle.

 

15. Release the clip from the window trim using a flat edge screwdriver, then pull up on the trim to remove it.

 

16. Pull out the upper edge of the front door sash outer trim from the edge of the sash and cut the double-sided adhesive tapes with a utility knife. Then remove the front door sash outer trim.

 

17. Carefully remove the remaining double-sided adhesive tapes from the sash, then clean the surface with a shop towel dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
18. Remove the backing from the new front door sash outer trim, then install it to the door sash.

 

19. Repeat the procedure on the opposite side if needed.
20. Reinstall all removed parts in the reverse order of removal.

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