Caliber L4-2.0L VIN B (2007)
Front Door Panel: Customer Interest
Interior - Buzz/Rattle From Front/Rear Door panels
NUMBER: 23-009-07
GROUP: Body
DATE: March 20, 2007
SUBJECT:
Radio Speaker Misdiagnosis - Rattle/Buzz Sounds in Door Modules
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves removing the Bolster and Door Panel Modules and applying foam tape at critical points of wiring, actuator rods, panel connection
points and the side Instrument Panel end caps.
PARTS REQUIRED:
MODELS:
2007
(MK49)
Compass
2007
(MK74)
Patriot
2007
(PM)
Caliber
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Rattle or Buzz like sounds in the door module area, (front or rear). This is most noticeable with the radio on during high volume/deep base settings and is
most likely caused by door links or wiring vibrating in the door module. The door module rattle or buzz sounds will not be heard with the radio off.
Several areas of concern are involved and if the vehicle operator complains of rattles or buzz noises, perform the following Repair Procedure on ALL
doors and both ends of Instrument Panel before replacing speakers.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the symptom/condition is present, perform the Repair Procedure.
FRONT DOOR REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1.
Lower the front windows:
a.
MK: 89 mm (3.5 in.)
b.
PM: 102 mm (4 in.)
2.5GLower the rear windows 152 mm (6 in.), (Preparing for rear door Repair Procedure).
3.
Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable.
4.
Pull weatherstrip off front of door at wire harness door bracket entering door. Remove 2 bolts, (5 mm hex), at retaining plate. Disconnect wire
harness from body of vehicle. Pull wiring from behind weatherstrip.
5.
Remove trim cap and screw, (T-20 Torx), at inside door handle.
6.
Remove manual window crank handle, (if equipped).
