CONDITION: Some owners of 1992 ChevroLet Beretta and Corsicas, built prior to VIN breakpoint PY240000, may experience I/P squeaks under various road conditions.
CAUSE: These squeaks may be caused by upper I/P screw to insulator panel interference or mounting boss grounding causing an "itch" sound.
1. Remove instrument Panel as outlined in the 1992 Service Manual Section 8C.
2. Remove defroster duct.
3. Remove defroster duct insulation.
4. With a blunt punch, reposition both sound insulator panels to prevent contact with upper I/P screws (Figure 1). Reposition sound insulator panels outward far enough to avoid contact with screws.
5. Apply a 76mm x 127 mm (3"x 5") felt strip to front of dash as shown in Figure 2.
6. Apply a 15mm x 30mm (5/8"x 1 1/8") felt strip to each of the I/P upper screw bosses as shown in Figure 3.
7. Reinstall defroster duct insulation.
8. Reinstall defroster duct.
9. Reinstall Instrument Panel using 4 revised upper I/P screws, P/N 22551372.
Parts Number Quantity Description
22547825 1 Felt Strip 22551372 4 Screws
Parts are currently available from GMSPO. Labor Operation Number: T-1877 Labor Time: 1.8 Hours
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