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Interior - Dash Squeaks Above Center Console

NUMBER: 23-019-09

GROUP: Body

DATE: June 26, 2009

SUBJECT:
Dash Board is Squeaking Above the Center Console

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves removing the dash panel assembly and applying anti-squeak tape to the locator pin and lubricating the center locator bracket.

MODELS:

2008 (JS) Avenger

NOTE:
This Bulletin applies to models built before October 14, 2008 (MDH 1014XX).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Some customers may experience a squeak and/or rattle sound from the dash panel above the center console.

DIAGNOSIS:
If the above symptom/condition is experienced or can be verified, perform the Repair Procedure.





PARTS REQUIRED:

NOTE:
One tube of grease can treat more than 10 vehicles.

REPAIR PROCEDURE -

NOTE:

1. Remove the Instrument Panel. Refer to the detailed removal information in Dealerconnect > TechConnect > 23 - Body > Instrument Panel > Panel, Instrument > Removal.





2. Apply two layers of BSR tape to the instrument panel on the center dash locator (Fig 1).





3. Apply krytox grease to the inner edge of the locator bracket number 2 (Fig. 2).

4. Install the Instrument Panel. Refer to the detailed Installation information in Dealerconnect > TechConnect > 23 - Body > Instrument Panel > Panel, Instrument > Installation.

POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.





TIME ALLOWANCE:





FAILURE CODE:

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