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Interior - Rattle From R/H Side of Dash on Start Up

Bulletin No.: 07-08-49-024

Date: November 12, 2007

TECHNICAL

Subject:
Right Side Instrument Panel Rattle Noise at Start-up or When Shifted into Gear (Tighten Screw)

Models:
2005-2007 Buick Rainier
2005-2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, TrailBlazer EXT
2005-2008 GMC Envoy, Envoy XL
2005-2008 Saab 9-7X

Condition

Some customers may comment on a right hand instrument panel rattle at start-up or when shifted into gear.

Cause

There may be an under-torqued screw in the heater case.

Correction





Retorque the heater case 5.5 mm headed screw/retainer. Tighten the screw/retainer to 2 N.m (18 lb in). Refer to the illustration above for the screw location.

Warranty Information (excluding Saab U.S. Models)





For vehicles under warranty, use the table.

Warranty Information (Saab U.S. Models)





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