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Lower Windshield Area - Squeaking/Creaking Noises

NO.: 23-18-92

GROUP: Body

DATE: Aug. 10, 1992



SUBJECT:
Squeaking/Creaking Noise

From The Base Of The Windshield/Instrument Panel



MODELS:

1991-92 (AS) Caravan/GrandCaravan/Caravan C/V
Voyager/Grand Voyager/Town & Country


SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

Vehicle may exhibit a squeaking/creaking noise from the lower windshield area, and may be most noticeable when driving over rough road surfaces.


REPAIR PROCEDURE:

This repair involves removing the two (2) lower windshield support spacers.

1. As outlined in the appropriate service manual, remove the following items:

Windshield Wiper Arms

Windshield Cowl Panel Cover





2. Using a large screw driver and a pair of channel locks, carefully break or pry away the lower windshield support spacers. (As Illustrated)

CAUTION:
DO NOT ALLOW TOOLS TO GO UNDER OR TOUCH THE GLASS, THE WINDSHIELD MAY BREAK.



3. Install Cowl Panel Cover.

4. Install and adjust Windshield Wiper Arms.


POLICY
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.


TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. 23-30-50-90 . . . . 0.4 Hrs.


FAILURE CODE:
68 - Noisy