Right Side Instrument Panel Rattle Noise at Start-up or When Shifted into Gear (Tighten Screw)
| Subject: | Right Side Instrument Panel Rattle Noise at Start-up or When Shifted into Gear (Tighten Screw) |
| Models: | 2005-2007 Buick Rainier |
| 2005-2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, TrailBlazer EXT |
| 2005-2008 GMC Envoy, Envoy XL |
| 2005-2008 Saab 9-7X |
Condition
Some customers may comment on a right hand instrument panel rattle at start-up or when shifted into gear.
Cause
There may be an under-torqued screw in the heater case.
Correction
Retorque the heater case 5.5 mm headed screw/retainer. Tighten the screw/retainer to 2 N·m (18 lb in). Refer to the illustration above for the screw location.
Warranty Information (excluding Saab U.S. Models)
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
D9735* | Retorque heater case screw | 0.2 hr |
*This labor operation number is for bulletin use only. This number will not be published in the Labor Time Guide. | ||
Warranty Information (Saab U.S. Models)
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Failed Object | Fault/Reason Code | Location Code | Warranty Type | Repair/Action Code | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8542103* | Retorque heater case screw | 85421 | 43 | 0 | 01 | 05 | 0.2 hr |
*This labor operation number is for bulletin use only. This number will not be published in STM. | |||||||
