Interior - Rattle Noise From Steering Wheel Trim
SI B51 21 12
Body Equipment
June 2012
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Rattling Noise from the Steering Wheel Trim
MODEL
F01
F02
F07
F10
F12
F13
Vehicles produced from August 2008 to June 2012
SITUATION
A rattling noise may be heard from the steering column trim panels.
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CAUSE
The upper and lower section of the steering column trim is not fastened properly.
PROCEDURE
Confirm the location of the rattling by lightly tapping on the upper and lower steering column trim, and then proceed to the next step.
1. Using Repair Instructions 32 31 003, remove the upper section of the steering column trim.
2. With the upper steering trim panel removed, locate the two top screw holes where the screws are missing. This is where the screws will be
installed.
Note:
This picture was taken from the top, looking down to the steering column.
3. Insert the screws though both holes in the securing bracket and align with the lower steering trim to fasten. Torque to 1.8 Nm. Install the upper
trim panel and quality check the repair by lightly tapping on the steering column trim, as before.
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