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Interior - Noises From L/H Side of Instrument Panel

68 Noises from driver's side close-out panel

68 10 06

2016774/3

December 1, 2010.

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 68 number 08-16 dated December 3, 2008 for reasons listed below.





Affected Vehicles





Condition
Noises coming from the driver's side.

The driver's side close-out panel creaks.

Technical Background








The close-out panel touches the instrument panel trim.

Production Solution

Distance from close-out panel to instrument panel trim increased through a cutout section in the close-out panel.

Service





Use a small angle grinder to increase the size of the cutout section (Figure 3).

The cutout section should be about 30mm wide and 3mm deep.





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.