Body - Slapping/Ticking/Tapping From Moonroof Area

07-011

February 15, 2007

Applies To:
2004-07 TL - ALL

Rattle, Slapping, or Tapping From Moonroof While Driving

SYMPTOM
There is a rattle, slapping, or tapping from the front of the moonroof while driving with the moonroof closed.

PROBABLE CAUSE
The moonroof deflector slaps against the moonroof frame.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Insulate the moon roof deflector with wool felt.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Wool Felt (enough to repair about 55 vehicles):
P/N 06993-SA5-000

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 8140A5

Flat Rate Time: 0.3 hour

Failed Part: P/N 70500-SEP-AO1

Defect Code: 07408

Symptom Code: 04216

Template ID: 07-O11A

Skill Level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

DIAGNOSIS

Test-drive the client's vehicle to confirm the complaint. If you hear a slapping or tapping noise at the front of the moonroof opening with the moon roof closed, open the sunshade and place your hand on the wind deflector. If the noise stops, go to the REPAIR PROCEDURE. If the noise does not go away, refer to the applicable service manual for more information.

REPAIR PROCEDURE A

1. Open the moonroof fully to allow the wind deflector to rise to its full height.

2. Cut three 20 mm x 30 mm strips of the wool felt.





3. Apply the wool felt:

^ Clean the moonroof frame with isopropyl alcohol where you will place the wool felt.

^ Attach the first piece of felt in the middle of the horizontal part of the moonroof frame, about 1 mm away from the vertical part of the frame.

^ Attach the remaining two pieces of felt 200 mm on either side of the middle piece of wool felt.

4. Test-drive the vehicle to make sure the noise is gone.





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