Canada - Interior - Glovebox Rattling Noise

Bulletin
0365

Issue Date
2000-03-01

Market
Canada

Reference
BC-00-004

Model
GS300, GS400

Year Range
1998 ~ 2000

Component
BC

Subject:
GLOVEBOX RATTLING NOISE

To reduce the possibility of a rattling noise from the glovebox on 1998 ~ 2000 model year GS300/400 vehicles, the following repair procedure has been developed. The change in production is as follows







PRODUCTION EFFECTIVE:







PART NUMBER INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
- Please refer to the 2000 M.Y. GS 400/300 Repair Manual, Volume 2.

1. Remove the glove compartment panel assembly from the dash panel.
a. Remove No. 2 under cover to gain access to 10 mm bolts.
b. Remove the two 10 mm bolts from the bottom of the glove compartment panel assembly.
c. Remove the three screws at the front of the glove compartment panel assembly.
d. Carefully pull the glove compartment panel assembly away from the dash panel at the two clips along the top of the glove compartment.







2. Add felt (5 mm x 150 mm x 0.3 mm) along the edge of the glove compartment panel assembly that contacts the dash pad as indicated.
3. Reassemble glove compartment panel assembly.







REPAIR TIME:

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.