Interior - Noises in The A Pillar Area

Boxster
la/00 7057

Binder 7, Body Interior Equipment

10-27-00

Noises In The Door/Trim Panel Area - A-Pillar Trim

Vehicle Type:
Boxster / Boxster S

Model Year:
As of 1997 (V) /2000 (Y)

Concern:
Noises in the area of the passenger compartment. Left or Right A-pillar trim.

Information
This is a supplement to the Technical Information Group 7, No.1/00 dated 6-30-2000 "Noises in the dashboard area"

Complaint:
Creaking and/or crackling noises on the A-pillar trim in the windshield area on the left and right hand side.





Cause:
The front tips of the A-pillar trim are touching the bottom of the windshield (arrows, figure 1).

Repair:
1. Remove the A-pillar trim.

2. Stick a 10 mm wide felt strip onto the A-pillar trim above the lower edge (arrow, figure 2.)

3. Reinstall the A-pillar trim.

Note:
Make sure the felt tape is not visible when the trim is reinstalled.





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