Interior/HVAC - Rattle From Underneath Instrument Panel
SI B51 20 12
Body Equipment
November 2012
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Rattling Noise from Underneath the Instrument Panel
MODEL
F01
F02
F04
F06
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F07
F10
F12
F13
[NEW] Produced from April 2008 to December 2012
SITUATION
A rattling or clattering noise may be heard from the drivers or passenger foot well area while driving.
CAUSE
Tolerance excessive between the footwell air duct and the securing hooks
PROCEDURE
Confirm the location of the rattling by tapping on the footwell trim panel on both the left and right sides, and then proceed to the next step for the
affected trim panel(s).
1. For the drivers side, use Repair Instructions 51 45 184 to remove the pedal trim and/or Repair Instructions 51 45 195 for the passenger side
trim.
2. Place the trim panel on a clean work surface. Remove the plastic duct, and then apply felt strips to the inside of the 3 securing hooks, as shown
in yellow. Install the duct into the modified trim panel, and then install the trim into the vehicle. Quality check the effectiveness of the repair
by tapping lightly on the trim panel again. Repeat the same repair procedure for the opposite side, if needed.
PARTS INFORMATION
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