A/C - Knocking Noise On Acceleration
87 08 07Oct. 1, 2008
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Vehicle Information
Condition
Knock Noise, Front of Vehicle, Engine Area
Noises come from front of vehicle/engine when accelerating.
Technical Background
Smaller diameter refrigerant pipe (illustration 1, in red) may knock against wheel arch when accelerating.
Production Solution
A rubber dampener is installed (see illustration 2, green arrow) on the smaller diameter refrigerant pipe.
Service
^ Inspect mounting/contact points of refrigerant pipes in area of suspension strut/engine mounting.
^ Install dampener Part No. 5N0820577on smaller diameter refrigerant pipe (in area of contact point to body or engine mount) (illustration 3, green ellipse).
Warranty
Required Parts and Tools
No Special Tools required.
Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.