Service Bulletin 08-037

Applies To: 2008 Accord L4 4-door – From VIN 1HGCP26..8A000001 thru 1HGCP26..8A122551 June 20, 2008
2008 Accord L4 2-door – From VIN 1HGCS12..8A000001 thru 1HGCS12..8A019417

Glove Box Rattles Over Bumps

SYMPTOM REPAIR PROCEDURE

The glove box rattles while driving over bumps or 1. Open the glove box, and remove the passenger’s
rough roads. dashboard trim:
• Refer to page 20-159 of the 2008 Accord Service
Manual, or
PROBABLE CAUSE
• Online, enter keywords PASSENGER TRIM, and
The glove box is rubbing against the side of the select Passenger’s Dashboard Trim Removal/
dashboard. Installation (Video Enhanced) (page 20-159)
from the list.
CORRECTIVE ACTION NOTE: The online removal instructions include an
interactive video of this removal procedure.
Apply wool felt to the dashboard.
PASSENGER’S
CENTER DASHBOARD TRIM
REQUIRED MATERIALS PANEL
Wool Felt (1T) (One roll repairs about 80 vehicles.)
P/N 06993-SA5-000, H/C 2086676

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 8410B3
Flat Rate Time: 0.4 hour
Failed Part: P/N 77500-TA0-A01ZC
H/C 8653925
Defect Code: 07403 CLIPS
(8 places)
Symptom Code: 04201
Template ID: 08-037A HOOK
Skill Level: Repair Technician
Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty
expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by
the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone
Office. You must request consideration, and get a
decision, before starting work.

DIAGNOSIS
While driving the vehicle over bumps and rough roads,
apply pressure to the glove box, or open the glove box
completely. If the rattle stops, go to REPAIR
PROCEDURE. If the rattle does not change, continue
with normal troubleshooting procedures.

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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. Cut two 20 mm x 30 mm pieces of wool felt. Attach
the felt to each side of the dashboard as shown
below.

RIB

20 x 30 mm
WOOL FELT

GLOVE BOX

DASHBOARD

NOTE: To prevent the felt from showing when the

glove box is open, position it just under the bottom
edge of the rib.

3. Reinstall the passenger’s dashboard trim.

4. Test-drive the vehicle to make sure that the rattle is

gone.

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