Procedures

WM 702049 Eliminating noise symptoms - Reworking cover for instrument panel (defroster trim)

General information

Symptoms

Rattling/buzzing noises from around the cover for the instrument panel (defroster trim).

Causes and remedial action

Rattling/buzzing noises can be heard while driving due to tolerances between the instrument panel and the cover for the instrument panel (defroster trim).

In the event of a complaint, raschel tape must be affixed to the cover for the instrument panel (defroster trim) to remedy the situation on vehicles manufactured before the date of introduction February 2006.

Tools and materials

999.551.196.40 Raschel tape => TAPE

Preliminary work

1. Remove cover for instrument panel (defroster trim) at the left and right. -> 702019 Removing and installing cover for instrument panel (defroster trim) - section on "Removing" 702019 Removing and Installing Cover For Dashboard (Defroster Cover)

Reworking cover for instrument panel (defroster trim)

1. Reworking cover for instrument panel (defroster trim)
1.1. Cut off strips of raschel tape.





Sticking on raschel tape

1.2. Stick raschel tape -1- over the bars and locking lugs of the cover for the instrument panel (defroster trim) -2- at the left and right.

Subsequent work

1. Install cover for instrument panel (defroster trim) at the left and right. -> 702019 Removing and installing cover for instrument panel (defroster trim) - section on "Installing" 702019 Removing and Installing Cover For Dashboard (Defroster Cover)

Working times

70205000: Reworking cover for instrument panel; Labor time 60 TU