Interior - Dash Squeaks Above Center Console
NUMBER: 23-019-09GROUP: 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.