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Cowl Screen/Windshield - Creak Noise

NUMBER: 93-T-47

CORP.REF.NO: 301004

DATE: March 1993

SECTION: 10

SUBJECT:
CREAK NOISE IN THE WINDSHIELD AREA
- INSTALL SQUEAK REDUCTION TAPE

MODELS/YEARS:
1991-93 NINETY EIGHT
1992-93 EIGHTY EIGHT

CONDITION:
A creak type noise in the windshield area may be noticed on the subject vehicles. This noise is more common in temperatures 32 degrees F and lower with low humidity.

CAUSE:
The creak noise is caused by the lower edge of the windshield being in hard contact against the cowl screen.

CORRECTION:





To correct this condition, remove the cowl screen and install 3M 5430 Squeak Reduction Tape (3M P/N 06356) or equivalent in the area shown in the illustration.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Labor Operation No.: T5340
Labor Time: 0.6 hour