Subject: | Buzzing Noise at Rear of Vehicle (Install Rear Compartment Dampers) |
Models: | 1995 SL, SL1 Sedans, SC1 Coupes and SW1 Wagons |
Condition
Some customers may comment about a buzzing noise from the rear of the vehicle.
Cause
Fuel Pump noise transmitted into passenger compartment.
Correction
Install rear compartment dampers using procedures in this bulletin
NOTE:
SL2 Sedans, SC2 Coupes and SW2 Wagons already
have dampers installed.
Procedures:
- On Sedans and Wagons:
1.1. | Pull on top of folding rear seat back cushion opening side train assemblies
(side holsters) to disengage upper fastener. |
1.2. | Lift rear seat back cushions opening side trim assemblies off of lower
guide pin and disengage outboard guide pin. |
- On all models:
2.1. | Release seat back latch and tilt folding rear seat back assembly forward. |
2.2. | Disengage cargo floor carpet from folding rear seat back assembly. |
2.3. | Slide folding rear seat back assembly toward center of vehicle of vehicle
and deflect outboard bracket to disengage pivot pins. |
- On Coupes:
3.1. | Remove rear seat center console inserts and fasteners. |
3.2. | Remove rear seat center console. |
- On all models :
4.1. | Disengage rear seat cushion assembly by pushing rearward, then upward
at front retaining locations to release rear seat cushion assembly from the retainer. |
4.2. | Slide rear seat cushion assembly, guiding seat belt buckles through rear
seat cushion assembly and remove rear seat cushion assembly. |
- Remove fasteners that attach body L-pillar trim
finish panel molding assembly.
- Starting at the front of the body L-pillar trim finish panel molding assembly,
pull firmly on the molding at the clip locations and remove from vehicle.
- Position body L-pillar trim finish panel molding
to vehicle and starting at the rear, push firmly to engage clips.
- Install fasteners that attach body L-pillar trim finish panel molding
to vehicle.
- On all models:
9.1. | Position rear edge of rear seat cushion assembly onto rear compartment
ramp. |
9.2. | Route seat belt buckles through opening in rear seat cushion assembly. |
| Important: Make sure seat belt buckles are not twisted or stuck beneath rear seat cushion
assembly.
|
9.3. | Align retaining rod of set frame wire with the rear compartment dome stop. |
9.4. | Push rearward and down on the rear seat cushion assembly to secure wire
frame assembly. |
9.5. | Pull up on rear seat cushion assembly to verify that it is secure. |
- On Coupes:
10.1. | Install rear seat center console. |
10.2. | Install fasteners and rear seat center console inserts. |
- On all models:
11.1. | Guide folding rear seat back assembly onto center pivot pin. |
11.2. | Align outer pivot pin with lead in ramp on bracket and push to set outer
pivot pin into position. |
11.3. | Engage cargo floor carpet with folding rear seat back assembly. |
- On Sedans and Wagons
12.1. | Position folding rear seat back cushion opening side trim assemblies onto
folding rear seat back assembly outboard pivot pin. |
12.2. | Align and engage folding rear seat back cushion opening side trim assemblies
outboard guide pin behind body L-pillar trim finish panel molding assembly and engage
upper fastener. |
- Pull rear floor pan carpeting forward to expose
the floor pan.
- Install the left and right side dampers (P/N 21039368) on the rear seat
portion of the floor pan (refer to Figure).
- Pull back on the carpeting and insulation behind the rear seat to expose
the cargo floor.
- Install the left and right side dampers (P/N 21035156 - RH, 21035157
- LH) on the floor pan behind where the rear seats are attached.
Parts Requirements
21039368
| damper - FLR RR (Right & Left) (Qty -2)
|
21035157
| Damper - FLR R/Sest (Left)
|
21035156
| Damper - FLR R/Seat (Right)
|
Claim Information
To receive credit for this repair during warranty coverage period, submit a
claim through the Saturn Dealer System as follows:
Case Type
| Description
| Labor Operation Code
| Time
|
VW
| Install Insulation Package
| T9576
| 0.7 hrs
|