SQUEAKS & RATTLES COMING FROM SUNROOF (REPAIR WITH FELT KIT)
SUBJECT: Squeaks and Rattles Coming from Sunroof (Repair with Felt Kit) --------------------------------------------------------------
MODELS AFFECTED: ----------------
1996 Saturn Sedans equipped with sunroof option CF5, built before and including VIN TZ287041
CONDITION:
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Squeaks and rattles may be heard coming from the sunroof area of the vehicle.
CAUSE:
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Sunroof squeaks and rattles may be caused by the ends of the sunroof guide assemblies contacting the inner roof structure and or sunroof sunshade contacting the cross bar at rear of sunroof module and causing a rattle.
CORRECTION:
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Add felt material contained in Felt Pad Kit (P/N 21056020) as described in the following procedures.
PROCEDURE
1. Remove headliner. (Refer to "Headliner" removal procedures in the "Vehicle Interior Systems" section of the "1996 Body/Repair Service Manual.")
2. Open sunroof to vent position.
3. Clean sunroof module with isopropyl alcohol, at locations where felt pads will be applied. (Refer to illustration on facing page, one felt pad is applied to rear top of each sunroof guide, and one felt pad is applied to each side of the sunroof rear cross beam above where sunshade double stiffening ribs are located.)
4. Apply felt pads, contained in Felt Pad Kit (P/N 21056020), to sunroof module at the following locations:
a. Slide sunroof sunshade to the closed position.
b. Remove backing from felt pad and place it on the end of a putty knife with adhesive side facing up.
c. From outside of vehicle, slide felt pad off putty knife onto center of double stiffening rib. Felt pad should be centered side-to-side on stiffening rib as shown in illustration.
d. Using the sunroof sunshade to position the felt pad to the sunroof rear cross beam:
* From outside the vehicle, push down on sunroof sunshade. (It may also be necessary to pull up on the sunroof rear cross beam.)
* Using your hand, slowly slide sunroof sunshade rearward until felt pad is centered under sunroof rear cross beam as shown in illustration.
* Release sunroof sunshade and push up on sunroof sunshade at felt pad location, allowing the adhesive side of felt pad to become attached to sunroof rear cross beam.
e. Using the putty knife:
* Carefully insert it between the sunroof sunshade and the felt pad.
* Rub all four corners of felt pad to ensure proper adhesion.
5. Repeat step 4a through 4d on opposite side of sunroof sunshade.
6. Apply one felt pad to the rear top side of each sunroof guide to prevent sunroof guides from rattling against the inner roof structure.
7. Use 3M Electrical Tape (P/N 06132) or equivalent, to wrap connector to sunroof actuator (motor) as shown.
8. Install headliner. (Refer to "Headliner" installation procedures in the "Vehicle Interior Systems" section of the 1996 Body/Repair Service Manual.")
PARTS REQUIREMENTS:
21056020 Kit-Felt Pad (Qty 4 Felt Pads) 06132 Tape (3M) or equivalent
CLAIM INFORMATION:
To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as follows:
Labor Case Operation Type Description Code Time ---- ----------- ---------- ----
VW Repair Sunroof Rattles with T9722 1.5 hrs Felt Pad Kit
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