Repair Procedure

Instrument Panel Front Clip Rubbing Noise








To reduce noise caused by rubbing between the Dash Attaching Clip and the Cowl, wrap felt (W: 14 mm, T: 1 mm) from the Interior Noise Kit (P/N 08231-00801) around the clip as shown.

Instrument Panel Vinyl Leather Side End Rubbing Noise








To reduce noise caused by rubbing between the Instrument Panel Vinyl material and the Front Pillar Garnish, cut off the end of the vinyl material as shown.

Driver's Side Lower Finish Panel Buzz Noise








To reduce a buzz noise caused by (1) freeplay of the Data Link Connector # 3 (DLC3) to the lower part of the panel; (2) freeplay of the Clip Insert located in the upper part of the panel, attach pieces of felt, sizes: (1) W: 3 mm, T: 0.5 mm and (2) W: 7 mm, T: 1 mm, from the Interior Noise Kit (P1 N 08231-00801) to (1) the back side of the panel where the DLC3 Connector attaches to the panel, and (2) the Clip Insert as shown below:

Steering Wheel Buzz Noise








To reduce a buzz noise caused by Horn Spring Vibration at the Horn Switch points, readjust the Horn Springs by turning the Steering Wheel, and bending the Horn Switch points as shown.

Antenna Cable Rubbing Noise








To reduce a rubbing noise between the Antenna Cable and the Windshield Glass, move the cable to the position as shown below:

Roof Console Box Rattle Noise








To reduce a rattle noise caused by interference between the Roof Console Box and the Sliding Roof Drive Gear, attach a piece of felt (L: 50 mm, W: 30 mm, T: 1 mm) from the Interior Noise kit (P/N 08231-00801) to the back side of the roof console box as shown.

Front Seat Headrest Rattle Noise








To reduce a rattle noise caused by Headrest Support freeplay, wrap the Headrest Supports with thin pieces of masking tape as shown.