Door Panel/Speaker - Buzz and Rattle
NO: 23-24-96 Rev. AGROUP: Body
DATE: Apr. 26, 1996
SUBJECT:
Door Buzz/Rattle
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 23-24-96, DATED APRIL 12, 1996, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. THE LABOR OPERATION NUMBERS ARE REVISED AND HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS**.
MODELS:
1996 (FJ) Avenger/Sebring/Talon
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO 1996 VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 27, 1995 MDH (11-27-XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Some of the subject vehicles may exhibit a buzz or rattle coming from the door when the radio is on. This noise may be more noticeable when deep base tones are emitted from the speakers and can be mistaken for speaker problems.
DIAGNOSIS:
Verify the buzz or rattle by operating the radio with deep base tones. If buzzing or rattling is heard, Perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
AR MB140593 Washer (2.3 mm) 1 per door required
AR MS240141 Bolt (14 mm long) 1 per door required
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves removing the door trim panel, removing the upper rear bolt that attaches the window regulator and installing a new bolt and washer for that attachment point.
1. Remove the applicable door trim panel to gain access to the window regulator bolts.
2. Peel back the water shield to expose the upper rear window regulator mounting bolt.
3. Remove the upper rear bolt from the door and discard the bolt (Figure 1).
4. Insert one washer P/N MB140593 between the regulator mounting bracket and door inner panel. Center the washer over the bolt opening (Figure 1).
5. Insert the new bolt P/N MS24O141 through the washer into the regulator mounting bracket and tighten the bolt.
6. Reattach the water shield and door trim panel.
7. Repeat procedure on opposite door if required.
Policy: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: **23-34-11-92** Install Bolt and Washer (one side) 0.5 Hrs.
Labor Operation No: **23-34-11-93** Install Bolt and Washer (both sides) 0.9 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part