Body - Creaking Noise from Windshield/A-Pillar Area

No.: TSB-05-42A-005

DATE: March, 2005

MODEL: See Below

SUBJECT:
WINDSHIELD CREAKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING

PURPOSE

A creaking or rattling noise may be heard while driving, coming from the "A" pillar area, due to the windshield moulding clips vibrating against the glass. Eliminate the noise by installing a small piece of felt material on the side windshield moulding inner clips, as described in this bulletin.

AFFECTED VEHICLES

2002-05 Lancer
2003-05 Lancer Evolution

PROCEDURE

1. Test drive the vehicle to verify the noise is coming from the "A" pillar area.





2. Use a soft trim stick to remove the side windshield moulding from the cowl trim as shown.

Do not remove the cowl trim for this procedure.

3. Obtain adhesive-backed thin felt material from the BSR kit listed in the PARTS INFORMATION section of this bulletin.





Cut six felt pieces, approximately 70 mm X 5 mm.





4. Remove the liner from the back of the felt pieces. Affix the felt on the inner clips as shown.

Affix one felt piece to each of the three inner clips.

Repeat on the other side.





5. Be sure that the outer moulding clips (four on each side) are securely attached to the body retention stud as shown. If the clips are not properly attached, noise may result.

6. Reinstall the windshield side moulding.

7. Test drive to verify the noise is eliminated.

PARTS INFORMATION





Use the Genuine Mitsubishi Part shown.





WARRANTY INFORMATION