Honda Odysseys 2003-2005 Paint Peeling on Dark Blue PDF Service Manual

Inspect the following areas for paint problems (peeling, flaking or, in some cases on the hood and the roof, coming off in sheets):
• Roof (including under the top edge of the tailgate, under the top edge of the sliding doors, and the top panel of the sliding doors)

REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE: This procedure contains repair information for you and your body shop. When you send the vehicle to the body shop, give them a copy of this service bulletin. The repair is to repaint the roof (including under the top edge of the sliding door and the tailgate), the hood, the top half of the quarter panels, and the top half of the fenders.

Primer and Paint Information
The electro-deposition primer (ED primer) is the base primer before reaching bare metal. When the paint is peeled down to the ED primer, you will see a yellow color. The ED primer turns more chalky white as it is exposed to UV light.

2003–04 Odyssey Paint Repair
1. Remove the windshield:
• Refer to steps 1 thru 9 on pages 20-39 and 20-40 of the Honda Odyssey Service Manual, or
• Online, enter keyword WINDSHIELD, select Windshield Replacement from the list, and do steps 1 thru 9.
2. Remove the left and right roof rails:
• Refer to page 20-145 of the service manual, or
• Online, enter keyword ROOF, and select Roof Rail Replacement from the list.
3. Remove the left and right roof moldings:
• Refer to page 20-146 of the service manual, or
• Online, enter keyword ROOF, and select Roof Molding Replacement from the list.
4. Remove the left and right quarter glass:
• Refer to page 20-55 of the service manual, or
• Online, enter keyword QUARTER, and select Quarter Glass and Regulator Replacement from the list.
5. Remove the tailgate:
• Refer to page 20-136 of the service manual, or
• Online, enter keyword TAILGATE, and select Tailgate Replacement from the list.
6. Remove the windshield washer nozzles from the hood.
7. Backtape or remove the top molding on each sliding door to expose the area to paint underneath.
8. Mask off the interior and any unaffected exterior areas as needed.
9. Using 400 or 500 grit sandpaper, sand all the areas to be repainted. Where body color is present, sand down to the ED primer. If the ED primer is exposed, sand down to bare metal.
10. Repaint the sanded areas using best shop practices. Make sure all repainted areas are properly blended into the unaffected areas.
11. After the paint has cured, reinstall all removed parts. Replace any damaged trim clips. 2005 Odyssey Paint Repair
1. Remove the windshield:
• Refer to steps 1 thru 9 on pages 20-66 and 20-67 of the 2005–2006 Odyssey Service Manual, or
• Online, enter keyword WINDSHIELD, select Windshield Replacement from the list, and do steps 1 thru 9.
2. Remove the left and right roof rails:
• Refer to page 20-227 of the service manual, or
• Online, enter keyword ROOF, and select Roof Rail Replacement from the list.
3. Remove the left and right roof moldings:
• Refer to page 20-228 of the service manual, or
• Online, enter keyword ROOF, and select Roof Molding Replacement from the list.
4. Remove the left and right quarter glass:
• Refer to page 20-75 of the service manual, or
• Online, enter keyword QUARTER, and select Quarter Glass Replacement from the list.
5. Remove the tailgate:
• Refer to page 1-9 of the 2005 Odyssey Model Series Body Repair Manual, or
• Online, do this:
- Select SEARCH BY PUBLICATION;
- Select Body Repair Manuals;
- Select Odyssey;
- Select Odyssey 2005–2008 Body Repair Manual;
- Select General Information;
- Select page 1-9.
6. Remove the windshield washer nozzles from the hood.
7. Backtape or remove the top molding on each sliding door to expose the area to paint underneath.
8. Mask off the interior and any unaffected exterior areas as needed.
9. Using 400 or 500 grit sandpaper, sand all the areas to be repainted. Where body color is present, sand down to the ED primer. If the ED primer is exposed, sand down to bare metal.
10. Repaint the sanded areas using best shop practices. Make sure all repainted areas are properly blended into the unaffected areas.
11. After the paint has cured, reinstall all removed parts. Replace any damaged trim clips.
NOTE: Before you install the windshield side trim on the A-pillars, any broken trim retainers (there are four retainers on each side) must be replaced. Do the following steps to replace the trim retainers. Do not use the retainer replacement steps in the service manual.
• Peel off and discard the factory adhesive from the back of each new trim retainer.
• Wipe the back of each trim retainer with 3M Automotive Adhesion Promoter (3M P/N 06396). Allow the promoter to “flash” for several minutes.
• Apply an 80 mm piece of 3M Automotive Acrylic Plus Attachment Tape (3M P/N 06386) to the back of each trim retainer.
• Clean the trim retainer locations on the A-pillars with isopropyl alcohol, then wipe the same areas with 3M Automotive Adhesion Promoter.
• Peel off the backing from the attachment tape on the trim retainers, then attach the retainers to the A-pillars in the same locations as the original ones.
• Reinstall the windshield side trim:
- Line up the clips on the trim with the retainers on the A-pillar.
- Push on the trim until all the clips snap into place.
• To allow the attachment tape to cure, do not pull on the windshield side trim for at least 24 hours.