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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


Object Number: 2034800  Size: SH

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 This number will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.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 This number will not be published in STM.