Rear Compartment - Rattles in Area of Roof Console
File In Section: 10 - BodyBulletin No.: 63-16-02
Date: February, 1996
Subject:
Rattles in Rear Compartment Area of Roof Console (Apply a Piece of Foam to Top of Rear Compartment Door)
Models:
1994-96 Oldsmobile Silhouette
1994-96 Pontiac Trans Sport
with RPO DK6
Condition
Some owners may comment on rattles coming from the rear compartment area of the roof console with the compartment door closed.
Correction
Apply a piece of soft foam to the top surface of the rear compartment door using the following procedure. Open cell foam may be obtained locally through upholstery shops or craft stores.
Procedure
1. Locally obtain a piece of soft open cell foam, approximately 50.0 mm long x 30.0 mm wide x 20.0 mm high (2" long x 1-3/16" wide x 3/4" thick).
2. Apply a coat of adhesive (suggest 3M # 08080 General Trim Adhesive, Dominion Sure Seal Spider Web Adhesive # 241590, or equivalent) to one of the 30.0 mm wide sides of the foam.
3. Open the rear compartment door of the roof console (option DK6).
4. Position the foam on the top surface of the compartment door as shown in the illustration (slightly to the left of center) and press into place until foam is adhered to door.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor
Operation Labor Time
C2870 Use published labor operation time.