Instrument Panel Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Rattle Or Itch
Symptom:
Rattle or itch coming from the right side of the instrument panel area.
Possible Cause:
| • | Body hinge pillar trim panel (1) rubbing against the upper extension
panel (2). |
| • | Body hinge pillar trim panel (1) contacts the right side wall
of the instrument panel. |
Diagnosis:
| • | Look for witness marks on the following: |
| • | Hinge pillar trim panel (1) |
| • | Upper extension panel (2) |
| • | Side wall of the instrument panel |
| • | Push down on the corner of the upper extension panel (2) to see
if it is able to spring back and touch the hinge pillar trim panel (1). |
| • | Push against the instrument panel wall to see if it is able to
spring back and touch the hinge pillar trim panel (1). |
Corrective Action:
| • | Apply felt tape to the upper extension panel (2) at the point
of contact. |
| • | Apply felt tape to the instrument panel wall at the point of contact. |
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Rattle
Symptom:
Rattle from the top of the instrument panel.
Possible Cause:
| • | Check the retaining clips (2) and dual lock fasteners (1) for
the following: |
| • | The adhesive attaching the dual lock fasteners (1) fails. |
Diagnosis:
While test driving the vehicle, apply pressure to the upper trim panel
and listen for changes in noise.
Corrective Action:
| • | If the adhesive has failed, replace the dual lock fastener. |
| • | Fully engage all clips and dual locks |
| • | Replace any damaged or missing clips (2) or dual lock fasteners
(1). |
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Itch
Symptom:
Itching sound from below the steering column.
Possible Cause:
Knee bolster rubbing against the cluster bezel.
Diagnosis:
While test driving apply hard upward pressure and listen for the itch
to change.
Corrective Action:
| • | Loosen knee bolster bolts. |
| • | Reposition knee bolster downward and forward to create clearance
to the bezel. |
Windshield Side Upper Garnish Molding Itch
Symptom:
Itch coming from the left or right side of the instrument panel.
Possible Cause:
Windshield side upper garnish molding is loose.
Diagnosis:
The edge of the garnish molding is contacting the windshield and/or
upper trim panel.
Corrective Action:
| • | Replace the damaged clips on the garnish molding. |
| • | Replace the garnish molding if the clip area is broken. |
Radio Trim Plate Itch Or Buzz
Symptom:
Itch or buzz coming from the radio area of the instrument panel.
Possible Cause:
Radio trim plate is contacting the radio at one or more locations.
Diagnosis:
| • | Check the radio mounting bolt torque. |
| • | Inspect the trim plate for distortion. |
| • | Look for witness marks on the radio and/or trim plate. |
| • | Press against the radio trim plate to see if the noise can be
generated. |
| • | While test driving the vehicle, apply press the radio trim plate
and listen for changes in noise. |
Corrective Action:
| • | Replace the radio trim plate. |
| • | Apply felt tape to the radio and/or edge of the radio trim plate
at the point(s) of contact. |
