B14-024
January 20, 2015
51321-00375 Version 3
Chirping From the Engine Area While Driving On Rough Roads in Hot Weather
Supersedes 14-024, dated July 23, 2014, to revise the information highlighted in yellow.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
| Year | Model | Trim | VIN Range |
| 2013−15 | ILX | ALL Except Hybrid | ALL Except Hybrid |
REVISION SUMMARY
- Under AFFECTED VEHICLES, the 2015 Year Model was added and the trim levels were changed to ALL.
- Under PARTS INFORMATION, the 2.4 liter side engine mount and flange bolt was added.
SYMPTOM
There is a chirping from the engine area while driving on rough roads in high ambient temperatures.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The side engine mounts internal components are rubbing together, causing a noise.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the side engine mount.
PARTS INFORMATION
| Part Name | Part Number | Quantity |
| Side Engine Mount (2.0 liter engine) | 50820-TX6-A82 | 1 |
| Side Engine Mount (2.4 liter engine) | 50820-TX6-A01 | 1 |
| Flange Bolt (12 mm x 97 mm) | 90165-SWY-E00
Genuine Honda 90165-SWY-E00 Flange Bolt
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| Flange Bolt (12 mm x 35 mm) | 90168-S5A-000 | 2 |
| Flange Bolt (14 mm x 47 mm) | 90160-TR0-A10
Genuine Honda 90160-TR0-A10 Flange Bolt
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| Flange Bolt (14 mm x 47mm ) (2.4 liter) | 90160-SVB-A00 | 1 |
| Flange Nut (14 mm) | 90371-SJD-003 | 1 |
Parts
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
| Operation Number | Description | Flat Rate Time | Template ID | Failed Part Number |
| 1121A5 | Replace the side engine mount. | 0.8 hr | 14-024N | 50820-TX6-A80 |
Defect Code: 03214
Symptom Code: 07303
Skill Level: Repair Technician
DIAGNOSIS
Test-drive the vehicle on a rough road and listen for the chirping.
- If you hear a chirping, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.
- If you do not hear a chirping, this bulletin does not apply, continue with normal troubleshooting.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
- Raise the vehicle on a lift.
- (2.0 liter engine only): Remove the engine undercover. Place a floor jack with a wood block under the oil pan to support the engine.
- Remove the upper torque rod.
- Remove the side engine mount bracket.
- Remove the ground cable.
- Remove the side engine mount.
- Install the new side engine mount.
- Tighten the side engine mount bolts to 64 N∙m (47 lb-ft) and loosely install the new bolt and the new nut.
- Install the ground cable.
- Install the side engine mount bracket.
- Remove the floor jack and wooden block.
- Remove the air cleaner.
- Remove the PCM bracket but DO NOT disconnect the PCM connectors.
- Remove the air cleaner bracket.
- Loosen the transmission mount bracket bolts and nuts.
- Loosen the lower torque rod bolt.
- Tighten the side engine mount bracket bolt and nut to 93 N∙m (69 lb-ft). NOTE: 2.0L engine shown, the 2.4L engine is similar.
- Tighten the lower torque rod bolt to 93 N∙m (69 lb-ft).
- Tighten the lower torque rod bolt to 93 N∙m (69 lb-ft).
- (2.0 liter only): Install the undercover.
- Install the upper torque rod, then tighten the new bolts in the numbered sequence as shown to 64 N∙m (47 lb-ft).
- Install the air cleaner bracket.
- Install the PCM bracket.
- Install the air cleaner.
END
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- Wrench emits a click that can be heard and felt when the preset value is reached
- Permanently marked, high-contrast dual-range scale is easy to read, even in low light
- Reversible ratchet head drives in both directions and measures torque in clockwise direction
- Durable all-steel construction has no plastic parts to break or wear out
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- Includes 1-pc. 3/8 in. drive torque wrench; Storage case; Product manual with torque conversion chart
- Wrench emits a click that can be heard and felt when the preset value is reached
- Permanently marked, high-contrast dual-range scale is easy to read, even in low light
- Reversible ratchet head drives in both directions and measures torque in clockwise direction
- Durable all-steel construction has no plastic parts to break or wear out
Last update on 2026-06-17 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
- Includes 1-pc. 1/4 in. drive torque wrench; Storage case; Product manual with torque conversion chart
- Wrench emits a click that can be heard and felt when the preset value is reached
- Permanently marked, high-contrast dual-range scale is easy to read, even in low light
- Reversible ratchet head drives in both directions and measures torque in clockwise direction
- Durable all-steel construction has no plastic parts to break or wear out
Last update on 2026-06-17 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
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