Body - Front Window Creaking Noise When Operating

Date: June 15, 2006

Order No.: P-B-72.10/64

Supersedes:

Group: 72

SUBJECT:
Model 171.454/456/473, Up to VIN F129549

Front Window Makes Creaking Noise When Operating

If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicles regarding a creaking noise when operating the front window, the compensating spring in the window lifter mechanism may not be sufficiently greased.

1. Lower affected window approximately 10 cm (4 inches) to create a gap between the spring coils for the grease.

2. Remove interior door trim panel. Refer to WIS Document AR72.10-P-1000V.

3. Remove the water shield on the front, rear and bottom edges and tape open.





4. Grease compensating spring (Figures 1 and 2, circles) with a little grease using your finger.

5. Reinstall the water shield.

6. Actuate window a few times to confirm creaking noise is no longer present

7. Reinstall interior door trim panel. Refer to WIS Document AR72.10-P-1000V.





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