Rubbing or Groaning from the Driver’s Front Airbag Area – 2013-2015 Honda

A15-023
May 15, 2015
01746 Version 1

 

Rubbing or Groaning from the Driver’s Front Airbag Area

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

YearModelTrimVIN Range
2013–14AccordALLALL
2015AccordL4 Coupe1HGCT1B8…000001 thru 1HGCT1B8…005372
2015AccordL4 Sedan1HGCR2F5…000001 thru 1HGCR2F5…082162
2015Accord HybridALL1HGCR6F5…000001 thru 1HGCR6F5…004895
2015AccordV6 Coupe1HGCT2B8…000001 thru 1HGCT2B8…003790
2015AccordV6 Sedan1HGCR3F8…000001 thru 1HGCR3F8…014358
2013–14CrosstourALLALL
2015CrosstourL45J6TF3…FL000001 thru 5J6TF3…FL001082
2015CrosstourV65J6TF2…FL000001 thru 5J6TF2…FL002125

 

SYMPTOM

A rubbing or groaning is heard from the driver’s front airbag module while turning the steering wheel.

 

POSSIBLE CAUSES

Noise is generated from moving parts/friction within the damper assemblies in the horn plate assembly.

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the horn plate assembly.

 

PART INFORMATION  

Part NamePart NumberQuantity
Horn Plate Assembly77811-T2A-A701
Torx bolt90134-S6A-A802

 

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.

Operation NumberDescriptionFlat Rate TimeTemplate IDFailed Part Number
7111A5Replace Horn Plate Assembly0.4 hr15-023A78501-T2A-U51ZA

 

Defect Code: 07403
Symptom Code: 04201
Skill Level: Repair Technician

 

REPAIR PROCEDURE

  1. Make sure the ignition is turned to OFF.
  2. Disconnect and isolate the negative cable with the battery sensor from the battery.

NOTE:

  • Always disconnect the negative cable first.
  • To protect the battery sensor connector from damage, do not hold it when removing the negative terminal.
  • Do not disconnect the battery sensor from the negative terminal.
battery sensor

 

  1. Disconnect the positive battery cable and the battery terminal from the battery.
  2. Wait at least 3 minutes before starting work to allow the airbag system to de-energize.
  3. Remove the Torx bolts using a Torx T-30.
Torx bolts

 

  1. Pull up on both locking tabs to disconnect the driver’s airbag inflator connectors on the cable reel harness.
driver’s airbag inflator

 

  1. Disconnect the horn switch connector.
  2. Remove the driver’s airbag.
  3. Remove the three horn plate assembly bolts and washers and discard. Remove the three springs and discard.
three horn plate assembly bolts and washers

 

  1. Install the new Horn Plate Assembly with the new bolts, washers, and springs. Torque the bolts to (3.5 ± .05 N·m), (5 ± .03 lb-ft).
new Horn Plate Assembly

 

  1. Connect the driver’s airbag inflator connector to the cable reel subharness to the airbag by aligning the guide tab to the groove on the connectors.

NOTE: Do not pinch the driver’s airbag inflator harness.

driver’s airbag inflator

 

  1. Connect the horn switch connector.
  2. Place the driver’s airbag in the steering wheel.
  3. Torque the new Torx bolts to 4 N·m (6.9 lb-ft).
Torx bolts

Clearance

 

  1. Reconnect the positive cable to the battery terminal.

NOTE: Always connect the positive side first.

  1. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery terminal.

NOTE: To protect the battery sensor connector from damage, do not hold it when installing the negative terminal.

  1. Clear any DTCs with the HDS.
  2. Turn the ignition to ON, check that the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

 

END.


 

 

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