Service Bulletin

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2001 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved

ATB 22579 (0103)

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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.

March 27, 2001

01-038

Applies To:

2000

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01 S2000 – ALL

Convertible Top Cover Comes Loose

SYMPTOM

The rear par t of the conver tible top cover does not stay

tucked in.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The stops that determine the conver tible top’s lowered

position are adjusted too high.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Adjust the convertible top lowered position stops.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number : 814306

Flat Rate Time: 0.5 hour for both sides

Failed Par t:

P/N 86024-S2A-003

H/C 6244230

Defect Code: 074

Contention Code: B99

Template ID:

01-038A

Skill Level:

Repair Technician

Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty

expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by

the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You

must request consideration, and get a decision, before

starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Lower the convertible top fully. With a ruler and a

measuring tape, measure the distance from the

quarter panel molding to the tip of the roof fabric.

• If the measurement is 2 inches or more, go to

step 2.

• If the measurement is 1-7/8 inches or less, do not

continue with this repair procedure. However,

inspect the conver tible top cover for war page due

to improper storage. If necessary, lay the top

cover in the sun to allow the material to relax

before reinstalling the cover.

2. Remove the door sill trim and the rear side trim on

both sides. Refer to section 20 of the service

manual.

3. Raise the convertible top halfway.

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4. Using a stubby 3/8

ë

drive ratchet (with a 4

ë

handle),

a 6

ë

extension, and a 12 mm crowfoot wrench,

loosen the locknut on the lowered position stop.

5. Turn the locknut six turns counterclockwise, then

turn the lowered position stop five turns clockwise.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other side of the

convertibl e top.

7. Lower the convertible top, and observe the stops as

the top comes to rest in the lowered position. The

roof side stop should contact the rubber of the

adjustable stop with the roof measurement at about

1-3/4 inches.

8. Carefully tighten the locknuts w hile holding the

lowered position stops.

9. Raise and lower the top completely to check its

operation.

10. Reinstall all removed interior parts.

11. Install the convertible top cover, then push down on

the cover to check the clearance between it and the

conver tible top. You should feel some give in the

cover before you feel the top.