SB-14-030

SB-10055895-7487
Service Bulletin
14-030
June 7, 2014
ATB 51276 (1406) .
Slapping or Clicking From Engine Area at Idle
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year
Model
2013
Accord
2014
Accord
2014
Accord
2014
Accord
2014
Accord
2014
Accord
2014
Accord
2014
Accord
Trim
L4
2-Door L4 EX-L
2-Door L4 LX-S
2-Door L4 EX
4-Door L4 LX
4-Door L4 EX
4-Door L4 EX-L
4-Door L4 Sport
VIN Range
ALL
1HGCT1B8.EA000001 thru 1HGCT1B8.EA006773
1HGCT1B3.EA000001 thru 1HGCT1B3.EA006694
1HGCT1B7.EA000001 thru 1HGCT1B7.EA006524
1HGCR2F3.EA000001 thru 1HGCR2F3.EA120107
1HGCR2F3.EA000001 thru 1HGCR2F3.EA123948
1HGCR2F8.EA000001 thru 1HGCR2F8.EA123438
1HGCR2F5.EA000001 thru 1HGCR2F5.EA123058
SYMPTOM
There is a slapping or clicking from the engine area at idle.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Debris may be restricting oil flow to the cam chain auto-tensioner.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the cam chain auto-tensioner, and install an auto-tensioner filter.
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Name
Part Number
Quantity
Cam Chain Auto-Tensioner
14510-5A2-A01
1
Chain Tensioner Auto-Filter
14560-5A2-A00
1
Oil Filter
15400-PLM-A01
1
Part Name
Part Number
Quantity
Engine Oil, 0W20 (one quart will top off about four vehicles)
08798-9036
1
HondaBond 4 (one tube will repair about 20 vehicles)
08717-11941
1
REQUIRED MATERIALS
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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
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WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number
Description
Flat Rate Time
Template ID
Failed Part Number
110114
Replace the cam chain tensioner
and install a tensioner filter.
0.6 hour
14-030A
14510-5A2-A01
Defect Code:
01801
Symptom Code: 04201
Skill Level:
Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the right front wheel.
2. Remove the engine undercover.
3. Remove the chain case cover.
4. Clean the chain case cover and the chain case.
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5. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise until the cam chain auto-tensioner is compressed.
6. Remove the cam chain auto-tensioner.
NOTE: Use a 1.2 mm diameter pin, a large paper clip, or similar item to hold the auto-tensioner arm in a locked
position for removal.
7. Remove the oil filter.
8. Place a shop towel over the place on the engine block where the cam chain auto-tensioner mounts.
9. Using shop air, place the air nozzle into the oil filter mounting adapter.
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10. Blow compressed air for 5 seconds through the oil passage to clear any debris before installing the new cam chain
auto-tensioner.
11. Install new a oil filter.
12. Install the cam chain auto-tensioner filter onto the new cam chain auto-tensioner.
13. Install the new cam chain auto-tensioner with filter, and torque the bolts to 12 N∙m (9 lb-ft).
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14. Apply a 2.5 mm diameter bead of hondabond 4 along the broken line.
15. Install the chain case cover and torque the bolts to 12 N∙m (9 lb-ft).
16. Install the engine undercover.
17. Install the right front wheel and torque the nuts to 108 N∙m (80 lb-ft).
18. Top off the engine oil level.
19. Start the engine, warm up to operating temperature and check for leaks.
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