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

YearModelTrimVIN Range
2014RLXALLALL
2014RLX HybridALLALL

 

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 NamePart NumberQuantity
Left Front Door Sash Outer Trim72470-TY2-A011
Right Front Door Sash Outer trim72430-TY2-A011

 

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.

Operation NumberDescriptionFlat Rate TimeTemplate IDFailed Part Number
8261B8Replace the left front door sash outer trim.0.7 hr14-047N72470-TY2-A01
8271B4Replace the right front door sash outer trim.0.7 hr14-047P
8261B9Replace the left and right front door sash outer trims.1.2 hrs14-047Q

 

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

 

REPAIR PROCEDURE

  1. Remove the pull pocket and the cap screw.
pull pocket and the cap screw

 

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

 

  1. Starting at the rear, pull out on the door panel.
  2. While holding the front door panel away from the door, disconnect the front door wire harness connectors.
door wire harness connectors

 

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

 

  1. Remove the plug cap.
  2. Remove the front door plastic cover as needed.
  3. Remove the plug cap and the bolt.
plug cap and the bolt

 

  1. Remove the front door cylinder.
door cylinder

 

  1. Disconnect the outer handle connector.
outer handle connector

 

  1. Remove the harness clips.
  2. Disconnect the outer handle rod with a clip remover.
outer handle rod

 

  1. Remove the plug cap and the bolts.
plug cap and the bolts

 

  1. Remove the front door outer handle.
door outer handle

 

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

 

  1. 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.
front door sash outer trim

 

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

 

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

END

 

 

 

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