Interior - Door Trim Creaks and Rattles When Driving
Bulletin Number: 858-2462Date: May, 2004
Market: all
Creaks and rattles from the door trim
Cars affected
Saab 9-3 (9440) M03-M04, 4D within Vehicle Identification Number range 31000001 - 41011709
Background
When driving in certain weather conditions creaks and rattles may be heard from the door trims. The noise is due to the edge of the door trim touching the door panel.
In the case of customer complaint, proceed as follows.
Symptom description
Creaks and rattles from the door trim.
Parts required
32 000 492 Felt tape, sufficient for approx. 70 doors
Procedure
In the case of customer complaint over a front door, then both front door trims must be rectified, see procedure A. In the case of customer complaint over a rear door, then both rear door trims must be rectified, see procedure B.
A Front door
1. Remove the door trim in accordance with WIS - 9-3 (9440) - Body - Interior equipment - Adjustment/Replacement - Door trim, front, 4D.
2. Fit the felt tape on the door trim in accordance with the illustration.
3. Fit the door trim in accordance with WIS - 9-3 (9440) - Body - Interior equipment - Adjustment/Replacement - Door trim, front, 4D.
B Rear door
1. Remove the door trim in accordance with WIS - 9-3 (9440) - Body - Interior equipment - Adjustment/Replacement - Door trim, rear.
2. Fit the felt tape on the door trim in accordance with the illustration.
3. Fit the door trim in accordance with WIS - 9-3 (9440) - Body - Interior equipment - Adjustment/Replacement - Door trim, rear.
Warranty/Time Information
In the case of customer complaint and if the car is within the warranty period, use the information shown to fill out the claim.
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