Body - Creaking Noises From The C-Pillar Trim

Date: November 19, 2008

Order No.: P-B-77.30/72

Supersedes:

Group: 77

SUBJECT:
Model 171.454/456/458/473

Noise from Area of C-Pillar

If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicles of creaking noises on rough roads from area of C-pillar trim, the trim can move against the mounting flange and may cause a creaking noise. The creaking noises can be localized by placing a flat hand on the inside of the C-pillar while driving on rough roads or driving slowly over a curb. Perform the procedure below to resolve.





1. Remove trim (Figure 1, item 2) on C-pillar. Refer to WIS document AR77.50-P-6763V.

2. Thinly coat mounting flange (Figure 1, item 2) for trim on C-pillar with lubricating paste, part number A001 989 46 51.

3. Reinstall trim





Parts Information

NOTE:
The following allowable labor operations should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair. This information has been generated on November 19, 2008. Please refer to Netstar -> Star TekInfo -> Star Time for the most current labor time allowance.





In Case of Warranty

Operation: Trim panel - c-pillar right upper section retract roof, replace (77-6764)
Lubricate mounting flange (77-0000)