Body/Frame - Rear Subframe Wind Noise
TIE Technical JournalTitle Rear subframe, Wind noise
Ref No US22476.3.0 en GB
Issuer
Partner 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America
Func Group 6560
Func Desc rear axle without transmission, trailing
Status Released
Status Date 2010-03-25
Issue Date 2010-03-24
Reference
Attachment
Vehicle Type
CSC
DTC
Text
For Your Information CSC = Customer Symptom Code
NOTE!
THIS DOCUMENT SUPERSEDES THE PREVIOUS RETAILER TECHNICAL JOURNAL 22476 DATED 03-02-2010.
The plug has changed.
DESCRIPTION:
A whistling noise may be heard from the rear of the vehicle while driving at speeds above 80 km/h (50 MPH). The customer may believe that the wind noise originates from the luggage compartment but the wind noise may be caused by the two drainage holes in the rear subframe.
Note!
Follow all local traffic laws when road testing!
PRODUCT MODIFICATION:
In order to minimize the wind noise the rear subframe will be updated with a new rubber plug after the chassis range in the header.
SERVICE:
Follow the procedure in the attachment.
VOLVO SERVICE TIME GUIDE (VSTG) INFO:
Operation number 98213-2 - Wind noise from rear subframe adjust acc to TJ 22476 - 0.4 hrs
- Claims may be submitted under the new car warranty when there is a documented customer complaint using claim type: 01
- Labor times are valid at the time of release and are subject to change.
1.
Note!
Some variation in the illustrations may occur but the essential information is always correct
2. Lift the vehicle on a hoist.
3. Clean any dirt from two drainage holes.
4. Cut the plugs as shown here. The dashed area should be removed.
5. Install one rubber plug in each of the holes mentioned in step 3.
6. Test drive to verify repair.