Interior - Steering Column Trim Creaking Noise

70 Trim for steering wheel adjustment creaks when adjusting

70 09 09

2012951/3

November 5, 2009.

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 70 number 08-17 dated December 3, 2008 for reasons listed below.





Affected Vehicles





Condition

The trim for the electric steering column creaks when adjusting the steering column's height and width.

Technical Background





Friction between the steering column cover and upper steering column switch trim creates a rubbing or creaking sound when adjusting the steering column's height and width. (See yellow line in Figure 1.)

Production Solution

1. Pasted felt edge on the cover with lubricant.

2. Installed weaker springs on the cover to reduce the pressure.

Service





Paste the felt edge of the cover with a normal hand cream.





Warranty

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.