Body - Creak From Closed Sunroof While Driving
TECHNICAL BULLETINNo: LTB00291 (ISSUE 1)
22 JULY 2010
SECTION:
501
Creak From Roof Opening Panel
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation:
A creaking noise may be heard from the roof area when the roof opening panel is closed while driving. This may be caused by dirt / dust and certain environmental conditions, causing the roof opening panel to creak against the body aperture.
Action:
In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below to replace the roof opening panel seal.
PARTS:
LR018247........Seal Qty: 1
TOOLS:
No special tools required
WARRANTY:
NOTE:
Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer to DDW to obtain the latest repair time.
DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.
Normal warranty policies and procedures apply.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
REPLACE ROOF OPENING PANEL SEAL
1. Raise the rear of the roof opening panel to the vent position. (Figure 1)
2. Beginning at the rear edge, remove the seal from the channel until it contacts the body aperture. (Figure 2)
3. Close the roof opening panel.
4. Open the roof opening panel enough to access the front edge of the seal. (Figure 3)
5. Remove the seal from the glass panel. (Figure 3)
6. Close the roofopening panel.
7. Raise the rear of the roof opening panel to the vent position. (Figure 1)
8. Identify the new seals (LR018247) split line.
9. Place the seal's split line centrally in the rear of the glass panel. (Figure 4)
^ Ensure the seal's small 'flip' is pointed downwards.
10. Push the seal into the glass encapsulation channel working to the sides where it contacts the body aperture.
11. Using a thin plastic wedge tool, push between the seal and the body aperture to carefully manipulate the seal into the glass encapsulation channel around the corners. (Figure 5)
12. Close the roof opening panel.
13. Open the roof opening panel enough to access the front edge of the seal. (Figure 6)
14. Install the seal evenly to the front edge of the glass encapsulation channel. (Figure 7)
^ Ensure no gaps are present. (Figure 8)
15. Close the roofopening panel.
16. Inspect for correct fitment of seal. (Figure 9)
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