701949 Eliminating noise symptoms - Reworking trim panel under dashboard

WM 701949 Eliminating noise symptoms - Reworking trim panel under dashboard

General information

Symptoms

Creaking noises from around the trim panel under the dashboard.

Causes and remedial action

Creaking noises can be caused by relative movements between the centering journals of the trim panel under the dashboard and the dashboard.

In the event of a complaint, grommets must be fitted on the centering journals to remedy the situation on vehicles manufactured before the date of introduction September 2005. The footwell light and diagnostic connector must also be checked to ensure that they are seated securely.

Tools and materials

997.552.821.00 Grommet => Grommet

999.551.196.40 raschel tape => Tape

Preliminary work

Release trim panel under the dashboard and let it hang down. => 701919 Removing and installing trim panel under dashboard - section on "Removing"

Reworking trim panel under dashboard

1. Fit grommets on the centering journals of the trim panel under the dashboard.





Fitting grommets

2. Check diagnostic connector to ensure that it is seated securely and secure it with raschel tape if necessary.





Checking diagnostic connector

3. Check sheet metal panel on footwell light to ensure that it is seated securely and press in sheet metal panel if necessary.





Checking footwell light

Subsequent work

Install trim panel under dashboard. => 701919 Removing and installing trim panel under dashboard - section on "Installing"

Working times

70194900: Reworking trim panel under dashboard; Labor time 50 TU