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Sunroof Sunshade - Binds/Rattles In Tracks: Overview

BULLETIN NO.: 97-T-25A

ISSUE DATE: February, 1998

GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Body-06

CORPORATION NO.: 781604R

SUBJECT:
Sunroof Sunshade Binds or Rattles in Tracks and/or Sunroof Rattles
(Install New Sunshade Bumpers and Repair Rattles)

Due to the addition of 1998 vehicles, added information and new service procedures, this bulletin supercedes bulletin 97-T-25, which should be discarded.

MODELS AFFECTED:
1996-1998 Saturn Sedans and 1997-1998 Coupes equipped with factory sunroof option (CF5).

IMPORTANT:
For VIN breakpoints, refer to VIN breakpoints listed under "CAUSE."

CONDITION:
Sunroof sunshade may bind or rattle in the tracks during operation. There may also be rattles from other various locations in the sunroof.

CAUSE:
There are four possible causes for the sunshade binding or rattles in the track and/or sunroof. These causes, and the model years of the vehicles affected by these causes are:

1. Sunroof sunshade stops become deformed or dislodged during use, causing rattles and/or binding.

^ 1997 Coupes built before and including VIN VZ356663

^ 1996-1997 Sedans and 1998 Sedans built before and including VIN WZ115345

2. Black plastic cable tubing is misrouted.

^ 1997-1998 Coupes

^ 1996-1998 Sedans

3. Rear beam tabs loose at side rails.

^ 1997 Coupes built before and including VIN VZ356663

^ 1996-1998 Sedans built before and including VIN WZ147299

4. Sunshade contacting rear drain channel in center.

^ 1997 Coupes built before and including VIN VZ358909

^ 1996-1998 Sedans

CORRECTION

Install new sunroof sunshade bumpers and correct rattles as described in the following procedures.

PARTS REQUIREMENTS:

21095749 Bumper-F/Tnk Fill Dr
11504662 Bolt/Screw-Frt Si Mkr Lp
21056020 Insulator Kit-Sun RF - (2 kits required)
2221 Loctite(R) 242 Small Screw Threadlocker

CLAIM INFORMATION:





To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as shown.