Noise Diagnosis - Instrument Panel and Header (IP Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Rattle Or)

Noise Diagnosis - Instrument Panel and Header (IP Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Rattle Or)





Symptom

Rattle or itch coming from the right side of the instrument panel area.

Possible Cause
* Body hinge pillar trim panel (1) rubbing against the upper extension panel (2).
* Body hinge pillar trim panel (1) contacts the right side wall of the instrument panel.

Diagnosis
* Look for witness marks on the following:
* Hinge pillar trim panel (1)
* Upper extension panel (2)
* Side wall of the instrument panel
* Push down on the corner of the upper extension panel (2) to see if it is able to spring back and touch the hinge pillar trim panel (1).
* Push against the instrument panel wall to see if it is able to spring back and touch the hinge pillar trim panel (1).

Corrective Action
* Apply felt tape to the upper extension panel (2) at the point of contact.
* Apply felt tape to the instrument panel wall at the point of contact.