NHTSA ID Number: 10135955
Manufacturer Communication Number: LI68.10-P-055895
TSB/Document Date: 2018-05-07
Summary
Noise sources on instrument panel BR 204
Noise sources on instrument panel BR 204
Topic number
LI68.10-P-055895
Version
1
Design group
68.10 Instrument panel
Date
03-14-2013
Validity
Model series 204
Reason for change
Reason for block
Complaint:
(Numbering in accordance with "Noise source overview.jpg" in attachment)
1. Glove box squeaks/rattles in top left area.
2. Creaking or friction noise in center console area at transition from lower control panel to HVAC control panel.
3. Chatter/noise in area of center air vent/head unit (as of facelift).
4. Creaking/cracking noise in area of combination cover (as of facelift).
5. Noise from upper area of instrument cluster.
6. Noise in right instrument cluster area.
Attachments
File
Designation
Noise source overview.jpg
Overview of noise sources on instrument panel, BR 204
Cause:
1. Breakthrough for glove box on crossmember sharp-edged (Attachment 1)
2. Cover of lower control panel makes contact on left side with cover of HVAC control panel (Attachment 2)
3. Lower trim strip of center air vent touches bezel of head unit
4. The material pairing between the chrome rings and the combination cover generates noise at potentially all points
of contact (Attachment 4)
5. Relative movement of components to each other (Attachment 5)
6. Improper torque of attachment bolt (Attachment 6)
Attachments
File
Designation
1.jpg
Sharp-edge breakthrough
2.jpg
Contact area between lower control panel and HVAC control panel
4.jpg
Points of contact between chrome ring and instrument
cluster cover
5.jpg
Potential noise sources on instrument cluster cover
Remedy:
1. Attach thin layer of felt to suspension at top left of glove box (Attachment 1-2)
2. Apply felt tape to contact points on back side of lower control panel.
3. Attach adhesive pads lined with rubber on lower bar of center air vent (Attachment 3-1 and 3-2)
4. Glue components using hot melt adhesive to each other (Attachment 4-1)
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5. Attach felt tape to contact points and designated areas.
6. Tighten bolt and washer assembly to 2 Nm (Attachment 6)
Attachments
File
Designation
1-2.jpg
Apply felt to marked suspension
3-1.jpg
Adhesive pads lined with rubber on lower bar of center air
vent
3-2.jpg
Adhesive pads lined with rubber on lower bar of center air
vent
4-1.jpg
Component bonding. Avoid any thread formation of adhesive.
6.jpg
Verify torque of bolt and washer assembly
Symptoms
Body / Interior equipment / Instrument panel / Noise
Validity
Vehicle
Engine
C (204)
*
*
Vehicle
Engine
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Full model designation breakdown
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