Disclaimer***Acura TSX V6-3.5L Technical Service Bulletin # 09-019 Date 120720
Body - PoppingClicking From Vehicle Rear On Bumps
09-019
July 20, 2012
Applies To
2009-11 TSX - ALL
2012 TSX
- From VIN L4 JH4CU2...CC000001 thru JH4CU2...CC025488
- From VIN V6 JH4CU4...CC000001 thru JH4CU4...CC000251
Popping or Clicking from the Left Rear or Right Rear Jack Point (Supersedes 09-019, dated September 21, 2011, to revise the information marked
by the black bars and asterisks)
REVISION SUMMARY
^ In Applies To, some 2012 models were added.
SYMPTOM
There is a popping or clicking from the left or right rear of the vehicle when driving over bumps or through dips.
PROBABLE CAUSE
As the body flexes, burrs from spot welds in the rear jacking points contact other sheetmetal, causing a popping or clicking noise.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Install a wedge between the sheetmetal panels (in the inner side sill) that make up the jack point.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
3M Super Weatherstrip and Gasket Adhesive
PN 3M-08008
(One tube repairs about 20 vehicles.)
TOOL INFORMATION
Body Wedge Installation Tool Kit TN 07AAD-TL2A140
(Includes 4 wedges, installation tool, acid brush
extension, and acid brush)
Body Wedge Only PN 07AAK-TL2A120
(Pack of four)
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
Failed Part PN 65140-TL2-A00ZZ
Defect Code 02401
Symptom Code 04201
Skill Level Repair Technician
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DIAGNOSIS
Connect a ChassisEAR around the suspected area, then test-drive the vehicle to confirm that the noise is coming from the left or right rear jacking
point. If needed, refer to Service Bulletin 00-024, Steelman ChassisEAR Diagnostic Tool.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. On the affected side, remove the grommet from the wheelwell, and the grommet from the bottom of the side sill. Shine a light through the side
sill grommet hole so you can see inside through the wheelwell grommet hole.
2. Looking through the grommet hole, you will see the sheetmetal panels that make up the jack point.
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3. Using an acid brush and an extension, apply the adhesive through the wheelwell grommet hole and between the sheet metal at the insertion point
shown. (The insertion point should be as far outboard as possible.) Allow the adhesive to become tacky.
4. Mount the wedge onto the end of the installation tool, and apply a generous amount of adhesive to both sides. Allow the adhesive to become
tacky before installation.
5. Insert the wedge through the wheelwell hole and into the insertion point by hand. Make sure the stop on the installation tool is pointing down.
(The wedge is shown without adhesive.)
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6. Use a hammer to drive the wedge securely into the insertion point until you feel the stop come in contact with the sheet metal.
7. Gently twist and wiggle the tool from side to side to release the wedge.
8. Reinstall the grommets, and apply commercially available undercoat to the grommets.
9. If noise is coming from both sides, repeat steps 1 through 8 on the other side.
