Loose Floor Mats

Service Bulletin A00-050: Loose Accessory Floor Mat Anchor in 2000 Honda S2000

Introduction

This article details the Service Bulletin A00-050, issued by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., addressing a specific issue with the accessory floor mat anchor in the 2000 Honda S2000. The bulletin provides a solution for the loose driver’s floor mat anchor, which can move side to side due to its pivot on the mounting screw.

Symptom

• Problem Identified: The driver’s floor mat anchor moves laterally, causing instability.

Cause

• Probable Cause: The movement is due to the floor mat anchor pivoting on the mounting screw, leading to improper securing of the floor mat.

Corrective Action

• Recommended Solution: Replace the original floor mat anchor with an improved part.

Parts Information

• Required Parts:
  • Floor Mat Anchor: P/N 08P15-S2A-101R1 (H/C 6473425)

Warranty Claim Information

• In Warranty:

Operation Number	Flat Rate Time	Defect Code	Template ID	Skill Level
029105	0.5 hours	049	00-050A	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. Preparation:
   1. Slide the driver’s seat back to access the floor area.
   2. Locate the precut sections in the carpet.

Locate the precuts in the carpet.

1. Carpet Modification:
   1. If two small precuts are found, use a utility knife to cut through the carpet between the smaller outboard precuts.

Cutting through the carpet between the smaller outboard precuts.

1. Removing Old Parts:
   1. Gently pull back the carpet flap and remove the screw, anchor, and grommet from the body crossmember.

Removing the old floor mat anchor and related parts.

1. Installing New Parts:
   1. Push the new plastic grommet into the square hole in the crossmember.
   2. Fold the carpet over the new anchor, tuck the edge under, and secure the anchor with the self-tapping screw.

Installing the new floor mat anchor and securing it.

1. Final Assembly:
   1. Install the driver’s floor mat, ensuring the grommet fits securely over the pin.

Final assembly of the driver’s floor mat with the new anchor.