A/C - Rattle/Loss of Air Flow From Right Side Vent
BULLETIN NO.: 01-T-31ISSUE DATE: June, 2001
CATEGORY TYPE: HVAC - 03
CATEGORY: General
CORPORATION NO.: 01-01-37-011
SUBJECT:
Loss of Air Flow Through Right Side Air Vent Outlet and/or Rattle Coming From Right Side of Instrument Panel (Refasten Right Side Knee Beam Liner With Retainer)
MODELS AFFECTED:
2000 - 2001 S-Series vehicles built up to and including VIN 1Z338862
CONDITION:
Customers may comment there is reduced/restricted air flow coming from the right side air vent and/or a rattle type noise coming from the right side of the instrument panel in the vent area.
CAUSE:
Knee beam liner, located behind right side air vent outlet, may have come loose. If liner comes loose, it may slide sideways and block air flow or may rattle.
CORRECTION:
Reinstall liner back into its proper location and add retainer clip.
PROCEDURE:
1. Verify restricted air flow or rattle.
^ If either complaint can be verified, proceed to step 2.
^ If neither complaint can be verified, it may be necessary to gather further information from the customer to assist with proper diagnosis.
2. Remove right endcap assembly.
2.1 Remove fasteners from right endcap assembly.
2.2 Remove right endcap assembly from I/P assembly.
2.3 Disconnect right door jamb switch connector in right endcap assembly.
3. Inspect knee beam liner position.
^ When knee beam liner is installed correctly, liner opening matches knee beam structure opening as shown in illustration.
^ If the liner is out of position the liner opening will be smaller than the knee beam structure opening as shown in illustration.
IMPORTANT:
If retainer clip installation effort is too high, modify internal "fingers" slightly until retainer clip can be installed.
NOTICE:
Do not spread fingers too far apart or the clip will work its way loose.
4. Snap knee beam liner back into position as shown in illustration. Install retainer clip P/N 21303269 on left side of opening.
5. Reinstall right endcap assembly.
5.1 Connect right doorjamb switch connector to right endcap assembly.
5.2 Install right endcap assembly in to I/P assembly.
5.3 Install right endcap assembly fasteners.
PARTS REQUIREMENTS:
21303269 RETAINER-BODY SI G/ML DG
CLAIM INFORMATION:
To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as shown.
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