Squeak, Creak, Itch Noise in Windshield Area (Install Flocking Tape and Shim Stock)

This bulletin is being revised to change the procedure in the correction Step 3 and to update the information for Kent Automotive. Please discard Corporate bulletin number 07-08-59-001 (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).

Some customers may comment on a squeak, creak or itching noise coming from the windshield area on the left or the right side.

This noise could be coming from one or all of the following areas:

Install flocking tape to the following areas: headliner, windshield garnish molding and A-pillar. This repair should be made to the left and right side of the vehicle.

1. Remove the headliner. Refer to Headliner Trim Panel Replacement in SI.



2. Install flocking tape 8 mm wide by 40 mm long (0.31 in by 1.6 in) to the headliner. Place the flocking tape to the edge of the headliner and wrap it around the back side to provide a cushion for any contact with the windshield. Place the flocking tape at the outer edge where the headliner meets the A-pillar molding and the windshield as shown in the illustration above.



3. Install a piece of 2 mm thick shim stock, 8 mm wide by 40 mm long (0.31 in by 1.6 in) to the A-pillar as illustrated.



4. Install a piece of flocking tape 8 mm wide by 40 mm long (0.31 in by 1.6 in) to the edge of the windshield garnish molding and wrap it around the back side of the molding as shown in the illustration above.
5. Install the headliner. Refer to Headliner Trim Panel Replacement in SI.

Order BRS tape and shim stock from Kent Automotive at 1-888-Yes-Kent) or on the web at www.kent-automotive.com.

Important: The Material Allowance is $1.95 ($2.05 in Canada) per vehicle and 44 cents (51 cents in Canada) per vehicle for adhesive back shim stock.

For vehicle repaired under warranty, use;