Exhaust System - Rattle/Vibration Sound
NUMBER: 11-001-02GROUP: Exhaust
DATE: Feb. 18, 2002
SUBJECT:
Rattle Or Vibration Sound From Under The Center Console
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing a revised exhaust center isolator.
MODELS:
2001 - 2002 (JR) Sebring Sedan/Sebring Convertible/Stratus Sedan
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO DEC. 17, 2001 (MDH 1217XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A rattle or vibration sound that can be heard from under the vehicle near the center console. The sound may be more pronounced during cold start up and then disappear when engine reaches operating temperature.
DIAGNOSIS:
Listen to the vehicle at idle or just off idle during cold start up. Sound most frequently occurs when the ambient temperature is below 0°C (32°F). If the sound is heard or the vehicle operator describes the condition, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
WARNING:
THE NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS VERY HIGH. THEREFORE, NEVER WORK AROUND OR ATTEMPT TO SERVICE ANY PART OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM UNTIL IT IS COOLED.
1. Raise vehicle on an appropriate hoist.
2. Spray water based lubricant on the exhaust center isolator and retaining pins (Fig. 1).
3. Pry the exhaust center isolator oft its mounting pins to remove. Discard the old isolator.
4. Lubricate the revised isolator with water based lubricant and install it on the mounting pins by hand.
5. Lower the vehicle.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE: