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Windshield - Creak Noise

Bulletin: 93-10-16
Date: March '93
Ref. No.: 93-101-10
Corp. Ref. No.: 301004

SUBJECT:
CREAK IN THE WINDSHIELD AREA

MODELS AFFECTED:
1991-93 PARK AVENUE/ULTRA
1992-93 LESABRE

CONDITION:

A creak type noise in the windshield area may be noticed on the subject vehicles. This noise is more common in temperatures 32 degrees F and lower with low humidity.

CAUSE:

The creak noise is caused by the lower edge of the windshield being in hard contact against the cowl screen.

CORRECTION:





To correct this condition, remove the cowl screen and install 3M 5430 Squeak Reduction Tape (3M Part Number 06356) or equivalent in the area shown in the illustration.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Labor Operation No.: T5340
Labor Time: 0.6 hr.