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RF-6 SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS – Insulates components from contact. Can be used to fill space behind a panel. • 73982–9E000: 45 mm thick, 50 x 50 mm / 73982–50Y00: 10 mm thick, 50 x 50 mm ● INSULATOR (Light foam block) – 80845–71L00: 30 mm thick, 30 x 50 mm ● FELT CLOTH TAPE – Used to insulate where movement does not occur. Ideal for instrument panel applications. • 68370–4B000: 15 x 25 mm pad / 68239–13E00: 5 mm wide tape roll ● The following materials, not found in the kit, can also be used to repair squeaks and rattles. ● UHMW (TEFLON) TAPE – Insulates where slight movement is present. Ideal for instrument panel applications. ● SILICONE GREASE – Used in place of UHMW tape that will be visible or not fit. – Note: Will only last a few months. ● SILICONE SPRAY – Use when grease cannot be applied. ● DUCT TAPE – Use to eliminate movement. Confirm the Repair Confirm that the cause of a noise is repaired by test driving the vehicle. Operate the vehicle under the same GENERIC SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLESHOOTING Most incidents are caused by contact and movement between: 1. The lid A and instrument panel 2. Acrylic lens and combination meter housing 3. Instrument panel to front pillar garnish 4. Instrument panel to windshield 5. Instrument panel mounting pins 6. Wiring harness behind the combination meter 7. A/C defroster duct and duct joint These incidents can usually be located by tapping or moving the components to duplicate the noise or by CAUTION: Do not use silicone spray to isolate a squeak or rattle. If you saturate the area with silicone, you will Center Console Components to pay attention to include: Shifter assembly cover to finisher 2. A/C control unit and cluster lid C 3. Wiring harness behind audio and A/C control unit The instrument panel repair and isolation procedures also apply to center console. Doors Pay attention to the: 1. Finisher an inner panel making a slapping noise 2. Inside handle escutcheon to door finisher 3. Wiring harnesses tapping 4. Door striker out of alignment causing a popping noise on starts and stops |