Body - Rattling Noise From The Sunroof Area
TECHNICALBulletin No.: 09-08-67-001
Date: January 06, 2009
Subject:
Sunroof Frame Tox Rivet Rattle (Install Flocking Tape)
Models:
2006-2009 Buick Lucerne
2003-2007 Cadillac CTS
2005-2009 Cadillac STS
2006-2009 Cadillac DTS
2005-2009 Chevrolet Cobalt, Equinox
2006-2009 Chevrolet HHR
2006-2009 Pontiac Torrent
2007-2009 Pontiac G5
2004-2007 Saturn VUE
Condition
Some customers may comment of a rattling noise coming from the sunroof or roof area.
Cause
This condition may be caused by the inboard tox rivets, which retain the sunroof center support beam to the side rails, pulling through the side rail track on one or both sides. This may cause the support beam to rattle against the side rail track.
Correction
Important:
Once the sunroof module is bolted into the roof ring of the vehicle, the support provided by the center beam is no longer necessary. DO NOT replace the sunroof frame when the above condition is noted.
Install flocking tape between the sunroof center support beam and the side rail track.
1. Following SI, lower the front portion of the headliner enough to gain access to the sunroof module center support beam through the opening in the headliner.
2. Check both sides of the center support beam for loose rivets (2) by inserting a trim stick (1) between the center support and the side rail track.
3. Look for separation of the center support beam and the side rail track.
4. Cut a piece of Kent-Automotive(TM) 30 mm wide BRS Flocking tape, or equivalent, approximately 152 mm (6 in) in length.
5. Install the flocking tape (1) underneath the center support beam using the trim stick (2) to separate the center support beam and the side rail track.
6. Ensure that the flocking tape is positioned underneath the complete width of the center support beam.
7. Reinstall the headliner.
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