Service Bulletin
Applies To:

09-072
July 22, 2014

2008–12 Accord – ALL

Carpet Pulls Out From Under the Door Sill Trim
(Supersedes 09-072, dated September 18, 2009, to revise the information marked by the black bars)
REVISION SUMMARY
In Applies To, 2010 through 2012 models were added.
SYMPTOM
The passenger’s side carpet pulls out from underneath
the door sill trim when you step into the car.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The edge of the carpet is not firmly attached to the
body.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Re-attach the carpet edge to the body using doublesided tape.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
3M Double Faced Automotive Attachment Tape:
P/N 3M 051131-06381 (one roll will repair
approximately 65 vehicles).

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty: The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 8470A1
Flat Rate Time:
0.2 hour
Failed Part:
P/N 83301-TA5-A01ZA
Defect Code:
05701
Symptom Code:
07302
Template ID:
Skill Level:

09-072A
Repair Technician

REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the passenger’s side door sill trim.
(4-door shown, 2-door similar)
FRONT DOOR SILL TRIM
FRONT DOOR
SILL TRIM
HOOKS
TAB

HOOKS

KICK
PANEL

TAB

B-PILLAR
LOWER TRIM

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment,
and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume
this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an
authorized Honda automobile dealer.

2. Unfasten the rear carpet clip from the body.
3. Cut a 270 mm (10.5 inches) strip of 3M doublesided tape, and apply it to the body starting at the
front carpet clip and along the edge of the wire
harness.

4. Peel back about 50mm (2 inches) of the tape
backing starting at the front carpet clip.
1 Peel back 50 mm of the tape backing.

6. Pull the carpet tight, as far past the edge of the tape
as possible. Then press the carpet down, along its
entire length, to make firm contact with the tape.
Pull the carpet past the tape
and press down.

7. Reinstall the passenger’s side carpet trim.
8. Allow the repair to set for an hour before testing.
9. Test the repair by sitting in the passenger’s seat
and pushing down on the side wall of the carpet
with your foot.

2 Refasten the rear carpet clip.

5. Fasten the rear carpet clip back into place, and
finish removing the rest of the tape backing.

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