Body - Cracking Noise From The B-Pillar Area

Date: March 13, 2006

Order No.: P-B-63.20/08

Supersedes:

Group: 63

SUBJECT:
Model 211.026/065/070/076/082/083/265/282/283, up to March 2004 Production
Cracking Noise at B-pillar in Area of the Seat Belt Height Adjuster





If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicles regarding a cracking noise from the B-pillar in the area of the seat belt height adjuster when driving on rough roads, the expanded foam panel for sound insulation in the B-pillar (Figure 1) may be incorrectly positioned coming in contact with the B-pillar sheet metal. As of April 2004 production, the production tooling has been modified to address this possible occurrence.

1. Remove the B-pillar trim panel.





2. With a screwdriver or pry bar (Figure 2), bend the expanded foam panel upwards.

3. Reinstall the B-pillar trim panel.

Note:
The following allowable labor operations should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair.





In Case of Warranty, use the table.