Disclaimer***Acura Truck MDX V6-3.7L Technical Service Bulletin # 10-032 Date: 120120
Body - Running Board Step Plate Pad Doesn't Lay Flat
10-032
January 20, 2012
Applies To:
2010-12 MDX-ALL
Running Board Step Pad Does Not Lie Flat (Supersedes 10-032, dated May 27, 2011: See REVISION SUMMARY)
REVISION SUMMARY
This service bulletin was revised extensively; American Honda recommends that you review all sections thoroughly.
SYMPTOM
On Advance running boards with the chrome edge, the black plastic step pad is not lying flat.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The running board step pad is warped.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the running board.
PARTS INFORMATION
Running Board Assembly, Advance:
P/N 08L33-STX-211G1
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
Failed Part: P/N 08L33-STX-200G1
Defect Code: 00401
Symptom Code: 00101
Skill Level: Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE:
These instructions show the left running board being replaced. The right side is similar.
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1. Remove and save the six nuts holding the old running board to the brackets.
2. Remove and save the six square head bolts from the grooves in the bottom of the old running board.
3. Slide three square head bolts into each groove on the new running board (six total per side).
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4. Align the six running board bolts with the holes in the brackets, and install the running board with six flange nuts. Do not tighten the flange nuts
yet.
5. Center the running board between the front and the rear fenderwells, then torque all the flange nuts to 27 N.m (20 lb-ft).
6. If needed, repeat steps 1 thru 5 on the opposite side.
