Body - Noise When Operating Front Door/Window
64 11 03November 18, 2011
2014043 Supersedes T.B. V640811 dated November 26, 2008 to clarify information in the warranty table and special tool table.
Vehicle Information
Condition
Door, Front, Noise when in Operation or Operating Window
Mechanical cracking/rattling noise when opening / closing window or when closing door.
Technical Background
1) The pinch bolts on the window regulator(s) are loose.
2) Mounting bolts for window regulator(s) to door are loose.
Production Solution
1 and 2) Improved manufacturing process introduced with VIN iF_8V018535.
Service
Secure the affected LH/RH Door pinch/mounting bolts with locking compound.
Tighten mounting bolts (A, B) as necessary to 8 Nm (70 in.lbs.).
^ Take out the mounting bolt(s) separately
^ Clean and apply liquid locking compound (part number: D 000 600 A2)
^ Install bolt - tighten to 8 Nm (70 in.lbs.).
^ Remove door trim of the driver/passenger door. See Repair Manual, Group 70 Interior Trim.
^ Remove and install dampers/door and side trim/cover, remove.
^ Remove the caps of the openings for the pinch bolts.
^ Lower the door window till the two pinch bolts (C, D) are accessible through the opening.
^ Tighten pinch bolts (C, D) to 6 Nm (53 in. lbs.).
If one or both pinch bolts can be retightened:
^ Remove pinch bolt(s) separately
^ Clean and apply liquid locking compound (part number: D 000 600 A2)
^ Install bolt - tighten to 6 Nm. (53 in.lbs.)
Tighten mounting bolts (E, F) as necessary to 8 Nm (70 in.lbs.).
^ Remove mounting bolt(s) separately
^ Clean and apply liquid locking compound (part number: D 000 600 A2)
^ Install bolt - tighten to 8 Nm (70 in.lbs.).
^ Adjust window(s), see Repair Manual, Group 64 Glass, Window Regulators.
^ Install door trim, see Repair Manual, Group 70 Interior Trim.
Warranty
Required Parts and Tools
No Special Parts required.
Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal.
Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.