Interior - Rattle Noise From Steering Wheel/Column Area

Bulletin No.: 06-02-35-015

Date: July 28, 2006

TECHNICAL

Subject:
Rattle Noise from Steering Wheel and/or Upper Steering Column Area (Tape Horn Wiring Connector to Steering Wheel Wiring Harness for Cruise Control Switches)

Models:
2006-2007 Pontiac Torrent
2006-2007 Saturn VUE

Condition

Some customers may comment on a rattle noise from the steering wheel and/or upper steering column area.

Cause

This condition may be caused by the two-way horn wiring connector rattling against other steering wheel components.

Correction

Follow the service procedure below to secure the horn wiring connector to the steering wheel wiring harness for the cruise control switches.

Service Procedure

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SI.

2. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SI.





3. Locate two-way horn wiring connector (1).





4. Tape two-way horn wiring connector to the steering wheel wiring harness for cruise control switches.





5. On Saturn VUE models, be sure to reattach the steering wheel harness connector to the upper part of steering wheel cover with hook-and-loop (Velcro(R)) fastener.

6. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SI.

7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SI.

Warranty Information





For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.





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