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(858-2462) Creaks and rattles from the door trim

Symptom: Creaks and rattles from the door trim.

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Bulletin Nbr: 858-2462
Date: ........... Maj 2004
Market: all
Creaks and rattles from the door trim

Cars affected

Saab 9-3 (9440) M03-M04, 4D within Vehicle Identification Number range 31000001 - 41011709

Background

When driving in certain weather conditions creaks and rattles may be heard from the door trims. The noise is due to the edge of the door trim touching the door panel.

In the case of customer complaint, proceed as follows.

Symptom description

Creaks and rattles from the door trim.



Parts required

32 000 492 Felt tape, sufficient for approx. 70 doors

Procedure

In the case of customer complaint over a front door, then both front door trims must be rectified, see procedure A . In the case of customer complaint over a rear door, then both rear door trims must be rectified, see procedure B .


A Front door

1. Remove the door trim in accordance with WIS - 9-3 (9440) - Body - Interior equipment - Adjustment/Replacement - Door trim, front, 4D.

2. Fit the felt tape on the door trim in accordance with the illustration.


3. Fit the door trim in accordance with WIS - 9-3 (9440) - Body - Interior equipment - Adjustment/Replacement - Door trim, front, 4D.



B Rear door

1. Remove the door trim in accordance with WIS - 9-3 (9440) - Body - Interior equipment - Adjustment/Replacement - Door trim, rear.

2. Fit the felt tape on the door trim in accordance with the illustration.


3. Fit the door trim in accordance with WIS - 9-3 (9440) - Body - Interior equipment - Adjustment/Replacement - Door trim, rear.


Warranty/Time Information

In the case of customer complaint and if the car is within the warranty period , use the following information to fill out the claim:

Failed Object: 858 21, 858 31

Fault/Reason code: 42

Location code: 09 (US=9)

Repair/Action code: 05

Labour Operation (US): 8582103, 8583102

Time:

858 21 (front door): 0.3 h

(US: 8582103 - 0.3 h)

(CA: C3348 - 0.3 h)

858 31 (back door): 0.3 h

(US: 8583102 - 0.3 h)

(CA: C3541 - 0.3 h)