B18-073

Service Bulletin
December 20, 2018
18-073
Version 1
Fuel Fill Door Rear Edge Does Not Line Up
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year
Model
Trim
VIN Range
2017-19
MDX
ALL
VINs that start with 5J8YD
2017-19
MDX Sport
Hybrid
ALL
VINs that start with 5J8YD
SYMPTOM
The fuel fill door rear edge does not line up properly when closed.
NOTE
This service bulletin only applies to alignment issues at the rear of the fuel fill door. If your vehicle has alignment issues
elsewhere, this bulletin does not apply.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The fuel fill door latching mechanism does not line up properly.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the fuel filler lid cover.
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Name
Part Number
Quantity
Label (Fuel Filler Caution [Unleaded Fuel Only])
17669-R9S-A10
1
Label (Capless Information)
17669-TG7-A01
1
Fuel Filler Lid
74481-TZ5-A02
1
CLIENT 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 Acura automobile dealer.
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2018 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. — All Rights Reserved
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WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
Operation
Number
Description
Flat Rate
Time
8491D4
Replace the fuel filler lid 0.3 hr
and labels.
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part Number
06201
07303
B18073A
74481-TZ5-A02
Skill Level: Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Check if the rear of the fuel filler door sticks out more than 1 mm.
•
If it does, go to step 2.
•
If it does not, this bulletin does not apply. Continue with normal troubleshooting.
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2. Apply the fuel filler caution labels to the new fuel filler lid cover as shown. Make sure the new lid is clean and
grease-free, especially on the surfaces where the labels will be applied.
P/N 17669-TG7-A01 (Capless Information)
P/N 17669-R9S-A10 (Fuel Filler Caution [Unleaded Fuel Only])
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3. Remove the original fuel filler lid cover.
3.1. Lift the fuel filler lid locking tab.
NOTE
The original fuel filler lid cover may be a flat type like the one shown below, or it may be a hooded type like the
one shown in step 2. All the replacement lids will be the hooded type.
3.2. Slide the lid towards the fuel fill door hinge.
3.3. Slide the lid until the four tabs disengage from the slots in the fuel fill door.
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4. Installation of the new fuel filler lid is the reverse of removal. Verify all the tabs are engaged, and slide the lid away
from the fuel fill door hinge until it clicks. This indicates the fuel filler lid cover is secured and correctly installed.
5. Make sure the fuel fill door closes and latches without contact or interference from the mis-fuel inhibit device and
surrounding area.
6. Make sure the fuel fill door release works correctly when using the fuel fill door release button. If the fuel fill door still
sticks out more than 1 mm, check the fuel filler adapter for broken clips or mis-installation. If the adapter is OK, do
normal troubleshooting.
END
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