Defroster Grille and Instrument Panel - Rattles
File In Section: 8 - Chassis/Body ElectricalBulletin No: 53-83-16
Date: November, 1995
Subject:
Rattle Between Defroster Grille and Instrument Panel (Place Butyl Between Defroster Grille and I/P)
Models:
1993-96 Chevrolet Beretta, Corsica
Condition
Some owners may comment that the defroster grille may rattle or itch against the instrument panel.
Cause
Close tolerances without enough retaining force may be allowing movement of the defroster grille causing an itch or rattle.
Correction
Place two pieces of butyl between the instrument panel and defroster grille, one on each side of the air vent as indicated in Figure 1.
Left Side: Place butyl 15 mm (19/32") right of the VIN plate and 10 mm (13/32") rearward of the windshield.
Right Side: Place butyl 70 mm (2 3/4") right of the inboard retaining clip and 10 mm (13/32") rearward of the windshield.
Procedure
1. Remove defroster grille with a blunt tool to eliminate damage to the instrument panel (begin removal from the right side of the instrument panel).
2. Install butyl (refer to Figure 1 and above text for proper positioning).
3. Install defroster grille (begin installation from the left side of the instrument panel).
Important:
When removing a defroster grille with butyl in place, take care not to get the butyl on the instrument panel topper pad.
Parts Information
P/N Description
22653673 Insulator, Instrument Panel Trim Pad (Butyl)
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation Description Labor Time
D1406 (Grille, defroster outlet - 0.2 hr
replace, center) -
Add: (To remove/clean butyl from 0.1 hr
I/P and defroster grille)
Add: (To install two pieces of butyl) 0.1 hr
Add: (To color coat, material
allowance - GB) 0.4 hr