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A/C - Groaning Noise From Right Side of Dash

Bulletin No.: 06-01-39-009

Date: September 29, 2006

TECHNICAL

Subject:
Groan Noise Coming From Right Side Of Instrument Panel (Install Recirculation Door Actuator Lever Service Kit)

Models:
2005-2006 Cadillac STS

Condition

Some customers may comment on a groan noise coming from the right side of the instrument panel or from the instrument panel compartment area.

Technicians may find that the noise occurs when the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system switches between the recirculation mode and the outside air mode.

Cause

This condition may be caused by the recirculation door actuator's plastic pin wearing on the actuator lever.

Correction





Technicians are to install a recirculation door actuator lever service kit. Refer to the instructions included with the service kit and the Air Inlet Assembly Replacement and the Recirculation Actuator Replacement procedures in SI.





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