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Interior - Creaking Noise From Glove Compartment Area

68 Noise from lower portion of glove compartment and center console

68 10 05

2016945/3

November 30, 2010.

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 68 number 08-17 dated December 3, 2008 for reasons listed below.





Affected Vehicles





Condition
Noise from the lower portion of the glove compartment where it meets the center console.

Technical Background





The glove compartment housing makes contact with the center console and creates a creaking noise.

Production Solution

Felt strip material applied to the point of contact between the glove compartment and the center console.

Service

Tip: The glove compartment does not have to be removed.








1. Apply the felt strip material as shown. Use the felt strip material to isolate the glove compartment from the center console.

2. Test drive the vehicle to ensure that the noise has been eliminated.





Warranty





Required Parts and Tools

Additional Information

All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.