Repair Procedure

Instrument Panel Rattle Noise





To eliminate a rattle noise from the upper instrument panel area:





1. Loosen the two (2) bolts on each side of the instrument panel.

2. While another technician pushes forward on the instrument panel, retighten the bolts as shown.

Passenger Airbag Cutoff Switch Rattle Noise





To eliminate a rattle noise from the airbag cutoff switch area:





1. Remove the two (2) bolts that hold the passenger airbag cutoff switch in place.

2. Cut two (2) pieces of felt in the following dimensions:

QTY L W T
1 7 mm 15 mm 2 mm
1 7 mm 10 mm 2 mm

3. Fit felt pieces in the positions shown.

4. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Convertible Top Fluttering Noise





To eliminate a fluttering noise from the convertible top number 2 bow:

1. Remove the convertible top upper cloth (refer to the 2000 MR2 Spyder Repair Manual, pages BO-77 to BO-78).





2. Remove EPT Seater (caulking sponge) from the center of the inner upper cloth (see illustration).

3. Clean area with Kent(R) Acrysol (or equivalent).

4. Cut three (3) pieces of EPT Sealer (caulking sponge) in the following dimensions:

QTY L W T
1 150mm 50mm 3mm
2 50mm 50mm 3mm

5. Install EPT Sealer (caulking sponge) in the positions shown.

6. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Convertible Top B Link Squeak Noise





To eliminate a squeak noise from the convertible top B link:

1. Open the convertible top to a half-open position.





2. Spray High Performance Penetrating Lubricant (P/N 00530-1PL00) or equivalent in the area shown, being careful to avoid overspray on interior components.

3. Wipe off excess lubricant.

Luggage Compartment Lid Rattle Noise





To eliminate a rattle noise from the luggage compartment lid:





1. Bend the luggage compartment lid striker approximately 3 mm rearward as shown.

Luggage Compartment Lower Rear Separator Trim Cover Rattle Noise





To eliminate a rattle noise from the luggage compartment lower rear separator trim cover:

1. Cut two (2) pieces of felt in the following dimensions:

QTY L W T
2 15 mm 20 mm 2 mm





2. Install felt in the positions shown.

Cup Holder Buzz Noise





To eliminate a buzz noise from the cup holder area:

1. Remove cup holder assembly (refer to the 2000 MR2 Spyder Repair Manual, page BO-42).





2. Reposition cup holder brackets as shown.

NOTE: It may be necessary to spread the locating tabs slightly for tighter fit.

3. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Instrument Panel Lower Finish Panel Buzz Noise





To eliminate a buzz noise from the No.1 lower finish panel area:

1. Remove the No.1 lower finish panel.

2. Cut a piece of EPT Sealer (caulking sponge) in the following dimensions:

QTY L W T
1 15 mm 30 mm 2 mm





3. Install EPT Sealer (caulking sponge) in the position shown.

4. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Outside Door Handle Area Buzz Noise





To eliminate a buzz noise near the outside door handle area:

1. Remove the door trim panel (refer to the 2000 MR2 Spyder Repair Manual, pages BO-12 to BO-13).

2. Cut a piece of EPT Sealer (caulking sponge) in the following dimensions:

QTY L W T
1 19 mm 27 mm 10 mm





5. Install EPT Sealer (caulking sponge) on the power door lock connector in the position shown.

6. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.