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Interior - Rattle From Instrument Cluster Area

68 - Rattle Noise from Cluster Trim Piece

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August 30, 2011.





Affected Vehicles

Condition

The customer may report rattle noises from the instrument cluster area.

Technical Background

The multiple-piece design of the cluster frame allows the pieces to rattle against each other when driving on rough roads.

Production Solution

Textile adhesive tape has been added in the journal between the two pieces of the cluster frame.

Service

1. Remove the instrument cluster and necessary parts according to ElsaWeb.





2. Cut the textile adhesive tape to the proper size and bond it to the inner component of the cluster frame at the upper-center portion of back side (Figure 1).





Tip: Very carefully use two plastic wedge tools to temporarily open the space between the parts to allow space to apply the textile adhesive tape. (Figure 2, red arrow).





Warranty





Required Parts and Tools

Additional Information

All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.