Disclaimer***Acura TSX V6-3.5L Technical Service Bulletin # 10-044 Date 101105
Interior - Finish Coming Off Parking Brake Lever
10-044
November 5, 2010
Applies To
2009 TSX - ALL
2010 TSX L4 - From VIN JH4CU2...AC000001 thru JH4CU2...AC029526
2010 TSX V6 - From VIN JH4CU4...AC000001 thru JH4CU4...AC003474
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Finish Peels Off the Parking Brake Lever
SYMPTOM
The finish on the parking brake lever is peeling off.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The chemicals in some sunscreens and lotions react negatively with the finish on the parking brake lever, causing the finish to peel off.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the parking brake lever.
PARTS INFORMATION
Parking Brake Lever
PN 47105-TL0-G01ZB
TOOL INFORMATION
KTC Trim Tool Set TN SOJATP2014
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number 4121A0
Flat Rate Time 0.5 hour
Failed Part PN 47105-TL0-G01ZB
Defect Code 00504
Symptom Code 08601
Skill Level Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE
This procedure is in an outline form that you can also use as a checklist for the repair. If you need more details on the topics listed below,
bookmark them in the 2OO9-2010 TSX Service Manual, or view them online
^ Center Console Rear Trim RemovalInstallation
^ Center Console Panel RemovalInstallation
^ Passenger's Dashboard Trim RemovalInstallation
^ Dashboard Center Trim RemovalInstallation
^ Center Console RemovalInstallation
1. Fully release the parking brake.
2. Remove the center console rear trim.
3. Remove the center console panel.
4. Remove the passenger's dashboard trim.
5. Remove the driver's and the passengers dashboard center trim.
6. Remove the center console.
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7. Remove the parking brake lever
^ Disconnect the connector from the parking brake switch.
^ Remove the parking brake lever mount bolts.
^ Disconnect the parking brake cables from the equalizer, then remove the parking brake lever.
^ Remove the parking brake switch (one screw).
8. Install the parking brake switch on a new parking brake lever, then install the new lever in the reverse order of removal. Hand-tighten the parking
brake adjusting nut.
NOTE
Do not scratch the coating on the link cable while handling and installing the new parking brake lever.
9. Fully release the parking brake, then raise the vehicle on a lift.
10. Make sure the lever on the rear brake caliper is contacting the arm. The lever contacts the arm when the parking brake adjusting nut is loose.
11. Lower the vehicle enough to sit in the driver's seat, then pull the parking brake lever one click.
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12. Tighten the parking brake adjusting nut until the parking brake drags slightly when you turn the rear wheels.
13. Fully release the parking brake lever, then check that the parking brake does not drag when you turn the rear wheels. Readjust if needed.
14. Pull the parking brake lever with 196 N (44 lb) of force to fully apply the parking brake. Make sure the parking brake lever is within the
specified number of clicks (six to eight). Readjust if needed.
15. Reinstall the center console, and make sure the connectors are securely connected. Torque the center console bolts to 9.8 N.m (7.2 lb-ft).
16. Replace any damaged clips on the driver's and the passenger's dashboard center trim, then reinstall the trims.
17. Replace any damaged clips on the passenger's dashboard trim, then reinstall the trim.
18. Replace any damaged clips on the center console panel, then reinstall the panel. Make sure the connectors are securely connected.
19. Replace any damaged clips on the center console rear trim, then reinstall the trim.
