Instrument Panel - Rattles and Squeaks
BULLETIN NO.: 95-T-32ISSUE DATE: June, 1995
GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Body-06
CORPORATION NO.: 588305
SUBJECT:
Rattles and Squeaks in Instrument Panel
(Install I/P Cover Upper Brackets)
MODELS AFFECTED:
1991-1993 Saturns
CONDITION:
Some customers may comment about rattles and squeaks in instrument panel.
CAUSE:
Instrument panel retainers may have been over-torqued, or aligning tabs have caused location points to crack or break when installing I/P upper trim panel.
CORRECTION:
Install I/P Cover Upper Bracket.
PROCEDURE
1. Remove I/P bolt caps by carefully prying with a small flat head screwdriver.
2. Remove lip upper trim panel screws.
3. Use a screwdriver to lift I/P upper trim panel to disengage clips at rear edge.
4. Pull I/P upper trim panel rearward, out of clips at the bottom of windshield and remove.
5. Remove I/P lower pad assembly trim bolts from rear of instrument panel.
6. Using a hacksaw, cut off the right and left locator pins from the I/P upper trim panel.
7. Using a hacksaw blade, cut off the right and left side top surfaces of the I/P lower pad assembly attachment brackets. Make sure to cut at cut-line locations shown.
IMPORTANT:
Vacuum all shavings left from cutting off top surfaces of attachment brackets on I/P lower pad assembly.
8. Install I/P cover upper brackets (P/N 21038348-right side, P/N 21038347-left side) and tighten bolts. Torque after verifying alignment to I/P upper trim panel.
Torque: 6 N.m (53 in-lbs)
9. Install I/P upper trim panel by inserting into clips at windshield and snapping rear of panel into position.
10. Install I/P upper trim panel screws.
Torque: 2.5 N.m (22 in-lbs)
11. Install I/P bolt caps.
IMPORTANT:
For 1992-1993 vehicles, screw caps are interchangeable.
PARTS REQUIREMENTS:
21038347 Bracket-I/P Cover Upper - Left
21038348 Bracket-I/P Cover Upper - Right
CLAIM INFORMATION:
To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as shown.