Disclaimer***Acura TSX V6-3.5L Technical Service Bulletin # 08-025 Date 100205
Body - Fuel Filler Door Difficult To Open
08-025
February 5, 2010
Applies To
2009 TSX - ALL
2010 TSX - From VIN JH4CU....AC000001 thru JH4CU....AC016137
Fuel Fill Door Is Hard to Open
(Supersedes 08-025, dated June 13, 2008; see Revision Summary)
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REVISION SUMMARY
This service bulletin has been revised extensively; American Honda recommends that you review the entire bulletin.
SYMPTOM
When the fuel fill door is pressed, the release latch does not disengage. The problem may be intermittent, and it usually only occurs when the door
has not been opened for at least a day.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The fuel door lifter assembly is faulty.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the fuel fill door push lifter.
PARTS INFORMATION
Fuel Fill Door Push Lifter PN 74486-TF0-013
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number 3101P8
Flat Rate Time 0.1 hour
Failed Part PN 74486-TF0-003
Defect Code 07403
Symptom Code 07902
Skill Level Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the screw and the rubber push lifter cover from the fuel fill door adapter.
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2. Gently pull on the fuel fill door adapter to access the back of the push lifter assembly.
3. Pinch the push lifter hooks with a pair of needle-nose pliers to release the lifter from the adapter.
4. Install a new push lifter, push the adapter back into position, and reinstall the screw and the rubber push lifter cover.
