SQUEAK/RATTLE NOISE IN I/P APPLY FOAM TAPE TO I/P PAD

SUBJECT: SQUEAK AND RATTLE NOISE IN INSTRUMENT PANEL (REMOVE I/P PAD ADD FOAM TAPE)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1990-91 OLDSMOBILE W CAR

Condition:

------------ Squeaks and/or rattles in Instrument Panel.

Cause

Normal vehicle vibration cause various sub assemblies to contact each other creating squeaks and/or rattles.

Correction:

---------------- Materials Required: 3M Foam Tape #06370 or equivalent, Adhesive Backed Black Felt (local fabric store)

1. Remove steering column filler panel and apply felt pads cut to 12mm X 12mm (1/2" X 1/2") to upper retaining tabs as illustrated.

2. Remove instrument panel pad and place upside down on clean work surface, add foam tape 25mm X 30mm (1" X 1 1/4") at locations illustrated.

3. Apply foam tape and felt strips to areas of instrument panel carrier as illustrated.

Use the most applicable Labour Operation and Time from the Canadian Labour Time Guide.

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