Interior - Squeaking/Creaking Noise Kit
Date: February 17, 2004Order No.: P-B-00.45/77
Supersedes:
Group: 00
SUBJECT:
All Passenger Models
Service Kit for Rectifying Squeaking, Creaking and Tearing Noises
Effective immediately, non Mercedes-Benz lubricants or other lubrication aids for repairing squeaking, creaking and tearing noises may not be used on Mercedes-Benz passenger cars. Only Mercedes-Benz lubricants are permitted for use. These lubricants are specially tested for their suitability with the interior materials of the vehicle. In the future only the lubricants may be used on Mercedes-Benz passenger cars:
A service kit is available, "Noise Damping Service Kit" A000 580 03 50 ** to ensure the best possible application of these products. The service kit contains all authorized Mercedes-Benz lubricants as well as an application table for the best method of rectifying squeaking, creaking and tearing noises. This kit also contains a description of the most common felt materials and their quality, which is the preferred material for rectifying rattling noises.
This service kit is part of the normal workshop equipment and therefore cannot be claimed through the warranty process.
Warning!
Please observe the following information:
^ These lubricants have been designed exclusively for use in the service area and may only be used at the workshops.
^ These products are not paint compatible. For this reason they are not to be used on painted surfaces or surfaces that are to be painted:
** Parts are in a critical supply situation and will be limited, please see the PAC weekly status report on parts availability status and delivery expectations. This report is located on the PAC website.