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Front/Rear Door Creak/Squeak Noise When Opening or Closing (Apply Squeak Reduction Tape)

Subject:Front/Rear Door Creak/Squeak Noise When Opening or Closing (Apply Squeak Reduction Tape)

Models:2008 Buick Enclave
2007-2008 GMC Acadia
2007-2008 Saturn OUTLOOK



Condition

Some customers may comment on a squeak/creak noise in the front or rear doors when they are opened or closed.

Cause


Object Number: 1992433  Size: SH

The front/rear door rubber conduit may be coming in contact with the "A" or B" pillar (at arrow) when opening or closing. Refer to the illustration above. Shown: Right front door open, looking at right rear door connector.

Correction

  1. Open the door and clean the "A" or "B"pillar.
  2. Disconnect the battery.
  3. Disconnect the door electrical connector.

  4. Object Number: 1993209  Size: SH
  5. Install two strips side by side, 100 mm (4 in) long, of 3M™ Squeak Reduction Tape, P/N 06356, or Kent Automotive Anti-Squeak Film Tape, P/N KT13512. Install the two strips of squeak reduction tape just below the wire harness connector and 10 mm (3/8 in) rearward of the connector. Refer to the illustration above.

Parts Information

3M™ Squeak Reduction Tape P/N 06356 can be purchased locally from automotive paint specialists.

Kent Automotive Anti-Squeak Film Tape can be purchased by calling 1-888-YES KENT or www.kent-automotive.com

Part Number

Description

Material Allowance

06356

3M™ Squeak Reduction Tape

$4.00

(U.S.)

$4.70

(Canada)

KT13512

Kent Automotive Anti-Squeak Film Tape

$4.00

(U.S.)

$4.70

(Canada)

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

B9828*

Install Tape to Pillars

0.2 hr

for first door

0.1 hr

for each additional door

*This labor operation number is for bulletin use only. This number will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.