Disclaimer***Acura TSX V6-3.5L Technical Service Bulletin # 10-003 Date 100421
Body - Hood FluttersVibrates At Highway Speeds
10-003
April 21, 2010
Applies To
2009 TSX - ALL
2010 TSX - From VIN JH4CU2...AC000001 thru JH4CU2...AC020931
2010 TSX V6 - From VIN JH4CU4...AC000001 thru JH4CU4...AC002939
Hood Vibrates or Flutters on Rough Roads or at Highway Speeds (Supersedes 10-003, dated March 12, 2010, to revise the information marked by
the asterisks.)
REVISION SUMMARY
Under Applies To, some 2010 TSXs were added.
SYMPTOM
The trailing edge of the hood vibrates or flutters when you drive on rough roads or at highway speeds.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Insufficient support from the rear hood seal on the cowl cover.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the rear hood seal.
PARTS INFORMATION
Rear Hood Seal
PN 74143-TL0-305
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number 8121A4
147
Flat Rate Time 0.1 hour
Failed Part PN 74143-TL0-G01
Defect Code 03217
Symptom Code 04505
Skill Level Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Pull the original hood seal up and away from the flange on the cowl cover.
2. Press the new hood seal down onto the flange, making sure it is firmly in place.
