One likely cause, says the Japanese carmaker, is a damaged or bent door check. A modified, improved door check is now available to address the issue. Order Part No. 68610-60081 for the right side door; Part No. 68620-60071 for the left side door.
Start the fix by removing the inside handle bezel and front armrest from the affected door. Next, remove the power window master switch and the door trim. Using the illustration above as reference, remove the door check cover, the two door check attaching nuts, the one attaching bolt and the defective door check itself.
To complete the repair, install the upgraded door check, torque the attaching nuts and bolt to 44 in-lbs., install the cover, then put the remaining door trim parts back into the vehicle. Repeat the procedure for the other door, as necessary.
"Factory Fixes" is written by Jim DePalma, a 30-year veteran of the auto repair business who has served stints as a service manager, parts manager and ASE-certified technician. His column provides vehicle manufacturers' authentic factory technical service bulletins (TSBs) that have been condensed for easier reading. Mr. DePalma advises that techs always check with a dealer or repair information system for the latest revisions before starting to work on a vehicle. He can be reached via e-mail at [email protected].