RATTLE/BUZZ IN I/P AREA INSTALL FOAM ON ASHTRAY LID

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1985 Electra and Park Avenue ----------------------------

A rattle, coming from the instrument panel ashtray area with the ashtray open, may be caused by the 'snuffer' lid (spring loaded ashtray lid) rattling against the lower instrument panel. This lid has been eliminated on current cars, but should not be removed as a service correction for rattling.

The 'snuffer' lid has two ribs running from front to back. Two pieces of sticky-back foam material may be used as insulators, and installed on top of the two 'snuffer' ribbed areas. Each insulator should be 20 by 42mm and about 3mm thick (approximately .75 by 1.62 inches and .12 inches thick). Install each insulator along top of rib and position as close to start of rib and passenger compartment as possible.

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