A15-009
January 28, 2015
00409 Version 1
Chirping from the Engine Area While Driving on Rough Roads in Hot Weather
AFFECTED VEHICLES
| Year | Model | Trim | VIN Range |
| 2012–15 | Civic | Si | ALL |
SYMPTOM
There is a chirping from the engine area while driving on rough roads in hot weather.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
The side engine mount’s 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 | 50820-TR7-305 | 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 | 1 |
| Flange Bolt (12 mm x 40 mm) | 95701-12040-07 | 1 |
| Flange Bolt (14 mm x 47 mm) | 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 (includes the test-drive). | 0.7 hrs | 15-009A | 50820-TR7-A01 |
Defect Code: 03214
Symptom Code: 07303
Skill Level: Repair Technician
DIAGNOSIS
Test-drive the vehicle on a rough road and listen for a 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
- Remove the air cleaner assembly.
- Lift and support the engine with a floor jack and a wood block under the oil pan.
- Remove the upper torque rod.
- Remove the ground cable, the side engine mount bracket, and the side engine mount.
- Install the new side engine mount mounting bolts and torque them to 64 N·m (47 lb-ft). Install the side engine mount bracket B using new bolts and torque them to 49 N·m (36 lb-ft), then loosely install the new side engine mount bracket C mounting bolt and nut. Install the ground cable and torque it to 10 N·m (9 lb-ft).
- Remove the floor jack and wood block.
- Loosen the transmission mount bracket nuts and bolt.
- Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
- Loosen the lower torque rod bolt.
- Torque the side engine mount bracket bolt and nut to 93 N·m (69 (lb-ft).
- Torque the transmission mount bracket bolt and nuts to 83 N·m (61 lb-ft).
- Torque the two lower torque rod bolts to 74 N·m (55 lb-ft) and the longer bolt to 93 N·m (69 lb-ft) in the numbered sequence shown.
- Torque the two lower torque rod bolts to 74 N·m (55 lb-ft) and the longer bolt to 93 N·m (69 lb-ft) in the numbered sequence shown.
- Install the upper torque rod using new bolts. Torque the upper rod bolts to 64 N·m (47 lb-ft) in the numbered sequence shown.
- Install the air cleaner and torque the bolt to 10 N·m (7 lb-ft).
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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- 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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