CIC Data Base Inquiry
Reference No. 105
1998-2001 Honda Accord
R&R Hood Hinge
  Date of Request: February 20, 2000 to Motor & Mitchell; April 2001 to ADP
Date Posted: April 21, 2001
Updated: July 16, 2001 (Motor response has been updated or clarified from previous entry.)

CIC Reference No. 105
Data Providers: Mitchell International, ADP Claims Solutions Group, Motor Information Services/CCC Information Systems
Original Time Allowance: 0.2
Original Labor Note:With door removed

Issue:
Labor footnote incomplete.
Accessing the Hood Hinge also requires removal of removal of the Wiper Arm and Cowl Trim Panel.

Response:
  • Motor/CCC –Footnote: "After Hood and Cowl Top Panel are Removed" has been applied to the "Hood Hinge" operation. Footnote: "Includes R&I/R&R Wiper Arms" has been applied to the "Cowl Top Panel" operation.
  • ADP– (May 15, 2001) Has recognized oversight in database and made correction
  • Mitchell– Added labor note, "w/Hood & Cowl Top Grille Removed
Response/Correction:
Including the time to R&I the Cowl Trim Panel adds 0.7 to the operation or a 300% increase

Date of Response and/or correction:
Mitchell April 2000 Added labor note, "w/Hood & Cowl Top Grille Removed
Motor July 16, 2001 Footnote: "After Hood and Cowl Top Panel are Removed" has been applied to the "Hood Hinge" operation. Footnote: "Includes R&I/R&R Wiper Arms" has been applied to the "Cowl Top Panel" operation.
ADP May 15, 2001 Added .5 hours to time to R&I wiper arms and vent grill

Important Note:
The dedicated Cowl Panel fasteners are not reusable and must be replaced when removing panel.

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