Sunshade "Ticking" Noise

Some sunshades on 1988 through early 1990 may exhibit a "ticking" noise when traveling over bumps or due to road vibrations. This sound may be caused by a loose attachment of the sunshade reinforcement.

To determine if the sunshade is the cause of such a noise, carefully remove it from the vehicle. Holding the sunshade on either side, gently twist back and forth while listening for the sound at the rear of the reinforcement. If a "ticking" sound is heard, perform the following procedure:

1. Place the sunshade upside down on a clean surface.

Figure 5 - Restrike Sunshade Toggle Locks:

2. Using a chisel and a hammer, restrike the 12 toggle locks located at the sides and along the back of the reinforcement. Strike each toggle area twice, in an "X" pattern, as shown in Figure 5.
3. Apply a small bead of standard, black weatherstrip adhesive along the rear edge of the reinforcement.

For warranty purposes use Labor Operation T6430 at .2 hour. If the above rework does not eliminate the ticking noise, replace the sunshade using Labor Operation B2900 at .2 hour.

NOTE : A new sunshade with a welded reinforcement was implemented in production in October, 1989. Welded sunshades are easily identified due to the lack of the toggle lock "bumps" around the reinforcement.