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Body - Sunroof Rattles

NUMBER: 23-002-06

GROUP: Body

DATE: January 18, 2006

SUBJECT:
Sunroof Rattle Sound

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves applying MOPAR Stud and Bearing Mount Adhesive to and torquing the sunroof fasteners.

MODELS:

2005 - 2006 (LX) 300/Charger/Magnum

2006 (LE) 300/300 Touring (International Markets)

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Metallic rattle sound in the area of the sunroof.

DIAGNOSIS:
Rattle occurs when driving on rough roads, is a metallic sound, can be moderate to severe and typically occurs after 6000 miles are on the vehicle. The rattle can be duplicated by tapping/pounding up on the sunroof glass panel.





PARTS REQUIRED:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Inspect the four glass adjusting fasteners under the side mechanism covers. If the glass adjusting fasteners are loose, torque them to 5.5 Nm (49 in.lbs.) and retest for the rattle sound.

2. If the fasteners are secure and rattle sound is still present remove the left side A-pillar, B-pillar and C-pillar trim, grab handle assembly, sun visor and sun visor retainer.

3. Pull the left side of the headliner down to gain access to the left side sunroof module fasteners.

4. Remove one (1) of six (6) left side sunroof module fasteners.

5. Apply MOPAR Stud and Bearing Mount Adhesive, p/n 04318032, to the fastener threads.

6. Install the fastener and torque it to 8-10 Nm (70-88 in. lbs.).

7. Repeat step 4-6 for the remaining five (5) left side sunroof module fasteners.

8. Install the left side A-pillar, B-pillar and C-pillar trim, grab handle assemblies, sun visors and sun visor retainers.

9. Repeat steps 2-8 for the right side sunroof fasteners.

POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.





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Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.