Rear Window Area - Creaks

BULLETIN NO.: 97-T-09B

ISSUE DATE: August, 1998

GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Body-02

CORPORATION NO.: 781507R

SUBJECT:

Creak in Rear Window (Backglass) Area (Remove Adjustable Slider and Legs from Rear Window Lower Frame Supports)

MODELS AFFECTED:

1996-1999 Saturn Sedans, and 1997-1999 Saturn Coupes

CONDITION:

A creaking noise may be heard coming from the rear window area.

CAUSE:

Loose rear window lower frame supports move against rear window causing creak noise.

CORRECTION:

Remove adjustable slider and legs from the rear window lower frame supports using the procedure in this bulletin.

PROCEDURES

NOTICE:
Do not remove the base of the rear window lower frame supports since they are sealed with a gasket and removal may cause a waterleak.

IMPORTANT:
Remove only one leg at a time from the rear window lower frame supports.





1. From inside the rear compartment, hook a 90 degree awl or pick in front of one leg of the rear window lower frame support and gently pull rearward until leg break off.

2. Repeat until the two legs on both rear window lower frame supports are removed.





3. Insert a small diameter pick between the adjustable slider and the base of the rear window lower frame support to disengage the interlocking feature of the slider.

4. Remove slider from rear window lower frame support.

CLAIM INFORMATION:





To receive for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as shown.