Body - Rear Pop-Out Window Rattles While Driving
Classification:BT05-016B
Reference:
ITB05-029B
Date:
January 31, 2006
2004-2006 QX56; REAR "POP-OUT" WINDOW - RATTLE NOISE WHILE DRIVING
This bulletin has been amended. The Applied Vehicle and Parts Information sections have been revised. No other content has been changed. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLE:
2004-2006 QX56 (JA60)
APPLIED VIN:
Vehicles built before 5N3AA08C(*)6N807700
APPLIED DATE:
Vehicles built before 1/20/06
If YOU CONFIRM:
A rattle noise from the RH and/or LH "side window glass" (rear pop-out" vent window(s):
^ when window(s) are open and
^ while driving on rough or uneven roads.
NOTE:
Holding the glass stationary eliminates the rattle.
ACTION
If you hear the rattle noise on either side, replace both the glass latch assemblies at the same time. See the Parts Information section of this bulletin.
NOTES:
^ The windows do not have to be replaced or removed to replace the latches
^ The windows are referred to as "2nd Row Glass" in the Parts System.
PARTS INFORMATION
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line claim using the claims coding table.
IMPORTANT:
The purpose of ACTIONS (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service Procedure as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove the side window glass latches as shown in the Service Manual sections as follows:
^ GW Section Side Window Glass Removal and Installation
NOTE:
Do not remove the glass assembly as described/shown in Service Manual sections. Do steps 1 through 3 under REMOVAL then remove only the latch assembly itself.
2. Install the new power latch assemblies for both sides. Torque the latch mounting hardware to: 3.5 N m (0.56 kg-m, 49 in-lbs).
3. Make sure the latches operate properly.
4. Re-assemble the rear side finishers in the reverse order given in the Service Manual.
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