Folding Top Pump Rattle
Symptom:
Rattle coming from the rear of the vehicle.
Possible Cause:
| • | Folding top pump mounting nuts (1) loose or missing. |
| • | Mounting stud(s) missing or broken. |
Diagnosis:
Visually inspect for mounting studs and nuts (1).
Corrective Action:
| • | Replace missing or broken studs with bolts. |
| • | Tighten the mounting nuts to specification. |
Tighten
Tighten the pump mounting nuts (1) to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
Passenger Side B-Pillar Creak
Symptom:
Creak coming from the upper B-pillar/roof area on the passenger side. Usually only happens over 16°C (60°F) ambient temperature.
Possible Cause:
Sheet metal interference in the middle to the upper area of the B-pillar.
Diagnosis:
Remove B-pillar quarter inner trim finishing panel. Test drive the vehicle, listen for noise over rough roads.
Corrective Action:
Strike the B-pillar sheet metal, inside the vehicle, with a ball peened hammer to put a slight indentation in the inside body panel.
Radio Rear Speaker Rattle
Symptom:
Rattle from the rear speaker located on the rear quarter trim panel.
Possible Cause:
The rivets do not hold well due to improper installation.
Diagnosis:
| • | Remove the rear quarter trim. |
| • | Check speaker attachment to the trim for looseness. |
Corrective Action:
Install new rivets or isolation material as necessary.
Rear Compartment Closeout Panel Rattle
Symptom:
Rattle from the rear of the vehicle.
Possible Cause:
Rear compartment closeout panel (2) rattles against the side trim.
Diagnosis:
Remove the closeout panel (2) and test drive the vehicle.
Corrective Action:
Apply a 2 in x 5 in piece of felt tape (1) on the side trim just above the carpet.
Hatch Rattle
Symptom:
A rattle coming from the rear hatch area.
Possible Cause:
| • | The hatch latch is not in the correct position, both cross-car and up/down. |
| • | Overslam bumpers are not properly set. |
Diagnosis:
Test drive the vehicle and, with the aid of a helper, push up on the rear compartment lift window panel to stop the noise.
Corrective Action:
| • | Loosen the latch. |
| • | Center with the striker and retighten. Be sure to provide equal clearance to the latch sides. |
| • | Lower the lift window pane and run bumpers out to a point that a single piece of paper can barely be pulled out when the rear panel is fully closed. |
Rear Compartment Lift Window Panel Cover Rattle
Symptom:
Rattle from the rear compartment trim area.
Possible Cause:
Trim is loose due to misinstalled or missing fasteners.
Diagnosis:
Carefully pull the rear compartment trim down to view behind, look for misinstalled or missing fasteners.
Corrective Action:
Install new fasteners.
Rear Quarter Panel Styrofoam Itch
Symptom:
High pitched itch coming from the rear (right, left or both) of the vehicle over moderate to rough roads. Sounds similar to sheet metal joint creaks.
Possible Cause:
The stryofoam inserts located behind the quarter trim panel are contacting and rubbing against the quarter inner sheet metal surfaces.
Diagnosis:
Look for witness marks on the styrofoam insert of the quarter panel inner sheet metal surface.
Corrective Action:
Apply 3 pieces of 30 x 80 mm GM 6068M closed cell foam (P/N 22638774) or similar isolation material at specified location. Wrap foam around edges approximately 1/4 inch.
