RATTLES OR SQUEAKS IN INSTRUMENT PANEL. Saturn Saturn 1991

For 1990-2009 cars

# RATTLES OR SQUEAKS IN INSTRUMENT PANEL

#### SUBJECT: Rattles and Squeaks in Instrument Panel (Install I/P Cover Upper Brackets)

#### MODELS AFFECTED: 1991-1993 Saturns

CONDITION: Some customers may comment about rattles and squeaks in instrument panel.

CAUSE: Instrument panel retainers may have been over-torqued, or aligning tabs have caused location points to crack or break when installing I/P upper trim panel.

CORRECTION: Install I/P Cover Upper Bracket.

#### PROCEDURE

1. Remove I/P bolt caps by carefully prying with a small flat head screwdriver.

2. Remove I/P upper trim panel screws.

3. Use a screwdriver to lift I/P upper trim panel to disengage clips at rear edge.

4. Pull I/P upper trim panel rearward, out of clips at the bottom of windshield and remove.

5. Remove I/P lower pad assembly trim bolts from rear of instrument panel.

6. Using a hacksaw, cut off the right and left locator pins from the I/P upper trim panel.

7. Using a hacksaw blade, cut off the right and left side top surfaces of the I/P lower pad assembly attachment brackets. Make sure to cut at cut-line locations shown.

#### IMPORTANT: Vacuum all shavings left from cutting off top surfaces of attachment brackets on I/P lower pad assembly.

8. Install I/P cover upper brackets (P/N 21038348-right side, P/N 21038347-left side) and tighten bolts. Torque after verifying alignment to I/P upper trim panel.

Torque: 6 N-m (53 in - lbs)

9. Install I/P upper trim panel by inserting into clips at windshield and snapping rear of panel into position.

10. Install I/P upper trim panel screws.

Torque: 2.5 N-m (22 in - lbs)

11. Install I/P bolt caps.

#### IMPORTANT: For 1992-1993 vehicles, screw caps are interchangeable.

PARTS REQUIREMENTS: 21038347 Bracket-I/P Cover Upper - Left 21038348 Bracket-I/P Cover Upper - Right

CLAIM INFORMATION: To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as follows:

Labor Case Operation Type Description Code Time ----------------------------------------------------- VW Install I/P Cover Upper T9690 0.8 hrs Brackets

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