MODEL/YEAR DATE OF ISSUE BULLETIN NUMBER

BULLETIN DE SERVICE MODÈLE /ANNÉE DATE EN VIGUEUR NUMÉRO DU BULLETIN

2007-15
CIVIC APR. 16, 2009 II-5-09
SERVICE BULLETIN

Rev. Nov. 5/’15 – Information marked by black bars

ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE TIMING CHAIN CASE COVER

On some 2007-15 Civics, an engine oil leak may be coming from the front of the timing chain case
cover on the oil pump assembly. The most probable cause is there was improper cleaning of the timing
chain case cover and oil pump housing sealing surfaces before assembly. To correct the problem,
follow the diagnosis below, and if necessary, use the repair procedure to remove the timing chain case
cover, clean the sealing surfaces, then reseal and reassemble.

APPLIES TO: 2007-14 Civic……………….. ALL (except Hybrid)

2015 Civic 4DR………… from VIN 2HGFB2…FH000001 thru 2HGFB2…FH008955
2015 Civic 4DR Si………… from VIN 2HGFB6…FH200001 thru 2HGFB6…FH200532
2015 Civic 2DR………… from VIN 2HGFG3…FH000001 thru 2HGFG3…FH000954
2015 Civic 2DR Si………… from VIN 2HGFG4…FH100001 thru 2HGFG4…FH100538

DIAGNOSIS:
1. Clean the leakage area with a shop towel.
Start the engine, and look for new oil
leakage from the area.
 If you see any signs of leakage, go to
REPAIR PROCEDURE.
 If you see no signs of leakage, what
looked like a leak may have been
excess residue from a previous repair
on another part. Continue with normal
troubleshooting.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Raise the vehicle on a lift about 25-30
centimetres, and make sure it‟s securely
supported. You will be working under the
hood, so make it a comfortable height from
the ground.
2. Support the engine by placing a jack and a
wooden block under the oil pan. 5. Remove the battery ground cable bolt on
3. Remove the engine drive belt. the side engine mount bracket, and remove
the side engine mount bracket („07-„11 Civic
 In ESIS, use the keywords “drive belt
1.8L shown below).
removal”.
4. Remove the bolt securing the A/C line, then  In ESIS, use the keywords “side
remove the upper torque rod. („07-„11 Civic engine mount bracket”.
1.8L shown below).
NOTE: The ‟12-‟15 Civic 1.8L does not
utilize an upper torque rod.
 In ESIS, use the keywords “upper
torque rod”.

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 7. Remove the old gasket material and
thoroughly clean and dry the mating
surfaces of the timing chain case cover and
the oil pump housing.
8. Apply Hondabond HT evenly to the mating
surface of the oil pump housing; following
the time limits in the instructions on the
container (See PARTS INFORMATION).
9. Install the timing chain case cover to the oil
pump housing.
10. Reassemble in the reverse order of removal
using the new flange bolts and nuts (See
PARTS INFORMATION).
NOTE: It is important that you wait 30
minutes before adding oil to the engine.
Also, wait 3 hours before starting the engine
to allow time for the Hondabond HT to cure.
6. Remove the timing chain case cover from PARTS INFORMATION:
the oil pump housing.
Part Number Description Quantity
 „07-„15 Civic 1.8L:
90168-S5A-000 Flange Bolt (12 x 35) 2
90165-S04-000 Flange Bolt (12 x 97) 1
‟07-‟11 Civic
90165-SWY-E00 Flange Bolt (12 x 97) 1
‟12-‟15 Civic 2.4L
90160-SNA-A00 Flange Bolt (14 x 67) 1
‟07-‟11 Civic 1.8L
90160-SVB-A00 Flange Bolt (14 x 47) 1
‟07-‟11 Civic 2.0L &
‟12-‟15 Civic 2.4L
90160-TR0-A10 Flange Bolt (14 x 69) 1
‟12-‟15 Civic 1.8L
90213-S5A-003 Flange Nut (14 mm) 1
‟07-‟11 Civic
90371-SJD-003 Flange Nut (14 mm) 1
‟12-‟15 Civic
 ‟07-‟11 Civic 2.0L and ‟12-‟15 Civic 08718-0004 Hondabond HT Liquid As
2.4L: Silicone Gasket req‟d
(One tube repairs
about 10 vehicles.

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WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Normal Major Component warranty policy (5
years /100,000 km) applies. Use the following
information to complete the warranty claim.
Defective Part Number:
15100-RNA-A02 (‟06-‟08 Civic 1.8L)
15100-RNC-T01 (‟09-‟11 Civic 1.8L)
15100-RBC-016 (‟06-‟11 Civic 2.0L)
15100-R1A-A01 (‟12-‟15 Civic 1.8L)
15100-R40-A02 (‟12-‟15 Civic 2.4L)
Labour Description Flat
Operation Rate
Number Time
1100A2 Remove the timing chain 0.7 hrs
case cover, clean the
sealing surfaces, then
reseal and reassemble

Defect Code: 08103

Symptom Code: 05101
NOTE: Do not claim for the Hondabond HT.
The flat rate time includes a material allowance
for the small amount required.
Repairs may only be performed to resolve a
customer complaint. Claims for preventative
repairs will be denied.

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