Body - Popping Noise From Side Window Area
NUMBER: 23-001-05GROUP: Body
DATE: January 8, 2005
SUBJECT:
Popping Sound From The Side Window Area
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves drilling out a rivet and replacing it with a screw and nut.
MODELS:
2004 - 2005 (ZH) Crossfire Coupe
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The vehicle operator may describe a popping sound from either side window area.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the vehicle operator describes the Symptom/Condition, perform the Repair Procedure on the appropriate side.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Open the door on the side with the sound.
2. Pull out the weatherstrip from the upper rear corner of the door opening (Fig. 1).
NOTE:
In the figure below the left side is shown, the right side is typical.
3. Using a 6 mm (0.23 in.) drill, drill out the rivet at the quarter glass upper attachment point (Fig. 1).
NOTE:
To avoid debris falling into the vehicle, catch the rivet debris and rivet washer using a suitable container.
4. In place of the rivet, install the screw, p/n 06104141AA, and nut, p/n 05125765AA, with the nut facing inside the vehicle. Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (88 in. lbs.).
5. Install the weatherstrip.
6. Close the door.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE:
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.