Body - Moonroof Frame Rusting Under Seal
12-040
November 10, 2012
Applies To
2009-2010 TSX - ALL
2011 TSX L4 - From VIN JH4CU2... BC000001 thru JH4CU2... BC000049
2011 TSX V6 - From VIN JH4CU4... BC000001 thru JH4CU4... BC000003
2011 TSX Sport Wagon - From VIN JH4CW2... BC000001 thru JH4CVV2... BC000025
Moon roof Glass Frame Rusts Under the Moon roof Seal
SYMPTOM
The frame that holds the moonroof glass rusts beneath the moonroof seal. The rusted frame may cause a water leak.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Insufficient moonroof seal adhesive was applied to the moonroof glass assembly during production.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the moonroof glass assembly.
PARTS INFORMATION
Moon roof Glass Assembly PN 70200-TL2-305
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number 8141C9
Flat Rate Time 0.3 hour
Failed Part PN 70200-TL2-305
Defect Code 07407
Symptom Code 00801
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Close the moonroof glass fully.
2. Slide the sunshade all the way back.
3. On the moonroof glass assembly, pry out the lid, remove the screw, release the hooks, then remove the bracket cover. Repeat on the opposite
side.
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4. Using a TORX T25 bit, remove the TORX bolts from the glass brackets on both sides.
5. Remove the moonroof glass assembly by lifting it up and out. Do not damage the metal roof panel.
6. Install the new moonroof glass assembly.
7. Align the moonroof glass assembly to the roof panel. The glass weatherstrip should be within 0+1-i mm (0+0.041-0.04 in) of the roof panel all
the way around. The glass weatherstrip should also be evenly positioned at the front and rear of the roof panel.
8. Adjust the glass to its correct position.
^ Slightly loosen the TORX bolts with a TORX T25 bit.
^ Adjust the glass by moving it up, down, forward, or rearward, as required.
^ Check that the glass on the opposite side is properly adjusted. If necessary, repeat the adjustment procedure.
^ Once adjusted, torque the bolts to 4 N.m (3 lb-ft).
9. Reset the moonroof control unit.
- 1. Close the driver's door, and leave it closed until the procedure is completed.
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- 2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- 3. Press and hold the tilt switch and turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- 4. Release the tilt switch and turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 four times.
- 6. Check if the AUTO OPEN and AUTO CLOSE functions still work.
^ If they do, the AUTO functions have not been cleared; try the reset procedure again.
^ If the AUTO functions have been cleared, go to step 7.
- 7. Press and hold the moonroof open switch until the moonroof is fully open, then continue holding the switch for an additional 3 seconds.
- 8. Press and hold the moonroof close switch until the moonroof is fully closed (tilted), then continue holding the switch for an additional 3
seconds.
- 9. Confirm that the moonroof control unit is reset by using the moonroof AUTO OPEN and AUTO CLOSE function.
10. Check for water leaks. Use free-flowing water from a hose without a nozzle. Do not use a high-pressure spray.
NOTE
It is normal for some water to seep past the moonroof into the moonroof frame and exit through the drains.
