RATTLE OR BUZZ NOISE FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

MODELS AFFECTED: 1987-1988 CIMARRONS

Some 1987-1988 Cimarrons may experience a condition of a metallic rattle or buzzing noise coming from the center of the instrument panel.

Under certain road or engine load conditions, with the A/C system on, this condition may be caused by the metal defroster valve (door) in the A/C module assembly vibrating against the plastic case. The noise may be heard in all modes except defrost. Use the following procedure to repair this condition:

1. Remove right side insulator assembly, refer to Figure 1.

2. Remove duct assembly, floor air outlet, refer to Figure 1.

3. Use a 1" long piece of 7/16" windshield washer hose (or equivalent) and cut one side the full 1" length so that the hose can be slipped over the edge of the defroster valve.

4. Apply RTV silicone rubber adhesive sealant to the inside of the 1" piece of hose.

5. Set mode lever on control panel to defrost position. This will expose the edge of the defroster valve.

6. Reach through the duct opening in the module assembly and push the 1" piece of hose with sealant onto the exposed edge of the metal defroster door, refer to Figure 2.

CAUTION:

Ample cure time for RTV sealant must be allowed to ensure the hose adheres to the valve.

7. Reassemble floor air outlet duct assembly and right side insulator assembly.

For warranty purposes use Labor Operation T4636 at .4 hour.

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