Body/Restraints - Noise From C-Pillar Area

Date: December 21, 2005

Order No.: T-B-94.10/04

Supersedes:

Group: 94

SUBJECT:
Model 164.175/186, Up to VIN A018099

Body Noise from Right C-Pillar Area

If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicles regarding a body noise from the right C-pillar area, note that the metal housing for the right rear Emergency Tensioning Retractor (ETR) is slightly concave which may result in partial contact with the C-pillar sheet metal. To resolve, perform the following procedure.





1. Detach right rear ETR (Figure 1, 1) from C-pillar. Refer to WIS Document AR91.40-P-0681GZ.

Note:
Do not completely remove seat belt, only detach ETR from C-pillar, do not detach seat belt end fitting.

2. Install foam (Figure 1, 2) onto surface of ETR between ETR and C-pillar (Figure 1,1).

3. Reinstall right rear ETR (Figure 1, 1) on C-pillar. Refer to WIS Document AR91.40-P-0681 GZ.





Parts Information

Note:
The following allowable labor operations should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair.





In Case of Warranty, use the table.